Mail crashing at random

I've been having a very similar problem if not the same exact one.

It hangs sometimes as i browse for a file to attach, others while it's getting the mail, and other seemingly random times.

So... bump.

 

Curious about this.. same with Outlook Mac 2011

I'm having exactly the same problem with Outlook for Mac 2011.
It usually happens while I'm in the midst of composing an email, but at random.

I came to this thread because I'm thinking of switching to Mail. I used to use it in a former Mac OS, but was touted onto Outlook because I was told it's easier to set up accounts. I dunno.. I don't like any of them in that regard, actually.

Another main concern.. How is the filter system in Mail?
I depend on it highly with Outlook to have it send various subject lines, senders, content strings, etc. to various mailboxes or trash.

Can anyone give me a comparison between Outlook and Mail for filter flexibility and ease of set up?

I read the Mac World article recently. Outlook and Mail came out tops, but nothing was said about filtering superiority..

Anyone know???

Thanks in advance for anyone help and/or advice!

Mike Storer, Los Angeles.