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Your Favorite RSS Reader

I like Google Reader. It may be web-based, but I like it, especially since I can access it from work and don't have to worry about syncing or anything.
 
i have tried many RSS readers for mac. Even the built in ones (mail, safari). But i have set on useing Google Reader. As the poster above said, it keeps everything sync. Between my home computer, iPhone, and work computer. Very good web app there.
 
Schlangy said:
Hey guys,
What RSS reader is the best? I don't want it be web based.
-Eric
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Let's get this straight - you are looking for a non-web based app to view web content?

I tried several RSS readers on the PC but in the end settled on one of the on-line aggregators - free; works anywhere I can get internet access; if I add a feed from one machine I can see it from others. No idea of RSS apps on the Mac but I don't really see the point now.
 
I really like Times that came with the Macheist bundle, but it suits how I read the feeds. I'm not interested in seeing the data the second it comes in - I prefer to launch the app and read the articles like a newspaper, then shut it down. It might be bit innefficient for people who want to be constantly updated, although it does sound a chime when new articles are received.
 
I was going to say NetNewsWire but Vienna looks pretty good so I will reserve judgement until I've used that.
 
Badradio said:
I really like Times that came with the Macheist bundle, but it suits how I read the feeds. I'm not interested in seeing the data the second it comes in - I prefer to launch the app and read the articles like a newspaper, then shut it down. It might be bit innefficient for people who want to be constantly updated, although it does sound a chime when new articles are received.
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My problem with Times is that it doesn't always update (sometime for a day or so), and the newest article isn't always listed first.
 
r.j.s said:
My problem with Times is that it doesn't always update (sometime for a day or so), and the newest article isn't always listed first.
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yea, there are many problems with times.. its good for news reading i suppose, but not for something you need constant update.. 😀
 
I use Google Reader inside a Fluid application with Helvetireader applied. So it feels like a desktop application.

I have tried most of them but this solution is what I really like. Just until Google breaks Helvetireader and I have to wait for an update, then I start looking elsewhere;
NewsFire is an application I really like if it has to be a native OS X app and not something web based. The first rss reader I bought.

Times is having some character issues with some of the websites I subscribe to.

NetNewsWire is great but a little overkill I think. Atleast for my rss usage.

Vienna I have tried but it has some UI mistakes I don't like(don't know if that is still the case though).

I would recommend NewsFire for that desktop application feeling and Google Reader with Helvetireader inside a Fluid application.
 
Another vote for Vienna. I've used NetNewswire when I would read stories on the computer and on my phone. It sync'd up nicely.
 
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