On the other hand, once you are in gmail, everything is literally instant, opening the next email is faster than many desktop clients. It's designed for longer

On the other hand, once you are in gmail, everything is literally instant, opening the next email is faster than many desktop clients. It's designed for longer use, not drive-by. How long does it take to open a new mail in gmail lite? Do you have autocomplete on contacts and keyboard shortcuts for navigation and labeling?