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I would recommend Outlook.com from MS. I switched from all of my google services recently[1] for the same reason as you, targeting. And for the email services,
by bluerail 12y ago
I would recommend Outlook.com from MS.
I switched from all of my google services recently[1] for the same reason as you, targeting. And for the email services, I picked outlook for its minimal nature and the nice UI that gives a pleasant experience compared to the cluttered Gmail interface(IMO).
I created a new email with Outlook and forwarded all my Gmail content to the Outlook including contacts using their 'Gmail to Outlook' migration tool[2]. And along with it created some aliases for different purposes. The only thing I miss from Gmail is their multiple email accounts using "+', but as said Outlook provides a more or less alternative "aliases" feature.
One thing I really like about Outlook apart from its UI and manageability is its ability on managing everything from my Twitter account to Gmail chat right from the mailbox itself.
[1] - http://blog.therth.com/blog/2014/09/23/my-new-outlook/ http://blog.therth.com/blog/2014/09/23/my-new-outlook/
[2] - http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/outlook-com/gmail/ http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/outlook-com/gmail/
- fuj 12y agoUpvoted for the courage of recommending a service that actually works fine but is not welcome in the HN's hipster culture. Expect getting downvoted to oblivion...
- bluerail 12y agoSo, that means I shouldn't post a service/product that even if suffices the OP's question but didn't welcomed by community? It's a matter of choice isn't it?
- fuj 12y agoHey I'm on your side, I was being sarcastic. I also switched from gmail to outlook. But in HN everything "mainstream" gets downvoted. You like Outlook? Enjoy the downvotes, You like MS Office instead of XYZ ? Downvoted, etc, etc
- comatory 12y agoNo I'm glad Outlook is mentioned, I haven't even considered it. I do have one account in there, although it's not the main one. I'm just thinking if I should move from one big corporation to another, I feel like supporting the small guys. But hey, I'm gonna check it out - thanks for mentioning it.
- munimkazia 12y agoWow, it looks like you can chat with your Gmail contacts from outlook. This looks quite promising.