Web Mail - your preference

sdp1975 · 17th February 2010, 21:38

A short while ago I tried to access my Yahoo e-mail account - and for some reason, it did not allow me to logon. I've faced this problem earlier as well - this is not the first time.

I also have a gmail account that I sparingly use. Although it has not given me any problems, there are stories on the internet on how user accounts get locked out due to violations of their TOS - a nightmare if it happens to someone in real life.

I don't really like the interface that gmail has to offer, and given that most of my contacts are on YM - I prefer to use Yahoo despite the occasional problems I face with it.

Given that Yahoo and Gmail are amongst the most widely used mailing systems - what's your preference ? Please provide your experience and vote for one of the available options.

PS - Mods I did not find a specific comparison between Yahoo/Gmail, hence opening a new thread.

finneyp · 17th February 2010, 22:11

Gmail works fine for me.

prince_pervez · 17th February 2010, 22:12

Gmail! Left Yahoo! long time back.

e1t1bet · 17th February 2010, 22:13

Gmail all the way. I have forgotten my yahoo password even.

Fabiaous · 17th February 2010, 22:15

Yahoo because I am used to it , but for secure transfer of files its Gmail, Also companies who want to hire or send invites for interviews prefer to send to Gmail

Eddy · 17th February 2010, 22:16

Gmail by a long shot 'coz of better spam protection, amongst other reasons.

sdp1975 · 17th February 2010, 22:17

I thought that Yahoo would be more popular - but the poll results so far show gmail leading. Yahoo is also older than Gmail - one reason I've stuck to Yahoo.

What does Gmail have to offer that Yahoo does not ?

kingofmyworld · 17th February 2010, 22:18

gmail anytime anyday

wildon · 17th February 2010, 22:26

Better spam protection, Good Lab add on's , Offline mail viewing including your attachments , One time login for all your google related site, etc....

Gmail all the way

e1t1bet · 17th February 2010, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdp1975

I thought that Yahoo would be more popular - but the poll results so far show gmail leading. Yahoo is also older than Gmail - one reason I've stuck to Yahoo.

What does Gmail have to offer that Yahoo does not ?

It is simply better, and better substantially. You have to use it to know the difference. I have a feeling that Gmail is going to win by a very large margin.

DRIV3R · 17th February 2010, 22:28

Gmail of course. More convenient and lighter to use than Yahoo.

motorpsycho · 17th February 2010, 22:29

Gmail wins , cause POP is activated for free , a feature which is not available on Yahoo, Spam protection is very good on Gmail, with the Gmail account other accounts can be activated like Facebook , blogspot among others , Gmail has an in built calender which can be used to send alerts for appointments to both the parties , provided other party too has a Gmail account. And many other feature make Gmail a winner.

Cheers

Unknownsatan · 17th February 2010, 22:49

Gmail all the way. I hate to use Yahoo now.

tomthump · 17th February 2010, 22:56

I have google as home page on all my computers, and gmail is a convenient click from there. I used Yahoo mail since 1995 when I bought my first computer, a 133Mhz Intel with 32MB Ram for 48K. I was on dialup to Cochin I think, almost 180KM away. Yahoo was nice and easy.

But since Gmail was introduced, I've been using that. I feel it is more intuitive, and loads up faster too. Just my own opinion of course.

I like layout too.

Both are good if you ask me.

But I use Gmail all the time.

sammyboy · 17th February 2010, 23:38

Gmail. All I get on Yahoo is spam, really sick of it.

View Poll Results: Do you prefer Gmail or Yahoo mail ?
I prefer Yahoo mail	32	15.24%
I prefer Gmail	178	84.76%
Voters: 210. You may not vote on this poll

17th February 2010, 21:38	#1
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Web Mail - your preference A short while ago I tried to access my Yahoo e-mail account - and for some reason, it did not allow me to logon. I've faced this problem earlier as well - this is not the first time. I also have a gmail account that I sparingly use. Although it has not given me any problems, there are stories on the internet on how user accounts get locked out due to violations of their TOS - a nightmare if it happens to someone in real life. I don't really like the interface that gmail has to offer, and given that most of my contacts are on YM - I prefer to use Yahoo despite the occasional problems I face with it. Given that Yahoo and Gmail are amongst the most widely used mailing systems - what's your preference ? Please provide your experience and vote for one of the available options. PS - Mods I did not find a specific comparison between Yahoo/Gmail, hence opening a new thread. Last edited by sdp1975 : 17th February 2010 at 21:46.
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17th February 2010, 22:11	#2
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Gmail works fine for me.
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17th February 2010, 22:12	#3
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Gmail! Left Yahoo! long time back.
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17th February 2010, 22:13	#4
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	Gmail all the way. I have forgotten my yahoo password even.
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17th February 2010, 22:15	#5
Fabiaous BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Banagalore Posts: 123 Thanked: 20 Times	Yahoo because I am used to it , but for secure transfer of files its Gmail, Also companies who want to hire or send invites for interviews prefer to send to Gmail
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17th February 2010, 22:16	#6
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Gmail by a long shot 'coz of better spam protection, amongst other reasons.
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17th February 2010, 22:17	#7
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	I thought that Yahoo would be more popular - but the poll results so far show gmail leading. Yahoo is also older than Gmail - one reason I've stuck to Yahoo. What does Gmail have to offer that Yahoo does not ? Last edited by sdp1975 : 17th February 2010 at 22:18.
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17th February 2010, 22:18	#8
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	gmail anytime anyday
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17th February 2010, 22:26	#9
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	Better spam protection, Good Lab add on's , Offline mail viewing including your attachments , One time login for all your google related site, etc.... Gmail all the way
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17th February 2010, 22:28	#11
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 2,254 Times	Gmail of course. More convenient and lighter to use than Yahoo.
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17th February 2010, 22:29	#12
motorpsycho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hubli Posts: 482 Thanked: 448 Times	Gmail wins , cause POP is activated for free , a feature which is not available on Yahoo, Spam protection is very good on Gmail, with the Gmail account other accounts can be activated like Facebook , blogspot among others , Gmail has an in built calender which can be used to send alerts for appointments to both the parties , provided other party too has a Gmail account. And many other feature make Gmail a winner. Cheers
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17th February 2010, 22:49	#13
Unknownsatan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,338 Thanked: 1,537 Times View My Garage	Gmail all the way. I hate to use Yahoo now.
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17th February 2010, 22:56	#14
tomthump BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Punalur Posts: 57 Thanked: 15 Times	I have google as home page on all my computers, and gmail is a convenient click from there. I used Yahoo mail since 1995 when I bought my first computer, a 133Mhz Intel with 32MB Ram for 48K. I was on dialup to Cochin I think, almost 180KM away. Yahoo was nice and easy. But since Gmail was introduced, I've been using that. I feel it is more intuitive, and loads up faster too. Just my own opinion of course. I like layout too. Both are good if you ask me. But I use Gmail all the time.
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17th February 2010, 23:38	#15
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Gmail. All I get on Yahoo is spam, really sick of it.
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