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DESCRIPTION
Mailplane brings Gmail to your Mac desktop. Mailplane combines Gmail's spam protection, endless storage, global access, and unique user interface with great Mac features:
Attach files: Drag 'n' drop your files and folders to Mailplane and watch them being attached to the message and automatically uploaded.
Send optimized photos: Pictures get automatically resized and optimized to reduce the size of your message.
Instantly send screenshots: Need to send a Screenshot? With one click you grab a portion of your screen and attach it to your message.
Send pictures from iPhoto: Mailplane comes with an iPhoto plugin that makes sending picture attachments so easy: select any pictures in iPhoto and then press the email button. That's it.
Multiple accounts: Add as many Gmail accounts (or Google apps for your domain accounts) as you want and switch between them without restarting Mailplane. And there is no need to enter passwords every two weeks, either. Mailplane stores them safely in the Mac keychain.
Download attachments and then reveal them in Finder. If the attachment is a photo or even a ZIP file containing pictures, then you can directly import them to iPhoto.
Get Notified: Mailplane lets you know when new mail arrives. By playing a sound, by showing the number of unread messages in the application icon and by the Growl notification system. Plus: Monitor all your accounts with the accounts drawer or the status item.
Talk with your Buddies: If somebody wants to talk, Mailplane shows a Growl notification. The brand-new Google Talk Gadget (displayed inside a separate window) offers some nice features like video and photo preview.
And more: Full control of Google Mail with your keyboard, by using Mac keystrokes. Access the flexible and customizable toolbar.
Send Mail from address book, safari or any application showing "mailto" urls and more. Plus Mailplane is available in many languages.
REQUIREMENTS
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
- Safari 4.0.3 or later.
- Gmail account
- iPhoto (optional)
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| Developer: | uncomplex gmbh |
| Downloads: | 9,575 |
| - Version d/l: | 327 |
| Internet: | Email |
| License: | Shareware |
| Date: | 18 Nov 2009 |
| Platform: | PPC/Intel |
| Price: | $24.95 |
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| Mailplane User Reviews (32 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Mar 12 2009 |
IRRADIATED SOFTWARE I simply don't see why $25 is considered too much for a tool like this. It saves time (if you gave multiple accounts or do a lot attachments regularly), the developer is prompt to respond to issues, the app is pretty and well done (even though I know it's just a wrapper around Fluid). Bottom line, if you need it, you'll know it, and gladly pay the $25. If you don't need it, you'll know it, but don't make this an issue on price. Developers have to eat too you know...
(Version 2.1b) | |
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| Mar 15 2009 |
HARRISTYPE I completely agree. Finally a review that doesn't take cheap potshots at those who simply didn't like it. Every app under the sun has its supporters and detractors. I was an original beta tester, and unfortunately it wasn't for me. For what it did, I thought it was too expensive, but for others, I can see it be an invaluable app. The only reason I got involved with this discussion was because of the childish behavior of another reviewer and his insults just because some of us didn't like the app, or didn't agree with him. Kudos to the developer for his continued updates, and maybe someday, when it has the features I need, I'll take another look. It was never because I couldn't afford it.
(Version 2.1b) | |
 | Mar 17 2009 |
ANONYMOUS Thanks for your review! One thing: Mailplane isn't based on Fluid or related to Fluid. Mailplane's executable file name needed to be renamed because of a Gmail video chat incompatibly.
(Version 2.0.7) | |
| Apr 2 2009 |
CORPSECORPS But $25 for software that makes use of a web mail service? Plus Apple mail can use that storage space via POP3 or even IMAP for $0.
(Version 2.1b) | |
 | Mar 10 2009 |
SHERMAN WILCOX I have to add my two cents to the reviews of this application. True, you can get much (certainly not all) of the functionality without purchasing Mailplane. But I used it for several weeks in demo mode and find that the extra efficiency it gives me (doing attachments, the easy access to my AddressBook data, good integration with iPhoto, and yes, just the extra menus and menu shortcuts) made it an easy decision for me to spend $25 on this (well, actually a little less, because the developer offers an educational discount). Add to that the fact that the developer is quite responsive, and it's a winner application for me. Definitely happy with my purchase.
(Version 2.1b) | |
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| Nov 23 2008 |
F451 Mailplane is for those who want a dedicated app that concentrates solely on Gmail. For example, my wife works on a Windows laptop that is carefully monitored and secured due the sensitivity of the data. She enjoys using Mailplane on my Mac when she wishes to check her Gmail account. Mailplane accommodates this very well without her having to open Safari, et al. Better still is MailplaneÕs constant development addressing the needs of its users as the developer further delves into GmailÕs ever changing features. No regrets on purchasing a license for this outstanding app as it has easily become the headquarters for my many Gmail accounts.
(Version 2.0rc2) | |
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| Sep 9 2008 |
DIGITAL FURY $25 for just having Gmail wrapped as a container browser application, when it works just fine for free, is way too much. Firefox with the Gmail Manager add-on, allows you to switch easily from account to account - all for free. Most of the other features are rather gimmicky. Bottom line is that asking $25 for something like this is not very reasonable. Is anybody actually paying for this???
(Version 1.61.4) | |
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| Sep 22 2008 |
SANOOK This is a good app, works well as advertised. It has nice features, such as the ability to have more than one account polled, nice interface with the ability to change font sizes, do some special views with gmail (like changing the gtalk location, label location, some others), and is relatively quick, too. It seems to be updated fairly regularly, with a fair trial period (30 days free). Advantages over fluid (or even just your browser) are the multiple accounts "active" at one time - most don't let you do that, and (I believe) google even logs you out automatically if you are logged in to more than one account at a time on a browser. So props to the author for getting around that limitation. I don't think it is really correct to compare to Mail.app, because gmail allows you to do a lot of things (labels, access to google docs, etc) that you can't do in Mail.app. If you just want to download your mail to Mail.app, then by all means do that. If you like to use the native gmail interface this is a good way of doing it. $24-$25 is too much for a one trick pony, even if it is a beautiful PINK one trick pony. gmail browser is decent, but again, only one account at a time and you can't do any special formatting tricks, but is free. I guess I'm just a cheap Mac user or something, even though I really do like this app. Still, I think it deserves a good raiting, because it is a very nice app.
(Version 2.0b8) | |
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| Nov 22 2008 |
PERSON1229 Why would anyone use this? Gmail offers free POP, SMTP and IMAP access, there's no need to pay for it. Google ENCOURAGES you to use their free standardized access protocols, and offers several tutorials on how to connect via clients such as Apple Mail. There is simply no reason anyone should ever be convinced to buy something like this.
(Version 2.0rc2) | |
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| Jan 14 2009 |
PJM Wow, thanks for telling us: now I'll have to request a refund. Here I was thinking it was a good purchase backed by a dedicated and responsive developer, but all the while I was obviously deluded. Ah well...
(Version 2.0.1) | |
| Jul 2 2009 |
JAZZYGUY I tried it and found it to be a totally unnecessary expenditure of $24.95. In addition the uninstall feature failed to remove the app or the folder in ~/library/application support.Why bother when Gmail really is quite a sufficient unit on its own?
(Version 2.0.11) | |
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| Jul 9 2009 |
HMURCHISON I guess that's for each person to decide regarding the value they place on Mailplane. I tend to prefer working "outside" of a browser and having native app controls. $25 dollars to "ehance" a free tool like Gmail sounds expensive but for me I'll likely purchase the family pack for $15 more that gives me Mailplane on up to 5 Macs for $40. That's 8 bucks a computer and a different value prop. Plus I think that the developer is going to be able to link Mailplane up with more apps like he's done with Omnifocus.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 9 2009 |
SHERMAN WILCOX I tried it and found it to be a tremendous boost to my productivity. $25 well spent in my evaluation.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
JAZZYGUY Gmail Browser is free and is a stand alone Browser for Gmail. It may not have all the features of MailPlane but does the job and is free.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
HMURCHISON So basically you're saying price is your primary concern? That's fine but to others $24.95 probably doesn't really "break the bank". I know there's a contingent of computer users that love free stuff but there are also many that love simplicity. That's why we compute with Macs even though they come with a pricing premium for given specs. If Gmail keeps a person very happy then the standard web version is going to be fine but some people want ehancements with their OS and the ability to switch between multiple accounts and the $24.95 is a pittance to some for the benefits of desktop integration. The value is perceived differently by different folks. Some free is most key and others productivity/ease is most key.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
JAZZYGUY It isn't a question of money.Gmail Browser is extremely functional.The fact that the price is right (free) makes it all the more attractive.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
HMURCHISON Gmail isn't all that efficient if you want to switch multiple accounts or attach files with any kind of speed. I attach files all day at work and would really be hampered by the slow file attachment process for gmail. Anyone with more than one gmail account instantly sees the benefit of being able to switch accounts with ease. When you say "it does the job" you really mean "it does the job for me" Those people who want more functionality and integration from their email client may not find that Gmail does the job.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| May 19 2009 |
GRIZZLER I hesitated to buy Mailplane. It seemed that the web browser and Mail could do the job managing gmail. But I took the plunge, plopped down $25, and I think it was a good decision. Mailplane definitely improves efficiency for me, with my two gmail accounts. Switching between one account and the other is easier than using Firefox or Safari. Mailplane handles attachments and photos better. Bottom line: It's a good interface for the gmail app, money well spent.
(Version 2.1b) | |
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| Jan 21 2009 |
BOBBYKARTOON Used MailPlane free trial... I like this gmail dedicated app, it packs some convenient features. My only exception to it is the $25 price-tag... $10 - maybe, or perhaps a consideration if it was in a MacPromo Bundle or a significant discounted Promo. The one feature I found very convenient was the photo resizer. AppleMail, Gmail notifier, etc. do most of what MailPlane does for FREE! - I STILL LIKE THIS APP
(Version 2.0.1) | |
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| Sep 22 2008 |
PRLAB I used this in the initial trial period and it worked fine. But there's simply no need for it, and certainly not at this price. You can have gmail notify you automatically. I use Entourage to get my gmail anyway.
(Version 2.0b8) | |
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