Best e-mail clients?

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Extremely nerdy questions, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I have multiple e-mail accounts, but none of them really have attractive interfaces or professional names for me to be using as I prepare for life after undergraduate; or perhaps -- a more professional life.

I had been directed to GMX and GAWAB, which are free.

Zenbe, was the one that looked the most attractive user interface wise; but it ended up costing money after the trial. (Not that I'm opposed to paying, but that seems a little ridiculous in my eyes.)

I was just wondering if anyone has any cool e-mail sites that I may not be aware of. I'd probably like to get a unique user name tailored to who I am (name wise) -- and not something like (chris@bugjuicedudes.net).

Thanks fellow nerds!

[topscribe]

Might take a look at Fastmail. http://www.fastmail.net/?STKI=2003453

Here are some specs: http://www.mailcan.com/pages/fastmail/docs/pricingtbl.html

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

Hm, fastmail. Seems interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks, Top.

[claymore]

In my field Gmail is considered the standard for email addresses that go on resumes. To be honest, you are starting out as a cherry graduate....... Create an account that is work related only, separate the 2 lives by email professionalism if that makes sense.

Example

Dreamparty@inyourmouth.com

&

Chris.Dream@Gmail.com

Also, be very aware of your voicemail message on your cell or home phone etc.

[OrangeHoof]

I use a Freeware program called Calypso. I got so tired of losing all my Outlook e-mail whenever the OS crashed and I needed to start over so I downloaded Calypso and have never looked back. It does regular backups on its own and you can recover mail that you can actually read. It allows you to check multiple accounts and send/receive attachments.

I'm sure there's more advanced stuff out there but this one is simple and works. That's all I want. The latest version is Shareware but older versions are free.

Cnet.com (http://download.cnet.com/Calypso-E-mail-Client/3000-2367_4-9223.html)