[diffeomorphism]

So why use the web client instead of a proper desktop one?

[alternatex]

Google hasn't built one and the generic ones aren't all that great.

[guraf]

Right. So let's not use the imperfect local clients that still work well. Let's just keep complaining about how Google is a big meanie for not making mail.google.com work offline (somehow) instead.

[carlosjobim]

The stock Mac mail client is excellent, millions of people use Outlook or Thunderbird, and there's even better third party clients available.

[paulddraper]

Really? There's not a single great email app?

Opportunity there I guess.