[drnick1]

> used your web browser so no other applications to install

I see this as a downside. Native email clients are much faster and a far better UX than a Web inbox. It's also pretty much required if you juggle multiple accounts.

[warkdarrior]

I have yet to see a native email client that offers search as fast and as capable as Gmail

[prmoustache]

Searcv in Gnome evolution is super fast