Outlook is. Good alternative ti gmail?

Agx · 24 Apr 2014, 03:17 PM

I'm seatching for a good gmail alternative, but Outlook.com is a valid alternative? Their respect more the privacy of the user or not?

Thanks!

jeffpan · 24 Apr 2014, 04:01 PM

Mail.ru is great alternative of Gmail IMO.
It has an english interface.
If you don't like the domain name, you can use your own domain.

Berenburger · 24 Apr 2014, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agx

I'm seatching for a good gmail alternative, but Outlook.com is a valid alternative? Their respect more the privacy of the user or not?

Yes, I have more trust in Microsoft than Google.

FredOnline · 24 Apr 2014, 09:19 PM

And if you want suggestions for the best e-mail address format, you've come to the right place - this question has been asked (and answered) on the forum many times.

Just perform a search . . .

Agx · 24 Apr 2014, 09:25 PM

I have see that gmail and outlook offer a good email service but i have some foibe about the reliability of outlook.

Some esperience?

Or is better another provider?

David · 25 Apr 2014, 12:19 AM

Outlook (imho) is a better, safer way to go than GMail.

B4its2L8 · 25 Apr 2014, 07:13 AM

You know, if this thread goes on long enough Agx will achieve 100 posts and qualify for a free EuMX account from Fabule (assuming he's still handing them out). Some here may feel that EuMX is better than both of the other providers mentioned.

rockman · 25 Apr 2014, 08:40 AM

Yes, Outlook.com is "better" than Gmail:
Microsoft is not a marketing company. They actually make products you can buy. I have more trust in them with the privacy of personal data. They have a stated privacy policy to not serve targeted ads in their webmail client. You will see non-personal ads, but pay $20 per year to remove them. You have unlimited storage for email. you can sync your contacts and calendars (and share calendars, too). Apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.

Yes, Outlook.com is "better" than EUMX:
See above regarding Outlook.com.
With EUMX, you can sync contacts and calendars, but not share calendars. However, syncing is not easily accomplished as you have to know what you are doing using third-party software.

Cheers

rockman · 25 Apr 2014, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agx

I have see that gmail and outlook offer a good email service but i have some foibe about the reliability of outlook.

Some esperience?

Or is better another provider?

What's a foibe?

I have not experienced any major outages or problems with Outlook.com / Hotmail operations.

https://status.live.com/detail/newmail

Dutchie007 · 25 Apr 2014, 09:41 AM

@Agx: may I add Yandex to the list of GREAT alternatives for Gmail??

It is an outstanding FREE email service and for sure on par with Gmail.

It has pop3,Imap.SMTP...also their inhouse Android app etc...etc...
Their web interface can also be set in English language, among others.

Dutchie.

randian · 25 Apr 2014, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockman

However, syncing is not easily accomplished as you have to know what you are doing using third-party software.

That's an odd thing to say, seeing as EuMX supports Exchange Activesync. Plus it's pretty lame to demand an Office 365 subscription if you want support for personal domains.

rockman · 25 Apr 2014, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randian

That's an odd thing to say, seeing as EuMX supports Exchange Activesync.

Not all devices natively support ActiveSync, CalDAV or CardDAV. Therefore, you need third-party software.

Agx · 25 Apr 2014, 06:58 PM

I think that the only problem of Outlook is the recycling of username if you don't access to the webmail, there is the risk to obtain an username that is used in past from another user.

janusz · 25 Apr 2014, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agx

there is the risk to obtain an username that is used in past from another user.

That's the other user's problem, not yours...

rockman · 26 Apr 2014, 01:56 AM

I do not want to seem like I am putting down EUMX or any other email service. However, not all services cater to each persons' use cases or scenarios. It's great we have so many options!

I can vouch for GMX, Hushmail, EUMX, Mail1Click, Outlook / Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo and a few others I am forgetting because I have or have had accounts there. They each have their pros and cons. Just depends on your usage and privacy requirements, and trust.

24 Apr 2014, 03:17 PM	#1
Agx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 164	Outlook is. Good alternative ti gmail? I'm seatching for a good gmail alternative, but Outlook.com is a valid alternative? Their respect more the privacy of the user or not? Thanks!

24 Apr 2014, 04:01 PM	#2
jeffpan The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Macao Posts: 2,162 Representative of: tls-mail.com	Mail.ru is great alternative of Gmail IMO. It has an english interface. If you don't like the domain name, you can use your own domain.

24 Apr 2014, 09:19 PM	#4
FredOnline The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 2,616	And if you want suggestions for the best e-mail address format, you've come to the right place - this question has been asked (and answered) on the forum many times. Just perform a search . . .

24 Apr 2014, 09:25 PM	#5
Agx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 164	I have see that gmail and outlook offer a good email service but i have some foibe about the reliability of outlook. Some esperience? Or is better another provider?

25 Apr 2014, 12:19 AM	#6
David Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada. Posts: 10,355	Outlook (imho) is a better, safer way to go than GMail.

25 Apr 2014, 07:13 AM	#7
B4its2L8 Master of the @ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hiding under my bed Posts: 1,465	You know, if this thread goes on long enough Agx will achieve 100 posts and qualify for a free EuMX account from Fabule (assuming he's still handing them out). Some here may feel that EuMX is better than both of the other providers mentioned.

25 Apr 2014, 08:40 AM	#8
rockman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 115	Yes, Outlook.com is "better" than Gmail: Microsoft is not a marketing company. They actually make products you can buy. I have more trust in them with the privacy of personal data. They have a stated privacy policy to not serve targeted ads in their webmail client. You will see non-personal ads, but pay $20 per year to remove them. You have unlimited storage for email. you can sync your contacts and calendars (and share calendars, too). Apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone. Yes, Outlook.com is "better" than EUMX: See above regarding Outlook.com. With EUMX, you can sync contacts and calendars, but not share calendars. However, syncing is not easily accomplished as you have to know what you are doing using third-party software. Cheers

25 Apr 2014, 09:41 AM	#10
Dutchie007 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 388	@Agx: may I add Yandex to the list of GREAT alternatives for Gmail?? It is an outstanding FREE email service and for sure on par with Gmail. It has pop3,Imap.SMTP...also their inhouse Android app etc...etc... Their web interface can also be set in English language, among others. Dutchie.

25 Apr 2014, 06:58 PM	#13
Agx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 164	I think that the only problem of Outlook is the recycling of username if you don't access to the webmail, there is the risk to obtain an username that is used in past from another user.

26 Apr 2014, 01:56 AM	#15
rockman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 115	I do not want to seem like I am putting down EUMX or any other email service. However, not all services cater to each persons' use cases or scenarios. It's great we have so many options! I can vouch for GMX, Hushmail, EUMX, Mail1Click, Outlook / Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo and a few others I am forgetting because I have or have had accounts there. They each have their pros and cons. Just depends on your usage and privacy requirements, and trust.