Google E-Mail Service Ready for All

Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:33 AM EST
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Now that Google has more computing muscle, Brin said the company will start selling additional storage capacity to e-mail users with extraordinary needs. Google still hasn't figured out the specifics, but Brin indicated the e-mail storage and fees to be introduced later this year would be similar to Google's photo-hosting service that charges $25 annually for 6.25 gigabytes and $500 annually for 250 gigabytes.

I want to say that I am a huge fan of all things Google - especially GMail (and more especially their GMail hosted which actually lets you host your own domain's e-mail). But I will say I am a little concerned of the bait-n-switch at Google - and I think this might be the first sign.

One reason I like Google better than Microsoft is I feel they have built a company where the user wins - mainly because the product is good and it is (usually) free. What concerns me is as they progress on in their dominance of the internet - to which as of now I trust them with - will they become more like Microsoft and charge huge amounts of money for products they previously charged for free and made revenue from ads?

I guess until then I will give them the benefit of the doubt, trust they won't fall from their "don't be evil" moto, and just wait and see.

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Reply#1 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:00 AM EST
{"commentId":531773,"authorDomain":"thevineofhob"}
Adam Hobson

You'd be surprised at how many power e-mail users want to pay Google for more e-mail storage. 2.8 gigs which once sounded unthinkable, is not enough anymore.

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    #1.1 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:46 PM EST
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    {"commentId":530590,"authorDomain":"adambecker"}
    Adam Becker
    Because Gmail users often remain logged into Google's Web site while they conduct online searches, the service also helps the company's engineers learn more about individual preferences — knowledge that can help deliver more relevant search results and foster more loyalty.

    One of the reasons I use Apple Mail is so I don't have to log in to my Gmail account, because this scares the @!$%# out of me.

    I like Google and what they do. I like them almost as much as I like my privacy, in fact. Almost.

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    Reply#2 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:47 AM EST
    {"commentId":530680,"authorDomain":"sadrobots"}
    We Are All Sad Robots
    Google tries to make money off its e-mail service by electronically scanning the content of the communications so it can display advertising links tied to the topics being discussed.

    I'm surprised they're so open about this fact. But I'm glad they are, as it allows each person to make their own choice based on knowledge.

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      Reply#3 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:26 AM EST
      {"commentId":531711,"authorDomain":"spudsstuff"}
      Spuds Stuff

      This is a major milestone. Gmail has been widely popular with those lucky enough to have an account. Now the rest of the world can experience what amounts to the best email service there is.

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        Reply#4 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:28 PM EST
        {"commentId":532420,"authorDomain":"daladheri"}
        daladheri

        I really dont like the idea of giving my phone # to them. It is kinda lame. Its good that they opened up anyways.

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          Reply#5 - Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:21 PM EST
          {"commentId":549668,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}
          Scott (Scoop) Butki

          I thought it was already free since all my friends are already using g-mail.

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            Reply#6 - Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:48 PM EST
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