In my opinion, Gmail is one of the best and most efficient email delivery systems that I have used. It is also fun to use. I use Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs and some other applications as my personal assistant.

There are so many great qualities and advancements that Google has with Gmail, which is the “Google approach to email.” I used the phrase directly from Google’s Gmail page. I’ll first start with the reasons why I personally like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and a few other apps.

• Gmail has an excellent spam filtering system.
• Google chat is amazing and is integrated directly into the Gmail interface. Users can search their chats. Chat conversations can be saved without worrying about losing chat conversations.
• Gmail search is awesome. Sometimes when I can’t remember when I received an email, I just type in a few keywords and can look up the email directly in Gmail.
• Google Calendar is a great way for me to set up and create events. Allows users to add comments and set a reminder when appointments are approaching or when certain deadlines are approaching.
• Google Docs is a great way to write Word-like documents and spreadsheets.
• Google Talk, I love Google Talk. I was using Skype at one point and basically leaned towards using all the features and benefits that Google offers. So I’ve been able to literally encourage people who want to keep in touch with me constantly to go over to Google and use the various apps.
• Google AdSense ads within Gmail mostly match the subject of the received email. For example, I received an email about a nutrition product and all of the Google ads matched the topic of nutrition. Seriously, sometimes I just examine the different ads because they are so interesting. Google AdSense only covers the gamut in terms of the different categories and commercial ads that are offered. I especially like that the ads are not from scammers or fake ads.
• Google is always adding space. When I go to the Gmail site, I always see how much free space they are constantly adding.
• Google Gmail and the other services mentioned are free.

Recently, I desperately needed to get organized. I was using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar to complete some tasks. I usually go to Google Calendar and create my events. I set up my pop-up and email reminders for a variety of different events. Next, I type the text of my email letters and save my letters in Google Docs. Lastly, when I receive a calendar alert, I open my email letters, paste them into the body of the email, and send them.

Google Gmail has allowed me to use a great system. However, using my own methods, I had three screens open to operate this mini system that I had for myself. I recently saw Google Labs and found information about a Google Calendar gadget and a Google Docs gadget. I activated these two features and now I can see my calendar and documents on the same page as my Gmail. By just having my calendar and documents on the same page, I have been able to skip multiple steps and be more efficient.

In case you are not aware of these kinds of benefits or don’t have a Gmail account, I highly recommend that you take a look at what Google has to offer.