1/ a real automatic access point which connect for ex. to 3G when no wifi : SmartConnect (http://www.birdstep.com/Products/Birdstep/Smart…) (free)

2/ eventually an intelligent automatic wifi finder: WeFi (http://www.wefi.com/download/?cat=mobile) (free)

3/ a real intelligent (means able to connect automatically AND disconnect after checking mail) : Profimail (http://www.lonelycatgames.com/?app=profimail) (28$)

Now my Nokia Symbian connects every 15min to my IMAP Gmail, in wifi when I'm home or somewhere with open hotspot, in 3G when outside. It downloads mail content (up to 25Kb) automatically as well (in order to not re-connect to read mail). I can download later html content and/or attachments.

Pitty Symbian has no smart access point feature (ask everytime or always the same connection) neither smart email client (stay connected after checking new mails).

This leaves me with no ability to clean up the inbox on my phone which is a real issue. Any ideas?

This leaves me with no ability to clean up the inbox on my phone which is a real issue. Any ideas?

I used the Java client on N95 a lot and loved it.
On N97, the keyboard shortcuts require for the most part to type in the key followed by the number, which is 2 key strokes versus 1.
Unless Google offers a different client for the N97, I cannot use the keyboard letters like ‘D’ to Delete.

Have a BB for work and have reverted to this device for Gmail by installing its dedicated client. The keyboard shortcuts are much better. I’ve configured the active BB profile to alert me with a distinct tone of new mails. I think the alert comes in around 15mins after the mail has actually arrived.

On both Nokia’s, if by some wrong manipulation or other unwanted input, I lose my composed message, it is lost. On the BB, when I mess up, the message is stored in the (mobile?) drafts automatically.

For my part, I dont use attachments a lot but I wish there was a built-in method to send photos.

I have not tried IMAP connection on the Nokia for sending attachments such as images. I will surely give it that a try in the future and perhaps adapt my already segmented use.

Seems we are all toying with all the various methods and adjusting each to our personal use.

Thank you for the comparison, it is very useful!

I used the Java client on N95 a lot and loved it.
On N97, the keyboard shortcuts require for the most part to type in the key followed by the number, which is 2 key strokes versus 1.
Unless Google offers a different client for the N97, I cannot use the keyboard letters like ‘D’ to Delete.

Have a BB for work and have reverted to this device for Gmail by installing its dedicated client. The keyboard shortcuts are much better. I’ve configured the active BB profile to alert me with a distinct tone of new mails. I think the alert comes in around 15mins after the mail has actually arrived.

On both Nokia’s, if by some wrong manipulation or other unwanted input, I lose my composed message, it is lost. On the BB, when I mess up, the message is stored in the (mobile?) drafts automatically.

For my part, I dont use attachments a lot but I wish there was a built-in method to send photos.

I have not tried IMAP connection on the Nokia for sending attachments such as images. I will surely give it that a try in the future and perhaps adapt my already segmented use.

Seems we are all toying with all the various methods and adjusting each to our personal use.

Thank you for the comparison, it is very useful!