The first thing you notice is the nice integration into your file menu at the top of your screen. It has a nice envelope icon that turns red and has a number listed beside it to let you know when you have new mail. Once you left click on the icon it opens up your Primary Inbox by default. You receive a mobile type interface where you can read, delete or archive the mail within the window. Full Gmail labeling is available from within this application. This isn't just a dumbed down version of Gmail, you have all the tools available to you that you would from the web interface.
Just like with MenuTab for Facebook, MailTab offers you the ability to switch between the mobile view and a desktop view. This is the web interface within a window on your desktop. I find I use it in the mobile view the majority of the time but if an email needs more screen real estate to view properly then you do have that option.
The one thing it does lack and I wish it had was access to your Google Calendar. Yes I know this is the Gmail app but being able to access your Google Calendar from within the app would be a very helpful feature and is sorely missed by this reviewer. Perhaps a future update will implement this.
Overall this is a very good application and is essential for anyone who is still on Lion (and has a Gmail account of course). Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!
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