Section 59. Email

59. Email

If you're used to managing email in Outlook or Outlook Express, Apple Mail's uncluttered screens feel like a breath of fresh air. I use Mail (built into Mac OS X) to pull messages from multiple POP3 accounts without a hitch. With Leopard, Mail includes templates for every occasiondrop in your own photos, write a message, and click Send.

Microsoft Office power users will love Microsoft Entourage ($499, as part of Microsoft Office for the Mac). Made for the Mac, it integrates email with calendars, to-do lists, and a robust project manager.