Google Reader (RSS aggregator)

bdk3clash · #1 10-11-2006, 06:04 PM

I've been using the latest version of Google Reader for the last few days and I think it's absolutely amazing. I've used RSS feeds for a while now (via Firefox's live bookmarks) but hadn't used RSS aggregators because I found them a bit clunky.

However, Google Reader's interface is now a breeze to use--it's basically an e-mail style inbox with constantly updating sources, which can be divided into groups. Browsing is simple (there are even keyboard shortcuts!), and it's a great way to keep up with the glut of information out there if you check out a bunch of frequently-updated sites on a regular basis.

Anyone else using it? What do you think?

CrazyEyez · #2 10-11-2006, 06:10 PM

Can you not add RSS feeds to your google/ig homepage already? In what way is this better? The ability to organize them better?

bdk3clash · #3 10-11-2006, 06:17 PM

I think the Reader is much more functional in terms of keeping track of read/unread articles and organizing them into groups and whatnot. It's also a lot easier to quickly skim through headlines and choose (and open) articles to read (or tag, or share.)

nolanfan34 · #4 10-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Outlook 2007 does this too. And you don't have to be online to read downloaded feeds.

scrub · #5 10-11-2006, 07:42 PM

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Outlook 2007 does this too. And you don't have to be online to read downloaded feeds.

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Shill.

scrub

scrub · #6 10-11-2006, 07:43 PM

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I've been using the latest version of Google Reader for the last few days and I think it's absolutely amazing. I've used RSS feeds for a while now (via Firefox's live bookmarks) but hadn't used RSS aggregators because I found them a bit clunky.

However, Google Reader's interface is now a breeze to use--it's basically an e-mail style inbox with constantly updating sources, which can be divided into groups. Browsing is simple (there are even keyboard shortcuts!), and it's a great way to keep up with the glut of information out there if you check out a bunch of frequently-updated sites on a regular basis.

Anyone else using it? What do you think?

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I was using Netvibes before the Google Reader update, used Bloglines before that. Google Reader is easily the best RSS reader I have used.

scrub

Duke · #7 10-11-2006, 09:08 PM

I like it. It's much better than the Firefox Live Bookmark thing.

lippy · #8 10-11-2006, 09:27 PM

Chris got kind of gay near the end of his presentation. My sphincter tensed up.

MaxPower · #9 10-11-2006, 10:57 PM

I've been using it for a long time and the new version is great. I think it is the best one I've tried.

cold_cash · #10 10-12-2006, 12:04 AM

Is there a stand-alone version of this anywhere? (As opposed to the webpage-based one, I mean.)