Gmail - "New Look" - any opinions?

JB · Nov 04, 2011, 07:58:04

Google have recently introduced a "new look" to their Gmail/Googlemail pages.

I'm finding is a bit slow when scrolling (in FF7) and this comment is echoed by a number of other users. I find the new icons to be like something a child would have designed. The option to return to the old themes exists but I get the impression that is only temporary.

Just wondering if anyone else has tried it?

Rik · Nov 04, 2011, 10:39:12

I never use the webmail, JB, just POP.

Simon · Nov 04, 2011, 11:18:07

Same here.

Gary · Nov 04, 2011, 13:11:34

Quote from: 6jb on Nov 04, 2011, 07:58:04
Google have recently introduced a "new look" to their Gmail/Googlemail pages.

I'm finding is a bit slow when scrolling (in FF7) and this comment is echoed by a number of other users. I find the new icons to be like something a child would have designed. The option to return to the old themes exists but I get the impression that is only temporary.

Just wondering if anyone else has tried it?

No issues here it seems, the change happened a while back, maybe empty your cache, it seems as fast to me as it was before saying that there is far more in theer now, must admit the google documents are useful in an emergency on a machine without the appropriate programs. As for the icons, they are clean and unuttered, thats fine by me. Google have unified the web pages, Gmail, Google+ and youtube to all look the same. Its a lot better than the up and coming new bbc home page and weather page, boy you can tell they had to cut funds there

Steve · Nov 04, 2011, 13:50:39

I forward all gmail to iCloud.

zappaDPJ · Nov 04, 2011, 15:31:36

I don't use it as such but I have seen it. I don't mind the new look, I think there's room for improvement but I'm also pretty sure it's still a work in progress.

I haven't noticed any scrolling issues but they might well be browser dependent.

JB · Nov 04, 2011, 16:11:12

Quote from: zappaDPJ on Nov 04, 2011, 15:31:36
I haven't noticed any scrolling issues but they might well be browser dependent.

Most people who are complaining about scrolling issues seem to have high graphic content in the emails they are reading. I don't believe it is browser dependant.

Mail shots from people like Misco tend to have quite a few graphics embedded.

zappaDPJ · Nov 04, 2011, 16:25:00

Weird, I just submitted a post into oblivion

The gist of it was I was wonder if the lag still occurs after the content has been fully delivered?

Rik · Nov 04, 2011, 16:39:35

Quote from: zappaDPJ on Nov 04, 2011, 16:25:00
Weird, I just submitted a post into oblivion

Remind me who's in charge of the tech stuff round here, will you, Zap.

JB · Nov 04, 2011, 16:54:54

There's a bit of a review here:- http://www.webmonkey.com/2011/11/revamped-gmail-looks-nice-but-performs-badly/

Down the page it seems to indicate slowness with different browsers.

I use Gmail for convenience when I am travelling. I'll stick to the old interface as long as possible.

zappaDPJ · Nov 04, 2011, 17:04:06

Yeah, there does appear to be an issue with the core product, I'm not sure why I'm not seeing it. I don't use it that much so maybe I just haven't encountered it yet.

Quote from: Rik on Nov 04, 2011, 16:39:35
Remind me who's in charge of the tech stuff round here, will you, Zap.

Well I did check all the error logs but as there was no error to be found my technical explanation is that there's a gremlin in the works

Rik · Nov 04, 2011, 17:08:15

Gary · Nov 04, 2011, 19:56:16

Quote from: 6jb on Nov 04, 2011, 16:11:12
Most people who are complaining about scrolling issues seem to have high graphic content in the emails they are reading. I don't believe it is browser dependant.

Mail shots from people like Misco tend to have quite a few graphics embedded.

Mine was changed over ages ago, tbh i tried Safari 5.1.1 and FF 7.0.1 and if there is a difference its so minor to me as not to be worth the worry.