March 31st, 2007
Gmail Paper lets you get physical
It's been in the making for several months, but now after finalizing their output and distribution techniques, they are finally going live with a new service on Gmail's birthday. It's called "Gmail Paper".
It lets you receive physical copies of important (or even spam) messages without the need for your own printer. The cost? Completely free! I have already ordered up all 17,000 messages labeled "spam" in my Gmail.
A New Button
Now in Gmail, you can request a physical copy of any message with the click of a button, and we'll send it to you in the mail.Simplicity Squared
Google will print all messages instantly and prepare them for delivery. Allow 2-4 business days for a parcel to arrive via post.Total Control
A stack of Gmail Paper arrives in a box at your doorstep, and it’s yours to keep forever. You can read it, sort it, search it, touch it. Or even move it to the trash—the real trash. (Recycling is encouraged.)Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe
Google takes privacy very seriously. But once your email is physically in your hands, it's as secure as you want to make it.
Garett Rogers is employed as a programmer for iQmetrix, which specializes in retail management software for the wireless industry.
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