The Bat! is an email client that allows you to manage multiple accounts that uses POP, IMAP and native MAPI for Microsoft Exchange Server. The Bat! also makes repetitive tasks easy with canned replies using versatile templates. There are many different tasks that can be carried out such as having saved searches automatically placed in virtual folders. Creating custom labels and folder views makes email management bearable.
What really impressed me about the program is the “Mail Chat” function that works as a live chat that uses the email protocols to connect to other users.
The high security of the program is also impressive. Using the same features as some of the more expensive email programs, The Bat! delivers tools for both anti-virus and anti-spam. Bayesian spam filtering, remote image blocking, OpenPGP and auto-encryption for local data are also included for added security features.
The only thing that didn’t prove 100% reliable is the HTML editor. Although the plain text editor is up to par, the HTML left much to be desired. If sending and receiving plain text emails are the only type you are interested in, then you should be fine.
