Google Reader is a service provided by Google (obviously) that lets you subscribe to RSS feeds (like my blog *ahem*) and read them through a web browser. Now, I didn’t really use an RSS reader, because whenever I have the time to use a computer, it wouldn’t necessarily be my own. It may be a friend’s computer. I have also used various mobile devices with Internet capablities, such as the iPhone/iPod touch. Having a desktop-based RSS aggregator (like Firefox‘s Live Bookmarks, Liferea, or even Microsoft Outlook) isn’t very useful when you are not using a desktop. I would always just visit the site directly.
However, Google Reader solves that problem of not being able to use my computer every time I visit the Internet. I can use a recent web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome), whether on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device, and have one place to get all of the latest news on things I am interested on.
I have found the mobile expirience particularly useful and useable. I tested Google Reader on a Blackjack II running Windows Mobile 6.0 with Internet Explorer Mobile. And what can I say, I love it. Of course, it’s my own opinion. You may dislike the mobile expirience. Also, the expirience is probably different with other devices, such as the iPhone, etc. But, I can say that on Windows Mobile, I love the mobile version Google provides.
Also, I can even share certain posts that I am interested in with other people, even the general public. I plan on checking out this feature at some point in the future.
For me, Google Reader is a wonderful RSS Aggregator and has boosted my productivity significantly. Give Google Reader a try and see if you find similar results. Did I mention it’s free?
Also, this would give you a chance to subscribe to my blog’s RSS feed. I try to post in this blog whenever I have time. So, you know what to do! *wink* *wink*
