Looks like Google might have a competitor with Microsoft’s new outlook. Have you tried it yet? It has merged hotmail and outlook together into one package and will integrate Skype. Seems pretty cool thus far: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57484076-93/microsofts-outlook.com-lures-1m-users-in-6-hours/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title
To sign up for an account go to: outlook.com