If you are still searching for an iGoogle replacement then Protopage is great possibility. It may not suit everyone, but there are several reasons to use this start page manager.
The Pros
Protopage looks great. You can choose exactly which elements to include on your home page, and moving the elements around is just a case of clicking and dragging. It is easy to change the size of each item, so you can fit a lot onto the page.
Setting up a page only takes a few minutes. It is easy to change the look and feel of the page using the huge range of colours and backgrounds Protopage have made available.
The addition of multiple tabs makes it ideal for users with a range of interests. Once you get the hang of adding RSS feeds you can add as many as you like. It is also easy to add your own custom widgets.
The Cons
Whilst Protopage looks very good, the fact that the layout is so different from iGoogle’s can be a bit of an obstacle for some users. However, after a few hours of use most people find that they do actually quite like it. Getting your mail feed set up is a bit tricky because you have to use IMAP. However, once it is set up it works well. Setting up feeds is also a bit tricky, but once you set them up, they work perfectly.
Reviews for Protopage are mixed, but the vast majority of people who switchto this personalised home page system end up liking it more than they did iGoogle. It just takes a bit of getting used to. Once you have everything in place you will learn to love the fact that it looks very like your desktop.
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