More than just a mail client, EssentialPIM is an old-school information manager, offering not only calendar, contact, and task management, but also a password organizer and notes manager.

The $39.95 Pro version adds the option of syncing with Outlook for those who need that option.

Although Microsoft will soon , Windows Live Mail will undoubtedly live on (even if it does so under a different name). And that's a good thing, as it's arguably the most visually appealing and user-friendly mail program out there.

Good choices, no? Of course, if you've found a freebie mail client you like better, by all means shout it out in the comments. Personally, I'm still trying to figure out where to hang my mail hat.