> POP:
> - offers one-way downloading of your messages from the Gmail servers
> to your computer
> - always downloads the entire message, making it easy to back-up your
> mail
> - only downloads your messages -- not your labels
> - good for people who don't want to leave mail on Gmail's servers, or
> don't want two-way synchronization

> IMAP:
> - offers two-way syncing between Gmail and mail client actions. If you
> read a message in your email client, it will be marked read on the
> web!
> - save space by downloading only the message headers, or download
> whole messages to work offline
> - your labels appear as folders, and vice versa -- so it's easy to
> stay organized
> - provides access to Gmail's Drafts, Sent Mail and Spam folders
> - great if you check your mail from multiple computers or mobile
> devices -- you'll see the same messages and folders, no matter what
> email client you're using
> - a flexible, more reliable, more complete access choice

> Still not sure? We think IMAP is best for most. If it's not quite
> right for you, you can always switch.