What I want in an RSS Reader

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  1. I want a desktop client
    • Easier to navigate once pages are downloaded. No waiting for
      a new web page to display. Speed is a issue with a lot of RSS
      Readers, even if the user has a high speed connection.
    • Great organizational capabilities. The use of tags, like
      Rojo, is far more flexible than the use of folders.
    • Preferably built into my email client (Thunderbird I am
      waiting for you to do something major in this area)
  2. I want it integrated with an online aggregator
    • I want the ability to check and read posts via the web from
      anywhere
    • I want this to synch up with my main reader at home
  3. I do not want something based on .NET
    • I realize of course downloading the .NET framework is similar
      to having to download Java. However, it is simply because it is a
      Microsoft technology
  4. I want it to be free/budget priced.
    • Is not $20/yr for the new NewsGator/FeedDemon combo budget
      priced? Im frugal, make it $10 and its a deal. However, the
      NetNewsWire/Bloglines combo is a $25 one time purchase. I much
      prefer that, cept I would have to dish out $1500 for a Mac. Now
      that I think about it, I pay more than $20/year just to receive
      the weekend newspapers. Maybe I should cancel my subscription to
      the newspaper and get NewsGator.
  5. Must have a support community.
    • NewsMonster was a cool RSS Reader/Aggregator for Mozzila
      based browsers. However, the last news on the site is almost two
      years old. Is it currently being supported by anybody??
  6. I want to be able to save a clip for future reference
 

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