Google Introduces RSS Reader

I'm a big fan of web-based RSS readers; I've been using Bloglines for some time now. So I sat up and took notice when I saw the announcement that Google was now offering an web-based RSS reader. It's from Google, I'm a Google-holic, it seemed like a match made in heaven.

Just an FYI, you need a Gmail account in order to use the Google Reader. That shouldn't be a barrier, since Gmail accounts are now available to everyone. Just select "Get and Account Now" from the Reader page. Since I already have a Gmail account, I went straight to the Google Reader and tried to import my recently exported Bloglines OPML file.

Except it didn't work. Who knows, maybe it's a Bloglines problem, maybe not. But I have to ask, am I the only one having problems with getting Google products to work lately? (Aside from the basic Google search, of course. Luckily THAT'S not causing me any trouble.) Gmail started the trend by rejecting my emails, making it less than useful as an email program. Then I upgraded my Google Desktop Search, which promptly quit working. I uninstalled and re-installed. No dice, so I downloaded Yahoo Desktop Search instead. After all, a girl's gotta be able to search her hard drive. Now Google Reader doesn't want to import my feeds.

I'm trying not to take it personally...heck, Google and I go way back. Maybe I need a new computer...yes, that's the ticket! It can't be Google's fault...it must be me. What a great excuse...I mean reason...to get a whole new system. Would that appease the Google Gods?