TODO’ing my life

So I went on a quest to find a simple, intuitive and collaborative Todo tool.

Sounds like an easy task right? Not really.

After trying several of the existing tools including some mentioned in techcruch I realized what 4 what I would call “common sense” features still lacking in exiting apps.

While I truly appreciate there being free apps at all to use, I would rather use no tool than a handicapped one. Anyone share the same feeling?

1. Task indentation: Yes, this IS important because if we do not split a major task into several more tangible ones that task will probably never get done.
2. Collaboration: For simple project collaboration this is essential. I want to be able to add and cross out tasks at the same time as someone else working in the project. It shouldn’t require a full-featured project management software to have todo lists collaboration.
3. Import and Export:  If migrating from some old form of todo list (yes it could be notepad), it is useful to have a way to import these lists. I struggled forever trying to import lists from Gmail’s task app and failed to import indented tasks.
4. Fresh uncluttered feel: Yes this is another overlooked “feature” but it is so important. If I am going to have a todo list I dont want it to be yet another tormenting and overwhelming factor in my life. I need a todo list that would say “yes! life is simple..do one task at a time..see the lots of white space?? see the lack of clutter?? see the tasks how clear they are?? you can do it!.” =)

Gmail Tasks App: This is by far the most intuitive yet simple app I have been able to use for more than a day. Its integration with a product I already use is ever better, less clicks to get things done. Yet it lacks collaboration. I can send an email with my task list but there is no way to update the list simultaneously.

Remember the Milk (RTM): Simple and lost of white space, but lacks the ability to indent tasks! You will see RTM recommended even in lifehacker.

Toddledo: Finally found one app that has almost everything  I need yet its looks needs much more improvement.  It makes me feel as if the task generating monster is going to devour me.

Blah blah List: popups = more clicks. This is a no-no.

Tada list by 37 signals:  Again, lacks task indentation.

Any suggestions? Right now my best option is Google docs. It is collaborative, integrates with other google apps I already use, and it is easily accessed from igoogle.

Let me know what tools you use!