ForkLift Beta 3: Tabs, Bug Fixes and More

There’s a new beta available (version 1.0b3) for ForkLift, the very promising OS X file manager. If you thought $29.95 for the final version was expensive, several new features from today’s beta release will surely sweeten the deal.

First up is the inclusion of Tabs. This allows for added windows, without the added clutter. The tab bar only shows the different partitions right now, but displaying the folder names might be more useful. Still, a very nice feature to have. Thumbs up!

Other new features include spring-loaded folders, an extended FTP connection panel and Amazon S3 support. This beta also features numerous bug fixes, though I’ve never encountered problems even from frequent use. Curiously missing is the plugin architecture, which the team revealed in our recent interview.

According to the BinaryNights team, this will be the last beta version of ForkLift, which means you can expect the real thing sometime soon. We’ll let you know as soon as we receive word on the launch date, but I’m already waiting eagerly with my credit card in hand.

Can’t afford to shell out the $29.95 for ForkLift? On launch day, MacApper will be giving away 10 licenses, thanks to the generous folks at BinaryNights. Till then, you can test drive ForkLift 1.0b3.