Comments on: Mac Shareware Apps to Look Forward To http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Dway http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-78354 Dway Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:09:54 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-78354 Acrylic anyone? AND IT'S COMING IN 7 DAYS!!! http://www.acrylicapps.com/ Acrylic anyone?

AND IT’S COMING IN 7 DAYS!!!
http://www.acrylicapps.com/

]]> By: Dean W. http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76684 Dean W. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:24:57 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76684 These personal info management programs boil down to taste and how well they help you implement your own personal organizational system. I love the dirt-simple quality of MyNotes. Brilliant design. Everything you need, nothing you don't. It's almost more Mac-like than real Mac software these days! I like the utility of CircusPony's Notebook, but found the UI to be overdone and a little corny? VIJournal is excellent, as is Things and I'm really liking Together, as well. Bring on the new versions! These personal info management programs boil down to taste and how well they help you implement your own personal organizational system.

I love the dirt-simple quality of MyNotes. Brilliant design. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. It’s almost more Mac-like than real Mac software these days!

I like the utility of CircusPony’s Notebook, but found the UI to be overdone and a little corny?

VIJournal is excellent, as is Things and I’m really liking Together, as well. Bring on the new versions!

]]> By: JHollinger http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76681 JHollinger Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:13:54 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76681 Waiting for NoteBook 3 from CircusPonys, a great mac app. Waiting for NoteBook 3 from CircusPonys, a great mac app.

]]> By: Dean W. http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76570 Dean W. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:25:37 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76570 I suppose there's room for a cookbook app to come in and become the overnight BEST IN CLASS, but I think YummySoup is the winner today, and any improvements they make from here will push it further and further ahead of all this vaporware competition. You know what software needs a new version? Radioshift. Great idea, lackluster execution. Whereas TOAST didn't need a new version at all, did it? Roxio hadn't quite worked all the bugs out of V8, dang it. I suppose there’s room for a cookbook app to come in and become the overnight BEST IN CLASS, but I think YummySoup is the winner today, and any improvements they make from here will push it further and further ahead of all this vaporware competition.

You know what software needs a new version? Radioshift. Great idea, lackluster execution. Whereas TOAST didn’t need a new version at all, did it? Roxio hadn’t quite worked all the bugs out of V8, dang it.

]]> By: Gideon http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76556 Gideon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:45:23 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76556 I don't know what we can really say about "everyone." Blogging has created its own incessant news cycle - so news about this stuff is GOING to be reported, heavily.. but that doesn't mean individuals out there are sitting around thinking "Oh yeah, it must be real now!" I don't think DL2 is vaporware.... but the DreamApp stuff seems to absolutely be drek. As for I Like Olives... I have no idea. I don't trust things that work to create hype without telling you what it is. I don’t know what we can really say about “everyone.” Blogging has created its own incessant news cycle – so news about this stuff is GOING to be reported, heavily.. but that doesn’t mean individuals out there are sitting around thinking “Oh yeah, it must be real now!”

I don’t think DL2 is vaporware…. but the DreamApp stuff seems to absolutely be drek.

As for I Like Olives… I have no idea. I don’t trust things that work to create hype without telling you what it is.

]]> By: Will Holmes http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76550 Will Holmes Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:19:01 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76550 @ Mark Milian I'm not so sure. The "Olives" thing was all for hype really, and the developers are friends with the Cookbook devs. @ Josh It's true that the hype wears off after a while, but as soon as they turn it back on with some new info, everyone comes rushing back. @ Mark Milian
I’m not so sure. The “Olives” thing was all for hype really, and the developers are friends with the Cookbook devs.

@ Josh
It’s true that the hype wears off after a while, but as soon as they turn it back on with some new info, everyone comes rushing back.

]]> By: Josh http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76548 Josh Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:12:50 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76548 “My Dream App” redefines the term Vaporware...these mac developers think they are creating a "cult of hype" but after a while even that wears off.... “My Dream App” redefines the term Vaporware…these mac developers think they are creating a “cult of hype” but after a while even that wears off….

]]> By: Gideon http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76535 Gideon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:30:50 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76535 Well, it depends on what you're wanting. I tried Bookpedia (a number of times, actually) and found the scanning apparatus to be absolutely terrible compared to Delicious Library. I've about 1000 books, a few hundred DVDs and reliable scanning is damn fast. I also don't want to have/buy multiple applications as opposed to one with Delicious Monster. I like Bento but the "grabbing" that Delicious Monster and the Pedia's do go a long way for me. Well, it depends on what you’re wanting.
I tried Bookpedia (a number of times, actually) and found the scanning apparatus to be absolutely terrible compared to Delicious Library. I’ve about 1000 books, a few hundred DVDs and reliable scanning is damn fast.

I also don’t want to have/buy multiple applications as opposed to one with Delicious Monster.

I like Bento but the “grabbing” that Delicious Monster and the Pedia’s do go a long way for me.

]]> By: Phil http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76531 Phil Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:21:14 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76531 I second Dean on the pedias. Already has included for years what people are waiting for with DL2.. Coredata (so it's faster), smart groups, iTunes sync... the list goes on. Oh, and it's got a full screen mode and cover flow too. I second Dean on the pedias. Already has included for years what people are waiting for with DL2.. Coredata (so it’s faster), smart groups, iTunes sync… the list goes on. Oh, and it’s got a full screen mode and cover flow too.

]]> By: Dean http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76523 Dean Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:51:33 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76523 I'm surprised that everyone's waiting for DL2, I've been using CDPedia, BookPedia and DVDPedia forever (I switched from DL and never looked back.) Again, maybe Bento is the smart choice here, but I've had very positive experiences with the 'Pedias. I think they look and function loads better than DL. I’m surprised that everyone’s waiting for DL2, I’ve been using CDPedia, BookPedia and DVDPedia forever (I switched from DL and never looked back.) Again, maybe Bento is the smart choice here, but I’ve had very positive experiences with the ‘Pedias. I think they look and function loads better than DL.

]]> By: Max Goedjen http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76488 Max Goedjen Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:01:01 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76488 I had money in hand waiting for DL2 to drop, but that date's come and gone, so I'm not sure if I'll really go and buy that one now. I don't really know what to make of Versions, SVN integration into XCode/CLI does the trick for me now. One thing I've been waiting for is On The Job 3 from Stunt though, which ought to be coming out fairly soon. I had money in hand waiting for DL2 to drop, but that date’s come and gone, so I’m not sure if I’ll really go and buy that one now. I don’t really know what to make of Versions, SVN integration into XCode/CLI does the trick for me now. One thing I’ve been waiting for is On The Job 3 from Stunt though, which ought to be coming out fairly soon.

]]> By: Dean http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76403 Dean Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:25:17 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76403 Jack, I'm using Home Inventory from www.binaryformations.com I like it a lot. 2.0 should be out before the end of 2008, but it's pretty good today, too. The developer is responsive and polite and seems to have some great ideas for moving the software forward. He also seemed receptive to some of the ideas I proposed. Definitely give the demo a try! Jack,
I’m using Home Inventory from
http://www.binaryformations.com

I like it a lot. 2.0 should be out before the end of 2008, but it’s pretty good today, too. The developer is responsive and polite and seems to have some great ideas for moving the software forward. He also seemed receptive to some of the ideas I proposed. Definitely give the demo a try!

]]> By: Raven http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76353 Raven Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:04:24 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76353 * Versions * TextMate 2 * Things Well, at least Things might get actually released one day, so it doesn't really fit into this listing. * Versions
* TextMate 2
* Things

Well, at least Things might get actually released one day, so it doesn’t really fit into this listing.

]]> By: Jack http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76333 Jack Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:39:21 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76333 Dean, what is the actual Home Inventory app you're using ? Dean, what is the actual Home Inventory app you’re using ?

]]> By: Gideon http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76328 Gideon Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:52:47 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76328 How long have we been hearing about Delicious Library 2? All those reviews came out in Feb. saying it was due out in March and we've not heard word one about it since, and the blog hasn't been updated since February. I'm looking forward to it, but given it's been dangled for about 9 months or so I'm kind of anxious to see it released or hear something. The "My Dream App" stuff seems to be, quite solidly, vaporware. AppZapper is excellent though. How long have we been hearing about Delicious Library 2? All those reviews came out in Feb. saying it was due out in March and we’ve not heard word one about it since, and the blog hasn’t been updated since February.

I’m looking forward to it, but given it’s been dangled for about 9 months or so I’m kind of anxious to see it released or hear something.

The “My Dream App” stuff seems to be, quite solidly, vaporware.

AppZapper is excellent though.

]]> By: Mark http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76323 Mark Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:21:23 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76323 How about an OS X version of TASKMENUBAR? One of the best classic apps ever. How about an OS X version of TASKMENUBAR? One of the best classic apps ever.

]]> By: Agua http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76317 Agua Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:54:38 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76317 Comic Life Magiq!!!! I also can't wait to see what the new version of 1Pswrd is gonna be like and Awaken. The screen casting apps got taken to the next level with the release of Screen Flow, so I can't wait to find out how the other developers are gonna respond. One that I miss more than I thought I would is Shapeshifter for Leopard. I also wish more developers would take advantage of core animation, and integrated in their apps, not only for eye candy, but for ease of use. Comic Life Magiq!!!!

I also can’t wait to see what the new version of 1Pswrd is gonna be like and Awaken.

The screen casting apps got taken to the next level with the release of Screen Flow, so I can’t wait to find out how the other developers are gonna respond.

One that I miss more than I thought I would is Shapeshifter for Leopard.

I also wish more developers would take advantage of core animation, and integrated in their apps, not only for eye candy, but for ease of use.

]]> By: Mark Milian http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76249 Mark Milian Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:59:27 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76249 I would guess that I Like Olives is probably another food recipe app. I would guess that I Like Olives is probably another food recipe app.

]]> By: Matt J http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76248 Matt J Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:56:45 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76248 I don't get what the hype over AppZapper is. AppTrap is free and automatically offers to delete an application's files when it's put in the trash, and Hazel also has this functionality along with its other features. I don’t get what the hype over AppZapper is. AppTrap is free and automatically offers to delete an application’s files when it’s put in the trash, and Hazel also has this functionality along with its other features.

]]> By: Dean http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76231 Dean Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:03:14 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76231 I'm most looking forward to spending my money on: THINGS 1.0 A version of MyNotes that is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch Home Inventory 2.0 (I think Bento might be overkill for my simple needs) And it's free NOW, but it wasn't when I got on board, and the developer keeps promising that Desktoptopia 2.0 will have all the stuff it should have had a year ago. And this is free too, but I'd really like a version of Safari that WORKS. Wake up, Apple! And AppZapper is so great and useful as it is, I'm not sure how they'll improve it. Different laser gun zapping sound effects! I’m most looking forward to spending my money on:

THINGS 1.0

A version of MyNotes that is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch

Home Inventory 2.0
(I think Bento might be overkill for my simple needs)

And it’s free NOW, but it wasn’t when I got on board, and the developer keeps promising that Desktoptopia 2.0 will have all the stuff it should have had a year ago.

And this is free too, but I’d really like a version of Safari that WORKS. Wake up, Apple!

And AppZapper is so great and useful as it is, I’m not sure how they’ll improve it. Different laser gun zapping sound effects!

]]> By: Sebastian Werner http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76218 Sebastian Werner Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:16:19 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76218 I am still waiting for <a href="http://versionsapp.com/" rel="nofollow">Versions - Mac Subversion Client</a>. Still now release date published. The site has not updated for about an year. A nice TortoiseSVN alternative for Mac is really needed. I am still waiting for Versions – Mac Subversion Client. Still now release date published. The site has not updated for about an year. A nice TortoiseSVN alternative for Mac is really needed.

]]> By: Will Holmes http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76212 Will Holmes Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:53:16 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76212 Sorry you guys didn't like the apps I listed. I'm sure you're right that some of them will be delayed and never released, but I tried to list only long-awaited apps with recent info coming out. Sorry you guys didn’t like the apps I listed. I’m sure you’re right that some of them will be delayed and never released, but I tried to list only long-awaited apps with recent info coming out.

]]> By: Phil http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76174 Phil Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:18:34 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76174 Sorry but this does seem like a list of overhyped over substance apps Sounds exactly like the situation you describe in the first paragraph to me. It's a shame, because there are so many others with real substance and without the hype that could be listed. Sorry but this does seem like a list of overhyped over substance apps

Sounds exactly like the situation you describe in the first paragraph to me.

It’s a shame, because there are so many others with real substance and without the hype that could be listed.

]]> By: captainchoco http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/comment-page-1/#comment-76151 captainchoco Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:08:13 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/04/20/mac-shareware-apps-to-look-forward-to/#comment-76151 The title should be "Mac Vaporware Apps to Look Forward To" The title should be “Mac Vaporware Apps to Look Forward To”

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