AIKOUSHA  Why is this constantly phoning home to intuit? It does it numerous times per session and it isn't doing it to check for updates, it does that on startup. No, it keeps doing this when I import a data file, in fact it does it a minimum of two times, and it's notifications of what it is actually doing are blatantly false... "Contacting financial institution" while reading a local xml file on an unconnected computer? WTF?!?

I feel real unsafe just trying this program, I'd be just plain scared to allow this thing access to my accounts on a daily basis... brrrrrrr.

It's easier to just use Excel, more straightforward, and I'm betting, a whole lot safer.  
(Version R2)

ANON BUD  I've just gotta say that I am a satisfied, long-time Quicken user.

True, the interface is not very pretty and doesn't look like a Mac App at all. True, the font smoothing doesn't really exist. True, I've had problems with deleting budgets and having the app crash on me. True, there have been some minor-yet frustrating-stability issues, but as long as I keep regular backups of my info (both on my Mac and Mobile Me) things work out okay.

The benefits:

Quick transactions.

Memorized transactions.

Quick reports.

Transfers between accounts.

One step transaction downloads from my bank, including auto reconciling.

Yes. All the popular apps can do these things, but, for me, Quicken just does it so much better.

I've tried most of the popular apps out there, but keep coming back to Quicken.

Only four stars, though because of what I mentioned above.  
(Version R2)

SIGIL  Just try it! It's a Windows program on Mac 'nuff said...

I don't even use it anymore. Use Quicken Online; it's actually pretty good.   
(Version R2)

WZRDJR  Man, oh man, is this some crappy programming...  
(Version R2)

SUPER_A  Seriously this application is a complete joke. Don't waste your money buying it, it's not hard to find.  
(Version R2)

DELTA FARCE  Ugh. This software is garbage. I think this is the most-hated major app on the Mac.  
(Version R2)

MRBALL  This program does not download data properly. Intuit wants to charge you for text support to fix this program. This is outrageous since text support can't fix it. They refuse to admit that it does not work properly on the mac. They also don't want to bother to fix the bugs.  
(Version R2)

PCHARLES67  Despite everyone's whining, Quicken is still the most comprehensive package and essential if you do anything other than just your checkbook.

I cannot remember the last time Quicken crashed on me.

Although I find the interface works well for me, I would like to see a more standard (perhaps one piece) interface, a PDA application that was not third party, and iPod integration.

I would also like to see a better upgrade path. Right now I refuse to pay every year for the minimal upgrades. In fact I have not bought a copy since 2005 because I got one free with my new Mac. I am not sure whether 2007 really offers a lot of upgrade value for the price, but I will probably upgrade in 2008.  
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MWHOGAN  Have tried several times now to apply the R6 update, only to wait and wait and wait for the 14 files to be installed with no success. I've confirmed that I have Quicken 2006 R5 but the installer just doesn't seem to want to install. Nothing happens and the rest of my system gets bogged down to virtually locked up until I stop the installation process, which apparently does nothing whatsoever to my existing R5 program. Anyone have a suggestion?  
(Version R6)

RWOODARD  I liked your resonses to the trouble there macupdate person. I will do the same for mine and try to remember that in the future for FTP troubles.

Ralph W.  
(Version R6)