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GraphicConverter

dougeddy commented on 03 Jul 2008

I have used Graphic Converter for years. I have tried a number of other products and still find this the easiest and most effective of all the products. The developer is constantly upgrading the program. It is very easy to use. I find this along with Text Edit Plus to be the two best values $ for $ I have on my Mac. Bravo for a great program with excellent support.

[Version 6.1.1]

OmniGraffle Pro

dougeddy commented on 04 Jul 2007

I just love this program. It works with such ease and the final product looks so professional.

I have used it to design different communion table outlays for different services. My committee folks love it because it is so clean, clear and attractive.

Also, the folks at Omni are really excellent at getting back to people who have a problem or concern. I had some real problems with OmniOutliner and they were excellent and timely in assisting me.

[Version 4.2 beta 6]

SOHO Business Cards

dougeddy commented on 04 Jul 2007

I will never buy another product from this company. I purchased their whole suite of products, mainly because I use a Palm. Found all of the programs buggy, hard to use, inconsistent in performance, and even the claim in one of the programs that it would soon have iCal and Address Book support - not of any quality it did not. Their support service matches their programs. I went through all their hoops to contact them - clearly they have no desire to speak with those who buy their product - and never heard a thing from them. Before they became SoHo they were a good company. I think they should now be known as HoHum. Bad service leads to non-returning customers, and I am one.

[Version 2.1.1]

VueScan

dougeddy commented on 22 Jan 2007

Love this program. He updates it regularly so late purchases are covered, but it also has allowed me to use scanners long past the dead time.

The price is very reasonable.

It is deceptively easy to use yet has a host of options that allow you to adjust according to your skills, or, more importantly lets you experiment to learn how to get better scans.

I've used it for years, just updated to the latest version and noticed some of the reviews. It is a great product and they are a great provider.

[Version 8.4.03]

OmniOutliner Pro

dougeddy commented on 27 Jul 2006

I love OmniOutliner but until they fix the print process I'm not sure I can use it. I have found TAO offers many of the same things I need but does not suffer from the print difficulties.

When OmniOutliner came out they said it would be the MORE replacement. So far I don't see that. I want an outliner (forget the other stuff MORE had) that works and PRINTS as simply as MORE. I am a clergyperson and used to use MORE for my sermons (what a dream app - could easily move stuff around and print with no problem. Could change font size, spacing, etc. with such ease - and PRINT). OmniOutliner fails that print test.

Please understand - I LOVE Omni products. It is just the outliner has not reached the printing capabilities I need. I don't have time to play the “90% scale” junk to get it to fit a page, print as laid out, and have it all fit ease I had with MORE.

PLEASE Omni - all I want is to have you at least meet OS9 print standards. Other than that, your program is A++++.

Doug Eddy

[Version 3.6.1b2]

Daylite Productivity Suite

dougeddy commented on 29 May 2006

I too find Daylite appears to be what I want, but it is convoluted. I dislike the fact that you have to import iCal's instead of having it work directly with iCa. It seems so smooth but I've found it rather confusing and complicated.

I agree, the cost is WAY out of line.

Improve the synch with iCal, get a much better manual to help understand the thing, and drop the price a lot and I think I'll try it for good.

[Version 3.0.3]

BrainForest

dougeddy commented on 25 May 2006

I llike this program. It is a fairly lightweight outliner but it's ability to synch with Mac OS is very much appreciated.

It is very stable and offers some nice, basic outlining features.

I have had no problems with it. I have had with Shadow, which is a great outliner but many of the advanced features are not too stable.

It was well worth upgrading for me.

[Version 4.0.3]

Accordance

Dougeddy commented on 03 Aug 2005

I have used Accordance for years and am still learning how to use it! It performs so many functions and I would be seriously limited in my work if I did not have it. It is so powerful and the selection of add-on modules cannot be beat.

The staff go out of their way to accomodate, and they regularly update the modules to improve functioning or add new functions. The list of available Bible translations and resources is excellent and the continuity of interface with all modules most helpful.

They are the best I have seen and I highly recommend their software to anyone.

[Version 6.7]

iTunes Library Manager

Dougeddy commented on 01 Jul 2005

I have used Library Manager for several years now. I have found it to be very stable and have encountered no problems.

I did pay the upgrade fee but felt it justified because the program is well supported, does what it claims it will do, and has been a real life saver for me - my PB hard drive could not possibly fit all my iTunes cuts! But I do keep a good number on my powerbook - duplicates from my master collection - so I always can play iTunes.

The transfer files to another iTunes folder does not work smoothly, but that is my only hesitation. Everything else works great, especially the save feature.

I am very glad to have a good program that enables me to do this.

[Version 4.2.1]

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