WARWICKT  Just a warning -- I've been using BuddyPop (registered user) for years, then upgraded my G4 Quicksilver to 10.5.2 and BuddyPop no longer works. The Apple Internal Modem does not dial (there's a discussion thread about the issue at http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6935046). I know the modem is OK because other comms programmes like ZTerm operate normally. So it is a software issue -- either with 10.5.2 or BuddyPop (or both).

I've emailed the developer twice over the last 3 weeks but have not received any response. So can't confirm that BuddyPop is still supported.  
(Version 2.5.6)

SCHMIEGEL  2.5.5 doesn't work with Tiger (Show big font). 2.5.4 works well. This is one of the best helpers for OS X.  
(Version 2.5.5)

JUSTIES  Works good and easy.  
(Version 2.5.5)

DENNISG  I downloaded this little app yesterday, and have used it fairly extensively for the past 24 hours. This is my first time using an address-book helper, so I can't compare it to any other program -- only on its own merits.

First, let me say that this is the way Apple's Address Book should operate natively. Since it doesn't, programs like BuddyPop will always find a place on the Mac's of people who want address book info close at hand without having to have the app open all the time.

BuddyPop's default hot key wouldn't work for me, so I changed it to control-space, and that seems to be the ticket. Use that hot key, and a little window appears, awaiting your keystrokes. Type in SMITH, hit return, and you get the info for the first Smith in your address book (you can, by the way, define which fields BuddyPop should display). And therein lies BuddyPop's one real flaw. If I type in SMITH, and I've got 17 of them in my address book, I don't want to have to keep hitting the right arrow key in order to cycle through them. What I want instead is a list of all the Smiths so that I can click on the one I want. That's infinitely faster and more efficient.

In my mind, this flaw limits BuddyPop's use for businesses. Say, for example, you want to find contact info for one of your doo-dad suppliers, but can't remember the company name. You could key in SUPPLIER, but you might end up having to cycle through a hundred of them, if you've got that many in your address book, which many businesses will.

This is less of an issue for personal use (where we don't generally use search criteria that applies to a hundred address book entries), although it still exists somewhat.

All in all, I love the way BuddyPop brings my address book info close at hand. My rating indicates how it performs for me, and not how it might perform for a business, which I discussed previously. Obviously, if I used it for my business, I'd rate it considerably lower. But as it stands, it well deserves the high rating I gave it.  
(Version 2.5.1)

KISRUH  It's a good program but TapDex (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/16758) also does the exact same thing (even more effective I might add) at the price of $ 0.00 !! You might want to check it out.  
(Version 2.5.1)

SIDETRACKED  While I use and like BuddyPop (see review below), if you want a freebee that will give you equally quick access to your Address Book info, I recommend ABMenu. Lives in the menubar, very simple, very fast. Just missing a few bells and whistles that BuddyPop has...  
(Version 2.5.1)

SIDETRACKED  Really easy to use, really effective. Use it all the time.

My only request would be a list of results option, instead of having to use the arrow keys to search blindly through the results.  
(Version 2.5.1)

JT_XIII  This is as "must-have" as it gets.  
(Version 2.5.1)

~HELL  Abolutely fabulous. I wonder how I ever worked without it. I need to call tons of people every day and this helps me out so much.

If you have to deal with a lot of contacts, this tool is definitely for you. Give it a spin, you won't be disappointed! Plus, it's very reasonably priced.  
(Version 2.5.1)

CLOUDSCOUT  This is a fantastic utility, especially when combined with Quicksilver. One additional feature I'd really like to see added would be support for the Third Party Call Control interface provided by Vonage. Since it merely uses a simple HTTP GET or POST function in order to work, it should be rather trivial for the developer to add it. Vonage's TCPP website even includes code samples for Java and PHP to demonstrate exactly how easy it is to implement. Full API info is available at https://secure.click2callu.com  
(Version 2.2)

STEPHAN BURLOT  Excellent software. I even opened a paypal account just to pay for it!  
(Version 2.2)

ARNOLD BAREN  I am very happy with BuddyPop 2.0.2. It is small, convenient, friendly, efficient, practical... In one word: it has all qualities :-)

This being said, I agree with Alexmathew, when he said (11/12/2003) “Cant we (I) have a list of the matches - instead of blindly going back and forth with the arrow keys?“

This is the only additional feature I’d really appreciate.

Thank you.  
(Version 2.0.2)

MACSTERDAM  Fantastic little program. Use it at work all the time. Love all the new features. One thing though, found the old look nicer I must say.  
(Version 2.0)

CHRISTIAN  ... (continuing previous comment) ... I would like to add, that I would gladly pay for this (and probably will), but do feel a little uncomfortable giving my credit card number to paypal... Is that only me ?   
(Version 1.1)

CHRISTIAN  GREAT program, so slick and everything :-) - I actually use it in combination with quicksilver, because I agree that looking up addressbook entries with this is much easier and enjoyable than with quicksilver (  
(Version 1.1)

ANONYMOUS  This is a great little program and until very recently it was my primary means of accessing the addressbook. Glad to see the developer has improved it. However... I have replaced this now with the current beta of QuickSilver which is more of a generic finder on my system, works in the same manner (you can even have the floating bezel layer) and will get your addressbook stuff, iTunes, files and apps as launcher. If you like this program you might want to try it.   
(Version 1.1)

DEREK  excellent little program that i had no problem paying for, use it constantly

had a minor problem a while back but the developer emailed me back instantly and we worked it out, thanks  
(Version 1.0.3)

ALEXMATHEW  Cant we (I) have a list of the matches - instead of blindly going back and forth with the arrow keys?

Thank you

AM  
(Version 1.0.3)

TSHARVEY  This is a must have addition to Address Book. Thank you for making my addresses accessable!  
(Version 1.0.2)

ALEXMATHEW  I like this app - but a couple of features would be nice:

1. Access from Menu Bar option.

2. Dynamic listing of matches - I know it can get very crowded but when you just know the first few letters - seeing the matching names would jog the memory.

3. Recently used or preferred numbers listed in Menu or drop down.  
(Version 1.0.2)

YANN  Hello. Any behavior that you do not find normal, even if this is not a bug should be reported to me, my goal is to make BuddyPop better and better in simplicity and efficiency. EvanZ138, please drop me a mail about your problem :-)  
(Version 1.0.2)

JWT  Excellent little app - extremely handy, especially if you have lots of people in your address book. Very good value!  
(Version 1.0.2)

EVANZ138  It's an excellent program, however in my case it only works until I restart my computer (iMac FP 700), then the key combo doesn't work, even though it is in the login items. I try to open it again from the hard drive, and still nothing. Is this common?  
(Version 1.0.2)

SUBLINEAR  It's like LaunchBar but for your address book. Woop!  
(Version 1.0.1)

NCIANCA  Awesome! What a handy application, and incredibly useful too.  
(Version 1.0)