PEN CUCKOO  i'm afraid i have to agree with some of the previous posters.

when BPE works well, it is a joy to use and a great looking application. unfortunately it is incredibly unstable and seems to either hang or crash at the slightest provocation - often requiring a restart of the computer, as it tends to take the dock and bluetooth down with it.

if only this application performed as well as it looks, it would be a real winner!  
(Version 2.1.3)

PIRX  I just switched from a Sony W890 to a Nokia E71. BPE effortlessly accompanied the switch, lists reliably the available services and uses them without fail.

Another DWIS-SWID software: Does what it says, says what it does. Very happy.  
(Version 2.1.2)

MONDELE  I really want to like BPE. I do like it when it works. I love the way it pauses iTunes when a call comes in, and the way it pulls the Address Book data for the incoming number.

However, it is so unstable that I didn't even play out the 14 day trial. Having to force-quit an app several times/day is unacceptable on a work machine, and it makes the program useless for me. I even found that I would try to use it and find that I hadn't restarted it since it crashed previously.

My experience seems to indicate that it crashes on making or receiving a second call, although it sometimes bailed on the first one.

I seem to recall this same problem the last time I tried this program, a year or so ago, so that also discourages me from paying for it.  
(Version 2.0.12)

BEBDABHRHBRWEFG 3R§5Y5H4WTEDSFB  there's a lot to like about BPE - or at least there was in version 1. back then it was one of those apps which was always running on my comp and i used it to archive all my important SMS and log my calls for a year or so.

with version 2 however, i find i rarely open BPE. part of this may be to do with the fact i have a new phone with a lot greater storage capacity, so i don't actually *need* to back up as much as i used to. but a lot has to do with how clunky and irresponsive BPE2 is, compared to version one.

BPE2 seems to constantly generate errors while transferring SMS across. every time i open it, it marks as unread dozens of messages i've already read [with no way to 'mark unread' multiple messages at a time]. i see the spinning beachball constantly and have to force quit it at least once or twice during every session. dragging messages into folders, the interface is jerky and unresponsive and seems to lag a second or two behind, so i'm forever dropping things in the wrong folder, because the one i was hovering over when i released the mouse, is no longer there by the time BPE wakes up long enough to react to what i'm doing.

altogether a disappointing upgrade. i wish i'd stuck with version 1!  
(Version 2.0.8)

JOSH LINDQUIST  I really miss having this application since I've moved to an iPhone. If this were brought to the iPhone after the developer kit is made available, I would buy it immediately.  
(Version 2.0.5)

JAHVE  I've and BPE user since the first version but is so far very satisfied with the upgrade (free for registered users). BPE2 adds plenty of interface polish and a many new features as syncing with the phone's records of calls, Bluetooth talk-through and profile setting.

I don't think there is anything of value application cannot to compared to its Windows equivalents. This is the application SonyEricsson should have bundled with my phone.  
(Version 2.0.3)

DIARBYRAG  V2 Will not launch - have unistalled it - tried again - same - made my whole computer stall - deleted all traces of it - gone back to V1

any clues ???????

OSX 10.4.10 PPC  
(Version 2.0.2)

SUPERTHEMAN  There is no way to try out this program, because you have to purchase it to even TRY it. Then, on top of that, on the developer's site he tells you have to buy a code to use the beta, but he tells you not to buy a code just to try the beta. Sound confusing? It is.

A shareware program should have SOME functionality to try it out, especially when you have no idea if it will even WORK with your phone, and even more so when the program is a BETA!

It feels very greedy that a developer would allow NO try-out on a BETA program.  
(Version 2.0b2.1267)

ENTE ENTE  On version 2_1103, when i add an trigger to an incoming call event, then i always get an NSInternalInconsistencyException (Call canb not be nil). With the first beta i had no problems, everything worked fine with my t750i.  
(Version 2.0b2)

SAJDAK70  If you have problem with accessing phone book or Address Book through BPE beta 2 build 1050, you can copy Address Book plug-in from older builds of BluePhoneElite. Click on application icon with CTRL or with the right mouse button, Show Package Contents, then you can AppleAddressBook.bpplugin copy into PlugIns folder. That's it!   
(Version 2.0b2)

SAJDAK70  For all users unsatisfied with yesterday beta of BPE - BluePhoneElite2_1029, there is new repaired beta - 1036. Link is here: http://mirasoftware.com/BPE2/_update/com.mirasoftware.BPE2/1036/BluePhoneElite2_1036.dmg. Thanks to developers for quick work.  
(Version 2.0b2)

SAJDAK70  After updating I've got many problems. Crash of application just after update. I had to delete files from Application Support/BluePhoneElite 2. After that I could launch BPE, but still error messages appear. NSInvalidArgumentException after launch. When BPE tried to connect my phone another error message appears - NSInternalInconsistencyException. It is unable to read messages from my mobile phone. :-( Something wrong with this update BPE2. I love this application, please repair bugs in this beta. Thanks for quick answer on my troubles.  
(Version 2.0b2)

BABARUNGA  attention with UIQ phones!!! I've tested BPE 2.0b1 with my SE P800 and P900 and fucked up both! Also after deinstalling the BPE client my phones are keeping crashing... I dont know how to repair this... Please tell me if you know to get rid of that bug..

thanks o.  
(Version 2.0b1)

CN_STEVE  I was excited to see an update, it seemed that there were frequent bug fixes and updates to this until I piad for it and then there has been almost nothing!

The update erased all the info in my "call center", otherwise, I don't see any change.

Some of the SMS center buttons still don't work with my RAZR V3, I'd love to see those fixed!  
(Version 1.0.9)

HENNINGHARMS  ...nice app which does what it says (with my SonyErisson T630). Friendly and fast support wich is taking ideas seriously and thus gives the feeling that the software is developed for the user. I am looking forward to version 2 which is supposed to be a free upgrade.   
(Version 1.0.8)

MIHALISG  This is one of my most favourite applications for the Mac.

But sadly, since I upgraded to Motorola V3i it will not work. On the developer's website, the advice is "upgrade phone's firmware", but I have looked everywhere on the net and cannot find how to do this. Can anyone help please?  
(Version 1.0.8)

AKROBAT  Nice app but constantly disconnects for no reason forcing me to have to delete the config file at least 3 or 4 times per day.

Funny thing is the earlier freeware app BluePhoneMenu is much more stable. Also I like the fact it uses about 1/3 the menu bar space. Think I'll stick with the old version till this one gets improved.  
(Version 1.0.8)

JOSHK  Fantastic program, well worth the $$. Would be perfect if there was a Dashboard widget to replace the call/SMS windows.  
(Version 1.0.8)

NCIANCA  I love how this program interacts with my phone. I use my cell as my main phone and now I don't even have to take it out of my pocket to use it (I use a headset). I use it with a Powerbook and haven't had any problems with it.

The integration with AddressBook is excellent. One thing I wish it allowed me to do is to start iSync directly from BluePhoneElite.  
(Version 1.0.7)

CHEWTOY  Very unstable for me after Tiger. It often makes both my processors go to 100%. Sad cause i used to like this app

G5 dual 2.0, 2.5gb ram  
(Version 1.0.5)

MACINTOUCH  Can you please add support for UIQ phones? i.e. SonyEricsson P910i. I'm ready to buy it, as soon as my phone is supported.  
(Version 1.0.3)

ANONYMOUS  Anyone know how to reset the demo period? I tried this thing out when my V710 wasn't supported, and now that it is, I should be able to try it  
(Version 1.0.3)

SEAN  I have a Nokia 6230, and this program works like a dream, set up of phones is simple, sending/receiving sms's is fantastic. My only regret that you can't get this type of thing for a PC. (For work ;o( ). And for $20, it's money well spent. Keep up the great work.  
(Version 1.0.3)

CALABAR  Yesterday, I used this app for the first time. Today, I received an advertising SMS. I never ever received any advertisment SMS-messages! I can't proof it, but does this app send your phone-number to advertisement agencies? Or do you get SMS-spam while using this app?  
(Version 1.0.2)

ANONYMOUS  Amazing program, interface could look a little nicer, and support for more phones would be nice, but overall functionality is great. Give it time and this program will just get better.  
(Version 1.0.2)

DAVE  great app, i can't do without it!

To the guy below (or above), my V3 Razr syncs with iSync no worries, give it another go and get the Bluetooth Push automator action from apple.com, it'll save you heaps of grief when trying to move files around.  
(Version 1.0.2)

ANONYMOUS  This is a really cool utility. Unfortunately to really enjoy it, your bluetooth has to always be active on your cell phone which results in massive battery draining.

It's too bad a cell phone battery can't last longer. Im referring to a Sony Ericsson T610. Hence always having it on to enjoy this app is unfortunately a no go (at least for me).  
(Version 1.0.1)

DJDARLEK  Highly recommended to Moto V3 owners who are currently out of the Apple loop - sadly our phones are not supported by iSync... but with this program stepping in so well to fill this gap, it makes you wonder why the hell Apple doesn't support them!

Anyway, a very professional and reliable program that has helped me keep in touch with people a lot easier.

Best of luck with future development of this program.  
(Version 1.0.1)

GUILLAUME RISCHARD  Doesn't support series 60 phones, nagware, spams system logs.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  This is a great product.

20 Bucks is well worth it and the guy deserves to be paid for bringing something very unique, cool and useful to the Mac.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  I have been using this app since its first beta release and use it constantly. I love its ease of use so much that I decided to support the developer and fork out the $20. In my opinion its the best mac phone software available!!! To put it simply, if you like it... BUY IT!! It can only get better with your support. Keep up the good work!!  
(Version 1.0)

SIMON WOLF  I was looking for a very straightforward SMS manager that would allow me to use my Nokia 6310i with my Mac for sending SMSs. BluePhoneElite allows me to do exactly that and the fairly modest registration fee is worth it to me. As someone who has developed freeware and shareware in the past I have no problem with the developer trying to recoup some rewards from his hard work and perhaps those that do not wish to pay him could write their own alternative software.  
(Version 1.0)

PORKER  I agree, i used to love this app, always supported the developer with bug reports and feedback. Such a he/she now charges, so ill just have to get up and look at my phone now? No more pop up sms?! Suppose all good things come to an end!! Damn shame mate!  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  It's simply not acceptable to start charging money for a product that has previously been offered for free. Nil points.   
(Version 1.0)

BEN JELLOUN IC  Its woking like a dream but when i try to export the SMS to Icall its gives me an error that says ** ERROR SAVING **

Please help  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  I love this app, however this new version keeps traveling to the middle of my menu bar. It will go back to the right of the other menu apps when I click on it. Wierd.  
(Version 1.0)

KARL BROWN  works fine for me with tiger the developer is very quick to answer your problems and questions  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Doesn't work in 10.4

It was ok until I set the preference to not to appear in dock. This removed it from the menu bar as well and even though activity viewer says its running there is no evidence of this.  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Tried it, didn't work, ended with a kernel panic, screwed up my connection with Address Book and can no longer send SMS through Address Book.   
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Well, we are ready to go mainstream. :) Good. this is a nice piece of kit.

I plan on purchasing it no problem, but you have to know now that this is a different ball-game. When you charge for something, you have to be ready. You seem up to the task though. Good luck.  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Siemens S55 is working !!! :-)  
(Version 0.9.721)

PGREGOR  Amaizing!

This work great in a Sony/Erikson T630  
(Version 0.9.721)

MATT  Still my favorite app. Still waiting for the ability to use the computer as a speaker phone to talk so I dont have to pick up the phone...  
(Version 0.9.721)

DANIEL MAIER  Best pice of software longe time passed My hand. Go on. It just made My life easy.

With a Sony Ericsson K700i.

Just again - WOW.  
(Version 0.9.721)

GARY  Try and connect and you get this:

"BluePhoneElite: Power Saving

Phone will automatically disconnect in 10 seconds"

Thanks for the 'downdate'  
(Version 0.9.721)

ANONYMOUS  Great app!!! but the latest update (0.9.721) won't connect to my Siemens S55.

Keep up the good work !!  
(Version 0.9.721)

MICHAEL  This app was great ... until this last update! I have been using this program for a few weeks now and it just asked me to update it, which I did. Now, it won't connect to my phone anymore (Sony T68i)

Just thought I would mention it!

Hope this can be solved. debugging info is here:

http://hulk.m0k.org/~keul/BluePhoneElite_Debug.zip  
(Version 0.9.718)

ANONYMOUS  The idea is sound. However I find that when writing and sending SMS's this application does not send them. It puts them in the local folder but unfortunately that's where they stay. It simply does not send them. Pity.  
(Version 0.9.708)

J. GREGORY HASS  So far so great!!! I've used the tool for two days now and put it through its paces. Easy to configure. Easy to use. Great for an office environment where you might need to put a cell phone on silent. Instead, you get a beautiful pop-up ala a Dashboard widget or the control screen in iPhoto. You can log calls and attach notes to them. SMS is great! Perfect for when you don't have internet connection. Only wish is not related to app but to current state of Bluetooth. Can't use a paired BT headset and this app at the same time. Whichever is paired first wins. Talked with the developer and he indicated that it's a limitation of BT 1.1 and COULD be remedied in future revs of BT like BT 2.0... but we must wait to see. All in all a very nice tool.  
(Version 0.9.708)

TJAKKA  last version worked well with V3. This one doesn't... can not send sms (missing data) no caller ID on my screen with incoming call...I would go back to the "old" version if possible ...still great program..hope fixes will come fast  
(Version 0.9.707)

MIKE  The last release is quite unstable in my case. Using Motorola v620 and latest Panther. When new text is received, some times it will open on my screen some others it won't. I cannot send texts longer than 160 characters. Cannot send texts in (supported) foreign language at all. The list of texts on the phone does not refresh in all cases, some messages it will update some others it will not even if I disconnect the phone and reconnect it. Basically, functionality has reduced to its lowest level in my experience so far... Still, an incredible piece of software with great support so I am sure the developer will soon resolve all these issues. Once again, many thanks for a great software, very well done!  
(Version 0.9.697)

ANONYMOUS  Brilliant!  
(Version 0.9.697)

MATT  Wow! I love this app. Works great with my SonyEricsson T616. Would like to be able to use the Mac microphone and speakers like a bluetooth speakerphone though.....  
(Version 0.9.697)

ANONYMOUS  It crashes everytime that my motorola v620 receives a text. It displays it for a second and then crashes. Didn't used to...  
(Version 0.9.691)

KELVIN  It was stable with my S700i up to this build. Now I'm back using Blue Phone Menu 'till an update comes out. Anyone has the installer for an older version?  
(Version 0.9.691)

KELVIN  It was stable with my S700i up to this build. Now I'm back using Blue Phone Menu 'till an update comes out. Anyone has the installer for an older version?  
(Version 0.9.691)

ANONYMOUS  This is one of the BEST applications EVER! It works with my Motorola V620 as if it was written for it! All functions are fully operational and the updates make great improvements at each release! Clearly, a lot of care goes into this software and user comments are taken into account as I notice Greek support included in this last release much to my delight! Many many thanks to the developer, awsome work!!!  
(Version 0.9.691)

ANONYMOUS  Still pity. Main functions wont work with my Siemens SX1. Only calls. No SMS ... no Battery ... and so on.

I can wait!! Keep on running! Sexy Software Idea. More of that!!  
(Version 0.9.677)

ANONYMOUS  I can't get this latest version (0.9.677) to send sms messages, the name and text field options are greyed out. This has never happened to me in a year of using BPE/BPM...

Help!  
(Version 0.9.677)

ANONYMOUS  awesome app, but one tiny 'wish list' ... ability to send an SMS to multiple people without having to re-key...

would be very cool to do one lookup and then send to all the selected folks  
(Version 0.9.667)

ANONYMOUS  Apart from sending SMS from your mac which it does very well - I don't see the point otherwise - try PhoneAgent if you have an Ericsson it does the same and allows you to exchange files, photos and themes to your mac  
(Version 0.9.667)

PITKIN  I can't say enough good things about BluePhoneElite! It works perfrectly with my SE T637. The SMS chat feature is great, as is the caller notification. if some how it could turn my computer into a speaker phone I'd totally be in love.

It does have some issues with my laptop going to sleep while connected, but other then that it's a piece of software I run all the time.  
(Version 0.9.667)

ANONYMOUS  Awesome little app. works a treat with my Sony Ericsson phone T61x

Notice when it upgrades it forgets some of the settings (I don't want it in the Dock, just the menu but on every update I have to re-set that)

General complaint with a lot of OSX apps... when it spots a new version, why no ability to download and update in one easy step... does it really need manual intervention (minimal but annoying, and as I say a general OSX complaint I've had since switching)

Wonder if it'll work with the Motorola A1000 which may be my next phone....  
(Version 0.9.667)

ROB  This edition quits unexpectedly all the time.

There is a bug!!!!!!!

Please repair.  
(Version 0.9.663)

SIDDHARTHA  This is the BEST bluetooth app out there for the Mac.

There, I said it.

Seriously, it works exceptionally well-I have a Motorola V600, which is only partially supported by Apple. With it, I get text messaging on the computer, iTunes automatically pauses when I get an incoming call, and the number/name is flashed up on screen. I can delete text messages, too, once I have read them. It connects without a hitch, and is well-presented software.

The developer too, is top-notch-he emailed me a pre-release version to test with the V600, based on a few problems I had with it. Not only were they fixed, he got back to me within the hour with the fix

This is ESSENTIAL software if you have a bluetooth phone (If it was combined with OnSync, I would have no need for iSync, which doesn't work too well with the V600)

Chris  
(Version 0.9.663)

ANONYMOUS  awesome !

this and Romeo are the best BT enabling apps I've seen.

Would love to see them combined into one so I don't have contention with the BT connection.

Then, of course, there will be a further clash with whatever app I finally find that will sync Entourage and my phone !

BTW... PB12", SE T610  
(Version 0.9.654)

ANONYMOUS  this program's predecessor blue phone menu was free, will this program be once completed? i don't want to throw out the old program, start using this beta and then get stuck having to pay.  
(Version 0.9.654)

MARKIE  Great stuff ! - I especially appreciate the sms writer !!  
(Version 0.9.643)

RICH...!  This application is outstanding, even in beta the beta stages, I use it with my SE k700i and 12"pb.

What's even more impressive is the support and feedback I get when I countact the developer. Awesome service, well done...!  
(Version 0.9.636)

KDOG  This is a handy application - hot on the heals of Romeo. I find it very useful to manage SMS and to be notifed of incoming calls while working with headphones.

Two big issues for me - I have an SE T637 and BluePhoneElite never reports greater than 45% signal strength, when my phone shows max bars... is this reality or a miscalibration? Second, this latest releast (621) crashes in the SMS manager on my iBook G3 700, most noticeably when I'm deleting old text messages.

Keep up the refining process and this should mature into a great application!  
(Version 0.9.621)

BIRGER  i have a NEC 616 - and there is no connection here.

NEC says Apple is something you eat!  
(Version 0.9.606)

STEVE  SMS works on my T68i now. Nice little utility. If it keeps improving and if it stays free, there will probably be a spot for it in my menu bar!  
(Version 0.9.606)

CLINT POTTS  While I applaud this very cool upgrade to Blue Phone Menu and it is really very cool, I still have problems with the idea that BPE kills connections to Bluetooth headsets. I use the Jabra Freespeak and the moment I turn on BPE, my headset fails. The moment I turn BPE off, my headset works again. If you are going to make a Bluetooth product as cool as this one, it really needs to play nicely with OTHER Bluetooth devices. This fault precludes my ability to use the software that I crave.  
(Version 0.9.602)

BTLOVER  Same as a previous poster.

The SMS features in the eliter version are flawed.

When searching[type-ahead searching] for the person to send the SMS msg to, the display preempts your search and suggests a recipient, but by the time your finished typing the correct recipient, the display is still stuck on the first entry it found, and doesn't refresh, so you end up send SMS msgs to the wrong recipients.

Also, trying to enter a number directly to send the SMS, causes errors also, the display tries to format the number, and in so doing truncates what you've entered.

And finally, if you select, compose new SMS, the software automatically creates a draft SMS in the SMS folder. So if for some reason you went to that screen in error and exited (several times)... You're Drafts folder will be filled with unsent SMS msgs. A better implementation might have been to only save the SMS if the user has already entered a recipient and actual SMS txt, the current save, just saves a blank SMS, by default.

Everything else is Boss (basically the same as the normal version of the app, with more gloss). SMS broken.

Reverting to non-Elite ver, 'til fixed.  
(Version 0.9.593)

LEOOFBORG  This successor shows promise, but the new build .0.9.593 doesn't recognize my Nokia 6310i. Well, hope the error log report works...

This author has been VERY responsive in the past.  
(Version 0.9.593)

ANONYMOUS  Thank you for this grat app. !!  
(Version 0.9.593)

STEVE  I have been using "BluePhoneMenu 1.2" which is the software preceeding BluePhoneElite for several weeks now - it is GREAT! I downloaded BluePhone Elite and SMS features do not work. I've reverted back to BluePhoneMenu until SMS is working again.  
(Version 0.9.544)

ANONYMOUS  Hey this is pretty cool, it makes things easier for me when I am writing SMS messages to my friends when i'm at home.. Thank you so much for not charging people up the wazoo for it..  
(Version 0.9.544)

BRANDON  Why is the file in .zip format? Can you open that with StuffitExpander or is another third party program needed. If so, where would I locate one? Thank you  
(Version 0.9.544)