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	Oct 14 2009	DRUMROBOT Great idea. The one problem is that the alarm shuts down seconds after starting... (Version 0.29b)		0
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Oct 29 2009

DANIEL BAZURTO you can change that in the preferences but i think the max. is 2 minutes
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	Sep 10 2009	EMASCHIETTO Perfect software, works perfect in leopard, but in snow leopard, do not. Still closing when start to take pics. (Version 0.29b)		0
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	Jan 3 2009	TIMAD8TER How do you activate it with the apple remote? (Version 0.29b)		0
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Nov 28 2009

SPARTANSSPOT To Activate it with the apple remote hold the menu bouton for like 5 sec. it should work
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	Sep 19 2008	MASON1040 i can not for the life of me get this program to work i download it no problems but it wont open or do anything please help!!! (Version 0.29b)		0
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	Sep 10 2008	ECLECTICSHADOW I'm glad to say that iAlertU works perfectly on my Imac. Even though I'd love to see that maybe in this case the alarm would be activated if someone touches the screen not only the keyboard or the mouse. But other than it's perfect. (Version 0.29b)		-1
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	May 15 2008	ARVIDTP Cool! Just one thing that is a annoying for me - usually when I leave my macbook pro somewhere it is with an external audio interface connected, and often whatever speakers the interface goes to will not be turned on. So this app need a preference to for which audio device to use, it should not just use the default device, which is what it does now. I guess if someone stole it then, they would have ot unplug the external audio device, but the audio might not re-engage in time to be useful... (Version 0.29b)		0
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	Apr 11 2008	KZX72 iAlertU? Weird name. And yeah, it works on macbooks. (Version 0.29b)		0
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	Jan 9 2008	BLB Cool App! It would be nice to have possibility to run script/automator action on alarm activation and system arming. (Version 0.29b)		0
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Mar 13 2009

EKLIPSENZ anyone managed to create a automation to arm and disarm iAlertU?
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	Dec 12 2007	NIRSUS Does this work with MacBooks or not? The description talks about MacBooks but the requirements say MacBook Pro. Please clarify. (Version 0.28b)		0
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Dec 18 2007

THE_JUDGE_G4 From the Dev's site:

System requirements

Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro

OS X 10.4 or higher

Quicktime 7.1.3 or higher

Note iAlertU may work on other Apple Macs but this has not been tested.

Basically this works with any Mac with a motion sensor (portables). I've also installed this on an iMac CD and enabled iAlertU with the remote.
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	Dec 6 2007	SHK747 PERFECT, thank you soo much ! (Version 0.27b)		0
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	Jul 20 2007	ALAN the best alarm system ever. suggestion: why not add ability to send sms/mms to owner's mobile besides e-mail? (Version 0.24b)		0
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Nov 13 2007

SEMAJA2.NET There is a extremely very very very simple reason for this, as the developer of MultiAlarm is was seen that there is no way to develop a system that allows for international systems and even just one carrier, and most carriers now offer emails which can be sent to sms anyway
(Version 0.26b)

	Jul 12 2007	BEATDIGGER Awesome program!! A few strange things I've noticed on my Macbook pro using 0.24b..... 1. The alarm activates the first time I set it almost every time. After turning it off and resetting it, everything is fine. That is until later of course when the whole problem repeats. I am not sure how much time needs to pass before the problem can be duplicated. I have many pictures of myself in my email because of this problem. 2. ialertu does not show up in my "recent items" pulldown so after I quit and later want to re-launch I am forced to go into the applications folder. I eventually put the icon in my dock but I'm saying...what if I don't want any more items in my dock? Other than that it's great!! Thank you. (Version 0.24b)		0
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	May 19 2007	SILICONADDICT While the app is good its still a toy unless there is a way to bypass holding down the power button until the system turns off. Basically you can force shutdown the system in less then 5 second. While that 5 seconds has the opportunity to take a picture it doesn't have the chance to send it. (Version 0.24b)		-1
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	May 16 2007	CJJ Never mind it works now I love it! It is sooo cool! (Version 0.24b)		0
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	May 13 2007	CJJ I would use it if IT DIDN"T PERMINETLY BLUR UP MY SCREEN ahhhhhhhhh!!! Im so mad (Version 0.24b)		0
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	Feb 6 2007	CHRISL5653 i didnt pay any money for it... i just downloaded it from the homepage... i dont know what that 9.95 us about...??? Great app tho!!!!!! useful if you need to get up for a second... I RECOMEND it!!!! (Version 0.19b)		0
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	Aug 28 2006	DAVID DAILY i have noticed that the iAlertu program takes your picture. however it takes it when the alarm is deactivated and not when the alarm goes off. a great little program but who cares who deactivated the alarm...i want to know who triggered it. (Version 0.18)		0
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	Jul 8 2006	MACMANIA I think this is a great idea and a terrific unintended use of the SMS. However, be aware that simply pressing and holding the POWER button disables iAlert! Cheers! (Version 0.16)		0
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	Jul 3 2006	MARK.ANDERSON This software gets better and better with every release, and the new icon is great. I'm almost ready to part with the $10. (Version 0.15)		0
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	Jun 19 2006	KRYSTOF VASA Hm. Great app. Do you think you could make it a preference, which button to hold? Holding Menu button enables Sofa Control... (Version 0.13)		0
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	Jun 6 2006	MARK.ANDERSON Great idea, cool implementation, horrible icon. (Version 0.10)		0
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Jul 10 2006

TRIPP I agree what happened to a good icon, like the remote control, now I see a circle, at least make it an eye or something cool......, but good job! Set it today, and left had to come back to my computer "area" quick, bumped the mouse, and scared the s**t out of me!, but no camera picture, sometimes yes, sometimes no! "confused"
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	May 7 2006	VIRTUALBALL Hey, this is a very useful application, and fun as well. I was at COMP-USA this weekend and my friend and I installed it on the computers and when the compusa guy came over and clicked a button, it beeped and they had to get the manager to help, eventually they resarted it :-P Also, when i get a MacBook i would really hope to see this software on it, even if apple doesnt implement the location thing, can it still have the button press? (Version 0.09)		0
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	Apr 28 2006	LARRY2 great app but like others the sms would be an exceptional addition would definately double sales at least. Features will get 5 with sms. (Version 0.07)		0
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	Apr 27 2006	TROMPOWSKY I dont know if you've tried this, but you would also want to make sure plugging in some headphones wont effectively 'mute' the speakers. (Version 0.06)		0
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May 2 2006

LUBINO that's a very good point. is there a way to disable this 'feature' via software?
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	Apr 26 2006	CANADIAN_GUILO The nerd factor of this piece of software is huge. I can't wait to use this in a crowded coffee house and come running out of the toilet the moment someone bumps my table. I'm sure this would get you points with the ladies too. Thumbs up here. (Version 0.06)		0
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	Apr 25 2006	ALAN MADE BY A GENIUS BTW, what are the demo limitations? (Version 0.05b)		0
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	Apr 25 2006	MDAMLI I don't like the forced background. I took a snapshot of my desktop and used that instead, but I would prefere if this was optional. (Version 0.04b)		0
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	Apr 20 2006	DCHAMMER This is a very cool program that has a lot of practical potential. I'm excited to see this program really gain popularity as more people find out about it. Keep up the good work guys! Each update has worthwhile new features. (Version 0.03)		0
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	Apr 12 2006	BIGREDDOG This is awsome... i found a use for my remote :) (Version .01)		0
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	Apr 12 2006	TIMPLASTER very cool. (Version .01)		0
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	Apr 11 2006	NICECAMAN This is the greatest idea since slices bread. iLoaf, you're toast. Beware all ye software shortstuff. There's a new app in town. I agree with ADS2006 and JETSGO . Implement those suggestions and you'll have a hit on our hands! And maybe a better promotion video? P.S. My Powerbokk sez hi and wonders when she will be as safe as her baby brother. (Version .01)		0
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	Apr 10 2006	ADS2006 Great idea - Would download if I had the new powerbook. :( Suggestion : Next version to flash up a full-frame photo on screen taken through the built-in camera of the thief in action and bold text saying "Your picture has been captured and is being stored on a remote server for identification by the police." In the background the laptop can also email the photo to a specifiied email address. (Version .01)		0
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	Apr 9 2006	JETSGO An addition to my comments above... Perhaps the ability to send an SMS (of the message type) to a users cell phone, to notify them that the alarm has been triggered? (Version .01)		0
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	Apr 9 2006	JETSGO This sounds great! I hope support for iBooks and PowerBooks is added, as I would love to use this tool on my iBook G4 (with SMS). (Version .01)		0
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