BRITONIUS  Sorry, my intent was not to take her to task, but I just didn't understand the logic of faulting the software for things it has no control over and for providing a backup to protect the user against faults with other software. I apologize if it seemed to come off wrong as I was just trying to understand.  
(Version 4.0.11)

BRITONIUS  So you reduced the rating due to physical limitations that the you have control over but the software does not? And because they provided a backup alarm to help you when iTunes does not respond? How will they ever be able to improve their rating in that case? That is like down rating a real alarm clock, because you forgot to put the backup batteries in it so it will still go off when the power goes out. So you rate it down because it is not able to work without power (physical limitation) and it shouldn't need a backup option (batteries to protect you). I agree the new update should help with the iTunes update issue interfering with iTunes playing music, but there are still reason to use the iTunes player and so the backup is needed. Plus you can turn off the iTunes update option which is what I did so that it does not cause iTunes to become unresponsive (iTunes problem not Awaken). The OS X Software Update will notify when iTunes has new updates so I didn't see the point in having it mess up Awaken. I just didn't see how your rating logic made sense since it is not something they can overcome. Make sense?  
(Version 4.0.11)

BRITONIUS  Best alarm clock application available. I have used and tested Alarm Clock Pro & Aurora along with Awaken and I went with Awaken because of it's great feature set, awesome support, great GUI and great pricing and update model (updates for life). It has almost all of the features you could want and more. There are some features I and others have requested and many of those are on the way. Check out the recent blog about the new features coming in version 4.1 - http://embraceware.com/blog/  
(Version 4.0.11)

BRITONIUS  How can you rate it a 4 because of user error? It's not the programs fault you closed the lid or powered off your external speakers as neither it nor any other program can lift the laptop lid or power on your external speakers. That just isn't right to score them according to your faults and not their faults.  
(Version 4.0.11)

BRITONIUS  Aurora is nice as far as alarm clocks go, but Awaken I believe has a nicer interface and better functionality and is much cheaper at $12.95. Aurora does have Awaken beat at present with its' EyeTV integration, otherwise they are comparable in functionality. Awaken also just announced that it's 4.1 release will allow us to choose whether you want to let iTunes play the music or Awaken. Both have benefits. Plus it will allow video playback within the alarm window. Plus I get quicker response from Awaken's devs. Check it out and compare to decide which app is best for your need. Here is a link to the blog talking about new features coming in Awaken 4.1 - http://embraceware.com/blog/2008/02/24/awaken-41-look-ma-no-itunes-and-look-at-the-moving-pictures/#comment-2314  
(Version 4.0.8)

BRITONIUS  I already have iClip and Notebook to handle clipboard management and clippings for note taking.  
(Version 1.1.3)

BRITONIUS  I use MPEG Streamclip, Handbrake, Mac the Ripper and FFMPEGx which are all free to handle my conversion needs. I also have EyeTX hybrid which allows me to convert recorded TV shows to whatever format I need as well.  
(Version 4.2)

BRITONIUS  I use MPEG Streamclip, Handbrake, Mac the Ripper and FFMPEGx which are all free to handle my conversion needs. I also have EyeTX hybrid which allows me to convert recorded TV shows to whatever format I need as well.  
(Version 4.2)

BRITONIUS  This could be useful. Will it allow me to sync between MAC and Windows machines?  
(Version 1.4.3)

BRITONIUS  I'm sure this is a great offer for software vendors, but I don't see a personal need for it myself since I don't distribute software and don't have enough MAC friends to justify packaging items in DMG format.  
(Version 1.5)

BRITONIUS  This could be helpful in our homeschool.  
(Version 3.6.1)

BRITONIUS  Oh man, I missed iStablize yesterday. yFlicks sounds interesting, but I'm not sure it's something I would use.  
(Version 3.0)

BRITONIUS  Sound interesting, and being a video editor for my church this could come in handy. I'll have to check it out.  
(Version 2.2.2)

BRITONIUS  Looks like a pretty good game for the price.  
(Version 2.07)

BRITONIUS  Hey, can't overlook a golf game, but I am going to play the real thing this Sunday.  
(Version 2.07)

BRITONIUS  Sounds like a good product and has some good reviews, but too and concerned about Java. I'll have to download the trial and see how it works.  
(Version 2.0.1)

BRITONIUS  This is an interesting idea, and one I possibly could use. I'll have to check it out today when I get time.  
(Version 2.2.1)

BRITONIUS  This is an interesting idea, but I agree that I like to watch my movies fullscreen. A 2nd monitor works great for watching TV/Movie and working at the same time. I think I would be too distracted trying to work with a movie overlaying my work. I do agree the icon is cool, but I would never pay for something like this and even if I got it free I still probably wouldn't use it much.  
(Version 2.1)

BRITONIUS  Not something I would use, plus from the reviews it sounds like it has some issues and possible some good competition rom CalorieKing.com.  
(Version 2.3.3)

BRITONIUS  Looks like good tools, but I'm not sure I would ever use it.  
(Version 2.1.3)

BRITONIUS  This could be useful, thanks mupromo  
(Version 2.3.4)

BRITONIUS  This could come in handy on occasion.  
(Version 4.6.6)

BRITONIUS  I use Exces for this purpose.  
(Version 10.4)

BRITONIUS  Hey I just read about this on MacApper recently.  
(Version 1.0.1)

BRITONIUS  I use Google Reader, but have a copy of NetNewsFire as well. I'll have to try this out and see if I like it any better.  
(Version 1.6.4)

BRITONIUS  Cool, I won a copy, now I can really check it out and hopefully enjoy it. Thanks MacUpdate  
(Version 1.1.1)

BRITONIUS  This could be really interesting.  
(Version 1.1.1)

BRITONIUS  I user gmail on the web, but have been considering trying out mail, especially if I get mail tags.  
(Version 10.4.3)

BRITONIUS  This sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out when I return home late this evening.  
(Version 1.0)

BRITONIUS  I'll have to check with my wife as this looks like something she could utilize for you our homeschool. Although it sounds like I also need to check out TimeFlyer as well.  
(Version 1.1)

BRITONIUS  We already have Bugdom2 and Ottomatic and they are awesome. This set has always interested me just because they are newer versions of old arcade games that I loved. At this price I have to get it. Thanks MUPromo  
(Version 1.0.6)

BRITONIUS  I'm not sure I would use this myself, but it does sound interesting.  
(Version 1.0)

BRITONIUS  I'll have to pass as well as I only have one Mac in the household so far, but it definitely something I will be interested in later. I will also have to agree that Martian Slingshot seems like a better deal. Also Leopard Sharing seems to only be a way to easily Share files as it does not say anything about automatically syncing them but I would have to research that a little more to be sure.  
(Version 1.0.3)

BRITONIUS  Looks interesting, but I also want to know if it's Leopard ready.  
(Version 2.6.2)

BRITONIUS  I'm not sure I would need EasyCrop (will have to try it out) as I have other programs that crop and resize, but EasyFrame looks interesting.  
(Version )

BRITONIUS  Cool, a new version of Monopoly for the modern world. I'll have to check it out. I'll agree having the option to change the cities or places to other areas would be nice.  
(Version 1.0)

BRITONIUS  1Passwd is da bomb! And with the new features of accessing your passwords via the web or iphone securely, it will get even better.  
(Version 2.4.13)

BRITONIUS  I have OmniOutliner that came free with my MacBook. I will have to say that I have not really ever used it. I tried Opal out and it is a good simple outlining tool, but that is all that it does and to me is not worth $16. I use NoteBook from Circus Ponies that has outlining capabilities and much much more. I love it.  
(Version 1.0.9)

BRITONIUS  This is a nice app, but I already have Delicious Library and it is a great app. Looking forward to the new version of DL.  
(Version 1.0.8)

BRITONIUS  My wife would love this. I was easily bored by the game myself.  
(Version 1.7)

BRITONIUS  I'll have to check this out if it works with iPhoto '08, since you can't browse the photos via Finder any longer.  
(Version 1.8r7)

BRITONIUS  I have seen and heard of it before, but never realized the need for it. This summary explains it quite well. Problem is I would need to see it in action a few times to realize if it was truly benefiting me before I decided to buy, so there is no way I would have time to test it out tonight.  
(Version 2.2)

BRITONIUS  I have Bugdom2 by this company and it was fun. We love dinosaurs, so I just might have to consider this one.  
(Version 2.0.3)

BRITONIUS  awesome, bought it. It will be a real time saver.  
(Version 1.9.1)

BRITONIUS  Awesome. I'll have to check this out today as I could have used this a few times in the past.  
(Version 1.9.1)

BRITONIUS  I have looked at this when it came across MacZot. I will have to look at it again as I did not get it then.  
(Version 2.0.2)

BRITONIUS  I'm not sure I have a need for another photo viewing program. I am also unhappy with the fact that iPhoto '08 no longer allows you to browse the library files on the hard drive.  
(Version 3.0)

BRITONIUS  I'll have to check this out. My workplace (bedroom) is not that noisy, but it has it's moments.  
(Version 1.1.3)

BRITONIUS  Looks interesting, but what will the new Spotlight have in Leopard. I would just hate to buy something and find out it is obsolete come October.  
(Version 2.0)

BRITONIUS  Never mind I figured it out, too early in the morning for me I guess.  
(Version 7.9.2)

BRITONIUS  Can someone tell what this point system is and how it works?  
(Version 7.9.2)

BRITONIUS  I am a webmaster, and I can't think of one time I have had to rename multiple files. OK, maybe I'll have the need at some point, but can't see spending the money on it.  
(Version 7.9.2)

BRITONIUS  Looks interesting, but is any one really doing image maps on websites any more?  
(Version 1.1)

BRITONIUS  Yeah I have Sizzling Keys myself, not sure this will really add much benefit for me.  
(Version 2.7)

BRITONIUS  I have this one already, and it is a great product.  
(Version 4.4)

BRITONIUS  This could be interesting for a video editor. I will have to check this out today when I get time.  
(Version 1.8)

BRITONIUS  This a nice product, but I would prefer one of the other software products. I may have to look at the bundle.  
(Version 2.2)

BRITONIUS  Yeah I already have Alarm Clock Pro as well as MenuCalendarClock to do this.  
(Version 1.1)

BRITONIUS  I don't see any real need for this software.  
(Version 1.2)

BRITONIUS  This is a great app. I have been using it for some time myself.  
(Version 2.7.3)

BRITONIUS  Yeah, I have been playing with this software and I would love to have it, and today I can save some money on it.  
(Version 1.1)

BRITONIUS  I don't think I would use this much, but you never know.  
(Version 7.0.6)

BRITONIUS  Looks interesting, but I doubt I would pay for it.  
(Version 1.2.1)

BRITONIUS  Man, I wished I had an iPhone, this sounds like a great app.  
(Version 1.0)

BRITONIUS  Wow, track my time, bill clients. Sounds like a winner.  
(Version 4.3.7)