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Last Login:24 Jun 2009 01:38

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Prospects	Mar 4 2009	TEXASSTARGAZER This is the financial app I have been waiting for ever since I started using Macs. I have tried them all before I finely ran across Prospects. It's is fantastic, and equally important, the support is fantastic as well. Prospects is loaded with all the features the other apps lack. If you are looking for a financial app, download the demo and give it a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Finally there's a great financial app for Mac! (Version 1.2.3)		+2
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Mental Case	Oct 8 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER I have been using Mental Case for several months and I can say it's a fantastic application. I highly recommend it. (Version 1.4.2)		0
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Chessmaster 9000	Jun 29 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER I purchased this Chessmaster and used it once, I then deleted from my computer and haven't used it since. Why? Because you have to keep the DVD in your computer to play, I don't intend on wearing out my DVD drive swapping DVD's and CD's. (Version 1.0.2)		+2
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Chessmaster 9000

Jul 8 2008

GRAPHIC_INNOVATIONS Ok, I see your point about not wanting to have to use a disc. But come on... that review is a bit harsh. Don't MANY other mainstream mac games still require discs? Everything from Starcraft (in the day) to C&C Generals, Etc... Do you watch DVDs without the discs? Using your optical drive as intended certainly wont do much harm, and considering that the game most likely does not actively use the disc for play, rather for legitimate purchase verification (X-PLANE!) it hardly spins the disc up in the first place. Why not review the software on its merits and not its (simple) protection scheme?
(Version 1.1.2)

Chessmaster 9000

Jul 8 2008

MMUECK In defense of the original poster, I too don't buy software that requires this kind of protection. You could do something like 1Password - they have a jpeg picture that contains the serial number etc. embedded in it.
(Version 1.1.2)

Chessmaster 9000

Jul 9 2008

FLABROCKET I was about to buy this program until I read the comments about the DRM scheme. I have bought hundreds of shareware and commercial applications over the years, many of them very expensive, and pirated exactly none. I understand the need for copy protection from the developer's viewpoint. I use several USB dongle such as the iLok that hold multiple product licenses. I even tolerate machine-locked hard-disk or ethernet-based protection schemes, inconvenient and user-unfriendly as they are.

However I would not for a moment even consider paying for a program that requires an optical disk to be present in a drive (except on very rare occasions, e.g. Propellerhead Reason) once the program has been installed. It's ridiculous. There's not even an opposing side to the argument. Ever hear of multi-tasking?

Mr. Developer: your ideas about copy protection are simply wrong. They have lost you at least this one customer.
(Version 1.1.2)

Cha-Ching	May 10 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Might work for some, but without a check number field it won't work for me. (Version 1.2.3)		0
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Squirrel	May 10 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Nice and simple. Unfortunately to simple, there's no check number field. (Version 0.5.4)		+1
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Circus Ponies NoteBook	May 10 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!! I've worked as a Programmer/Analyst for over 10 years and this is one of the best designed, well thought-out, applications I have seen. Hats off to the developer, GREAT job. (Version 2.1v268)		0
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CheckBook	Jan 19 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER I have tried every checkbook application I have found for the Mac. So far this one is the best in my opinion. Very reasonable price makes it even better. (Version 1.8.1)		+1
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LicenseKeeper	Jan 19 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Very nice application, and great support from the developer as well. (Version 1.2.4)		+2
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TinkerTool System	Jan 19 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Great application, highly recommend it. (Version 1.8)		+2
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iDefrag	Jan 19 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER I have been a computer programmer for over 18 years. Support is very important consideration when purchasing any application. I would not recommend this application based on what I consider rude emails from the support personnel. If I pay $35 for an application that only defrags drives, then in my opinion it's reasonable to expect professional, courteous support. (Version 1.6.4)		+1
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TurboCAD Mac Pro	Jan 12 2008	TEXASSTARGAZER Why would anyone pay $150 for something when the developers don't have faith enough in their product to allow you to try it before buying it. (Version 3.0)		-1
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TurboCAD Mac Pro

Feb 9 2008

COLORCANUCK There is a downloadable free trial on their website:

http://www.imsidesign.com/

I've only had a few hours to play with it. Not bad for the price. 'o)
(Version 3.0)

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