Sage ACT Pro 2011 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Sage ACT! 2009, 2010, and 2011. The product is a pretty good product, not very expensive, and customizable. I just purchased ACT! 2011 yesterday and have returned it today.
Sage is a horrible company to deal with! They push you in circles when you call for customer support. There will be a reason you have to contact customer support at some point in time....leave at least 2 hours in your schedule when you contact them. This was the third time I had an issue and each time took 2 hours to correct a simple issue. I don't care that I had to call, but I care that they obviously push people in circles and put them on hold for 20 minutes in hopes that they will hang up. Chat representatives take several minutes to respond to everything you type and phone reps are impossible to understand, unless you call the sales department which is obviously located in the United States. 2 hours of your time is worth more than the price of this product.
Beware of this before you purchase. There are other CRM programs out there that offer better customer service. Any product is only as good as the company behind it. I no longer support Sage since they moved their customer service overseas. Just be warned before purchasing this product.

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Mac Logo Design Studio Pro 2.0 Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought Mac Logo Design Studio Pro (directly from the company in a bundle) and I'm thrilled.
I read the bad reviews here on Amazon and other places and really worried that it wouldn't work well. I'm not sure what the issues others are having, but I'm on a MacBook Pro Core2 running Snow Leopard and I'm whipping out logos left and right. So I really wanted to get a real review in on the product, since I almost didn't buy it based on what others said. Maybe the bad reviews are from a prior version, or people who have very specific needs, I don't know.
I'm a photographer that does his own logo, business cards and web site, and I bought Logo Studio because others are asking me to do the same for them. It takes me forever to come up with logo ideas from scratch and tweak them in Photoshop or Illustrator. I've spent days to come up with my logos in the past (you full time designers know what I mean!)... I'm a semi-pro at this design stuff and wouldn't even try to quickly make a logo for someone else without a jumpstart like this software.
Pros:
* Decent Price
* Mac version not just PC
* The logo templates are really first class, modern and non-cheesy (see the example on the Macware site, that's what convinced me to buy) **Best Feature!**
* Quick to make a logo based on template
* Easy to customize template
* The categories of templates are very helpful
* Easy to quickly create variations of a logo
* Seems to make good use of Macs filters, Quartz stuff and filter color modes
* The vector art elements can be tweaked... just like in Illustrator, grab bits, resize them, recolor them easily, etc
* Macware Customer Service took care of something for me, adding a bonus they didn't have to, which was honorable
Cons:
* Seems like the Mac version costs more than the PC (I haven't looked into a reason why & I got mine discounted in a bundle from Macware)
* Some things are not as intuitive and 'standard' as in other apps (the handling of layers and such seems a bit kludgy, but I'm still new to it)
* Company web site and discussion forums have that scary 'barely a legit place' feel... not very Mac, web 2.0 and slick... so it makes you wonder if they are a going concern... but the software is great :-)
Conclusion:
I used Mac Logo Design Studio Pro to create several options of logos for a new client, and it really felt like playing around, not a chore... and bang, the client loved one I had just whipped up in about 5 minutes. So this is a great product and will really jumpstart my ideas to make lots of new logos.

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Microsoft Office Professional 2007 FULL VERSION Review

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(More customer reviews)I feel like I really gave this version of office a fair chance. I have tried and tried to adapt to it, but I just can't get over the fact I have lost productivity based on having to relearn software I felt I was pretty good at using. I now do more hunting and clicking for features where I once knew where everything was and now the new interface is one gigantic mess. I feel that Microsoft really blew it this time; I suppose its par for the course with the rest of the lousy products they have released this year. (But that's another review). Clearly we have run out of ideas for evolving a word processor if you have to completely revamp the interface. I read an article once published by Microsoft indicating the reason for the redesign was because there were a lot of features buried in menus and dialog boxes that few people knew about. If people are not using certain features, maybe the majority just don't care and want to use a word processor for something like... oh I don't know, typing a document.
The new interface for Word and Excel I can deal with, I don't like, but if I had to keep it, I could deal with it. Access on the other hand is a complete disaster. I hate it. It appears to me that somebody got really board and went crazy with the outlook style collapsible sidebars. The interface is so convoluted; it used to be so easy to switch between forms, queries, and table with the tabbed window. I do like the new ability to save to previous versions of Access (finally).
So with that said, I must admit, I really like the new Outlook 2007. It is the only application in the suite that Microsoft actually improved the product and didn't butcher. I like the new side bars with the calendar events and to do lists. One option I wish Microsoft would implement is a way to configure all outlook folders to be the same settings when I change the settings for one folder. For example, I do not like the reading pane or the group by setting, which is the default setting for a new folder. It's a pain to have to go through each folder and set it up like my other folders.
Luckily we can have multiple versions of office installed on the same PC. I have removed Office 2007 and reinstalled Office 2003. BTW, a lesson learned: If you want both Office suites installed, install 2003 first then 2007. If you install 2007 first then 2003, bad things happen. So remove 2007 and install 2003 then 2007. I reinstalled Office 2003 on my PC and installed just Outlook 2007 and Word 2007. I wanted to keep Outlook 2007, but you will need Word as well for the spell checker (shared components) and Outlook also uses word as the email editor.
All in all, if you like Office 2003 or earlier and you want to remain productive without relearning software that you already know then I would recommend to stay away from this version. Other than Outlook, it really has nothing substantial to offer to make me want to stay with it, only misery, wasted time and headaches.
1 star for the Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access) , 5 stars for Outlook 2007


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BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 - 3 PC-1 year Review

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(More customer reviews)It's money out the window.
I have had BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 for almost a month, and there hasn't been a day where I didn't have to deal with it in some way or another.
First of all it's conflict galore! It conflicts with Yahoo Messenger, it conflicts with Second Life Viewers and - it seems - anything media/online related.
Making exclusions don't solve anything. From day 1 I have had to seek user support for a whole bunch of various reasons: Because it was slow (14-20 hours to complete a full system scan), slowed down CPU and internet. And most of all - all the software conflicts.
Be prepared to uninstall whatever malware protection and security programs you have. Which is a problem, since BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 is not very good against malware. So that leaves you pretty much wide open to trojans and worms and trackers.
I can't recommend this to anyone seeking a quiet, low-ressource anti-virus program that you don't have to battle on a daily basis.

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ResumeMaker Professional Deluxe 16 Review

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(More customer reviews)Do not buy this product. I downloaded it...no problem. I then spent 2.5 hours filling in information for the resume. Upon saving it and exiting the software it crashed and nothing I did was saved. I have tried two other times and the same thing happens. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!! The problem is in the software and Amazon REFUSES to refund for a faulty product. Unless you want to waste $12 DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON!!!!!!!!!

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Business Plan Pro Premier 15th Anniversary Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a consultant who works with small businesses on startup, growth, and cash flow. I'm no stranger to writing business plans. I've sweated through a number of them for my own businesses and those of my clients. Business plans are time consuming and costly, and really kind of a pain in the neck...until now. I'm using Business Plan Pro Premier version to write my latest plan. I wish I'd started using it years ago, I'd have fewer gray hairs.
This software provides more than 500 sample business plans so I don't have to start from scratch. I can find a similar business and use that as my guide to get started. One headache gone.
The software guides me through step by step asking relevant questions in easily understandable language. And the navigation is simple and intuitive. Another headache gone.
The financial features are terrific. I enter information step by step and magically I get a spreadsheet and even charts detailing my projections. I don't have to struggle trying to remember how to create a chart in Excel. Very cool! The cash flow features are awesome--and remember, I work with cash flow everyday for a variety of businesses in a variety of industries. Nothing is more important than cash flow!
The Premier version even allows you to do what-if scenarios with your cash flow--"what if my sales are higher/lower?", "what if my receivables don't come in as planned?", etc. Very cool feature. The premier version also gives you the ability to enter your actual numbers as you work your plan so that you can see your progress and adapt your plan as needed.
**That means the software continues to be a valuable resource long after your plan is done!**
Now, for those businesses that need to present their business plan for funding or to get investors...Your business plan can be exported to PowerPoint! That's an amazing time saver right there. No need to reinvent the wheel. And, when all is said and done you have a very professional plan (Small Business Administration approved format) that is ready for presenting.
This software gives you all the pieces you need to create a professional business plan with the least amount of headaches and time. I love this program!

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Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)If you've reinstalled Windows just once in your life, you've learned enough to tackle a full virgin installation of Windows 7 from an OEM copy. Microsoft has finally created an operating system with so much built-in support and maintenance technology it practically does all the work for you, so if your current Windows XP machine is labeled "Windows Vista Capable" or "Windows 7 Capable," this is the way to go. Just to be sure, install and run Microsoft's Upgrade Advisor.
You can't upgrade from XP to 7; you have to wipe the drive or partition and perform a clean install, but even an upgrade from Vista to 7 is fraught with peril, so you might as well do the same if you're running Vista. Just back up your data and find all your application installation software before you begin. Once you activate this OEM version, it's married to the PC's system board. You can't reuse the product key on another machine unless you can convince Microsoft that the previous PC is out of commission. You're also not eligible for free phone and chat support from Microsoft, but there's a big enough expert user base that you should be able to solve most problems by joining a few Windows 7 users' forums. If you're not building an exotic tricked-out ubergamingmaschine with overclocked handmade graphics cards, you shouldn't have much trouble that will require outside help. Your humble author installed Windows 7 32-bit on a late-2006 Apple iMac using Boot Camp. Windows Update found a better driver for the ATI Radeon X1600 display adapter than Apple provides.
The biggest advantage: you'll skip all the "enhanced experience" software the likes of Dell, HP and Lenovo cram onto their otherwise zippy machines. After the latest updates install, head off to microsoft dot com slash securityessentials and you'll get all the virus and malware protection you'll need absolutely FREE. Pay a visit to your PC maker's website, let 'em scan your system and grab all the latest hardware drivers.
With the OEM version, you don't get both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. For most users bringing along their XP-generation software and most peripherals, 32-bit is the best choice, especially on PCs with a maximum capacity of 4GB of RAM. If your PC has one of the latest Intel Core i-series processors, you'll reap the benefits of Hyper-threading, giving you the performance of 4 32-bit cores. Opt for the 64-bit version if you have a PC with a Core 2 Duo processor or better and have boosted the RAM beyond 4GB.
So, if you're ready for Windows 7 and don't have a pile of cash to burn for the full retail version, order up and have a ball!

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Everything you need for work and homeWith Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it's a great choice for home and for business.

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