Why do you like EssentialPIM?
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keyboarder
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Despite I have been using Mac. I found that iCal is very intuitive the best PIM in the world of mac. where as I'm unable to managed my ics files with mozilla calendar in Windows. it is in a very first stage of the programme. i found myself later on that essentialpim is one of the best pim in Windows. Its fast, small, and easy to use interface let me think about the support in ics format but i see that it is come at last.
your programme rock!
cheers,
ps. i'm still using both ical on my Mac and EssentialPIM on my pc as well. I had introduces this little cool app to many ppl I know and they're very happy about using it a lot.
your programme rock!
cheers,
ps. i'm still using both ical on my Mac and EssentialPIM on my pc as well. I had introduces this little cool app to many ppl I know and they're very happy about using it a lot.
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cyclwestks
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Mobile, Mobile, Mobile!!! The opportunity to leave Outlook behind, but not 7 or 8 yrs worth of data was what got me interested. I started looking at how to sync work & home, & came across EPIM after I bought my USB drive.
After I had synced over 500 contacts, & several years of data in just a couple minutes, I knew I'd found my new portable PIM.
After I had synced over 500 contacts, & several years of data in just a couple minutes, I knew I'd found my new portable PIM.
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PastorJason
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Being mobile was the number one reason I checked it out in the first place. I was then really pleasantly surprised at the usability, but I still had my doubts.
But having hierarchical to-do's is awesome and was the determining factor in my finally deciding to abandon Outlook for task management. This features creates essentially a mini-Project manager. I was tired of the ridiculously long To-Do list in Outlook, and using Categories in outlook to organize Tasks is unworkable (creating categories and sub-categories to manage dependencies is one crazy idea)
Your marketing folks knew what they were doing when they made this a feature of the Pro version. It is the ONLY reason why I'm going to upgrade to the Pro version, but boy it's so worth the money.
But having hierarchical to-do's is awesome and was the determining factor in my finally deciding to abandon Outlook for task management. This features creates essentially a mini-Project manager. I was tired of the ridiculously long To-Do list in Outlook, and using Categories in outlook to organize Tasks is unworkable (creating categories and sub-categories to manage dependencies is one crazy idea)
Your marketing folks knew what they were doing when they made this a feature of the Pro version. It is the ONLY reason why I'm going to upgrade to the Pro version, but boy it's so worth the money.
The main reason I like EssentialPIM compared to the other ones I tried is the the fact that there is a Portable version.
Before, I had to install a program on every computer I use, and the data on a USB memory stick. Now, I everything on the USB stick.
Recently, I even bought a new and smaller USB stick to replace a bigger USB microdrive I was using before because of that. I can now bring everything I need with me instead of keeping a part on my laptop and a part on the USB stick.
Another detail is the language support.
And the last thing is that I just love it and the way it works.
A last addition: Today, I just found out that 2 other programs (password managers) that were supposed to work from a memory stick are causing me problems on a Win 2000 system where I work. It seems that they are trying to write some data in the System Registry. I get the error "failed to write data to rc".
The good news is that EssentialPIM runs without any problem on the same computer from the same memory stick. That was I call portable...
Gilles
Before, I had to install a program on every computer I use, and the data on a USB memory stick. Now, I everything on the USB stick.
Recently, I even bought a new and smaller USB stick to replace a bigger USB microdrive I was using before because of that. I can now bring everything I need with me instead of keeping a part on my laptop and a part on the USB stick.
Another detail is the language support.
And the last thing is that I just love it and the way it works.
A last addition: Today, I just found out that 2 other programs (password managers) that were supposed to work from a memory stick are causing me problems on a Win 2000 system where I work. It seems that they are trying to write some data in the System Registry. I get the error "failed to write data to rc".
The good news is that EssentialPIM runs without any problem on the same computer from the same memory stick. That was I call portable...
Gilles
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TravMan1963
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It works
After using Lotus Organizer for years, then having it crash on XP, I really needed a good, stable orgainizer.
EPIM is very intuitive, fast, and lightweight. The portable version works well too - I've created db's on XP - and went to 98 machines without a hiccup.
Slick interface, automatic backups, - did I mention free versions!?
EPIM does most of what Lotus did, and it's faster (and stable!)
The HTML views are good, and the printing option beats Lotus by a mile!
In the notes section you can highlight the text (in multiple ways), insert images, and really do a bunch of stuff - that Lotus couldn't dream of. (To be fair - Lotus was more configurable - icons and functions could make it more personable, but it was quite a bit bigger program too)
Good stuff!
TM
EPIM is very intuitive, fast, and lightweight. The portable version works well too - I've created db's on XP - and went to 98 machines without a hiccup.
Slick interface, automatic backups, - did I mention free versions!?
EPIM does most of what Lotus did, and it's faster (and stable!)
The HTML views are good, and the printing option beats Lotus by a mile!
In the notes section you can highlight the text (in multiple ways), insert images, and really do a bunch of stuff - that Lotus couldn't dream of. (To be fair - Lotus was more configurable - icons and functions could make it more personable, but it was quite a bit bigger program too)
Good stuff!
TM
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sphinxmoro
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Why I like EPIM Pro
It does NOT require that I open Outlook 2003 to check my schedule. It runs with a light footprint, allows me to synch my data with all that I had in OUtlook, and it gives me the freedom to use non-Outlook mail programs while still having the notes-tasks-calendaring-reminder functions. A great program.
B Riley in New Mexico. "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." This is our function, our challenge, our fulfillment.
I have also tried other PIM type software, and a great deal of groupware. I had actually given up ever finding something that would fit my needs, and I was dubious that this would be any better when I downloaded the free version.
I was wrong.
I love the simplicity. Virtually no learning curve; you run it and use it straight away. Simplicity yet with the features I want was probably the main reason for trying it in the first place.
The fact that development seems active is important to me as well. There are extra features I would love to see, but I see they are already in the works.
And of course the portability. That absolutely rocks. Running the program off my USB stick is fantastic. I have had no trouble on Win 98, Win 2000 and XP, all of which I have to use regularly. I have never had any glimmer of a problem on any of them. It has been incredibly reliable so far (hope I didn't just tempt fate)!
In fact, I have come to rely on the software now. I have upgraded to the Pro version and will buy it this month.
Great, great, job.
I cannot wait to see what you have in store for the online version.
I was wrong.
I love the simplicity. Virtually no learning curve; you run it and use it straight away. Simplicity yet with the features I want was probably the main reason for trying it in the first place.
The fact that development seems active is important to me as well. There are extra features I would love to see, but I see they are already in the works.
And of course the portability. That absolutely rocks. Running the program off my USB stick is fantastic. I have had no trouble on Win 98, Win 2000 and XP, all of which I have to use regularly. I have never had any glimmer of a problem on any of them. It has been incredibly reliable so far (hope I didn't just tempt fate)!
In fact, I have come to rely on the software now. I have upgraded to the Pro version and will buy it this month.
Great, great, job.
I cannot wait to see what you have in store for the online version.
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mario
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I am in love with this program because
- it is fast
- it is easy
- it is powerful
- it has a wonderful, responsive and friendly support and development people
- it is soooo nice and good looking
- it is flexible
- it is updated and improved often
- it is PORTABLE
- it is PORTABLE
- it is PORTABLE
- did I mention that it is PORTABLE?
Mario
- it is fast
- it is easy
- it is powerful
- it has a wonderful, responsive and friendly support and development people
- it is soooo nice and good looking
- it is flexible
- it is updated and improved often
- it is PORTABLE
- it is PORTABLE
- it is PORTABLE
- did I mention that it is PORTABLE?
Mario