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UltraRecall v4 update worth it?
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Posted by Bernhard
Aug 19, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Hello,
I remember some discussions here about UltraRecall. In the past I did use it but then stopped using it for some reason. Now I see that there is an update to v4 available and I would like to ask if anyone is using it and how do you judge it?
It seems to me that the update price tag is pretty hefty and I would like to know if the new features will justify the update. ( I know this depends but I’m interested in your opinions and experience.)
Thanks a lot in advance!
Posted by Jon Polish
Aug 19, 2009 at 11:36 AM
You would be the best judge. Take a look at the enhancements and the new features (http://www.kinook.com/Forum/showthread.php?s=8fa012ed0c5e7784f1437f0759625aba&threadid=4090) so you can make an informed decision.
In my opinion, if you are upgrading from v3, you will not find anything dramatic. If you have versions earliier than 3, then yes, I would recommmend upgrading. The promised calendar did not materialize in v4 as previously promised, but I upgraded anyway. For me, it has been worthwhile.
Jon
Posted by Mick S
Aug 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Even though this update does not bring with it a host of spectacular new features, it does seem as though development is moving ahead at a good clip. There have already been 2 or 3 new builds since version 4 was released and the developers have been hinting that several frequently requested new features, including an enhanced calendar, are likely to appear in the near future. Overall, I’m happy with version 4 and glad I forked out for the update. I find it fast, very stable, and very versatile. It’s definitely my PIM of choice.
Posted by MsJulie
Aug 19, 2009 at 01:13 PM
I, too, rushed to upgrade. UltraRecall has always been a work-in-progress. I was thrilled when the developer took it out of cold storage, and to keep things moving along, I see the upgrade as a chance to thank them in advance. I’ll do that gladly.
Cheers, Julie
Posted by Bernhard
Aug 19, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Thanks to all for your input!
Of course, I did read the list of new features but one of my lessons learned is that features perform completely different “on paper” than “on stage” so it isn’t allways possible to make an informed decision only from reading.
For example I was (am) highly interested in cloning. When cloning an element and paste it as a child beneath another element it looks alike in UltraRecall (v3) and MyInfo - at first glance. But when you add a child to the cloned element you will see that the two programms will behave differently. In UltraRecall the new child element is available in all cloned elements while in MyInfo it is only available at the insertion point. And that’s a difference that could make your day.
I will not judge which of the two variants is more appropriate (that depends, of course) but it’s a most important difference I didn’t get form reading a feature list.
So this was my intention for asking here for your experiences with v4. Maybe someone could have reported an improvement in actual working with v4.
What I understand from the posts is that upgrades are mostly done for reasons of loyalty and hope for future develpoment so seems to be no need to hurry up with an upgrade.
Nevertheless, I would like to thank you again for your kind replies!