XMIND 2008 At Bits du Jour Today
Started by Al Cantley
on 11/15/2007
Al Cantley
11/15/2007 3:18 pm
Has anyone looked at this mind-mapping/concept-mapping software? Based on the review linked below it looks very promising; many unique ease of use features plus considerable power and flexibility... The "retail" price is $300, "regular" price is $200 and today's offer is $100 for the pro version on Bits du Jour.
Bits du Jour Offer:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/index.aspx?page=index.aspx%3freview%3d41
XMind 2008 Review:
http://www.innovationtools.com/Tools/SoftwareDetails.asp?a=285
Al Cantley
Bits du Jour Offer:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/index.aspx?page=index.aspx%3freview%3d41
XMind 2008 Review:
http://www.innovationtools.com/Tools/SoftwareDetails.asp?a=285
Al Cantley
Stephen Zeoli
11/15/2007 6:01 pm
I've downloaded and trialed XMIND, but I should state up front that I've never been much of a mind-mapper. I think I keep looking for a reason to buy one of these programs and I thought that with its nice feature set XMIND would maybe push me over. But alas, it didn't stir me. It seems like a nicely competent solution, and for $100 is almost affordable. While the GUI is nice and clean, it wasn't necessarily intuitive. Panes change freely and it takes some getting used to that. I don't think it is going to get anyone to switch from MindManager or MindGenius.
Steve Z.
Steve Z.
Stephen R. Diamond
11/16/2007 1:10 am
Have you tried one of the argument mappers: Rationale or Flying Logic? I haven't tested them yet, but I'm impressed that they could be the rare genuine development over and above outlinig/mindmapping fundamentals. Provided your writing involves arguments, these products might satisfy one who finds simple mind mapping a bit barren.
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
I've downloaded and trialed XMIND, but I should state up front that I've never been
much of a mind-mapper. I think I keep looking for a reason to buy one of these programs ...
Jack Crawford
11/16/2007 1:51 am
I had a nasty crimp attack last night and bought this - even though I already own MindManager!
I use mind maps occasionally for project development and more frequently for team presentations.
What attracted me was the dynamic (non-editable) outline that can sit alongside each map, the ability to draw other less traditonal business diagrams and a simple hoist type mechanism (they call it drill-down) to maneouvre maps.
The help file is adequate but replete with confusing English directions (it is a Chinese product).
Whether I live to regret the purchase, is too early to tell. :-)
Jack
I use mind maps occasionally for project development and more frequently for team presentations.
What attracted me was the dynamic (non-editable) outline that can sit alongside each map, the ability to draw other less traditonal business diagrams and a simple hoist type mechanism (they call it drill-down) to maneouvre maps.
The help file is adequate but replete with confusing English directions (it is a Chinese product).
Whether I live to regret the purchase, is too early to tell. :-)
Jack