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CRM4Mac updated for Tiger
Looks like Crm4Mac - a pseudo-Entourage solution integration Mail, iCal and Address Book - has been updated to version 2.0 for Tiger and Spotlight goodness. I remember not being thrilled with an early version I stumbled on a while ago, but I know a couple of our readers have commented on it so I figured I'd give a demo of the new version a whirl. I've been looking for a way to organize this kind of information better without jumping to Entourage, (I've obliterated Office from my Mac, if that tells you anything) and while I don't have a full hang of this app yet I must say I'm a bit more impressed this time around. Enough to give this version a bit more of a shakedown in the coming days.
For a brief overview of what Crm4Mac actually does: it's essentially a front-end for Mail, iCal and Address Book that groups the information and functionality from each of those apps into one interface, a la Entourage, but do note: it doesn't modify or replace any of Apple's apps. I'll admit it's kinda tough to wrap your head around the concept, but if you're on any kind of similar quest like mine for a little something more to add to your daily PIM activities, I'd definitely recommend giving Crm4Mac a whirl, and check out the app's site for screenshots and demo videos. The demo is fully functional for 30 days, and a license will run $50.
For a brief overview of what Crm4Mac actually does: it's essentially a front-end for Mail, iCal and Address Book that groups the information and functionality from each of those apps into one interface, a la Entourage, but do note: it doesn't modify or replace any of Apple's apps. I'll admit it's kinda tough to wrap your head around the concept, but if you're on any kind of similar quest like mine for a little something more to add to your daily PIM activities, I'd definitely recommend giving Crm4Mac a whirl, and check out the app's site for screenshots and demo videos. The demo is fully functional for 30 days, and a license will run $50.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ed Shull said 3:53PM on 10-03-2005
I knew this product had to exsist, but I couldn't find it. Thanks for pointing it out. I look forward to reading your review.
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Frank said 6:50PM on 10-03-2005
While this does look kind of nice and Apple-like, it doesn't hold a candle to Marketcircle's DayLite. Now THAT's a CRM.
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Albert said 5:19PM on 10-03-2005
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Thomas said 5:49PM on 10-03-2005
I like the idea, but don't like the price. Discount helps with that though. :) Eagerly awaiting a review.
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Scott Gardner said 2:50AM on 10-04-2005
It's interesting. I contacted the developer of this software a while back, interested to help them develop this title for mass corporate/b2b consumption. They were quick to initiate a dialog with me, asking for my comments and suggestions as a starting point for an extended discussion. I was happy to share some initial ideas (based on 7+ years of experience in b2b sales and use of several CRM/SFA applications), which they received but then didn't follow through. In any event, I second Frank's sentiment. DayLite is a (much more) impressive application. I am also talking with an very talented FileMaker developer about bringing his new application--which out of the box offers an unparalleled set of customizable functionality and a variety of expansion modules--to the US business market.
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Brady J. Frey said 1:37PM on 10-04-2005
The graphics need a large improvement. I stopped using it simply because it was unattractive to me -- stairstepped icons, and the like. Please, from a creative director, make your application look as good as it functions, or I'm not interested. Maybe I'm a spoiled mac junky, but I have terminal for my non-attractive methods of working.
It has promise, though -- it just needs a large graphical overhaul, and I mean large.
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