12/31/2011

Monarch Pro V8.0 Single User CD Review

Monarch Pro V8.0 Single User CD
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This is an excellent product that performs exactly as it is advertised. If you are looking to convert "paper" reports that can be converted to a database, this is exactly what you should use. I purchased the "Pro" version because of my need to convert PDF files, not supported in the "standard" version. The only caution -Monarch insists that the PDF file be authentic (i.e. generated by Adobe) rather than one produced by a third-party PDF look-alike generator.
While the manual and on-line instructions are less than complete, the technical support is responsive and very helpful. I would recommend this product to anyone who has this "conversion" need, it can save countless hours of otherwise wasted time.


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Ghost Master Review

Ghost Master
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In Ghost Master, you get to control a group of ghosts and try to frighten out sorority sisters, rescue trapped ghosts and much more!
We bought this on the recommendation of a friend, and I have to admit that the idea was an amazingly neat one. It is very much like Dungeon Keeper but with ghosts. You get a well detailed house to work with, with multiple rooms and multiple floors.
The graphics are great, and you can move easily between the floors, examining the items in each room, zooming in and out, turning around.
You attach each of your ghosts to an item in the house and give them a set of instructions. Some ghosts create spiders, other shake objects, others cause electrical items to go haywire. Each level has its own objectives - scare out all the humans, help a ghost go free, lure police to a certain area to discover a corpse. It's a riddle to figure out which best combination of ghosts and ghouls will achieve your objectives.
The spooky music is neat, the way the well-designed characters move around is quite neat. You can follow a given person around and learn about their fears, you can watch as they become more and more terrified. It's sort of like the Sims meets the Amityville Horror.
However, we encountered a BIG downside that we simply could not resolve. Despite having a rather high end system that plays all other current games without any issue, we hit problems with both the video and sound on this one. The video was only randomly annoying, with the beds turning into tie-die neons swirls, for example. We could live with that. But the sound was INCREDIBLY annoying with constant stuttering and loud machine-gun-like noises. We tried many different solutions to fix this but the issue remained. We could only play the game with all sound turned off and subtitles turned on. It took away a lot from the gameplay.
If you can get this to run on your system configuration, I'd recommend it highly to any fan of sim-like and dungeon keeper-like games. But be prepared to return it (or give it away to a friend) if your system seems to act as if a poltergeist is inside it when you run the game.

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Ghouls and Spirits! Exercise Your DemonsProduct InformationGrim specters howling banshees things that go bump in the night... and that'sjust your starting team! Frighten lowly mortals from their homes and places ofwork in a game that casts you as an afterlife civil servant with command overlegions of ghosts ghouls and spiritsProduct FeaturesUp to 15 unique hair-raising adventures with multi-branching scenarios -all within a coherent plot and complete virtual world.Easy-to-play interface Spook's eye view - an innovative 3D camera lets you view the action fromthe perspective of humans or ghosts.Revolutionary special effects incredibly detailed characters and macabresettings inspired by classic horror films.Groundbreaking artificial intelligence - interact with up to 30 AI-drivencharacters at every level.Eleven expansive and distinctive locations including the town's lunaticasylum military base sorority and frat houses and police station.As a Ghost Master you'll set knees knocking hearts thumping nervesjangling and spines tingling. For you and your minions haunting is truly anart!Activities IncludeGremlin creates havoc with electrical appliances.A mortal is controlled like a puppet by a Mane.Air spirits can create thunderstorms and other weather effects inside.An animal Trickster prepares to shapeshift into a mortal clone.A Spider Horde unleashes a legion of creepy crawlies.A Wraith shocks mortals out of their skins.An Earth Elemental makes the ground open and swallow a mortal.Make mortals believe they're on fire.A Specter strikes terror into mortals by manifesting in all its gorysplendor.Watch out for enemies (a witch exercises a Spook).A sandman invades the dream of a sleeping mortal.A banshee entices a mortal with her Siren Song.Mirror dwelling fetches play with mortal perceptions.A Phantom plays 'Spin the Mortal'Product Reviews"Look out 'The

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12/30/2011

ULEAD MEDIASTUDIO PRO 8 ( A22-480-111-0A0000 ) Review

ULEAD MEDIASTUDIO PRO 8 ( A22-480-111-0A0000 )
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I own and continue to use Ulead Media Studio Pro. I've been a loyal user of Ulead since their company first started around 1990. Corel bought Ulead and promptly Killed this product. Media Studio Pro 8.0.
Yes MSPro does not support nearly all of the new HD formats. I'm sure that MSP 9 would have been an incredible product. But.. Corel killed it. The "Editing" public is stuck with Video Studio. A low cost video editor.
Video Studio 12 - II has some very Incredible features though. It allows you the ability to directly out put an .FLV file. If you run a web site.. all you need is the Flash player. Usually about $30 for a full featured player.. and that's it! You don't have to waste your time with Adobe's BS. The latest version of Video Studio and an Online Flash player is all you need for professional Internet Video.
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Posbang Lite 1st User License Ver.2.1- Posbang.com Review

Posbang Lite 1st User License Ver.2.1- Posbang.com
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After reviewing a few Restaurant POS software packages, I found that POSbang was superior in ease of use, graphical eye candy, and price.
I used it with an eeePad Touch PC, and it runs great!
Do note that the Demo includes all services, but the lite version only comes with Fast Service.Customer service was also prompt and helpful.


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12/29/2011

FlowCharts and More Review

FlowCharts and More
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I purchased Flowcharts & More in the hopes of getting an inexpensive s/w tool for making very simple flowcharts. (I didn't see the point of paying hundreds for Visio - which I've used before.) This software has caused me hours of aggrevation and disappointment. It frequently crashes; and makes the files you were working on at the time of the crash unrecoverable. (NB: I am using Windows XP professional.) The simple line tool used to connect figures in the software doesn't function properly. And there is no product support worth speaking of. Save yourself the time and hassle, buy another flowchart product. (It isn't even worth one star - but Amazon tells me I have to assign a star value...)

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FlowCharts & More is an easy-to-use drawing application designed for the small or large business professional.With FlowCharts & More you can create flow charts, organization charts, and trouble-free business diagrams to fulfill your every business need.Perfect for:-Corporate users-Small business and home office-Managers and administrators-Human Resources-Data analysts-Finance-Software developers

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Topo U.S. 24K Mountain South Review

Topo U.S. 24K Mountain South
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For the first time Garmin is beginning to roll out 24K Topo maps on microSD cards.
All I can say is it is about time !
They are starting with the western states and going east. If your state is not covered yet, please be patient. They are all coming.
This is the highest level of mapping detail available for your Garmin unit. They work best on the new Colorado and Oregon series units as you will see see 3-D views and color terrain shading on these units only. Nice !!
These are a must have for hikers, geocachers and any outdoor enthusiasts.
Highly recommended !!

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12/28/2011

High Heat Baseball 2004 Review

High Heat Baseball 2004
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I must agree with most of the other user reviews criticizing High Heat 2004.
Incredibly, THERE IS NO MOUSE SUPPORT for this supposed PC Game!
Whoever made the decision to sell out High Heat PC users this way should be fired immediately!
Not only is there no mouse support but the menu interface is a complete nightmare! It's literaly an ordeal just trying to set up and start a game!
I will never understand why a company will take a very good PC product and just tear it down for game consoles! 3DO has sold PC users out for game consoles!
Just like NBA Live 2003, High Heat 2004 has gone over to the dark side! It's no wonder that there is no demo. Five minutes with this intolerable interface would convince any PC User not to bother.
The graphics are better and the game is still fun to play but the terrible interface and many missing features ruin it.
The sound and color commentary have improved little, if at all.
I think it's time to send a message to companies like EAsports and 3D0 who sell out PC Users for consoles!
If I wanted to play a Playstation game, I would buy a Playstation!

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High Heat, Major League Baseball 2004 (PC CD-ROM), Product #5321001

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Cooking Dash Review

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I already LOVE the original Diner Dash but I'd have to say this is even more addictive because you do more and can really screw up the orders which makes it that much harder than just clicking around like in the original Diner Dash games.
If you like Diner Dash or any of those Cooking games, I highly highly suggest this game. There is an hour demo on PlayFirst if anyone wants to check it out before they purchase. I doubt you'll be disappointed though =]


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12/27/2011

Mycheck Writer Home & Business Review

Mycheck Writer Home and Business
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Was working fine with my HP laser and XP, simple record keeping. Then the darn thing started printing checks from 2 months ago instead of the one I wanted to print. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM TO ANYONE. I had to go back and make sure the right check numbers were with the right checks because it was also changing check numbers on me. Tech supoort for $24.95, + per minute fees. Now that takes guts especially on a product that is only 3 months old. Shop around, trust me.

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Jane's Hotel Review

Jane's Hotel
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Just purchased this CD and have installed the game using THREE different operating systems -- Windows 98, XP & Vista systems and the game crashes at the Same Moment with the Same Error on the .exe file. Thought it was an issue with the version of DirectX, but not (I tried it with versions 7a and 9). If you're having the same problem, then I wouldn't think it's your system in regards to memory and the video card. My system exceeds the minimum requirements to play this game. Have emailed the manufacturer but have not heard back yet.
********DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT********

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12/26/2011

QuickBooks Pro 2009 Review

QuickBooks Pro 2009
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I was using Quickbooks 2006 with great satisfaction until Intuit took away the credit card charge downloading feature, a feature that was included in the price I paid. Forced, I upgraded to QB 2009 for the sole purpose of getting this feature back. Although the new version allows downloading, it no longer performs multiple mappings according the my preset rules, and as a result, I have to map each charge manually. Why is Intuit going backwards, a sign that Intuit has been hiring incompetent people to increase executive pays?

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Small business accounting software that makes accounting easy with tools to organize your finances all in one place.

Key Features
Track financial information in one place
Track sales & expenses Get rid of the piles of paperwork. Easily enter customer payments & bills from vendors. Since QuickBooks organizes everything in one place, you'll be able to access all past payments & bills for each customer and vendor with just a few clicks.
Pay bills & print checks Easily create and print checks. Aggregate all your checks to be paid and print them in one batch. QuickBooks will keep track of each check so you can keep tabs on where your money is going.
Create & e-mail invoices Use the data you already have in QuickBooks--such as customer contact info & products/services--to make creating invoiced a snap. Choose from pre-designed QuickBooks templates or customize the layout yourself.
Organize data on customers, vendors, and employees all in one place No more hunting through piles of files or trying to remember where you stashed that important paper. QuickBooks organizes all your important small business information in one place, giving you easy access to a complete picture of your business.
Import data from Excel, Quicken/ Quicken for Mac, and Microsoft Office Accounting Get up and running fast by importing data from the tool you use to track your finances now. However little or much data you currently have, you won't have to start over from scratch.
Save time & be more efficient
Reduce data entry by downloading your bank & credit card transactions into QuickBooks Save time and avoid data entry errors. Instead of typing in your bank and credit card transactions, download them securely from over 3000 participating financial institutions and easily import them into QuickBooks.
Enter bills and set due-date reminders QuickBooks helps you ensure you pay your bills on time. Record bills as they come and set a reminder to make sure you pay before the due date.
Export data into Excel Export data from QuickBooks reports to Excel spreadsheets so that you can do more complex analysis or graphing in Excel.
Track international sales & expenses with multiple currency support QuickBooks supports all global currencies and does all the currency calculations for you. You can even download exchange rates or do wire transfers from right in QuickBooks.
Manage products & inventory
Create purchase orders You can create purchase orders in seconds by selecting from vendors and inventory already in your QuickBooks. When you get the inventory in-house and record it in QuickBooks, QuickBooks will remember you have an open purchase order and automatically match the PO to the inventory bill.
Track inventory Easily track your inventory to avoid overbuying and backorders. Indicate re-order points for each inventory good and turn on reminders to automatically let you know when its time to reorder.
Advanced Tools to track raw & finished goods QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise Solutions help you address your more complex inventory & product management needs including: tracking both raw materials & finished goods, adjusting inventory as you creating bills of material (BOMs), and receiving inventory in one unit of measure and selling in another.
Monitor performance & gain insights
Generate reports with one click to see how your business is doing Get pre-designed, customizable business reports to gain insights into your business. See all available reports in one screen to easily choose the right one. Drill down with one click to see the detail behind the numbers. Export any report to Excel--your QuickBooks formatting and formulas go with it. Access industry-specific reports In QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise Solutions.
Create budgets to keep your business on track Create a working budget automatically, based on your recent spending history. Adjust figures individually or across line items. The spreadsheet-style format makes it easy to see the results of your changes. Refer back to the budget to see how your actual spending compares to your original budget.
Get a real-time snapshot of your business, in one central location with the Company Snapshot Stay on top of your business- see who owes you money, who you owe money to, important reminders, and income/expense performance, all in one centralized location
Easily create a business plan; Forecast sales and expenses Build a professional business plan quickly by answering step-by-step questions. QuickBooks fills in the numbers based on your QuickBooks data. You can export the projections to Excel for further analysis or save it as a PDF file. Click a button to create a forecast of income and expenses for the coming year, based on your existing QuickBooks data. Increase or decrease line items by any percentage to adjust for future changes.
Manage Employees
Manage payroll & payroll taxes; offer Direct Deposit (paid subscription required) Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Services, QuickBooks Payroll for Mac powered by PayCycle, and Payroll for QuickBooks Online save you time by eliminating steps and giving you the tools to get your payroll done right.
Automatically populate and print 1099s for independent contractors and federal filing Create and print 1099 tax forms for you and your independent contractors.
Track time & billing
Track employee time and expenses Track time by employee, service, and customer with timesheets in QuickBooks. When you select a client to bill, QuickBooks automatically reminds you of unbilled time and expenses for that client.
Assign different billing rates for different types of employees QuickBooks provides the flexibility of setting different billing rates by employee and service type. You can set a fixed hourly rate for each employee or create custom hourly rates by service.
Allow employees to enter billable & non-billable time online, from anywhere with an internet connection Time tracking is automatically included with QuickBooks Online Plus. Time Tracker for QuickBooks Pro and Premier, an optional subscription service, is the fastest, easiest way to collect and record billable and non-billable hours into QuickBooks Pro and Premier for accurate invoicing, payroll and reporting purposes. No more paperwork! Employees or contractors only need an internet connection to submit billable hours Download timesheets right into QuickBooks with one click.
Attract Customers & Manage Customer Relationships
Track customer information and related transactions Keep customer contact and transaction information in QuicKBooks, so you can follow up on past-due accounts and answer customer requests faster. See contact information and complete transaction history for any customer.
Accept credit card payments right in QuickBooks Process credit card approvals right in your QuickBooks software. If you use Intuit QuickBooks Merchant Services, the data is automatically recorded in QuickBooks when you make a sale. And, it has no teaser rates, no hidden fees, no cancellation fees, and no long-term contracts.
Easily create a professional website with customizable templates and drag-and-drop tools. Save time with easy-to-use website creation tools including customizable templates, one-click publishing, and website hosting. Everything is included to get your site live within minutes. Point-and-click, drag-and-drop tools. Know how well your site is doing with website tracking and statistics.
Create & customize professional-looking invoices and other forms with advanced customization tools Create professional-looking forms by choosing from more than 100 expertly designed forms, including invoices & sales receipts. You can also customize the templates by adding your company logo and tag line to present your business uniquely to your customers.
Create sales orders & track back orders QuickBooks helps you and your customer keep track of backordered items. Invoices, sales orders, and other sales forms show which items have been invoiced, which items have been backordered, and the quantities backordered.
Set price levels QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise Solutions help you address your more complex pricing needs such as customize prices for different groups of customers or jobs (i.e. corporate, loyal, high-volume, etc.) with more price levels (up to 100).
Multiple Users & Multiple Locations
Work simultaneously with other QuickBooks users on your company file Multiple-user functionality enables more than one person to work on a company file at the same time, increasing collaboration and productivity. It ensures that all users are working on the most up-to-date data.
Set individual access levels for each user Restrict access for other users to only certain parts of your QuickBooks data so that employees only see the data they need to get their work done. For QuickBooks Pro and Premier, you can restrict access to 9 broad categories. QuickBooks Online Plus and Enterprise Solutions restrict access on a more detailed level to specific tasks and information. Customize each user's access level to view-only, create, modify, delete, print or any combination thereof for Enterprise Solutions.
Real time remote multi-location access service included Access your QuickBooks data remotely. Remote access is automatically built into your QuickBooks Online subscription, so there's no need to send files back and forth. For QuickBooks Pro and Premier, get up to 1 year free access to your QuickBooks data through WebEx. You can use Windows Terminal Services with Enterprise Solutions to allow password-protected access by authorized users.
Support for your product & data Ask questions and get answers from experts and other small businesses like you, through Live Community, right in QuickBooks Ask a Question: Ask QuickBooks users like you for help on anything from how to use QuickBooks to how to grow your business. Chances are, someone else has had the same question you do. Discover Answers: See what others are talking about. You will be able to see Questions & Answers relevant to what you're looking for, so you can find your answer right away. Help Others: Give advice and share your own knowledge of QuickBooks.
Industry Specific Features
Create customizable reports designed for your industry Access over 150 industry-specific reports In QuickBooks Premier and Enterprise Solutions such as:
Profitability by Product for manufacturing and wholesale businesses
Job/ Project Costs for professional services firms & contracting businesses
Donor Contribution Summary for nonprofit organizations
Sales Tax Liability for retail businesses

Easily Get Started
Import Data from Excel Excel templates make it easy for you to import your existing customers, vendors, or product information into QuickBooks. You can also assign each column in your existing Excel spreadsheet to a corresponding QuickBooks column. Save these settings to use again the next time you want to pull in data. You can even preview your data before you transfer it.
Import Data from Quicken, Peachtree, and Microsoft Office Accounting Access the Quicken conversion tool in QuickBooks to convert your data from Quicken 1998 through 2007. If you are currently running your business using Peachtree 2001-2008, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Microsoft Office Accounting/Office Accounting Express, you can also easily convert your data into QuickBooks 2009.
Get Set Up and Running Quickly Answer a few basic questions, and get a customized setup you can change at any time.
Step-by-step Coaching for New Users to Help you Learn QuickBooks Faster Get up to speed on QuickBooks easily. The QuickBooks Coach guides you step by step, so you can learn how to use QuickBooks features faster and explore QuickBooks as you enter your data.
Learn QuickBooks Quickly with Built-in Tutorials Learn QuickBooks skills as you need them--in your own time, at your own pace. The built-in Learning Center offers short tutorials on basic and advanced features to help you get the most out of QuickBooks.
Upgrade your QuickBooks Effortlessly Easily transfer your existing data file into QuickBooks 2009. Your company file and preferences will transfer automatically. In just a few steps, you can start working in QuickBooks using your information, including customer lists, vendor lists, balances, and inventory lists.
Get Help When You Need It
Find Answers Fast Help functionality allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily. You'll find answers to most questions in QuickBooks in-product, onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.
Connect with Other QuickBooks Users and Experts to Get Help and Share Ideas Connect with a vibrant community of QuickBooks users, QuickBooks experts, accountants, and Intuit employees. Instant access to a wealth of questions and answers to assist with QuickBooks and small business problems.
QuickBooks Pro Reports With QuickBooks reports, you'll always know where your business stands. See who owes you money and how much. Find out who your best customers are and what they're buying. Learn where your business is profitable and where you're losing money. You can also customize report templates to best meet your needs.
Profit & Loss StandardHow much money did my company make or lose over a specific period of time?
Inventory Stock Status by VendorWhat is the detailed information about each inventory item, organized by vendor?
Purchases by Item SummaryFor each item or service, how many has my company bought, and what is the total amount spent?
A/P Aging DetailWhich bills are due and overdue?
Profit & Loss Budget PerformanceHow do the actual income and expenses compare to what has been budgeted for the current month and year?
Statement of Cash FlowsWhat was the cash inflow (from profit and additional cash received) and cash outflow (cash spent) during a specific period of time?
Income Tax DetailWhat transactions make up each amount on my company's income tax forms?


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Quicken 2005 Basic Review

Quicken 2005 Basic
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I just laid out $30 for Quicken 2005, thinking it would be a great replacement for ACE-Money which I was using for my checking account. What a mistake. This year they changed their program so you can no longer import data from your old programs or your banks using .qif (Quicken Interchange Format)
This makes the program useless, since you can't bring your old data into it from another program or from banks which permit exports of your bank account data using .qif files.
Navigating the Quicken tech support page is worse than navigating a mine field. There are no phone number listings and no real help in how to adapt their new 2005 version to older programs by letting you import .qif files into your checking account.
If you are enamoured of Quicken, stick with version 2004 or older. The upgrade to 2005 is a catastrophe.
Alan Taplow
844 John Fowler Road
Plainfield VT 05667
802-454-4675 ataplow@jhu.edu

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12/25/2011

Perfect Accountant Review

Perfect Accountant
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I have tried peachtree, (they hose you by making client database management a second and expensive product, and then SPAM you for good measure)
I have tried MYOB, which is a good package in general.
I have tried Simply Accounting, which is also good, but the forms hooks are poor, and make it difficult and time consuming to set up.
I do not use Microsoft products. It is a matter of ethics.
I have poked at Intuits product and found the dumbing down of the interface to be more time consuming than it needs to be.
GNUCash is such a mess to compile that is isn't worth my time trying to even get it to run.
I have also looked at some web based solutions that were way overkill for what I need.
I REALLY like Perfect Accountant. It is a tragedy that this product is no longer supported.
The good:
The interface is brilliantly simple, and very compact. There are very few options during setup, so basically you just name the company, fill in your bank account details, and go. There is no magical looks-just-like-a-check interface to waste time. Everything is keyboard shortcut accessible, and everything is accessible very quickly. Setting up a new customer and writing an invoice probably takes half as much time as competing products.
This is straight forward double entry accounting, with invoicing, check printing, time billing, and just a few automated reports. Very little else. Which is good, because the other stuff is not going to be used by the beginner, and not used by most new companies until they get to the point where they should be asking an outside consultant about the best package for their particular business. (most of which won't be shrink wrap software) So most of the features of the expensive packages are a total waste IMHO.
The table of accounts is simple to modify, and setting them up the way you want them is easy and fast.
It runs under Wine making it functional under linux. Which is good, because the interface is very friendly to the X-windows way of doing things.
The integrated documentation is good under windows, but doesn't work under linux. The bad:
Logo integration is klunky.
Checks are only usable with preprinted check-at-the-top forms.
Support is non-existent. Which is surprising. I would have figured there would at least be a web forum, but I can't find one. There is still a FAQ on cosmi's website that is of use, which is good. The fit and finish is not great, which I think is partly due to the lack of extensive options and the fact that the code base is nearly a decade old.
verdict:
It is fast and easy to use. It runs with wine under linux. It is simple (sometimes to a fault) and will save time compared to other options.
Fit and finish are not the best, particularly as it applies to printed forms.
Lack of support is a big issue. There will be no future revisions, and the code base appears to have been static for some time. So if you find a bug, you are stuck with it.
This product would be outstanding if it was ported to run natively under linux, and would benefit tremendously if it was made open source. It would take no time at all before the community added a dozen modular features making this product competitive with shrink-ware from production vendors, all while being much faster than typical shrink-ware.
This product would also be excellent in a educational environment. It does not hide the accounting features behind dozens of pretty forms. It is just simple straight forward book keeping with no window dressing.


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QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll 1-3 Employees 2010 Review

QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll 1-3 Employees 2010
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We have a business with 3 employees. Using QB Enhanced Payroll takes the guesswork out of calculating taxes and withholding. As much as I love the product, I won't ever buy direct from Intuit - price is just too dang high. Glad to see there are other resources for it.

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Complete your entire payroll in just a few clicks so you can get back to business. Manage payroll in just 3 easy steps.

Create paychecks in just a few clicks
Enhanced Payroll automatically calculates payroll taxes, use E-Pay for no additional cost
Enhanced Payroll instantly generates federal and state tax forms for you, use E-File for no additional cost


Easily manage payroll yourself within QuickBooks. Enhanced Payroll helps with your three key payroll jobs:
1) Easily pay employees
Simply enter employees' hours in QuickBooks and with just a few clicks, Enhanced Payroll automatically calculates earnings, payroll taxes and deductions for you.
Easily print paychecks yourself, or use convenient Direct Deposit (additional fees apply).

2) Instantly calculate payroll taxes
Enhanced Payroll instantly calculates federal and state payroll taxes for you. It helps keep track of what you owe and reminds you when and how much to pay. You can easily write a check or pay your federal and state payroll taxes electronically with E-Pay at no extra cost.
Intuit Payroll's team of compliance professionals works with tax authorities to help keep your payroll tax rates accurate and up-to-date.

3) Confidently handle tax forms
Enhanced Payroll automatically fills in the latest federal and most state payroll tax forms for you - just print, sign, and mail. Or, conveniently file federal and state payroll tax forms electronically with E-File at no extra cost.


Easily pay employees within QuickBooks and handle your own federal and state payroll taxes and filings.
Get started quickly
Get started quickly with our easy step-by-step setup guide

Easily pay employees
Create paychecks in just a few clicks: Enhanced Payroll automatically calculates earnings, payroll taxes and deductions for you
Easily print paychecks yourself, or use convenient Direct Deposit (additional fees apply)
Stay current on federal and state payroll tax rates with automatic updates in QuickBooks
Run customizable reports anytime to see how payroll affects your bottom line

Instantly pay payroll taxes
Instantly calculate federal and state payroll taxes
Keep track of when payroll tax payments are due
Easily pay your federal and state payroll taxes electronically with E-Pay at no extra cost

Confidently handle tax forms
Enhanced Payroll automatically fills in the latest federal and most state payroll tax forms for you--just print, sign, and mail
Conveniently file your federal and state payroll tax forms electronically with E-File for no extra cost

Get help when you need it
Get free callback support from our payroll specialists, even choose a time that is convenient for you
Receive 24/7 access to our online Payroll Answer Center

Run payroll within QuickBooks
Enhanced Payroll works within QuickBooks so you don't have to enter the same data twice


There are several ways to get assistance when you need it.
In-Product Help Many of your needs can be met from within your QuickBooks software. Easily take care of some activities any day, at any time. Examples of in-product activities include the following:
Updating your credit card number, expiration date or billing information
Changing to a higher level of service
Adding another company file to your subscription
Resolving issues related to updating or downloading payroll updates

To read the instructions for performing these activities and many others, press the F1 (Help) key while you're in QuickBooks to bring up the QuickBooks Help page. Enter your question in the search field or click the Index tab and type the keywords you want to find.
Online Help Online support provides assistance when you need it, so you can get back to running your business. Go to http://payroll.intuit.com/support. Bookmark this URL as a favorite--we think you will find it most useful.
Payroll Answer Center Our Payroll Answer Center (PAC) answers your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Give it a try! Go to usepayroll.com/pac.
QuickBooks Community The QuickBooks Community site is a great place to find answers from other QuickBooks users. Learn more tips and tricks for operating payroll at QuickBooks Community.
Phone Support If you need a payroll specialist to assist you with a payroll question, you can receive support Monday through Friday, 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time. You can either schedule an appointment or call us.
Schedule an appointment. To arrange for a service appointment with a payroll specialist at no charge, go to QuickBooks.com/contactme and choose Payroll for the product you would like help with. You will be asked for your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) and one or two pieces of identifying information. Then you can select a convenient time for us to call you at no charge. Or you can choose to have us call as soon as possible, usually within 30 minutes.
Call us. For immediate payroll phone support, call us Monday through Friday, 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time and wait for the next available agent. Click here for phone numbers: http://payroll.intuit.com/contact.jsp



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12/24/2011

Quicken 2008 Home & Business Review

Quicken 2008 Home and Business
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I recently upgraded to Quicken 2008 from Quicken 2005. I did this since the online downloading capabilities for Q2005 would end in April 2008.
(Quicken's policy is to support the current version, plus the prior two years)
I've been a Quicken user & fan since 1994. Quite frankly, I'm not overly impressed with 2008. It has a new navigation bar, a new look and feel, and some (very minor) enhancements. Underneath the look and feel, it acts just like Quicken 2005.
If you're familiar with Q2005, you'll feel (almost) at home with Q2008. Obviously, Intuit is having a challenging time making a great product even better.
Overall, I can't recommend upgrading to Q2008 if you're not forced by Intuit. There aren't enough compelling new enhancements to justify an upgrade. It's still a great product, but the upgrade to Q2008 isn't a major improvement.

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QUICKEN 2008 HOME & BUSINESS RETAILWIN CD. $20 Any User Mail-In Rebate Sticker on outside of box at Launch;$30 Turbo Tax/Quicken Rebate 11/23/07 - 4/15/08.Small box.

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ATARI Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (Windows) Review

ATARI Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (Windows)
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My three sons all love the Roller Coaster Tycoon games. Kids can really use their imagination creating new theme parks on the computer. I would definitely recommend this game.

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12/23/2011

Hot Dog King Review

Hot Dog King
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The case and packaging materials had about four too many layers of stickers, tape, and security seals... yet the disk inside wasn't even pushed onto the case's spindle! No, the case interior wasn't broken, it just wasn't packaged correctly. It's amazing that though they're paranoid someone might access the disk without paying for it, they have very little concern for whether or not it gets damaged in transit. This is part of the reason the game's overall rating is marked down.
That being said, this is an intricate business-themed sim with enough depth to keep you occupied. I have an issue with the tutorials not being required to begin, but others might like that kind of "jump in with both feet" approach. The price might make you think it's one of those games where you'll master it in a day, but it's not like that. I can see plenty of replay value in this title, and plenty of room for future titles with different business themes.
Now if only they'd have more concern for the consumer who actually buys the game, and less concern for possible theft, I'd be a lot happier.

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