Reviews of AlfaClock

1. 
   Astoriajent

   Reviewing 2.20 (Oct 5, 2009)

   It stinks...bring back the free version. Try a little honesty and stop misleading people with the free version which no longer exists. Thirty dollars for what?? The voice is as dull and lifeless as your new design. Now that is my review...my second review, let's see if this one gets past your censors.
2. 
   Komsip

   Reviewing 2.20 (Mar 10, 2008)

   There's a japanese program that's a little hard to find but is completely free and extremely minimal in resources and download size that does just what this one does. I would even guess this program is based on the source code from that, since it has the exact same capabilities of the variables you can enter to be displayed in the clock tray, not a single added feature. Then they think someone would actually pay $19 for this, when someone else actually did most of the work for them, and for free? Also it's heavier in memory use than it would have. Bad product in all possible ways.
3. 
   Cris3

   Reviewing 2.15 (Mar 14, 2007)

   Boy, these other reviews are really old. Just go to the publishers site and get the free classic edition. I've been using it for a while now and it is unobtrusive and you can see what day it is in a glance.
4. 
   Carlospr

   Reviewing 1.80 Beta 2 (Dec 10, 2004)

   I really like AlphaClock because you can customize what you want to display: date, day of the week, time, free memory... I also like the reminders: I have surprised my wife once letting her a nice message while I was traveling.
5. 
   gate1975mlm

   Reviewing 1.61 Beta 2 (Jul 26, 2004)

   I like this clock! Its the only one I could find that would display the clock like I like. Thumbs up for me.
6. 
   huppel

   Reviewing 1.61 Beta 2 (Jul 26, 2004)

   I rate this clock only "2" because :
   - the foolish price
   - the stupid features like "speaking clock" & " reminders".
   
   I like it on the other hand because it is the only clock that is able to display the ISO Week numbers.
   
   I do not know how other reviewers in here compare clocks because I think that Alfaclock is way better than those mentined in the reviews.
   
   I will however NEVER buy Alfaclock as long as it comes with this stupid speaking clock and reminder features.
7. 
   edbro

   Reviewing 1.61 Beta 2 (Jul 25, 2004)

   $19??? You've got to be kidding! Try Tclock for free.
   
   Boy, it is easy to spot the author in the reviews below. Hey, if your company is named Alfasoft, don't write a review under the name Alfaball.
8. 
   iguanas

   Reviewing 1.61 Beta (Feb 18, 2004)

   the only thing i need badly and i would pay for it is the longhorn style clock, with a CAPITAL number for the hour , followed by the minutes in uppercase in smaller font like the AM/PM suffix in lower case
   just like in this photo
   http://www.winsupersite....owcase/lh4029_2_012.jpg
9. 
   alfaball

   Reviewing 1.61 Beta (Feb 18, 2004)

   EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I COME ACROSS A SIMPLE, WELL DONE PROGRAMME.
   YOURS IN ONE OF THE BEST!
   THANK YOU!
10. 
    DJWesley2K

    Reviewing 1.61 Beta (Feb 17, 2004)

    Dang man,
    Don't give up your day job for this! A whopping $20's for this? Bro ... you have to be on drugs! $5 bucks might tempt a slew of uknowing fools, but don't come here with the attempt to make it to the big time! Next time, research the competition and do something that cannot be aquired by freeware!
11. 
    brazen weep

    Reviewing 1.60 Final (Jul 30, 2003)

    Sorry, not worth $20. I think a fair price, if any, would be $2.50, and that's only if it didn't have a nag screen (and only if I needed this sort of tool, that is). You all know how to find much better, free alternatives that are much more customizable. Don't get greedy - it's a small, simple utility! 2 for your efforts though.
12. 
    pluizebol

    Reviewing 1.60 RC (Jun 27, 2003)

    According to my needs, the development of AlfaClock goes in the opposite direction:
    I do not want all these add-ons, I just want an improved WindowsXP clock.
    This means with weeknumbers in the caledar and the possibility to synchronise the computer clock over a dial-up connection. ALl the rest is useless, unneeded, unwanted.
    The trial version with nagware is ridiculous: If one wants to try something, then let me doing it for 30 days without being nagged by old fashion reminders at every startup.
    AlfaClock is not of interrest to me and it looks like it will never become.
13. 
    OrlandoTommy

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 5 (May 14, 2003)

    I really wish the people that leave messages on this site would learn proper English, so annoying to try to decipher what these people are trying to say.
14. 
    flyrainy

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 5 (May 14, 2003)

    I cann't believe it worth $20.You konw it unnecessary for your system.It will be good if it was free
15. 
    Tinker

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 5 (May 14, 2003)

    I agree with many others here.... nice enough program, but not worth $20 --- especially when there are so many comparable free versions available.
16. 
    emperor

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 4 (May 9, 2003)

    Well the layout isn’t that bad, actually I like, the functions are what you find on other free applications of the kind, or most of them. The lady’s voice is quite horrible, and I think 20 bugs are way too much for this product. On the whole it’s still not bad, but I wouldn’t pay for.
17. 
    tvaccari

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 3 (May 2, 2003)

    This program is nice but its not worth $20. Why are you charging so much for this? Compare it to som of the free stuff out there and its just not worth it.
18. 
    pluizebol

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 2 (Apr 28, 2003)

    Thanks to Thenetavenger for the hint about Simplypowerful.
    
    A small clock : yes indeed, but it does not allow to see week-numbers in the tray (tgether with the time & date).
    
    And it comes together with a whole bunch of other software that I do not need.
    That makes it by far not as lite as you made us believe :-))
19. 
    thenetavenger

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 2 (Apr 28, 2003)

    For those looking for a lighter version of a clock that uses almost no RAM or resources, check out www.simplypowerful.com they have a product called SPT Accessories Plus 2002 that has a skinable lite clock and also includes several other nice touches that Micrsoft left out of Windows. (Like making the PrintScreen (PrtScr) key really work.)
20. 
    pluizebol

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 1 (Apr 26, 2003)

    Version 1.52 is very nice.
    Week numbers are included, it shows nicely in the system tray without destroying the Windows XP theme.
    I only whish there was a lite version : without talking clock and without the reminder thing.
    Just the clock and the time-synchronization: that would maake me buy it.
21. 
    Carlospr

    Reviewing 1.53 Beta 1 (Apr 25, 2003)

    "On top" issue resolved!
22. 
    Carlospr

    Reviewing 1.51.6 (Apr 13, 2003)

    AlfaClock is a great software. It could address the calendar to stay "on top" other applications when activated. By the way, there is an option to show week numbers!
23. 
    pluizebol

    Reviewing 1.51.6 (Apr 13, 2003)

    The only thing that I am missing in the (double height) Windows XP tray clock is the week-number.
    Meaning that AlfaClock is way to extensive for me.
    
    TClockEx has that feature, but it does not blend with the Windows XP themes. Any ideas please?
    
    And when time-synchronisation is concerned, I am using D4 (=Dimensions 4)since 1994. It is the best time synchroniser I have ever tried.
24. 
    pluizebol

    Reviewing 1.51.2 (Feb 26, 2003)

    Not exactly what I am looking for.
    Can somebody post a link to @clock please.
    I cannot find it and would like to give it a try too.
    Thanks
25. 
    jazjon

    Reviewing 1.51 (Feb 12, 2003)

    What's so great about it? If I'm going to add a super clock, it should have world times ready to go for places I'm about to travel to etc. (alternates between San Francisco and Tokyo etc, or one click changes it) I didnt think the current release added much. XP already has built in time setting/sync. Who needs some cracky lady you cant even understand telling you what time it is? Outlook XP and my PDA/Phone is already my alarm clock.
26. 
    rabbitbert

    Reviewing 1.51 Beta 2 (Feb 10, 2003)

    @mmatheny
    could u please post a link to that @clock so that everybody is able to create his own impression of it?
    
    to alfaclock. the only thing i dont like? why shareware? an easy clock/calendar tool and it costs ... nope, i dont like that fact. it should be free. rating 1 point less because of that.
27. 
    mmatheny

    Reviewing 1.51 Beta 1 (Feb 7, 2003)

    Sorry, guys, I don't care what you say, I like the layout options of @Clock much better. It blends in with XP themes much better. And you can hardly understand the chick's voice in AlphaClock!
28. 
    CKO

    Reviewing 1.43 RC 7.1 (Jan 15, 2003)

    YET ANOTHER 1.43 ...RCxx
29. 
    Fantom

    Reviewing 1.43 RC6 (Jan 9, 2003)

    From AlfaClock Forum:
    
    http://www.alfasoftweb.c...um/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5
    
    "Don't AlfaClock features meet your requirements?
    Post here your suggestions! Discuss them with developers. Don't be reserved! Show activity and get AlfaClock registration for free!"
30. 
    deeppurple

    Reviewing 1.43 RC6 (Jan 5, 2003)

    Hi guys, a took a look at this stuff, and I gave t a 5, cause I like it - I'll never use it though for 2 things: the clock on my taskbar is hidden now for ages and I use the clock on WinBar (that's my thing) and 2. it's shareware, and well, yeah, that's it.
    But I tell ya: it's good stuff, worth a try !
31. 
    golbex

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 4 (Dec 8, 2002)

    Mmm... But have you ever heard of "too much of a good thing"? Granted, I love clocks, but I have one right here in my system tray already. I don't know why I'd ever want another... and a shareware one at that.
32. 
    BeetleJuice2002

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 4 (Dec 8, 2002)

    "I'm tired of seeing a new ver. released here every single day.
    "
    
    Well at least the author is keeping up with it and fixing bugs.... Some freeware/shareware programs never see that, but should! Why complain about a GOOD thing? If they didn't post updates you'd complain about that!????
33. 
    il

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 3 (Dec 8, 2002)

    Fantom, you're right, man !!!
    I downloaded @Clock, and...
    
    @Clock sucks !!! Alfaclock - the best !!!
    Thank you, AlfaSoft Research Labs for this GREAT product !!! I love it !!!
    
    I recommended AlfaClock to all my friends, and they are very happy with it...
    
    sincerely yours, ilchara
34. 
    monkeyrapist

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 3 (Dec 7, 2002)

    deathbeads = darthbeads
    
    tee hee
35. 
    darthbeads

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 3 (Dec 7, 2002)

    i love this. don't need the alarm, speech, or internet update features, though, and don't want to shell out for it. does anyone know of a freeware alternative that works in XP?
36. 
    Fantom

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 2 (Dec 7, 2002)

    The previous message is simply ridiculous. @Clock no more than a student's hand-made article. They do not have any chance before AlfaClock.
37. 
    mmatheny

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 2 (Dec 6, 2002)

    You people should look at @Clock - it blends in with XP skins nicely.
38. 
    il

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 1 (Dec 5, 2002)

    Hey, OrlandoTommy !
    
    AlfaClock is the best thing I seen before..
    This is EXCELLENT tray clock replacement, and you're ****ing lamo !
    
    sincerely yours,
    ilchara
39. 
    freedomfighter

    Reviewing 1.43 Beta 1 (Dec 5, 2002)

    Thisis basically pathetic, its NOT freeware its restricware, try MS portrait instead, far better and at present Free or MSN Messanger if u must put yer mug on the net::) avoid this program though at all costs
40. 
    BeetleJuice2002

    Reviewing 1.42 Beta 3 (Dec 2, 2002)

    Did you 1st two guys try the program and its functions at all before reviewing it here? I mean you *should* already know what the clock in your system tray looks like don't you so why the need for an image?. This program enhances the tray clock and adds functions and ability to change the fonts you can change the look, somewhat. Where are they advertising their name across my desktop? do you mean the shareware screen that all shareware apps have? That's nothing new and is pretty common...
    
    I think it's a pretty neat little application and have bought it already ;-)
41. 
    cdxrevvved

    Reviewing 1.42 Beta 2 (Dec 1, 2002)

    Personally, I usually try and program instead of reviewing it without using it and it seems some people here do.. Why show a screenshot of what it looks like in the tray? ITS A CLOCK! IT SAYS - " SUNDAY 13:49:55 " and thats what it looks like... Its the feature in the screenshot above that you should be looking at.. not what it looks like, but what it does...
    
    Personally, been sitting in my tray since I first faw it and never had any problems at all. Love it!
42. 
    420sg

    Reviewing 1.42 Beta 2 (Nov 30, 2002)

    I gather that it is more than just a clock in the tray. That is all I need to know, sure don't need anymore junk down there.
43. 
    OrlandoTommy

    Reviewing 1.42 Beta 2 (Nov 30, 2002)

    Seems like this company is more into advertising its name across your desktop than providing a goodproduct. How about providing some screen shots of what the clock looks like in the system tray rathen than just a setup screen..

Discuss AlfaClock

1. Oct 5, 2009 - 2:24 AM
   Astoriajent

   I used the original free version for about a year untill I changed PCs and overlooked it in my new set up. Recently I decided to re-install it and ran into this new version. The old saying, "If it works don't fix it" definitely applies here. These people have taken a successful thing and turned it into something bordering on the ugly...they have changed everything, the color now is the usual Fisher-Price/Vista blue and silver. You can set the time to be announced in some foriegn languages if that's importent to you and I believe there is multiple alarm capability; I don't know as I uninstalled it after about an hour...I just couldn't take that dull voice...I miss the friendly little voice I had gotten used to. For example, She used to say "The time is eight O'clock." This new voice says, "It's eight O'clock! Very dull and abrupt sounding. Now for the kicker, these bozos,having ruined a good thing, now want you to pay for something you've used for free for years. Here's the kicker, they want THIRTY BUCKS for this. About eight years ago I sent a $10.00 contribution for the original...I wonder if I get a credit? Yeah, right, Forgetaboutit. They can keep it and their doom and gloom sounding toy clock. I am curious, do they actually get people to pay 30 bucks and more for this thing or do they make all of their money from ads, of which there are plenty. Be careful if you try to download the free version, it will be version 2 when you open it on your pc. These guys are tricky which leads me to believe that there is something afoot here....time will tell. Be vigilent if you dl this thing. Here is a hint to this groups approach..."GuidelinesBetanews reserves the right to remove any comment at any time for any reason". Translation: If you do not talk nice about us, you're outta' here!