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   Review - PowerGREP

   3.2.1 (Feb 16, 2006)

   The price tag on this application is, indeed, high if you're used to shelling out 10-40 bucks for applications -- but just like you pay more for a truck than a go cart or more for a multi-course meal than a fast food value meal: You get what you pay for.
   
   Those complaining about the price and/or learning curve need to understand that PowerGrep is not designed for your fledgling windows user -- it's something just anyone should throw 150 dollars at. PowerGrep is designed for power users--for those with advanced text processing needs. If you're a developer or in another trade/hobby where complex operations need to be performed across multiple files, PowerGrep is worth a look (and the money). PowerGrep is without question the most powerful utility for text workers. For what it does, the interface is friendly and intuitive and you should be able to pick it up pretty quick. To help facilitate learning it, there are a number of demonstrative videos available.
   
   Feature for feature, PowerGrep is unparalleled. I think it's really a shame that so many here are ignorantly rating this application low because of its price. Ratings should be based on the software itself, regardless of price. If you're unable to understand the application itself, you have no business trying to determine its value.
   
   Let me emphasize one point again: Work with data? Try PowerGrep.

2. 
   Review - The Bat! Professional

   3.70.06 Beta (Feb 1, 2006)

   I rate this program high because there is nothing out there that can even touch the power and configuration options in The Bat!. From advanced, macro/regex powered total-control templates to unlimited keyboard/menu/toolbar customization to submission forms, scheduled sending and multiple-location synchronization: The Bat can do virtually everything.
   
   This kind of power does come with its price, however, and many casual users will find this is -not- the program for them. Not everyone needs so many features and options, but for power users who want total control of their e-mail from start to finish there's no better choice.
   
   While the documentation is without a doubt lacking, The Bat! is supported by a highly-knowledgeable discussion list -- which can be key in getting a handle on the more advanced features of this program.
   
   Bottom line: If you want options/control, this is it. If you just want something to simply download your e-mail and let you reply, there's no reason for you to purchase this (or any other) commercial mail client -- go with Thunderbird or Outlook Express.

3. Comment - Adobe Reader faces its first genuine competition from a free alternative

   3.70.06 Beta (May 25, 2010 - 6:22 PM)

   I couldn't install the direct link from this article, as it's the 32 bit version. I went to the website and could find absolutely no free version, only a 2 week trial for their 99 dollar professional version. While that's considerably less expensive than Acrobat, it's a far cry from "free". Am I overlooking something or was the article author?