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Synchronize! Pro X

Synchronize! Pro X - 6.1

Make bootable system backups & sync your files.

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 6.1
Release Date: 2009-08-26
License: Update
Downloads (this version): 1,610
Downloads (all versions): 207,072
Price: $99.95

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Product Description:

Synchronize! Pro X is specifically engineered for OS X, taking advantage of the modern properties of the operating system, such as pre-emptive multitasking, and supporting the full capabilities of the file system, including 255-character Unicode file names and OS X file permissions. Files are copied at the maximum speed possible, using pre-emptive multitasking to full advantage. It makes bootable backups of OS X system disks, without logging in as 'root'. "Fast scan" makes updating a bootable backup incredibly quick, and real-time folder watching starts backups when files are changed. Old files can be archived rather than deleted. The status of backups can be monitored and accessed from any web browser and email can be sent when backups happen, don't happen or have errors.

What's new in this version:

  • This update is free for anyone with a license purchased within the last two years; otherwise, a license renewal must be purchased.
  • This version is compatible with Snow Leopard.
  • Added a warning when older files will replace newer files. This can be turned off on the "Warnings" page of the Preferences.
  • Added a setting "Check for available space before copying a file" to the "File Errors" page of the Preferences.
  • Added the ability to turn off warnings when "Fast Scan" is enabled. When "Fast Scan" is enabled, the folder scan covers only those folders which contain files which have changed, so the warnings apply only to that subset of files. This makes the warnings less useful.
  • Fixed a problem which could result in an error when copying a locked package.
  • Fixed a problem with "Open Recent" which could show multiple entries for a single setup document.
  • For a more complete version history, click here.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3

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Synchronize! Pro X ReviewWayyyy too expensive when there are free alternatives that work even better than this - Version: 6.1, 11/7/2009 03:45AM PST

Kudrabar
I gotta say, if what the previous reviewer (neuaddbwll_dotmac, below) said is true, that's one of the scummiest things I've ever heard a developer do. Such a dev should be boycotted. I guess it doesn't surprise me too much though, considering what an outrageous price they charge for this ($100!). These days you can get a bootable backup app that's wayyyy more modern (in other words, doesn't look like a Windows 98 app) for half the cost.

For instance, Synk Pro (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/31146) is a terrific app that only costs $45. I bought a license for it maybe five years ago, and they'll still respond immediately and answer any question or solve any problem by email or phone (though I only ever contacted them twice -- both times because I had screwed up - not the app). Or even Carbon Copy Cloner (donationware, so it's free if you have no scruples and just use it without donating) or SuperDuper! ($28 shareware), both of which can handle some fairly complex setups and will make bootable backups. So there's no way I'm going to fork out a C-note for this app. Its pice alone knocks off two stars my review, the graphics knock off another, and the way it works compared to other such apps lowers my evaluation yet further down to one star.
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Synchronize! Pro X ReviewDo they really want to sell this? - Version: 6.1, 9/5/2009 04:24AM PST

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neuaddbwll_dotmac
I've used an old version of this product for many years. I emailed the developer to ask whether the current version was compatible with MobileMe. He replied to say that I'd have to pay to upgrade to the latest version before he would answer my question! It's a shame because I'd always liked the product but there's no way I'm going to pay $50 to have such a simple question answered.

Anyway, I've now found SuperFlexibleSynchronizer which seems even better than Synchronize Pro and is cheaper!
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Synchronize! Pro X ReviewMore interested in unlicensed copies than licensed users - Version: 5.1.3, 7/4/2009 07:23PM PST

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decadence
Every time you run Synchronize! Pro , it installs parasiteware in the background of your Mac which is very difficult to turn off. The parasiteware doesn't do much except steal processor cycles (going up and down between 0 and 6% in my experience).

That's a pretty heavy performance price to pay.

Synchronize! Pro X used to be a great product. Then the developer became more obsessed with all the unlicensed copies in use rather than the licensed copies that are in use.

Hugh Sontag would do well to make his customers advocates, knock his price down a bit and sell to a much wider public.

Instead he gives rude answers and cripples our computers.

Look elsewhere.

PS. I now own and use SuperDuper and find the atmosphere a lot friendlier and more user positive. No parasiteware.
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