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I like the previous version better 
- Version: 2.1, 8/31/2009 01:11PM PST
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epc
I'm a big fan of TinkerTool and TinkerTool System, but there are a few negative aspects with this new version:
As others have mentioned, there's no discounted price for owners of version one. The reason according to their website is that "The efforts to check legitimacy of the upgrade buyers would be higher than the product price."
I'm not sure about this. I would gladly provide them with my registration information so the effort would be on my part and not theirs. If 2 or more people provide identical information they could ban those serials.
The software itself received a change in the GUI. Navigation now requires an additional step. With the original version, users could select an icon on the toolbar and go directly to a specific feature (e.g., Maintenance, Clean Up, Files, etc.). With the revised version users have to "Show All" features and then select one. I did not find this as efficient as the previous version.
For evaluation purposes "You can launch the application five (5) times per computer only." Unfortunately, some features require multiple launches. For example, I cleared my font cache and had to logout. After login TTS2 was automatically launched to finish the task, so 2 out of 5 launches were used testing a single feature.
TinkerTool System 2 adds many features as well as Snow Leopard compatibility. For new users it may be worth it. In my case I see no reason to upgrade. I would rate the previous version with 5 stars, but with the lack of upgrade discount, the limited demo, and the inefficient interface, version 2 is not worthy of the same rating.
As others have mentioned, there's no discounted price for owners of version one. The reason according to their website is that "The efforts to check legitimacy of the upgrade buyers would be higher than the product price."
I'm not sure about this. I would gladly provide them with my registration information so the effort would be on my part and not theirs. If 2 or more people provide identical information they could ban those serials.
The software itself received a change in the GUI. Navigation now requires an additional step. With the original version, users could select an icon on the toolbar and go directly to a specific feature (e.g., Maintenance, Clean Up, Files, etc.). With the revised version users have to "Show All" features and then select one. I did not find this as efficient as the previous version.
For evaluation purposes "You can launch the application five (5) times per computer only." Unfortunately, some features require multiple launches. For example, I cleared my font cache and had to logout. After login TTS2 was automatically launched to finish the task, so 2 out of 5 launches were used testing a single feature.
TinkerTool System 2 adds many features as well as Snow Leopard compatibility. For new users it may be worth it. In my case I see no reason to upgrade. I would rate the previous version with 5 stars, but with the lack of upgrade discount, the limited demo, and the inefficient interface, version 2 is not worthy of the same rating.
Lack of upgrade - Version: 2.0, 7/1/2009 03:21PM PST
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Somebody
Indeed it is unfortunate that Dr. Bresink does not offer upgrade pricing to version 1 customers.
No discounted upgrade for version 1.xx users - Version: 2.0, 7/1/2009 08:01AM PST
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virtualsaturna
After installing the new version, I found my license key no longer worked.
You get a free upgrade license if you happened to have bought it July 3rd of 2008 or sooner.
I happened to have bought just slightly previous to that, so I am supposed to pay out the full price again if I want compatibility with the imminent OS X 10.6. There is no discounted upgrade at all for loyal version 1.xx purchasers.
You get a free upgrade license if you happened to have bought it July 3rd of 2008 or sooner.
I happened to have bought just slightly previous to that, so I am supposed to pay out the full price again if I want compatibility with the imminent OS X 10.6. There is no discounted upgrade at all for loyal version 1.xx purchasers.
Best so far - Version: 1.87, 7/4/2008 09:21PM PST
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jjjazzz--2008
I've used it for a year now and it has been trouble-free. It warns you if you're going to do something questionable, it has never froze, it really does empty caches, and it rebuilds the db before it restarts. Bravo. In the pipe 5 by 5.
Excellent - Version: 1.87, 6/17/2008 11:14AM PST
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Smitty610
I have used TTS and TT since it was started many years ago. An excellent piece of software that does its job and follows the Mac OS protocols. Excellent author support. It has always interested me how little attention it gets in reviews of this type of utility when for me it outshines them all. Thanks to the TTS team for a continuing great job :-)
Excellent - Version: 1.8, 11/8/2007 09:53AM PST
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Somebody
I’ve used TTS for a few years and consider it an essential part of my Mac. While some of its functionality is available in other programs for free, TTS integrates a lot of features in a well designed package and the price is fairly cheap.
I don’t recall ever having a problem due to using TTS. I did contact the author once with a question and he provided a quick response. Overall I’m very happy with TTS.
I don’t recall ever having a problem due to using TTS. I did contact the author once with a question and he provided a quick response. Overall I’m very happy with TTS.
A Superb Maintenance App From A True Master Of His Craft - Version: 1.72, 9/15/2007 10:42AM PST
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MrsKatz
I've been using Tinkertool System regularly for well over a year and a half and have NEVER experienced a problem with it. It just works smoothly and wonderfully, time after time. It's been totally problem free.
It's got a wealth of extremely useful features, some of which are not found elsewhere.
Marcel Bresink, TinkerTool System's developer, really knows what he's doing....and it shows. TinkerTool System is as good as a full featured maintenance app gets.
I've contacted him on a couple of occasions with queries, and he has been responsive and most helpful each time.
A truly stellar offering from a master. TinkerTool System is well worth its very modest cost. It's one of the finest system maintenance apps out there.
It's got a wealth of extremely useful features, some of which are not found elsewhere.
Marcel Bresink, TinkerTool System's developer, really knows what he's doing....and it shows. TinkerTool System is as good as a full featured maintenance app gets.
I've contacted him on a couple of occasions with queries, and he has been responsive and most helpful each time.
A truly stellar offering from a master. TinkerTool System is well worth its very modest cost. It's one of the finest system maintenance apps out there.
Recant - Version: 1.71, 7/8/2007 12:00PM PST
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robogobo
Actually, I'm recanting my review. After using Tinkertool System for a few months, I did weekly maintenance and ran all the recommended processes religiously. Two weeks ago, after doing the same thing I did before, I experienced constant kernel crashes and freezes immediately following a Tinkertool session. I spent a few days trying to troubleshoot. I'm a moderately experienced user, so I did all the standard stuff- Diskwarrior, fsck, memtest, etc. All found nothing. I do regular backups using CCC, and so I cut my losses, saved my client data and cloned my hard drive from the last backup before Timkertool tinkered too much. That was three days ago, and no more problems.
Now, I'm sure Tinkertool is a good program, but the worst part came when I contacted the developer, Marcel Bresnik. He insisted kernel crashes are only caused by hardware problems, and called me a liar when I said my crashlogs were naturally reverted when I cloned from a backup, and would be of no use in troubleshooting. I asked for a refund, but then told him he could keep his $10 if it was too big a deal, to show him I wasn't lying to rip him off, and I would simply give honest feedback on Versiontracker. So there it is. And it's a shame, because it's probably a good program that needs improvement in a few areas, and the developer just happens to be a defensive ass. Oh well, back to Butler.
Now, I'm sure Tinkertool is a good program, but the worst part came when I contacted the developer, Marcel Bresnik. He insisted kernel crashes are only caused by hardware problems, and called me a liar when I said my crashlogs were naturally reverted when I cloned from a backup, and would be of no use in troubleshooting. I asked for a refund, but then told him he could keep his $10 if it was too big a deal, to show him I wasn't lying to rip him off, and I would simply give honest feedback on Versiontracker. So there it is. And it's a shame, because it's probably a good program that needs improvement in a few areas, and the developer just happens to be a defensive ass. Oh well, back to Butler.
hey! - Version: 1.71, 6/10/2007 08:47AM PST
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robogobo
Those of you who use the Demo and then give it 1 star, please use your head. If you don't actually try the product, DON'T RATE IT. you're giving the demo 1 star, and you're acting like you have tried the product, and affecting the actual rating.
Tinker Tool is really really great. Better than *censored*tail, and it is FREE. This utility, TINKERTOOL SYSTEM is an expansion of Tinkertool, does what *censored*tail doesn't even attempt, and is well priced.
Tinker Tool is really really great. Better than *censored*tail, and it is FREE. This utility, TINKERTOOL SYSTEM is an expansion of Tinkertool, does what *censored*tail doesn't even attempt, and is well priced.
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The upgrade cost should also be rethought. Say maybe $5.00 USD off for an upgrade. Just MHO.