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OSX 10.4.4 does not get on with this. - Version: 1.2.15, 1/13/2006 04:18PM PST
(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)
JamesRS
Since installing OSX 10.4.4 I noticed that the download speed of my cable internet connection (via an Airport Xt router) had slowed to an absolute crawl. Eventually by a process of elimination, I discovered that BluePhoneMenu is the culprit. I am sad about this as I really like this little app, but there you go
Sorry raimundhorst but - Version: 1.2.15, 6/22/2005 09:47AM PST
JamesRS
It seems the developer has taken the advice given in the post underneath yours and is now developing the successor to this as a shareware app. As it says above "BluePhoneMenu is no longer supported. It has been superceeded by BluePhoneElite."
Interfers with iSync-Bluetooth setup in Tiger 
- Version: 1.2.15, 5/18/2005 08:21AM PST
raimundhorst
I could not setup proper my phone in iSync2 via Bluetooth until I closed the running BPM, hope this will be fixed soon, I like the program.
Blue phone elite - Version: 1.2.15, 12/7/2004 04:06PM PST
sonofcolin
Very, very, very cool software!
"Not enough"?? You're kidding me. - Version: 1.2.15, 9/5/2004 09:22AM PST
Jeronimo2000
I don't know what "vtmja" is expecting, but... "not enough"? Not enough for what, for a FREE app? Please.
I have used this app from the first day it came out, I have contacted the author about a few things that didn't work for me (I'm sure "vtmja" did that too before ranting in public...) and they were fixed a few days later. This is outstanding, especially - let me get this straight - for a FREE app.
The functionality of BPM is amazing and continues to grow - please don't post brainless stuff like aforementioned user did, I really don't want to see this developer lose interest in giving this to the community. And as users said: I too would pay for this. And I rarely pay for shareware.
Thanks for this great little piece of software!
I have used this app from the first day it came out, I have contacted the author about a few things that didn't work for me (I'm sure "vtmja" did that too before ranting in public...) and they were fixed a few days later. This is outstanding, especially - let me get this straight - for a FREE app.
The functionality of BPM is amazing and continues to grow - please don't post brainless stuff like aforementioned user did, I really don't want to see this developer lose interest in giving this to the community. And as users said: I too would pay for this. And I rarely pay for shareware.
Thanks for this great little piece of software!
This is a great wee app - Version: 1.2.15, 8/11/2004 03:21PM PST
dkpw2140
I agree with much of what vtmja says. The features he iists would clearly be very handy. I agree most strongly with point 4. I have too many clashing icons up there as it is - it would be good to have both options, a menu or a dock based app.
Exporting the SMS in the same form as an e-mail (with sender, date, number etc.) would be nice but you can cut and paste the message at present.
I'd like to see SIM backup facilites added to the program.
Overall I think vtmja was too harsh. This is a great wee app, it keeps me amused, provides useful info about the phone and works. Well done to the author and more power to his programming elbow. I look forward to future developments.
dkpw
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Not enough... vtmja
For instance:
1. why the hell does it not show all the SMS content next to the sender name all at once, without requiring you to browse endlessly through messages to see which one you want to keep/erase!
2. why can't it export message?
3. why doesn't sync the messages and load them all everytime for refresh
4. why is it presented as just a "menu" and not behave like a normal app
Exporting the SMS in the same form as an e-mail (with sender, date, number etc.) would be nice but you can cut and paste the message at present.
I'd like to see SIM backup facilites added to the program.
Overall I think vtmja was too harsh. This is a great wee app, it keeps me amused, provides useful info about the phone and works. Well done to the author and more power to his programming elbow. I look forward to future developments.
dkpw
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Not enough... vtmja
For instance:
1. why the hell does it not show all the SMS content next to the sender name all at once, without requiring you to browse endlessly through messages to see which one you want to keep/erase!
2. why can't it export message?
3. why doesn't sync the messages and load them all everytime for refresh
4. why is it presented as just a "menu" and not behave like a normal app
Limited Features, but good quality - Version: 1.2.15, 8/10/2004 07:59PM PST
Michael H--2008
I have been using BPM for the last month or two. I can honestly say that it provides much needed additions to the SMS tie-in with OS X.
1) you are not limited to a single message length
2) Caller ID is right on!
3) System integration and phone re-discovery is very good.
The developer has been very good with responses. I hope his plans to bring out a "premium" version comes to be. I for one will be more then happy to give out my hard earned cash for this.
People complaints about limitations should be noted and forwarded on to the developer. These are not really limitations of the freeware/donationware version of BPM, but rather good ideas to be looked at for the full-feature version. (IMHO).
1) you are not limited to a single message length
2) Caller ID is right on!
3) System integration and phone re-discovery is very good.
The developer has been very good with responses. I hope his plans to bring out a "premium" version comes to be. I for one will be more then happy to give out my hard earned cash for this.
People complaints about limitations should be noted and forwarded on to the developer. These are not really limitations of the freeware/donationware version of BPM, but rather good ideas to be looked at for the full-feature version. (IMHO).
The best of the bunch right now - Version: 1.2.13, 8/5/2004 05:44AM PST
danielclift
Overall, this is a great little app and works well with my R520. The fact that it's Freeware, and the way that it handles SMS management on the phone give it the edge over Salling's offering.
I have experienced a small conflict with Address Book that sometimes prevents SMS Messaging and Dialling from that app. This seems to be fixable by quitting BPM and Address Book, then restarting both but Address Book first.
Also minor grumbles about interface design - mainly answer call dialog that gets on my nerves a bit.
Otherwise fantastic. Thanks for the work you're putting into this.
I have experienced a small conflict with Address Book that sometimes prevents SMS Messaging and Dialling from that app. This seems to be fixable by quitting BPM and Address Book, then restarting both but Address Book first.
Also minor grumbles about interface design - mainly answer call dialog that gets on my nerves a bit.
Otherwise fantastic. Thanks for the work you're putting into this.
A++++ - Version: 1.2.13, 7/19/2004 03:12AM PST
yak86_dotmac
Great App. Awesome interface. Good Support. Best of all, it's free!!! Oh yeah, and did I mention that the author actually responds to email's!!!! Can't wait for the next update.
Not enough... - Version: 1.2.13, 7/16/2004 05:02AM PST
vtmja
Well I think you guys are way too enthusiastic.
I'm in general very frustrated about SMS management in OSX and this apps doesn't help that much. Face it.
For instance:
1. why the hell does it not show all the SMS content next to the sender name all at once, without requiring you to browse endlessly through messages to see which one you want to keep/erase!
2. why can't it export message?
3. why doesn't sync the messages and load them all everytime for refresh
4. why is it presented as just a "menu" and not behave like a normal app you can select quickly by doing alt-tab or in the dock?
MJA
I'm in general very frustrated about SMS management in OSX and this apps doesn't help that much. Face it.
For instance:
1. why the hell does it not show all the SMS content next to the sender name all at once, without requiring you to browse endlessly through messages to see which one you want to keep/erase!
2. why can't it export message?
3. why doesn't sync the messages and load them all everytime for refresh
4. why is it presented as just a "menu" and not behave like a normal app you can select quickly by doing alt-tab or in the dock?
MJA
