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iStat nano

iStat nano - 1.51

widget displays system info

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Version 1.51: Not rated (0.0)
Selected Version: 1.51
Release Date: 2006-06-17
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.51): 1,673
Downloads (all versions): 30,067

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Product Description:

iStat nano is our best ever stats widget, and it's free!

View detailed information on CPU, memory, hard drives, IP and external IP, bandwidth, CPU temperature, battery, uptime and the top four processes.

SysStat nano features the lowest CPU usage of any stats widget we've seen (compare it if you don't believe us, I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised!).

All view:
  • CPU bar meter
  • Memory bar meter
  • Primary disk space bar meter
  • In and out bandwidth
  • CPU temperature
CPU view:
  • Detailed CPU bar meter
Memory view:
  • Detailed memory bar meter
Disks view:
  • Detailed disk space bar meter for 2 drives
Network view:
  • IP and total bandwidth stats
  • External IP and bandwidth throughput stats
Processes view:
  • A list containing the top 4 processes
Uptime view:
  • Uptime and load averages
Battery view:
  • Battery charge meter and remaining time (for supported systems)
Other features:
  • 3 coloured skins (blue, black and red)
  • Animated transitions when changing sections
  • CPU temp in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
  • A built in update checker, so you'll always have the latest version
  • Very efficient code

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4.x

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iStat nano ReviewDownload THIS - Version: 2.1, 8/26/2007 08:38AM PST

Andrew D
It sounds from the other comments that the widget has had growing pains, but I am VERY pleased with iStat. It's one of those rare times I needed something and immediately found an app that hit the sweet spot. Most widgets are not worth more than the paper they're printed on.

I use iStat to troubleshoot issues like overheating and runaway processes, and to give users some insight into how the computer works (it's friendlier than Terminal or Activity Monitor or the BIG iStat). My experience has been that I can get the info I want very quickly without thinking about it much, which to me suggests it has a good UI. I hope it doesn't go the way of bloat - more features is great BUT a lousy UI makes a Mac into a PC.

The data overload in the app IS becoming a problem, and it will be interesting to see how the developer handles it without I hope producing a kludgey mess. Please resist handling it by offering 6,000 preference option to wade through! A consistent interface is good.

Nice job, good price, more widgets ought to be like this!
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iStat nano CommentaryNew Interface Still Sucks! - Version: 2.02, 5/5/2007 03:24AM PST

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WhiteDog
You fixed all the bugs but the most outstanding, the loss of the "classic" interface. It was much easier to use and, hence, much more useful. Until you resolve this issue, I will continue to gripe about it. And I urge other dissatisfied users to do the same. Turning a good little app into bloatware is not something to be proud of.
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iStat nano Developer NoteiStat nano, Version 2 - Version: 2.01, 4/10/2007 07:10PM PST

marcedwards_dotmac
Hi all. Version 2 should fix most or all of the bugs mentioned below. Please let us know if it doesn't.
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