Existing users, 
LaunchBar is definately the best application launch utility. I've been switching to Butler and a few other launch utilities but have alsways come back to LaunchBar. Now the latest version is done so well that I een don't think I will try any other utility! I like ability to copy and paste contact info with one shortcut. This is amazingly nice feature!
Just add Spark shortcut manager (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22675) and all your application launching needs are solved. Spark is good for creating shortcuts, like Ctrl+Option+Command+ the first letter of most often used applications. This way, I just press Ctrl+Option+Command+M to launch Mail, Ctrl+Option+Command+K to launch Keynote, Ctrl+Option+Command+P to launch Pages, etc. Or press Ctrl+ first letter of the folder name. Ctrl+D opens Desktop, Ctrl+Shift+D opens Documents folder, Ctrl+P opens Pictures folder, Ctrl+M opens Movies folder, Ctrl+Shift+M opens Music folder, etc.
Both Spark and LaunchBar combined together solves all application launching and folder opening needs. Highly recommended!
LaunchBar
Open apps, files, and URLs via abbreviation.
Version: 5.0.2
THE BEST launch utility
Feedback Type: Review
Contributed by: Guntis Saturday, August 04 2007 @ 03:07 PM PDT
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Over One Year
Recommend Product: YES
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THE BEST launch utility - MachoMan X
You do know that LB has an Assign Abbreviation feature that let's you assign your own shortcuts don't you? It's hidden under the Select menu. Works awesome for me.Reply to This
Thursday, August 09 2007 @ 10:55 AM PDT