For those of you giving negative feedback, you obviously have not given version 2 a try. Version 2 clears up a lot of issues and offers better printing options, more options for exporting, a better interface, and the ease of use that one has come to expect from well designed Mac products.

I used Filemaker Pro for years to run a moderate sized database for about 300-400 people, and it worked flawlessly. It was highly configurable, easy to use, and I loved the fact that it offered cross platform compatibility, so what I did on my Mac worked for my colleagues who used PC's. So, after having had such a positive experience with FIlemaker, I couldn't wait to try Bento.

Bento 1.0 had some rough edges and some obvious bugs, but I liked its basic interface and ease of use. Now version 2.0 builds upon the attractive interface of version 1.0 while adding in many new features, more themes, and as I mentioned earlier, better integration with other programs such as the ability to export directly into Excel, Numbers or even as a straight text file. It also offers the ability to create templates, a much needed feature. I can see using this program for a lot of different projects, such as the creation of a complete home inventory and to track membership in a volunteer organization to which I belong. It much easier to use than Filemaker and perfect for someone needing a smaller, simpler, and much more affordable database program. Highly recommended.