Testseek.com have collected 17 expert reviews of the FileMaker Bento 2 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for FileMaker Bento 2.
December 2008
(80%)
17 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Clear, pleasing interface. Includes templates for common uses. Easy form design. Imports and exports Excel and Numbers files.
Lacks sharing and true reporting features. Works with Mac OS X Leopard version only. Still introduces database complexities that may be scary to consumers.
By putting a simpler face on FileMaker, Bento offers an inexpensive, easy, and attractive way for Mac users to keep track of collections or projects, but it doesnt entirely eliminate the complexity of databases, and still doesnt offer enough in the w...
Inexpensive, easy-to-use database program that takes great advantage of Mac OS X technologies; dynamic access to Address Book, iCal and Mail data, and easy import and export of spreadsheet data; on-the-fly customization of forms; saved searches library (d...
Somewhat limited design options for printed reports; can’t password protect libraries; no network sharing with users on other computers.
The best thing about the first version of Bento was its price. At $49, it was one-sixth the price of FileMaker Pro. Bento 2 remains $49, just as FileMaker Pro still costs $299, so the price comparison is still relevant. But for a large class of users,...
Schnittstelle zu Apple Mail, Import/Export von/zu Excel und Numbers, sehr einfache Bedienung, intuitiv zu erlernen, automatische Synchronisation mit Adressbuch und iCal, Verknüpfung der einzelnen Bibliotheken untereinander Verknüpfung der einzel...
Daten nicht per Ziehen & Ablegen in Pages oder Word zu übernehmen
Bento ist schneller erwachsen geworden als erwartet. Es ist keine Datenbank für das Arbeiten im Netzwerk oder Team. Bento entwickelt seine Stärke auf dem Computer des einzelnen Anwenders. Wer nur möglichst unkompliziert mit den unterschiedl...
Abstract: Inexpensive, flexible, good-looking Mac database program suitable for many common household and small business tasks, though let down by primitive printing features. If you never go beyond the existing templates this is excellent value for money, but ...
Abstract: Bento, FileMakers easy-to-use database application for the i app generation, wasnt quite the replacement for AppleWorks database program that many hoped it would be, but it had plenty to offer nonetheless. Version 2 adds to the early promise of th...
