Re: Audiobook Builder and CheckBook Pro free at the Mac App Store and Splasm's Online Web Store

2015-11-15 Thread Robert Cole 
Hi,
You can import your MoneyTalks .mtf file into CheckBook Pro.

Thanks,
Rob
Sent from my MacBook

> On Nov 14, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Esther  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Audiobook Builder, CheckBook, and CheckBook Pro, all of which are highly 
> accessible pieces of software made by Splasm Software, have been made free on 
> the Mac App Store. The reason is that since November 11, there has been a 
> problem with Mac App Store receipts that has affected many apps, causing them 
> to crash upon launch.  Splasm Software has made these apps free until the 
> problem is solved, and has also made it possible to get these apps (for free) 
> from their onlin web store at:
> http://splasm.com/store/
> 
> You can read their blog entry describing the issue at:
> http://www.splasmata.com/?p=2978
> 
> These are excellent, highly accessible apps.  I didn't have problems 
> launching the CheckBook app purchased from the Mac App Store (for free), but 
> I already own, and have installed, Audiobook Builder and CheckBook Pro on my 
> Mac.  Here are the product descriptions for Audiobook Builder and CheckBook 
> Pro (which is the advanced version of the CheckBook).  I think it normally 
> lists for $24.95, while Audiobook Builider normally liss for $4.95.  There 
> are entries for these apps on the AppleVis web site.  I'll also give the Mac 
> App Store URs but you'll probably want to go directly to the Splasm Web Site:
> http://www.splasm.com/
> 
> By the way, these programs will also work on older Macs, since Audiobook 
> Builder requires Mac OS X 10.5 and above, and the CheckBook afpps require Mac 
> OS X 10.6 and above.
> 
> Audiobook Builder by Splasm Software, Inc. (normally $4.95)
> Mac App Store URL: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiobook-builder/id406226796?mt=12
> AppleVis Entry: http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/lifestyle/audiobook-builder
> 
> Audiobook Builder makes it easy to turn your audio CDs and files into 
> audiobooks for your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Join audio, create enhanced chapter 
> stops, adjust quality settings and let Audiobook Builder handle the rest. 
> When it finishes you get one or a few audiobook tracks in iTunes instead of 
> hundreds or even thousands of music tracks!
> 
> Key Features:
> 
> • Audio File Joining: Already ripped your CDs to MP3 or M4A? Don't suffer 
> through it again - drag your audio tracks straight to Audiobook Builder. 
> There's no need to re-encode M4A or M4B files when they're in the same format 
> and have a constant bit rate - Audiobook Builder can quickly join them 
> together.
> 
> • Enhanced Chapter Stops: Give your audiobooks that special touch by grouping 
> audio files into chapters with custom names and artwork. iPod and iTunes give 
> you controls to move quickly between chapters while playing your audiobooks.
> 
> • Adjustable Quality Settings: Get started with Audiobook Builder's built-in 
> quality presets or customize the audio settings to your personal taste.
> 
> • iTunes Integration: Drag & drop straight from iTunes to Audiobook Builder 
> and build directly to the Books section in iTunes.
> 
> CheckBook by Splasm Software, Inc.  (normally $14.95)
> Mac App Store URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/checkbook/id412485361?mt=12
> 
> ChecBook Pro by Splasm Software, Inc. (normally $24.95)
> Mac App Store URL: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/checkbook-pro/id412490330?mt=12
> AppleVis Entry (only for the Pro version): 
> http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/finance/checkbook-pro
> 
> Description below is for CheckBook Pro
> 
> More than a basic check register and reporting tool, CheckBook Pro features 
> everything in CheckBook, our powerfully simple personal finance manager, and 
> then some. Get a report for all of your accounts at once. Search for 
> transactions with any combination of criteria. Group your transactions into 
> folders. Change the details of a group of transactions in a single stroke. 
> CheckBook Pro's simply powerful data management tools make it all just plain 
> easy.
> Precisely manage your finances
> 
> Find transactions with simple searches or dozens of powerful search criteria
> Reconcile your accounts to the penny
> Schedule transactions that repeat periodically, like monthly bills and 
> paychecks
> Track cash flow over time with customizable reports so you can see where your 
> money came from and where it's going
> Pro features
> 
> Save complex searches as Smart Folders, so you can search again and again
> Group your transactions into Folders, to tidy up or begin a new year
> Quickly change the details for a group of transactions, instead of one at a 
> time
> Report on all your accounts at the same time
> See pending scheduled transactions for all your accounts with a single 
> reminder
> Import from other personal finance apps or your bank
> 
> Strong support for OFX, QFX, QIF, CSV and Text
> Import from Quicken® Essentials for Mac
> Share and sync your data
> 
> Sync with other users on a local network

Re: Audiobook Builder and CheckBook Pro free at the Mac App Store and Splasm's Online Web Store

2015-11-14 Thread Andrew Lamanche 
Dear Esther,

Thank you for posting this info.  And also, may I say how delighted I am to see 
you posting again here?

With best wishes

Andrew
> On 14 Nov 2015, at 17:29, Esther  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Audiobook Builder, CheckBook, and CheckBook Pro, all of which are highly 
> accessible pieces of software made by Splasm Software, have been made free on 
> the Mac App Store. The reason is that since November 11, there has been a 
> problem with Mac App Store receipts that has affected many apps, causing them 
> to crash upon launch.  Splasm Software has made these apps free until the 
> problem is solved, and has also made it possible to get these apps (for free) 
> from their onlin web store at:
> http://splasm.com/store/
> 
> You can read their blog entry describing the issue at:
> http://www.splasmata.com/?p=2978
> 
> These are excellent, highly accessible apps.  I didn't have problems 
> launching the CheckBook app purchased from the Mac App Store (for free), but 
> I already own, and have installed, Audiobook Builder and CheckBook Pro on my 
> Mac.  Here are the product descriptions for Audiobook Builder and CheckBook 
> Pro (which is the advanced version of the CheckBook).  I think it normally 
> lists for $24.95, while Audiobook Builider normally liss for $4.95.  There 
> are entries for these apps on the AppleVis web site.  I'll also give the Mac 
> App Store URs but you'll probably want to go directly to the Splasm Web Site:
> http://www.splasm.com/
> 
> By the way, these programs will also work on older Macs, since Audiobook 
> Builder requires Mac OS X 10.5 and above, and the CheckBook afpps require Mac 
> OS X 10.6 and above.
> 
> Audiobook Builder by Splasm Software, Inc. (normally $4.95)
> Mac App Store URL: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiobook-builder/id406226796?mt=12
> AppleVis Entry: http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/lifestyle/audiobook-builder
> 
> Audiobook Builder makes it easy to turn your audio CDs and files into 
> audiobooks for your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Join audio, create enhanced chapter 
> stops, adjust quality settings and let Audiobook Builder handle the rest. 
> When it finishes you get one or a few audiobook tracks in iTunes instead of 
> hundreds or even thousands of music tracks!
> 
> Key Features:
> 
> • Audio File Joining: Already ripped your CDs to MP3 or M4A? Don't suffer 
> through it again - drag your audio tracks straight to Audiobook Builder. 
> There's no need to re-encode M4A or M4B files when they're in the same format 
> and have a constant bit rate - Audiobook Builder can quickly join them 
> together.
> 
> • Enhanced Chapter Stops: Give your audiobooks that special touch by grouping 
> audio files into chapters with custom names and artwork. iPod and iTunes give 
> you controls to move quickly between chapters while playing your audiobooks.
> 
> • Adjustable Quality Settings: Get started with Audiobook Builder's built-in 
> quality presets or customize the audio settings to your personal taste.
> 
> • iTunes Integration: Drag & drop straight from iTunes to Audiobook Builder 
> and build directly to the Books section in iTunes.
> 
> CheckBook by Splasm Software, Inc.  (normally $14.95)
> Mac App Store URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/checkbook/id412485361?mt=12
> 
> ChecBook Pro by Splasm Software, Inc. (normally $24.95)
> Mac App Store URL: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/checkbook-pro/id412490330?mt=12
> AppleVis Entry (only for the Pro version): 
> http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/finance/checkbook-pro
> 
> Description below is for CheckBook Pro
> 
> More than a basic check register and reporting tool, CheckBook Pro features 
> everything in CheckBook, our powerfully simple personal finance manager, and 
> then some. Get a report for all of your accounts at once. Search for 
> transactions with any combination of criteria. Group your transactions into 
> folders. Change the details of a group of transactions in a single stroke. 
> CheckBook Pro's simply powerful data management tools make it all just plain 
> easy.
> Precisely manage your finances
> 
> Find transactions with simple searches or dozens of powerful search criteria
> Reconcile your accounts to the penny
> Schedule transactions that repeat periodically, like monthly bills and 
> paychecks
> Track cash flow over time with customizable reports so you can see where your 
> money came from and where it's going
> Pro features
> 
> Save complex searches as Smart Folders, so you can search again and again
> Group your transactions into Folders, to tidy up or begin a new year
> Quickly change the details for a group of transactions, instead of one at a 
> time
> Report on all your accounts at the same time
> See pending scheduled transactions for all your accounts with a single 
> reminder
> Import from other personal finance apps or your bank
> 
> Strong support for OFX, QFX, QIF, CSV and Text
> Import from Quicken® Essentials for Mac
> Share and sync your data
> 
>