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"Could not save linked-text in a pdf file"
Version: Bean 3.0.4
Pros
Simple and clean interface
Cons
Tried over and over to save a linked bit of text as a live link in a pdf document. It would not let me do this. With three columns, it would not save format into a .doc or .rtf format. Frustrating...
Summary
Went back to using Word for a newsletter, since I could not save the live links into a useful format.
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"Great for 90% of word-processing needs"
Version: Bean 3.0.4
Pros
I make my living as a writer and I've used Bean for the past year. It feels very comfortable to work in. Not a lot of mess and clutter--it does not get in the way and it lets you focus on your actual writing. I especially like being about to hit "hide layout" and work with a dark background and light type. Much easier on the eyes when you spend hours each day working with text. Then, it's incredibly easy to get a regular page view by selecting "show layout."
Bean also seems to handle .doc and .docx files very well. I can't tell you how much more I like it than OpenOffice. I also prefer it to Text Edit. It fits very well in between--not too little, not too much. Just right.Cons
There are no cons unless you are working on a complex document. In that case, you should be using Word, Nisus, or InDesign, depending on the document and your purpose.
Summary
Very nice, simple word processor that's great for most of what you'll need a word processor for. It's been well supported by the author during the past year that I've been using it.
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"Great Product"
Version: Bean 3.0.1
Pros
Easy to use and very stable
Cons
None found
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"It's limited."
Version: Bean 3.0.1
Pros
Free is good.
Cons
Limited. For quick stuff, I still use Text Edit.
Summary
Can't insert or work with clipart. Appleworks is still the best for Macs. Pages is expensive as is Word.
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"I wish this had been on my Mac for the last three years"
Version: Bean 2.4.5
Pros
This should be standard kit for any Mac. So fast to launch. As fast as 'text edit' in Mac, but murch moe friendly and pretty, too.
It's my favorite, now. I look for reasons to open a word document, just to see how quick it flashes onto the screen. Come on in. The water's fine.Cons
None found, but I'm not looking too hard.
Summary
Get it.
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"Nice but the full version is costly!"
Version: Bean 2.4.5
Pros
Cost of the update
Cons
None that I have found
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"Smooth an simple but have not had extensive use yet."
Version: Bean 2.4.5
Pros
Ease of use is the best so far
Cons
none yet, will keep you posted if there's a problem
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"like it and it is FREE!"
Version: Bean 2.4.5
Pros
Bean is good enough for me..and chesp:-)
Cons
none so far
Summary
I have NO CLUE why Apple gives me a new iMac and NO WORD PROCESSING app...textedit you can only do so much, don't like pdf..we used to have one..maybe I don't see it..
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"Works good for free..."
Version: Bean 2.9.7b
Pros
The price is right, seemed kind of stable.
Cons
Even as a HTML/CSS/PHP editor, even for free it is limited in features. This is an area where Windows kills Mac OSX. Every full featured text editor cost money. Plus it does not support OSX 10.4
Summary
skip it.
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"I love Bean!"
Version: Bean 2.9.7b
Pros
It's just right - sits perfectly between the big word processors and the simplest note-takers. Bean opens up very quickly. No more long waits for Word to go through its paces, yet I still have all the options important to me in creating a document.
Cons
Is it a 'con' that I haven't run into a 'con' yet?
Summary
I even love its name!
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