Path Finder for Mac User Reviews
Outstanding
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"Very excellent!"
Version: Path Finder 3.0.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Nice utility I like to have it on all the time! -
"Even better"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Speed has been boosted. Even more features. A simply wonderful application. -
"One of the apps I can't live without"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I've been using Path Finder for months, and tremendously enjoy the new version 3.0. Steve did an incredible job on this new release, boosting the usefullness of Path Finder to unprecedented levels. I particularly like the new 10.3-like shelf, which goes far beyong what's in Panther's Finder. Combined with DragThing, it provides the best navigation environment I ever seen. Keep up the good work! -
"Replaces Other Applications"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Path Finder 3.0 is one of the very best, a member of the small elite group of OS X applications that once you try, you find indispensable. It quickly replaces not only the Finder but most search, launch, and text utilities making it one the very BEST BUYS in OS X software. And the more you use it, the more you discover the depth of features. -
"Incredible Application"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I have been using the beta version for quite a while. Frankly, I see little difference between that version and the final (this is good). I have also used PF since the SNAX days. As SNAX, it really wasn't usable. It was simply too slow and cludgy. Version 2.0 was a big improvement. Great increases in usability. I got to the point where I really tried to avoid the finder. Version 3, if you can believe it, is an even bigger improvement. It is much, much faster than V2. I can't understand the complaints about feature bloat. Use, PF is not the swiss knife of applications. But you can hide all the previews, editors, shelfs, and process windows. And did I mention it was faster than V2? I happen to like the previewer. I can look at jpgs, pdfs, html etc. without going outside of PF. If I'm trying to locate something, doesn't it make since to have these capabilities here? Why not add a sound previewer as well (only slightly kidding here)? The shelf is a wonderful addition to file management. I can't help but think that the PF implementation is more elegant than what Apple's will be. Criticisms: PF is rather anal about grouping folders together. I"ve gotten use to it, but there should be an option to change the ordering. I really can't think of any other criticisms. PF with LaunchBar and DefaultFolder gives you the best OSX utiliities. -
"Wow!"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
A lot of thought and work have gone into this major upgrade. What was once an excellent utility is now freakin' awesome! (I guess I stole that from MacAddict) I partially agree with the 2 previous reviewers regarding a perfect Finder replacement; they have some good ideas. However, in a user review it seems to me one should judge Path Finder against what is currently available: the Finder and a handful of other Finder replacements that don't even compete well against the previous version of Path Finder, let alone this stunning release. You've got to see this for yourself to believe it. It blows away anything else out there for managing files and folders in Mac OS X. No doubt Panther's Finder will be a great improvement over the current Finder in terms of functionality, but I doubt it will surpass this version of Path Finder. Path Finder 3 raises the bar for Panther's Finder considerably. Thanks CocoaTech. -
"Almost ..."
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I've been supporting Cocoatech since PF was SNAX. The developer is responsive and has a good attitude.
Having noted that, once again, I've paid the upgrade fee to support a good developer but will not likely be able to use the app because of the very cumbersome contextual menu and the other pull down menu configurations. (I actually thought that I read a forum post indicating that we'd be able to "turn off" some of this unnecessary bloat...I guess I was mistaken and should have checked before I upgraded)
Rant:
Why does the application menu pull down have to separate the items in my applications folder by folders, packages, applications...? Why can't I just have the option to list by alphabetical sorting like my normal OS X menus? I have to remember what is a package, folder and application to locate something via the Application menu? ***?
Why do my favorites HAVE to be listed in the contextual menu? If I want my favorites I'll go to the favorites folder in my dock. It's a HUGE list for a CM and a PIA for normally simple contextual menu activities like copy and paste...Speaking of which there appears to be no simple copy and paste contextual menu in PF...what gives?...At least give us some options for the CM. There are way too many items in the CM by default and I don't see a way to disable those that are only in the way of using my Mac. This is the "deal killer" for me. My help file is also from version 2.
The built in terminal is VERY cool and highly functional and PF is much more responsive overall. The upgrade fee is VERY modest and I must salute Cocoatech for rewarding loyal supporters with a low cost upgrade path.
Lots of nice work and performance increases are visible in this release. I am though, once again, disappointed as it is basically less than usable for me "out of the box" for the reasons noted above.
YMMV -
"Very disappointed..."
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Very disappointed:
1) Path Finder is still not able to save view settings for each directory (window size, display kind, etc.). I suggested long ago that all this info could be stored into cache files in ~/Library. Of course it may not be so easy to program!
2) No interconnection between Dock/Path Finder. Click a folder in your Dock, it opens the Finder instead. Same for the Dock Trash can. Apparently this would require a little bit of hacking and it may not be in the developer's best spirit to resort to hacking/hijacking.
3) Don't bloat it. A text editor, a PDF viewer, a Terminal window: this functionality does not belong here and there already are built in apps that perform these tasks in a much more satisfying way.
There are some good ideas here and I like the fact that this is pure Cocoa, but adding and substracting, the Finder already has all the same basic functionality, it's made by Apple, which is always an advantage, and it comes free with the system!
Another issue is AppleScript support. Is there any? I have NUMEROUS scripts which rely on the Finder to work. Is the functionality at the same level? Migrating would be hell plus one.
Leaving the Finder, a key part of the system, into 3rd party hands is still something I can't yet consider seriously, at least for some time to come. -
"Absolutely great!"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Just installed it! The functionality is so complex and perfect, works very well!
A perfect preview of the upcoming new panther finder... -
"Absolutely great!"
Version: Path Finder 3.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Just installed it! The functionality is so complex and perfect, works very well!
A perfect preview of the upcoming new panther finder...
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