CNET Editors' review
If you're tired of that old cell phone ring and ready to make yourself a Radiohead or Beyonce ringtone, ToneThis is a fair starting point. The freeware application has the muscle to make ringtones (or the higher-quality true tones), video ringtones, or wallpaper out of files in your collection, and send them to your phone or to a friend. It's also dead-easy to operate, letting you select a small segment of a song or video to turn into a ringtone, or crop an image to fit your cell phone's interface. Once selected, the ringtone or image is uploaded to the cell phone carrier, and then downloaded to the phone. You'll also be able to search Flickr from the ToneThis interface for free, legal images to use as wallpaper.
An optional Firefox toolbar, new in version 3.6, helps you cut out the fuss of downloading legal media from the Internet by sending media directly to ToneThis for editing and processing. At least in theory. Our success rate was so variable, we'd almost recommend opting out of its installation entirely, at least until ToneThis' developers can iron out the kinks.
Despite these obvious snags, ToneThis's simpler settings compared with other ringtone software makes it a good fit for novices, and therefore a worthy download. After seeing the toolbar deliver its promised functionality, we'd like to see a few more features, especially more controls for exacting ringtone-length. ToneThis is supported by advertising, but no nagging pop-up ads. To rid yourself of ads and to get advanced betas and premium ringtones and mobile games, a pro version can be procured for $20. ToneThis works with specific carriers, countries, and phone models--it's wise to check the Web site before installing to make sure your phone is supported.
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Publisher's Description
From ToneThis:
ToneThis desktop software allows you to create MP3 ringtones, truetones, realtones, cellphone wallpaper and mobile video ringtones using your CD, MP3, WAV, iTunes, image (JPEG, GIF, BMP), and video (AVI, MPEG) collection. With ToneThis, FireFox users can also send content from the web to your phone including web pages, images and Flash video. Create an unlimited number of cellphone ringtones, wallpapers, and videos. Access to free mobile music, image, and video content. Access to 1000s of free mobile games. Almost all global carriers supported.
What's new in this version: Version 3.6 has an updated supported device and carrier list.
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All versions:
3.2 starsout of 261 votes
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Current version:
3.3 starsout of 38 votes
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"Not Exactly The Best Option"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
It does what it says it does
Cons
* Very slow compared to other ringtone makers... especially online ringtone makers like http://www.brinked.com
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"Started out good"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
simple to use , just upload to phone, ad supported version
Cons
stopped working , no longer got ads for anything, locked up when loading ringtone to server. Uninstalled and reinstalled no help. Tried 2nd PC no help
Summary
Apparently the software has been abandoned by the developer, he's not respponding to tech support requests from free or pro users. A good program dies from lack of support
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"Almost Perfect"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
Easy to use (unless you are not computer literate), not only does it convert your mp3's to ringtones, it sends them to your desired phone number(s)/phone(s).
Cons
It does not support ALL carriers (i.e. Metro Pcs, Boost, Cricket), nor does it support ALL makes/models (i.e. Samsung Code, the latest iPhone).
Summary
It's near perfection. If it would only broaden it's support of carriers and certain models from some manufacturers, it would be superb!
The software is as easy as they come. Other than a few typos and simplistic language usage in this software, it's very solid. Besides, I didn't download 'Tone This' to correct it's spelling and grammar. I downloaded it to convert, customize and send ring tones, which it does seamlessly and effectively, in a short amount of time. You would have to be a half-wit to not understand how to use this software (not to mention it includes a .readme file that most people are too lazy to look over). Pretty decent and fail-proof.
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"Fun Easy to use"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
This program is very easy and lots of fun to use, once you learn how to make a ringtone or two. I had no problems with usingthi prgram at all.
Cons
I have no cons to add.
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"Easy to use!"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
Easy to use and works well!
Cons
Nothing so far it's working well!
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"Not impressed"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
none to mention
Cons
did not work for me
Summary
easier to use Myxer for ringtones
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"It was pretty easy for a new user."
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
The interface is well designed and easy to use.
Cons
After one use I have no complaints.
Summary
This is my first use of an audio editor and I would use it again.
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"Works Great"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Tones are kind of crackley when then get to your phone
Summary
It's easy and fun to use
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"excellent easy to use"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
works very well as stated
Cons
did not find any
Summary
it does'nt get much easier than this
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"I LOVE THIS!"
Version: ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
Pros
So, so simple to use. Works like a charm, every thing is good ;0)
Cons
Nothing, honestly!
Summary
I was so happy this works. I have made a ton of ring tones already. This is my first time actually wanting to get back and write a review. It is super easy to use. as soon as i hit the finish button it was sent to my phone literally within seconds. I don't know about the video part yet but if it is as easy as the audio you will love it. I absolutely would say to download this it is a great program for taking the aggravation out of converting and sending ringtones to your cell phone! Thanks for making this free too!
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