CNET Editors' review
Tired of that old cell phone ring? It might be time to make yourself a Radiohead or Eminem ring tone. ToneThis is one of several software packages that offer the ability to make ring tones (or the higher-quality true tones) out of MP3 files or CDs in your own collection, and put them on your phone. The software itself is easy to install and operate, allowing a user to choose a small segment of a song to use as the phone ring, or to pick an image on a computer to use as the cell phone's wallpaper. Once selected, the ring tone or image is uploaded to the cell phone carrier, and then downloaded to the phone itself, making it a good fit for people who can't connect their phones to their PCs. We would have liked to see a few more features, such as the ability to edit or adjust the audio files or pictures. The trial limitations also are very strict, allowing you to test just one audio or picture file. The software works only with a specific list of cell phone carriers, in a limited number of countries, and with a limited number of phone models, so make sure your phone is supported before launching it. However, ToneThis can be a simple way for nonexperts to make their own ring tones. Watch the CNET video review of ToneThis:
Publisher's Description
From ToneThis:
ToneThis desktop software allows you to create MP3 ring tones, true tones, real tones, and cell phone wallpaper using your CD, MP3, WAV, and image (JPEG, BMP) collection. Create an unlimited number of cell phone wallpaper and MP3 ring tones. The application supports over 60+ carriers, 15+ countries and 300+ handsets. Almost all US/Canada/EU/AU carriers supported. Adds numerous new handsets and is now 100% free. Version 2.64 includes minor bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.2 starsout of 261 votes
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Current version:
3.1 starsout of 50 votes
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"Fantastic tool! Make your own ringtones!"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Very easy tool to install. Took all of 10 seconds. Using the tool is very easy; 1) just pick your song, 2) choose what portion you want to record, 3) send it to your phone. Blam! Instant ringtone.
Cons
If you have early versions of this, you'll only be able to get mp3's. However the latest version allows mp4's.
Summary
Bottomline, it's nice to make ringtones out of songs you already own instead of having to pay $2.99 to $4.99 for a ringtone. It's cheaper to get it off iTunes and then tone it! Plus you get to choose the portion of the song you want. Neat!
The free version has ads but it you don't mind, it don't matter. Works great either way. -
"simple to use"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Easy to use. Got the text in less than one min. Works as it says it does. Just one tip. restart your computer after intall.
Cons
none that i can think of.
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"Does not support Palm products"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Would have liked to use it but it doesn't support Treo
Cons
While it does cover whole brands; Palm is not one of them and there is no way to get just a regular wav file so that you can load it from your computer.
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"Works exactly as advertised: sends ringtones and wallpapers"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Minimalistic interface that does the job, needs almost no instructions on the PC side, and just a little on the phone side, result works exactly as advertised
Cons
Must connect to Internet to send content through, ringtone creation interface does not load MP3 > 4:30 long, highlighting a portion can be imprecise as no zooming is possible. Wallpaper preview does not match actual display on phone. Interface looks very clunky and needs reorganization
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"This is Cool"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
I really like the interface and making ringtones with this thing was awesome. Not complicated at all.
Cons
Wish you could use this thing offline
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"Web site doesn't work!"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
I tried using the website as a couple people noted thinking that would work but it never loads - it just keeps crashing!
Cons
The application never fully loads - the process starts and then crashes out with a fatal error and shuts down.
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"you get free stuff"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
i got all my duke photos
Cons
pictures are little and not very good quality
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"This product simply does not work."
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Cons
Will not brouse a CD. If by chance you do get a song to download it will not play it to preview.
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"Is this editor rating a Joke"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Nothing to report
Cons
A 4 start editor rating but the application won't even properly load and work. Come on. Get it working and I will try again.
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"Does what its meant to do"
Version: ToneThis 2.64
Pros
Easy to browse songs and load them into the program. You click the Upload button and it goes right to your phone.
Cons
It is difficult to pinpoint where you want the tone to end. Wish they had buttons like Ringtone Maker.
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