CNET Editors' review
Any news reader/podcast receiver worth its disk space should do more than gather headlines. It should also help you search for and organize the latest and most in-depth information on the subjects you're most interested in. All of these functions and more make eSobi among the most popular information management tools available. It combines an RSS reader for searching and gathering the news and updates you want it to, a meta-search engine, and an information library built out of items you select, with eSobi's help. You can build a database of articles, references, and other saved materials that could take a long time to find through ordinary searching.
The program's interface resembles an email client for a nice, familiar feel. Tabs for News, Podcast, Search, and Library manage content in a left-hand sidebar. The search and indexing features built into eSobi simplify finding just the right bit of information, whether it's in your library or the Internet. Setup and configuration are as easy as a Windows Installer can make them, and so is setting the options, such as how much space on your hard drive you want for your library. You can register eSobi without buying it to take full advantage of online features.
The fully functional trial version of eSobi is free to use for 90 days, after which it's $19.95. That's more than long enough to see whether eSobi is for you. Chances are, if you've been using it for 90 days, it'll be hard to give up.
Publisher's Description
From eSobi:
eSobi, a 4-in-1 Internet Information Management tool equipped with a powerful News Reader, Multimedia Podcast, Internet Search, and Information Library. Browse RSS feeds, podcasts and other web content with ease. Available in 15 languages and 24 regional default channels. Includes a comprehensive Resource Center for users to subscribe. News Reader keeps users well-informed at all time; along with Channel Watch, users are now able to read articles on targeted topic(s) only.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5.5.362 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"CNET its a half baked job on this review. Its a VIRUS."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.355
Pros
NIL so far.
Cons
No specific use that google news cannot do but you cannot get rid of it.
Summary
I would term it a VIRUS.
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"It does alot."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.355
Pros
I don't use this much, but you can sure do alot with this program.
Cons
If you're looking for this kind of program this,I think, is a good one. I haven't tried every aspect of it, but haven't found a problem with what I"ve done.
Summary
good program.
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"First time user of this type product."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
Haven't used it yet-new user
Cons
same as above
Summary
same as above
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"quite useful"
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
good central spot
Cons
among many readers spots to put feeds I am undecided as to the most useful
Summary
Generally useful and easy to use I' reserve opinion after more experience-- I think it depends on what each person wants to do and how often. I'll use igoogle, miro, RSSOwl and others more or less arbitrarily--- but then I'm still new to all this but love keeping abreast of things from many sources and love ny podcasts! Hope helpful and not too naive.
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"I couldn't figure out how to use it."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
It was easy to download and install.
Cons
I usually don't have a problem with new software, but I just couldn't figure out how to use this one and the instructions were not helpful. I uninstalled it from my system.
Summary
Unless they can come up with a better product I won't be using this one.
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"This product ;It WORKS! You can read the news;etc."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
I LOVE the way the interface is on this product.VERY useful product for information;etc.
Cons
Whats not to dislike;how can you dislike esobi;It's useful,handy just dandy!
Summary
I love the design; the way the product is layed out; Its capabilities. My dislikes are none.
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"I haven't used it so can't rate it."
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
It's a good product.
Cons
There is nothing I don't like about it.
Summary
So far it's good.
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"Recommend app"
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
Great use in everyday biz
Cons
No reason yet
Summary
Great app
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"So Cool and Useful!"
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
It helps me collecting RSS sources and improving the search engine function instead on normal search engine. It is GREAT!
Cons
Nope. I feel good with it.
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"ease of use"
Version: eSobi 2.5.5.344
Pros
ease of use
Cons
there is nothing










