Freefall for Mac

User Reviews

• Worth it?

  DuaneDApril 19, 2005

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have the free .Mac version of freefall. I was going to go buy the full version for $20 when I realized it was $29! $29 for a screen saver that does one thing. OK, So I'll look and see what I get for the upgrade. Hmmm, there is no place that tells me what I get over and above my current version for $29. Personally, I can think of a lot of things that are more deserving of my $29. Not that I don't like the software, it works great. I can see a boxed version for $29, but the download version should be $20 and IMHO if you already have the .Mac version they should be giving the download version for even less. I am going to rate the features as Neutral as I don't really know what I can do on the full version.

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• wow!

  titanium9February 8, 2005

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This program is an eye opener. I love this program's 1000x speed simulation because it really explains how things are moving in a way that you couldn't get in real time. The rapid transitions to different perspectives is smooth and adds to the situational awareness. I feel somehow expanded to have experienced this application - not unlike how people probably felt to see photographs from space and the moon for the first time. Perspective is what this application provides... and how!

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• Would be better if it were accurate

  eggzaktNovember 12, 2004

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />The first reviewer mentioned the same thing that was bothering me. Heavens Above's website IS accurate. Freefall is NOT. I've used Heavens Above for years to observe Iridium satellite flares - something which requires your exact coordinates and an accurate watch. It would be nice to see the satellite coming in "real time". Too bad I can't use Freefall for this. I guess most people just want a cool screen saver. It is cool, but I was hoping for more than that.

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• Fantastic and fun

  hihagenOctober 1, 2004

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This application gives one of the greatest experiences on the mac platform. Brows the surface of the earth and see the positions of a hole bunch of satellites. What I like the most is how you are getting a feeling of control over what is happening near to our dearest planet. It gives you an understanding of what is going on. And for a prize like this. 100% fantastic ...

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• great app, best screen saver

  glennarborOctober 1, 2004

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I was wondering why this hadn't shown up on version tracker as it was released about a month ago. This is a great program and the best screen saver I've ever had. Several people who have walked in and seen it running in screen saver mode were just astounded at how cool it looks. You can make your own "voyages" and save them. Numerous options to tweek and toy with.

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