- Organize contacts, track projects, plan events and so much more with Bento 3
- Links directly to your Address Book and iCal information–store important details about each person, event or task, including related files, photos, and emails
- Link your photos to contacts, projects, and events stored in Bento giving you a more complete picture
- Easily share your contact lists, project plans, event details, and other information with up to five Bento users on your local network
- Choose from 35 pre-designed templates, download and import templates from others, or design your own custom forms using beautiful themes designed by Mac artists
Product Description
Meet Bento 3 for Mac, the breakthrough new version of the wildly popular personal database from FileMaker that’s as easy to use as your Mac. Organize contacts, track projects, plan events and more – all in one place. Bento 3 now includes iPhoto integration, security options, multi-user sharing, and much more! Choose from 35 pre-designed templates included with Bento, download and import templates from others who share your passion, or design your own custom forms using beautiful themes designed by Mac artists. Bento links directly to the Address Book and iCal information you already have on your Mac to display your contacts and calendars in new and exciting ways. Add places to store important det… More >>
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this is a fake. its a demo of filemaker and they want you to believe that it is functional.
Rating: 1 / 5
I have been working in IT for over 15 years. I am very familiar with all types of database applications – client server to desktop.
A couple of years ago I switched to an all Mac platform for my personal computer. Since that time I have found replacements for most of my Windows productivity applications, but until now haven’t really found anything to adequately replace my need to manage simple lists of data: Easy data entry, sort, filter, search, basic calculated fields, subtotals…etc. This had formerly been filled by Access and Excel under Windows.
I did try Filemaker, and most of the various on-line alternatives. None of these completely satisfied me but I got by.
I really didn’t have high expectations for Bento – “a consumer database?”
On chance, I downloaded the 30 day trial and immediately recognized that it perfectly filled the niche for a basic desktop tool to manage lists and small databases.
I have found it very intuitive, easy to use and surprisingly flexible. Knowing that I can synch it with the counterpart application for “i” devices (iphone / touch) only further validates my decision.
Again, if you are looking to build “applications” this may not be robust enough (but I haven’t dug into it enough to say that with certainty). However, if you just want to manage lists of data: Sort, filter, search – and synch it with your iDevice this is really a GREAT app for the Mac!
Rating: 5 / 5
if you need a simple, intuitive database software program for home use and/or light business use, Apple scored again with this nice upgrade.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have owned Bento 1 and 2 and recently upgraded to Bento 3.
It is made by FileMaker which is owned by Apple so you can be assured that it is a quality product.
It works well with Bento on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
It is easy to learn and use and works very well to keep track of many types of things.
If you have advanced, complex, database needs then you will want to buy FileMaker. If you are an average home, non-profit, or small business user than you will find Bento is a useful tool to keep track of stuff.
I love it !
Rating: 5 / 5
I have found Bento a terrific way to organize my home projects.
I always have a bunch of projects going on, lots of measurements, plans,
pictures etc. Bento has been a great way to keep them all organized, to
keep track of the cost of the projects and the time I’ve spent.
Plus, when I go to home depot I can pull up my materials list on my phone.
(I also bought Bento for my iPhone.)
Rating: 5 / 5