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- Reviewed on: 11/19/2007
- Updated on: 11/24/2009
For many people, the thought of using a database conjures fears of mind-numbing data entry within an incomprehensible interface. The makers of Filemaker hope that their new application, Bento, will bring databases down to earth for Mac users.
If you're the type of person who likes to make lists--say, of stuff to do, objects you own, or people to invite to a party--Filemaker Bento can tuck that data behind a tidy dashboard. Because you can tailor Bento to your needs, it could substitute for a variety of smaller applications for niche purposes--such as managing a diet regimen or tracking sales for a home business.
Bento costs $49 or $99 for five users. Unforunately for users of Windows machines or older Macs, this software only runs on Mac OS 10.5 Leopard. For now, Bento is available as a free preview trial, which you can download from
When we first opened Bento, it asked if we wanted it to automatically read our Address Book contacts and iCal calendar. We did, and Bento immediately displayed our information within its ready-made page templates. But we weren't sure where to go from there, so we recommend watching the video tutorial.
Bento could be a bit daunting for people unfamiliar with databases. Not everyone knows what it means to Create a Field, for instance.
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