Browsers > Offline Browsers > eDocOne 4
- File size: 6.55M
- Date Added: Oct 27, 2007
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- Category:Offline BrowsersBrowsers
- License:Free to try; $$29.95 to buy
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- Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
Publisher's description
Editor's review of eDocOne
We were intrigued by this program's promise of being an e-book creator and electronic file organizer, but found the delivery lacking in speed and flexibility. eDocOne's interface sports a sleek, professional design, but it's undermined by some typos found in the toolbar's tool tips. The sheer number of toolbar options is a bit overwhelming, too, and even longtime PC users will probably need the help file to get started.
A two-tiered toolbar sits over a window for viewing Web pages or creating an HTML file. The top tier is a static set of buttons to import, export, and delete files, while the lower buttons depend on whether you're in Normal or Edit mode. The first populates the lower tier with browsing-related buttons, mostly basic navigation, and a field to enter URLs. Edit has a style and formatting toolbar, though it's not as rich as Microsoft Word.
But the primary problem is the program's sluggishness. It didn't matter whether it was saving a simple text-only file or one with graphics, eDocOne's save process was painfully slow. In some of our tests, the program locked up while saving files. Changes were lost and the program had to be shut down through Task Manager.
We like software that looks good and works well, but we'll give up a spiffy design over greater functionality every time. eDocOne has a good idea, but its publishers need to spend more time under the hood and not on the exterior.
