Comments on: Does iPhone User = Mac User?

By: Michael Parness

Michael Parness — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:05:32 +0000

I have the iphone but am a pc user. I guess people just stick with what works for them, I can’t imagine switching to a mac but i got the iphone just because it was the first of its kind and now I wouldn’t give it up for anything.

By: Paul H

Paul H — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:51:18 +0000

My concern is nothing to do with which OS is best, which OS has a greater volume of users, how you choose to massage the figures, whatever. My concern is Ilium’s market credibility. Ilium committed to a Mac solution by year’s end. Presumably the company had the professionalism to dedicate its resources accordingly to achieve that commitment.

This latest blog entry smells like a ‘soft’ warning that the promised Mac OS syncing solution is not anywhere near ready for the promised delivery date. This is reminiscent of the belated Windows sync update. Marketing and selling products is based on integrity and, thereby, reputation. When you sell a product based on commitments to deliver OS updates, you have a responsibility to honour those commitments in a timely manner.

Ilium enjoyed unusually bountiful good will from many Mac/Mobile websites when eWallet was launched in the AppStore – despite many questioning the company’s actual commitment to the platform. If you think the Mac customer base is small, watch the size of the impact on sales (across all platforms) if that vocal minority feel they were deliberately misled and start generating negative publicity. A good reputation is hard won but easily lost.

My suggestion: forget the blog entries trying to explain away the lack of progress on the Mac version. Meet your previously stated commitment using whatever resources are required.

By: Jim W

Jim W — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:15:45 +0000

I too am waiting for the Mac version of eWallet. Trying to decide if I want to buy the iPhone version now, having to enter all the data on the iPhone, or wait until the Mac version is out and do it on a full keyboard (at least I assume that is a function of the desktop version).

But don’t let me rush you. Of course nobody wants a piece of software rushed to market. But if you’re looking for a beta tester, well, you have my email!

By: Jan Stuijfzand

Jan Stuijfzand — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:22:10 +0000

i am using listpro for years on pc and ipaq. since using iphone > 1 year desperately seeking good program as listpro. still use it on my paralllels/xp platform but definitely need a good database program for iphone. i am not convinced following this discussion that listpro for iphone will see the light. that would be a pity, but please be clear about it so i can switch to other software. will mean to copy thousands of lines/codes etc.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:02:44 +0000

Well ilium? Whats your response to all the post and the pressing question… When will the MAC version of eWallet be released?

By: Rob Lanciault

Rob Lanciault — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:53:06 +0000

Hello

I am a mac user. I used to have a microsoft computer but will never again waste my money. Please try and develop a mac based version of ewallet.
Just a suggestion, I am sure there are many Unix/linux porgrammers who would assist you just for the sake of being able to do it. Try posting an add in the Unix gorums and I am sure you will get help

By: John

John — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:53:53 +0000

I already posted the fact I was a Mac and iPhone user. I went back and read your blog on this again. I am starting to worry if we will see a OSX version of eWallet. Back in the summer when you didn’t have a wallet solution ready at the launch of the app store, you were pretty vocal about the fact it would be available soon and a version for OSX ready by the end of the year. Well, we are down to weeks away and I am willing to bet there will be no OSX eWallet in 2008. After reading your blog I wonder if it will be released at all. I already moved on to another list program and I have become very comfortable using it and may not buy ListPro. Wallet sync and Quicken are the last two items keeping me tied to Windows. Once Quicken releases finacial life for Mac, eWallet will be the only thing left for me to continue using Windows.

By: Kim Roeder

Kim Roeder — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:18:19 +0000

I have been using ListPro on my palm products forever. I always have used a Mac, so had no onscreen support, but eventually got Bootcamp just so I could have the onscreen version of Listpro. I just switched to iPhone from Treo and am breathlessly awaiting your release of ListPro as I stumble along with second rate versions of list software.
But other family members with iPhones have both platforms (although they prefer using their mac to sync their iPhones) and are happy doing so. They left their Windows Mobile phones with great delight. We also have the linux computer scientist son who works for a research group and his opinions are directly opposed to anything shiny and pretty that has too much proprietary control. He still uses a black and white Palm Pilot.
So i suspect you are right. Of my three sons, only one is buying into the mac=new, mac=best dream and he is pragmatically running two pc’s along with his iMac. For myself, the sooner we can have ListPro for iPhone the better, and I’m used to switching over to Bootcamp to run half my software. I’ll take what I can get!

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:19:07 +0000

As others have commented, it is now past due for a Mac iPhone eWallet (and ListPro) solution. I have been using the Windows mobile + Windows Desktop versions of eWallet for years, quite happily. I am looking to leave the Windows solution behind and be all Mac, but Ilium has not provided that avenue. I do not have easy access to a Windows WiFi setup for transfer of the multitude of passwords I’ve already accumulated in eWallet. I spoke with Ilium by phone, was supposed to have been put on a mailing list to hear of progress for the Mac Solution, have heard nothing.

There are customers waiting, who want to support Ilium on the Mac, but are looking for alternate solutions rather than waiting for a vague possible future release. I hope Ilium can deliver. Only so long I can wait

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:09:47 +0000

I’m an iPhone and a Mac user. I think as people see the quality of Apple products such as the iPod and iPhone, they will look to other Apple products such as the Mac. Personally, I got sick of Vista and bought a Macbook Pro. Apple is the only computer maker that is increasing their market share right now… they must be doing something right!

Please release eWallet Mac as soon as possible! I’m sick of booting into WinXP to sync my wallet!