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Scrapbook Factory Deluxe 4.0

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from: Nova Development US

September 25, 2007
I have been using this program for a couple of weeks now and really like it. I am new to scrapbooking and this program is very easy to use and navigate. I'm the kind of person that I don't like to have to read directions. I want to just start creating and I was able to do that with this program. I have used some of the templates as well as using them for ideas. The only reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is because there are a few things I would change about it such as being able to see the change to a word when scolling thru the fonts instead of having to click on each one to see the change but that's not a huge issue.
I am now hooked on digital scrapping. I love it.

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Hallmark Blank Greeting Cards Half-fold Matte Premium 20 Count

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from: Nova Development US

February 01, 2006
The cards print fold well and show good color for a matte finish. But for some reason they have a very hard time feeding in my Epson printer. I have to help them one sheet at a time.

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Hallmark Card Studio 2008

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from: Nova Development US

November 01, 2007
I wanted a calendar creating program and this is exactly what this has. It also has a fair variety of cards that are premade and then a nice "create your own" option as well. Great purchase for the $$$.

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Hallmark Card Studio 2008 Deluxe

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from: Nova Development US

November 01, 2007
I have used this software for 10 months now, & I've found it very useful, but oh, so frustratingly s-l-o-w. It is easy to use, once it finally comes up (took 20 minutes last night), so that even my 6 yr. old DGGD makes her cards all by herself. We've sent a lot of cards to overseas troops, so even though there are some patriotic cards, I'd sure like Hallmark to have more selection suitable for deployed troops.

I don't normally buy cards because they are so expensive, but it is nice to be able to send personalized cards, so I do use it more than I expected. Although there are a lot of designs, because there are so many categories & unusable ones, that I would really like to be able to download new designs. One thing that has been ... Read More:

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Type To Learn 3

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from: Sunburst


This is a great tool for learning how to type! My son loves it!

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Hallmark Card Studio 2009 Deluxe

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from: Nova Development US

November 01, 2008
This is a great tool for learning how to type! My son loves it!

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Movie Magic Screenwriter Version 6

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from: Write Brothers

August 17, 2007
I've written screen plays many years ago, but this is the first time I've used a software package to write this type of format. I am used to using different software packages, and using Screenwriter was an easy transition.
The manual that comes with it was very useful, but I was able to start writing my movie script almost immediately, which means that the user interface for Screenwriter was user friendly.
I haven't had to use all of its features, but writing and formatting is very easy and its exporting to PDF worked flawlessly.

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VHS To DVD 3.0 Deluxe

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from: Honest Technology


I purchased this piece of junk thinking it would be the solution to transferring my VHS tapes to disc. Was I ever taken in! Tech support was helpful and responsive. My computer met all the requirements for the VivBox, but after numerous attempts to secure a decent transfer it did not work well. Audio and sound were out of sync. Several inquiries to the tech support suggested that I try this-and-that, all with no success. At last one tech told me to try the gadget on several different computers which I did---still no success. After several days I received an e-mail from tech support admitting defeat. The note stated that their techs duplicated my problems but could not solve them. I was told to write for a refund and enclose a copy of my bill of sale AND keep ... Read More:

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PrintMusic 2009

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from: MakeMusic!

October 15, 2008
Late last year, I bought Finale SongWriter 2007, thinking that the fifty-dollar software would be enough for me to compose music for my cartoons. However, after nearly a year of not being satisfied by its limitations, I finally paid an extra $50 for an upgrade to Finale PrintMusic 2009, and I do not regret it. For one thing, SongWriter is limited to how many staves of music you can put in it, and PrintMusic doesn't seem to have that limitation. It can also do grace notes, and other things that SongWriter couldn't. I originally sought out to buy PrintMusic anyway, but I thought it would be a bargain to buy the other program instead. Better late than never, I guess.

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National Lampoon

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from: GIT Corp

September 30, 2007
I understand that everyone has the right to freedom of speech, but what about common human decency? I'm a fan of morbid humour, but when you are making fun of killing an innocent creature, I think it has gone too far. Would NP have released this cover if the gun were being held to the head of a baby or a racial minority? I'm not talking about politically correct humour. I am merely saying that it is unfortunate that NP has not only included this front cover image, but the back cover clearly indicates that the threat has been carried out. It's not about being tasteful. It's about actually crossing a line into cruelty. So, this product sucks and it insults the intelligence and the level of humor of NP fans.