Filemaker Introduces Bento for Mac

marco114 · Nov 13, 2007, 02:55 PM

The missing component of iWork maybe?
http://www.bentotrial.com/preview/

MacRumors · 03:51 PM

Filemaker has introduced a new personal database application for Mac OS X called Bento.

Quote:

Bento organizes all your important information in one place. So you can manage your contacts, coordinate events, track projects, prioritize tasks, and more — faster and easier than ever before.

Bento is described as being designed exclusively for Mac OS X Leopard and takes advantage of many Leopard-specific features, such as live linking to iCal, Core Animation, Advanced Find, Time Machine Backups and Multimedia features.

A free preview download is available. Filemaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple and publishes FileMaker Pro for Windows and Mac OS X.

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PlaceofDis · Nov 13, 2007, 03:02 PM

looks sweet, which isn't surprising.

i'll try it just for the sake of trying it. wonder if it'll be standalone software or become bundled in with FileMaker

marco114 · Nov 13, 2007, 03:03 PM

seems like a separate app

Squonk · Nov 13, 2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marco114

The missing component of iWork maybe?
http://www.bentotrial.com/preview/

It would be cool to have a database tool with iWork. I would think it would not be marketed from FileMaker tho....

heaven · Nov 13, 2007, 03:32 PM

Downloaded it, tried it, deleted it. I cant find any use for it...

Orng · 03:40 PM

If it can sync events with Google Calendars, I'm sold.

Or, alternately, I could ask if someone knows how to enable two-way synching with iCal and Google Cal, that would be even better.

roland.g · Nov 13, 2007, 03:37 PM

Before I even try it, I'm curious as to pricing. No mention of that. Why should I try a pre-release preview if I don't know if I would want to pay for it down the line. If it is $25-70 and really useful, maybe. If it is $100+ or so, don't think it's worth it.

jacobhb · Nov 13, 2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roland.g

Before I even try it, I'm curious as to pricing. No mention of that. Why should I try a pre-release preview if I don't know if I would want to pay for it down the line. If it is $25-70 and really useful, maybe. If it is $100+ or so, don't think it's worth it.

$49

source:
http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/11/13/bento/index.php

akac · Nov 13, 2007, 03:46 PM

I'm still trying to figure out its purpose.

xy14 · Nov 13, 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

A free free preview download is available.

maybe take off one of the frees??

dr_lha · Nov 13, 2007, 03:50 PM

Seems pretty sweet, definitely a "iLife" style database app if I ever saw one.

It'd be nice if it could connect to external data sources (e.g. a MySQL database), but I'm guessing I'm getting more into the Filemaker Pro territory with that kind of feature (I've never used Filemaker Pro so I have no idea what its like).

elmo151 · Nov 13, 2007, 03:53 PM

sounds like a poor imitation of journler which does all the listed stuff and more

http://journler.com/features/index.php

dr_lha · Nov 13, 2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by elmo151

sounds like a poor imitation of journler which does all the listed stuff and more

It isn't.

Orng · Nov 13, 2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akac

I'm still trying to figure out its purpose.

Well it's called Bento so it's a fair guess you can use it for storing sushi.

And it's made by FileMaker so it's a fair guess that people who know FileMaker and all of it's magical database abilities, but find it too massive and pricey for average home use, will probably consider this as a possible alternative for a home database program in which you can keep information on stuff like sushi parties, sushi dates, sushi recipes, an inventory of sushi sets you got for your wedding, and that cute little number you met at the sushi restaurant.

Chances are you can import all your contacts from Address Book and say, "Hey, Bento, find all my friends who live in the 123 area code, except for the ones with the last name "Gates", and send them an iInvite to this sushi party. Then show me all the events tagged "salmon" and mark them "sushi".

Squonk · Nov 13, 2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orng

Well it's called Bento so it's a fair guess you can use it for storing sushi.

And it's made by FileMaker so it's a fair guess that people who know FileMaker and all of it's magical database abilities, but find it too massive and pricey for average home use, will probably consider this as a possible alternative for a home database program in which you can keep information on stuff like sushi parties, sushi dates, sushi recipes, an inventory of sushi sets you got for your wedding, and that cute little number you met at the sushi restaurant.

Chances are you can import all your contacts from Address Book and say, "Hey, Bento, find all my friends who live in the 123 area code, except for the ones with the last name "Gates", and send them an iInvite to this sushi party. Then show me all the events tagged "salmon" and mark them "sushi".

Sounds a little too fishy to me....

PS - I like sushi too!

MongoTheGeek · Nov 13, 2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akac

I'm still trying to figure out its purpose.

Whoring out for an Apple Design Award?

motulist · Nov 13, 2007, 04:02 PM

iApps like the integrated iCal, address book, mail, safari, etc. seems to already do everything that bento does. What functionality does it provide that the iApps don't?

Thomas2006 · Nov 13, 2007, 04:03 PM

It looks like we have our first Leopard only application. Delicious Library 2.0 is supposed to be Leopard only, but no word on when it is getting released.

Marx55 · 04:10 PM

What about importing from Palm Desktop and synchronizing with Palm PDAs? Then it would be perfect and to get rid of old Palm Desktop once and for all!

Analog Kid · Nov 13, 2007, 04:04 PM

Wow. All fluff, no substance. I can't figure out much of anything from the links so far. Is this like MS Access, or Outlook, or Journaler, Numbers with forms, or what?

Suppose I could download it and see for myself, but I'm not much of a fan of just downloading things I know nothing about...

arn · Nov 13, 2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analog Kid

Wow. All fluff, no substance. I can't figure out much of anything from the links so far. Is this like MS Access, or Outlook, or Journaler, Numbers with forms, or what?

Added a link to a "first look":

http://www.macworld.com/2007/11/firs...ento/index.php

and pricing info ($49) to be released at MWSF 2008 (Jan)

arn

G4scott · Nov 13, 2007, 04:11 PM

It doesn't seem to have much use right out of the .dmg

Like FileMaker, it's no use unless you set it up for what you need, which is still probably confusing for people who have no idea what they're doing.

I use FileMaker quite a bit for work, and it's interesting to see how it's similar and different.

Perhaps I'll find some sort of use for it, but when it comes to the $$$ part, I'll just bust up some mySQL or postgre and PHP if I really need a database that much.

Now if this thing has web accessibility (more than just .Mac), I could really see it being useful, but I haven't had a chance to look into it all that much.

Moof1904 · Nov 13, 2007, 04:12 PM

If FileMaker is any indication, they'll dole out new features a few at a time and charge 60% of the selling price for the privilege of buying these "new versions."

FelixDerKater · Nov 13, 2007, 04:12 PM

Add it to iWork, and I'd consider buying a copy.

Nov 13, 2007, 02:55 PM	#1
marco114 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina	Filemaker Introduces Bento for Mac The missing component of iWork maybe? http://www.bentotrial.com/preview/ __________________ Marco114 Current: Quad 2.6Ghz Mac Pro w/ 24", MacBook Pro LED, MacBook Core Duo, MacMini Core Duo, PowerMac G5, PowerMac G4, 2 Mac SE-30s

Nov 13, 2007, 03:03 PM	#4
marco114 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina	seems like a separate app __________________ Marco114 Current: Quad 2.6Ghz Mac Pro w/ 24", MacBook Pro LED, MacBook Core Duo, MacMini Core Duo, PowerMac G5, PowerMac G4, 2 Mac SE-30s

Nov 13, 2007, 03:32 PM	#6
heaven macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004	Downloaded it, tried it, deleted it. I cant find any use for it... __________________ 15" MBP 2.2 GHz 2GB RAM/120GB HD/SDRIVE/128MB VRAM/APEX/BT 17" PB, 1.5Ghz/1GBRAM/128VRAM/80GB HD iPhone 3G white 16 GB, iPhone 2G 8GB

Nov 13, 2007, 03:35 PM	#7
Orng macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2007	If it can sync events with Google Calendars, I'm sold. Or, alternately, I could ask if someone knows how to enable two-way synching with iCal and Google Cal, that would be even better. __________________ "It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes." Douglas Adams Last edited by Orng : Nov 13, 2007 at 03:40 PM.

Nov 13, 2007, 03:37 PM	#8
roland.g macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: One mile up and soaring	Before I even try it, I'm curious as to pricing. No mention of that. Why should I try a pre-release preview if I don't know if I would want to pay for it down the line. If it is $25-70 and really useful, maybe. If it is $100+ or so, don't think it's worth it. __________________ I know this because Tyler knows this. You are not a beautiful snowflake. You are the same decaying matter as everything else.

Nov 13, 2007, 03:02 PM	#3
PlaceofDis macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago.	looks sweet, which isn't surprising. i'll try it just for the sake of trying it. wonder if it'll be standalone software or become bundled in with FileMaker

Nov 13, 2007, 03:46 PM	#10
akac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003	I'm still trying to figure out its purpose.

Nov 13, 2007, 03:50 PM	#12
dr_lha macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003	Seems pretty sweet, definitely a "iLife" style database app if I ever saw one. It'd be nice if it could connect to external data sources (e.g. a MySQL database), but I'm guessing I'm getting more into the Filemaker Pro territory with that kind of feature (I've never used Filemaker Pro so I have no idea what its like). __________________ Me: 1Ghz 12" PB and Mac mini Intel Core Solo 1.5Ghz, The Wife: 1.86Ghz CD MacBook, Me@Work: 2.66Ghz Mac Pro and a 2.33Ghz C2D 15" Mac Book Pro

Nov 13, 2007, 03:53 PM	#13
elmo151 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC	sounds like a poor imitation of journler which does all the listed stuff and more http://journler.com/features/index.php __________________ iMac24; MBAir; iPhone3GS; AppleTV2; 10.6

Nov 13, 2007, 04:02 PM	#18
motulist macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2003	iApps like the integrated iCal, address book, mail, safari, etc. seems to already do everything that bento does. What functionality does it provide that the iApps don't?

Nov 13, 2007, 04:03 PM	#19
Thomas2006 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waynesboro, PA	It looks like we have our first Leopard only application. Delicious Library 2.0 is supposed to be Leopard only, but no word on when it is getting released.

Nov 13, 2007, 04:03 PM	#20
Marx55 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005	What about importing from Palm Desktop and synchronizing with Palm PDAs? Then it would be perfect and to get rid of old Palm Desktop once and for all! Last edited by Marx55 : Nov 13, 2007 at 04:10 PM.

Nov 13, 2007, 04:04 PM	#21
Analog Kid macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003	Wow. All fluff, no substance. I can't figure out much of anything from the links so far. Is this like MS Access, or Outlook, or Journaler, Numbers with forms, or what? Suppose I could download it and see for myself, but I'm not much of a fan of just downloading things I know nothing about... __________________ "Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand... Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk hand-in-hand." --Peart

Nov 13, 2007, 04:11 PM	#23
G4scott macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	It doesn't seem to have much use right out of the .dmg Like FileMaker, it's no use unless you set it up for what you need, which is still probably confusing for people who have no idea what they're doing. I use FileMaker quite a bit for work, and it's interesting to see how it's similar and different. Perhaps I'll find some sort of use for it, but when it comes to the $$$ part, I'll just bust up some mySQL or postgre and PHP if I really need a database that much. Now if this thing has web accessibility (more than just .Mac), I could really see it being useful, but I haven't had a chance to look into it all that much. __________________ Hook 'em Horns!

Nov 13, 2007, 04:12 PM	#24
Moof1904 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2004	If FileMaker is any indication, they'll dole out new features a few at a time and charge 60% of the selling price for the privilege of buying these "new versions."

Nov 13, 2007, 04:12 PM	#25
FelixDerKater macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2002	Add it to iWork, and I'd consider buying a copy. __________________ "Unhappy the land that hath no heroes." "No, unhappy the land that hath need of heroes..." - Bertolt Brecht

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