SH 2010-02-15 17:47
Sorry, $40 is ridiculous. As a matter of fact, I get it for half since I had a 2.7 license and IMO that's way too much.
I think you need to re-evaluate the value of your software. Not to say you didn't work hard on it or anything, but $20, $10 for past users is about par for the course for utilities such as this.
Hint: The usefulness of your software dropped considerably with the arrival of win7.
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Mike 2010-02-15 21:01
I agree completely with the above post. I've been a happy user of Ultramon since March 2007 with version 2.x. Only now I find out I need to upgrade my license to have v3.0.10, because I bought my v2 licence just 2 months prior to the May 2007 cutoff you've stated. Just 50% off...?!?!
Sorry guys, but you need to give me a lot more incentive to upgrade from 2.x than just 50% off. I was happy to pay the full price originally, as it was a feature that I was desperately after. But now - why upgrade when I have a version that works okay? I have recommended Ultramon to many colleagues. I can even get a new licence of DisplayFusion for just a little over the upgrade cost of Ultramon - a product which is being updated more continuously than Ultramon.
I'll happy receive offers of a vastly reduced upgrade cost, otherwise I'll start looking at the alternatives.
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Gert 2010-02-15 22:59
I think $20 is not to high for great software like this. Some software publishers ask an upgrade fee almost every year, this is the first time since I bought in 2006 Christian asks for an upgrade fee.
Also, the generous licensing is great:
I can install this copy on all my computers where I am the user.
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JamesTX10 2010-02-15 23:44
The generous licensing is great:
I can install this copy on all my computers where I am the user.
That is huge for me as well. I am not sure why MS has not integrated all of this into win 7 but I cannot use multi monitors without ultra mon.
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Dave Collins 2010-02-16 00:09
There's nothing ridiculous about it at all.
If you don't want it, don't buy it.
I find it incredibly useful and can't manage without it.
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Kirill 2010-02-16 01:55
I agree that the price is ridiculous. It's ridiculously low. I've paid 40 bucks in May 2005, it's 8 bucks a year! I believe that Ultramon had paid for itself many many times since then. It's almost the first third party software I install on every new copy of Windows on my workstation.
Sincerely,
Kirill
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rymo 2010-02-16 06:46
Having originally purchased Ultramon in November 2003, I was more than happy to pay $40 today for a second license. I can't think of another application in my office that has earned it's price (twice!) so completely. Mr. Studer's track record of continual improvement and bug fixes is proven.
Windows 7 has come a long way for multi-monitor support, but Microsoft says flat-out it has no plans for a taskbar on more than one screen because "it would confuse users; they wouldn't know where to look for their program icons" ?! Do they even use a computer?!!
All I can say is keep up the good work, and God save the Smart Taskbar! :)
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Valamas 2010-02-16 09:01
As i keep saying, for a tool i use everyday, $40 is fine.
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SH 2010-02-16 10:24
Well, like I said, the usefulness of this software dropped considerably with the new win7 taskbar. I voted with my wallet already, no need to encourage me to do it again.
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Leee S. 2010-02-16 16:08
You know at first I thought this was going to be a free upgrade (more of an update) from version 2. I was a little surprised that I had to pay for the next version especially since I was a version 3 beta tester.
But you know what, I didn't even hesitate to plunk down the money to get the upgrade. I'm even out of work, on disability, but I still consider UltraMon an essential part of my setup. And since I was having some issues with Windows 7 and UltraMon, upgrading was simply something I had to do.
My only slight disappointment is that I was kind of expecting some more cool new features. But anyway, thanks to the people (person?) who did all the hard work it making a great utility program. It's much appreciated.
Leee
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Owen hile 2010-02-16 22:27
Is there any logic to the cut off date. I ordered on 26th February 2007 and seem to have missed out by 3 days!
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Owen hile 2010-02-16 22:29
Sorry I meant to say a Month and 3 Days.
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Christian Studer 2010-02-17 02:00
The date is due to our upgrade policy, if you purchased a license after the release of the first 3.0 beta you're eligible for a free upgrade to 3.0 final.
Christian Studer - www.realtimesoft.com
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Gert 2010-02-18 04:47
> My only slight disappointment is that I was kind of expecting some more cool new features.
I am actually glad if everything "just keeps working the way it does". I can imagine it must be a huge effort for Christian to make UltraMon work with all Windows versions - a nightmare when Microsoft releases a new OS.
About "new features": UM already does what I want, I am glad if Christian makes sure its main features keep working on new Windows releases.
Just an example of "New Features" I don't like, I just bought the latest upgrade for SnagIt (a screen print tool: http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp ). They have completely changed their user-interface - I need to learn the application again, sigh...
Keep up the great work Christian!
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dtnixon 2010-02-18 07:57
$40 is a brilliant price for this software...I don't think any of the people who owned a copy of Windows XP or Vista and then Beta tested Windows 7 expected a free copy of 7...
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imdawat 2010-02-18 10:49
You want payment for a version upgrade of a utility? Ridiculous, just ridiculous.
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Trees 2010-02-20 13:03
I purchased just before free upgrade cut off too.
$40 would have been ok for a lifetime license (which I thought I was getting). It is greedy for a recurring/subscription model. The software does not have that many compelling features to be priced in this manner.
I'm now an unhappy customer.
Time to try DisplayFusion.
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Trees 2010-02-20 13:06
Seems its only $25 for a lifetime license too. That's a fair price if it does the job. It seems to have features I've been wanting for a while that I couldn't find.
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Crone 2010-02-20 21:02
You're now an unhappy customer? So you just plunged into buying the software for full price, and then looked at the price and you became unhappy? Is something wrong with you? They do offer trials for the software...a FULLY FUNCTIONING trial. So you really have no excuse for paying full price.
For a useful software like this that runs pretty much all the time your computer is on, it's a good investment. And those of you who complain about upgrade costs, the dev is a living person too. He needs to get money for all the work he put into the upgrades. Otherwise, all of you can continue using the same version for the rest of your lives...you don't have to upgrade.
But if you're gonna upgrade your OS and pay money for that, then you might as well pay money for the upgrade to this software as well. Otherwise, Don't Upgrade.
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Larry Paradise 2010-03-04 10:11
Upgrade costs too much? Apparently those that are complaining haven't used, or purchased much software. I can't keep up with the upgrades and subscription updates many of my apps require.
This software is a godsend to me. I've used it for years and through many reinstallations and computer
rebuilds here at home. My wife has finally been convinced that she needs a second monitor for her computer so I'll be installing it on hers as well.
Thank you for the fine product and the excellent price/usage structure.
Note: I'm retired and on an extremely limited budget, yet I had no complaint whatsoever paying for the upgrade.
Any Thing-Any Time-Any Place-Any How
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Jim 2010-03-31 03:22
I bought my car in 2004. Now I want a new car, and you expect me to pay for it? I just paid for one in 2004!
Seriously people, the sense of entitlement in the IT world is amazing! Either the tool works for you or it doesn't. If it works for you and you feel it is worth the price, then buy it. If you feel the price is too high, don't buy it. Whichever you choose, just quit whining.
P.S. Love the software, Christian!
Jim R.
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JMTyler 2010-04-06 06:53
Just as so many others have said already: I can't believe the number of people who have this strange, confused sense of entitlement to free software. To continue the car analogy from above: tossing a new sound system into your car, or completely revamping the engine... you don't expect that for free, do you? There are costs involved to the people/person behind the price, and you're an ignorant fool to think you can enjoy the results of their painstaking, sleepless efforts while they starve.
Yes - updates should be free. And they are. There's a difference between updates and upGRADES. Going from version 2.4 to 2.5 is an update (bug fixes, and the like), but going from version 2.x to 3.0 is an upgrade that has very many significant changes under the hood. It's called a Major Version folks, and it's major for a reason.
Stop twiddling your thumbs waiting for your 9-to-5 day to finish and step up. Pay the man, because he's probably working a lot harder than you are.
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Rob 2010-04-10 19:32
I'll add my two cents worth:
Windows is ridiculously badly designed, and Ultramon fills a clear gap.
$40 easily makes up for all the garbage MSoft throws at us.
That price includes updates, and some of the best service response on the net.
If you have a problem and post it here Christian Studer will very promply answer and help you.
It's well worth it!
Keep it up guys!
Rob
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Alex 2010-04-11 19:12
My 2 cents.
Software tools like this should be no more then $20 (maybe $25 if it is really good) espacialy it is not a lifetime license. So with every big upgrade you need to spend that money again.
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MikeC 2010-04-14 01:59
Can anyone answer this? I an a writer and I work between three places from my three different computers. One at my home, one at a weekend place and one from my lap top when I am traveling. Do I have to purchase THREE times ,one for each? It's just me using these three different computers.
Mike C
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Christian Studer 2010-04-14 09:01
MikeC, as long as you're the sole user of the software you'll only need a single license, UltraMon is licensed either per user or per computer.
Christian Studer - www.realtimesoft.com
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