GedStar Pro Genealogy Viewer (v. 2.5.1) Разработано GHCS Software |
GedStar Pro (free trial) works with a genealogy program on your PC to show all the details of your family history. Converts directly from "The Master Genealogist" and "Legacy Family Tree", or from a GEDCOM file. Displays all your data including events, notes, sources, repositories, and photos. Some product-specific features are also available, such as the research log or to-do list.
There are four basic views: Personal Details; Family Group; Ancestor Tree; and Descendant Tree. There are several ways to navigate up and down a line of descent, and to search for specific people. An extensive menu of other features is available, such as for viewing your complete family photo gallery.
This app requires the separate purchase of a Windows conversion program, which is available with a free trial period from our website. A sample database is included with the Android app so you can explore the user interface without having to convert your own data.
The database is stored on your external (or internal) SD card and there are no limits on the number of people or amount of other data. It has been tested on a database of over 40,000 individuals.
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[2013-07-21] A Google User: Very impressed with the accuracy of the import of my TMG database of over 5000 people. Very useful app for TMG users. |
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[2013-07-19] A Google User: Too fiddly. Doesnt let me navigate to files. Files must be converted to proptietary file type. Please improve. |
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[2013-06-12] A Google User: complicated Must need to be a tecky to get gedcom files loaded. |
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[2013-06-07] A Google User: A Bit of Tweaking and a Great Program I downloaded the Free App for Gedstar Pro. I use Family Tree Maker 2005 ( I have 2009/2011) and had to convert my data to Gedcom. Once my files were transferred, my database came though great as did my notes. All media and photo’s did not transfer when using Gedcom. I do like the appearance of the Gedstar and information looks quite easy to access. So I wanted to try and find another way to get a carbon copy of my family Tree File. I found a long way around it – I downloaded the free version of The Master Genealogist - This program will run your full version of FTM plus a heap more genealogy Programs. Their website only name a few, when importing your files to TMG it gives many Genealogy program formats. Once I had confirmed that all my genealogy data had transferred to The Master Genealogist. I then transferred the file back to Gedstar Pro Android. I now have an android Carbon Copy of my family Tree, including 2400 images and almost 15,000 names. I am very Happy. |
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[2013-06-01] A Google User: Couldn't Open File Okay I followed the instructions. I exported the GED file from Family Tree Maker. I installed Ged Star Pro on Windows. I converted the file, but it converts to. gtw format and the Android version will only open .gedstar files. I could never get the conversion to work so that I got a file that I could open on my Acer Iconia. Uninstalled...disappointed. |
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[2013-05-24] A Google User: No success Converted GEDCOM to GedStar format, copied to Droid SDCard, and file doesn't show up in the Data List in GedStar. Bummer. And it looked good. Too bad. |
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[2013-05-20] A Google User: Doesn't work Downloaded on my Nexus 7 and does not even allow me to delete example file. Looks like it could have great potential but did not meet my expectations at the get go. |
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[2013-03-05] A Google User: Wow. Very easy and clear, used it several times in family gatherings. Database converter works fine. Very effective design for sharing on the go. Brought this into a small extended family gathering with my son and new wife, handed the droid to them, and they follow as we went through pix on the monitor. |
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[2013-01-12] A Google User: Installed ok but.... Seems a good little app, like it but the black action bar at top with menu button wasn't showing, so I could only access the people, family views etc and 2 blue arrows. Prompt replies from support, but seems it could be my tablet, tho all my other apps showtheir menu buttons! So for me it is all but useless. Uninstalled and downloaded Ancestry app which works fine. Accesses list view and all other info on our tree. So if u hav Ancestry account and tree, no need for gedstar. BTW I'm on android 4.0.4. |
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[2013-01-03] A Google User: Disappointing No, it won't view a GEDCOM file. The file has to be converted first, using a proprietary program. Very disappointing. |
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[2013-01-02] A Google User: Exceeds Expectations! This App is just what I've been looking for! It's the perfect companion to TMG which I've been using for years. It's fast and no more lugging my laptop around! The views and navigation are clear and easy to use. It runs really well on my Samsung Galaxy Tab. Perfect for the support of my research. |
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[2012-12-27] A Google User: Don't bother You can't do anything. You can't find your family. Poor poor poor |
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[2012-11-26] A Google User: Does not open .fed files Says you can open gedcom files but cannot without converting using purchased pc software. I can open pdf files if I buy office 2010 and convert them to word!! |
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[2012-11-04] A Google User: Great app...so handy to have my tree on my phone |
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[2012-10-25] A Google User: Great for quick check Very useful app for a quick check of my database when visiting libraries or doing research away from home. |
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[2012-09-27] A Google User: good for tmg great app for carrying your tmg data around with you |
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[2012-09-07] A Google User: Simple and does the job Have had it on my HTC Desire phone for a year and now on my ASUS FT700t pad. I transfer my data directly from Legacy (not via GEDCOM). Very useful for showing trees to the family at get-togethers or for quick reference on the road. I suspect that some of the negative reviewers here may have misunderstood its purpose. The author could make this clearer on the website. As for those who object to paying for it, well....... |
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[2012-09-04] A Google User: It doesn't actually read GEDCOM files You have to use a window app to convert GEDCOM to its own proprietary format before it will read. The interface looks nice but it's useless if it needs a windows app. |
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[2012-08-21] A Google User: Sucks Not user friendly at all |
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[2012-08-21] A Google User: Useful app Makes it easy to check on family tree while on the go. |
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[2012-07-24] A Google User: galaxy s2 won't work |
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[2012-07-22] A Google User: Doesnt work. I have been using Family Historian for years that created a gedcom file. I used GedStar on my PC to convert the *.ged file to a *.gedstar file which completed successfully. I then copied the gedstar file to the GedStar folder on the android Jelly Bean device. The GedStar Pro app sees the *.gedstar file and crashes every time I select it. It does not crash when I select the sample gedstar file. I am thankful that there is a 28 day trial period to find this out before buying. |
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[2012-07-15] A Google User: Deceptive Marketing Sure the Android client is free but you need to purchase the PC component to make the product really useful. I'd rather pay for a fully functional Android app that allowed a simple GEDCOM file exchange with any PC based family tree software. |
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[2012-07-02] A Google User: Excellent |
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[2012-06-28] A Google User: Great companion for TMG This allows access to my entire TMG database, including documentation and photos. I had previously used this with an old Palm T/X. |
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[2012-06-19] A Google User: Not what your looking for I just wanted an app to store a few direct lines from my tree to travel with me but this app just wants you to buy the paid version. Not what your looking for |
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[2012-04-13] A Google User: Very happy with purchase After installing, converting my project and moving it to my tablet I'm very happy with it so I bought the full version of the Windows software straight away. It's now only $9.95, or $9.79 in Australian dollars. |
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[2012-03-24] A Google User: Waste of time The splash screen keeps coming up. The free version is cripple ware and the description talks about what you get in the paid version |
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[2012-02-29] A Google User: Wonderful companion for my TMG I can use it to view my whole TMG file which is over 62,000 people. Great read only quick reference tool while doing onsite research. I don't have to lug my laptop everywhere. It even shows all your linked photos. I also use it as a quick pocket tool when I run into a cousin and while out to eat with a cousin. I highly recommend this app! |
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[2012-02-24] A Google User: Can't Edit Free App You can't start from scratch and I'm not buying the pro version. |
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[2011-12-30] A Google User: A Must-Have Geneoligist Tool! Great app. Free on Android, pay for desktop converter; good model, great value. Excellent support. Very nice UI, more enhancements all the time. |
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[2011-11-29] A Google User: Good viewer The viewing interface is nice. But needing to convert from a GEDCOM to GedStar format is an extra step. Also would be nice to have more than just viewing capabilities. |
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[2011-11-20] A Google User: Does what it says it will do. Minor glitch but nothing that most would notice. Very useful when away from my main computer. |
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[2011-11-16] A Google User: Superb viewer for any (converted) GEDCOM file. No need for editing & input facilities - better on a laptop. PC conversion pgm is cheap and works well. |
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[2011-10-30] A Google User: Doesn't open raw gedcom The description implies it can open gedcom files... but that's only true if you buy their application to convert them first |
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[2011-10-26] A Google User: Can not create, add, or edit on mobile device. Very annoying. What's the point. Please fix. |
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[2011-10-22] A Google User: Amazing Keep working, it's a marvelous tool. |
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[2011-10-20] A Google User: Editing!!! Pity it doesn't allow editing. Would be great for making corrections and updates on the spot at a family gathering. |
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[2011-09-08] A Google User: Good program Much lighter 2 carry 2 library, but can't find a list or index mode. Difficult 2 move between lines descent. |
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[2011-09-06] A Google User: App is free but you have to purchase Windows program to make it work. |
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[2011-08-15] A Google User: A welcomed surprise! Great app. I have a research database of over 100k relatives. I was concerned the program would not be able to handle the data and photos. Although it took 18 hours to convert the gedcom file into a Gedstar file, it works flawlessly on the Asus Transformer epad. The biggest surprise is the relationship calculator that displays exactly how two people are related. Thank you GHCS Software. The only improvement I would recommend is edit capability. |
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[2011-08-14] A Google User: No SD card? Says no card is installed...fatal error since update. Incredible. |
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[2011-08-04] A Google User: Great programming, HTC Evo 4G 2.3. 5 stars when adding and editing. |
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[2011-07-18] A Google User: Does not recognize .GED files. Am I supposed to enter everyone in my family tree by hand??! |
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[2011-07-18] A Google User: The only good FAMILY TREE MAKER viewer! The best in the moment to get your FAMILY TREE MAKER gedcom file on the Android. |
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[2011-07-18] Brother John: Does not recognize .GED files. Am I supposed to enter everyone in my family tree by hand??! |
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[2011-07-18] Joachim: The only good FAMILY TREE MAKER viewer! The best in the moment to get your FAMILY TREE MAKER gedcom file on the Android. |
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[2011-06-25] A Google User: Needs to be upfront about needing paid windows app to work fully, and you only get 28 days free. List this as a TRIAL. Support GED natively! |
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[2011-06-25] Aaron: Needs to be upfront about needing paid windows app to work fully, and you only get 28 days free. List this as a TRIAL. Support GED natively! |
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[2011-06-08] A Google User: Used on my old Palm PDA and it is even better on a HTC Wildfire. Instant access to my family trees when at the archives and for quiet times at work. |
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[2011-06-08] Torven: Used on my old Palm PDA and it is even better on a HTC Wildfire. Instant access to my family trees when at the archives and for quiet times at work. |
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[2011-05-17] A Google User: Brilliant app. Great UI. The app is free and the Windows software is free for the first 28 days. So you can try before you buy! |
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[2011-05-17] Tony: Brilliant app. Great UI. The app is free and the Windows software is free for the first 28 days. So you can try before you buy! |
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[2011-05-05] jaiotu: Read the description! This app is free. The Windows program required to convert your GEDCOM file into a GedStar compatible database however, is not. The Windows program will cost you $20. If that's too much, then this program is not for you. However, if you plan on using Android for genealogy, you aren't going to find a fuller, richer app out there as of this review. Perhaps one day Ancestry.com will port their iPhone app to Android, but even that app doesn't hold a candle to GedStar Pro. |
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[2011-04-29] A Google User: Just switched from TMG to RootsMagic, and I am so happy to discover that I can still use this app |
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[2011-04-29] Gina: Just switched from TMG to RootsMagic, and I am so happy to discover that I can still use this app |
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[2011-04-03] A Google User: Worthless |
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[2011-04-03] tonie: Worthless |
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[2011-03-30] A Google User: junk this app is junk |
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[2011-03-30] John: junk this app is junk |
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[2011-03-11] A Google User: Could not get it to download to add my information. I went to the website but could not get a working download. I want a refund. |
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[2011-03-11] Brenda: Could not get it to download to add my information. I went to the website but could not get a working download. I want a refund. |
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[2011-02-15] Larry: Great programming, HTC Evo 4G 2.2. 5 stars when adding and editing. |
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[2011-02-14] A Google User: Brillian app, excellent developer contact I loved this as soon as I'd downloaded it except there was no search facility on my Xperia X8. I emailed the developer and he rectified the problem immediately. What service! Thanks. |
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[2011-02-14] Barbara: Brillian app, excellent developer contact I loved this as soon as I'd downloaded it except there was no search facility on my Xperia X8. I emailed the developer and he rectified the problem immediately. What service! Thanks. |
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[2011-02-11] A Google User: Nice enough but you need to buy a $20 program for your desktop for this to work. |
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[2011-02-11] Kevin: Nice enough but you need to buy a $20 program for your desktop for this to work. |
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[2011-01-29] A Google User: Not free. You have to buy PC version. |
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[2011-01-22] A Google User: Works great, easy navigation, terrific tech support, love it! |
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[2011-01-22] Emily: Works great, easy navigation, terrific tech support, love it! |
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[2011-01-15] A Google User: Requires a Windows PC to use the Android app. Come on GHCS, windows is so last decade. |
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[2011-01-15] Darren: Requires a Windows PC to use the Android app. Come on GHCS, windows is so last decade. |
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[2011-01-08] A Google User: No its not really free but well worth the money. I had some compatability problems but it was soon sorted, the support is prompt and first class. |
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[2011-01-07] A Google User: Best in Market! The only proffesional tool that supports Cyrillics! Рекомедую пользователям программы genealogia.exe. |
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[2011-01-07] Yevgeni: Best in Market! The only proffesional tool that supports Cyrillics! Рекомедую пользователям программы genealogia.exe. |
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[2010-12-30] crevier: Great app. Free on Android, pay for desktop converter; good model, great value. Excellent support. Very nice UI, more enhancements all the time. |
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[2010-12-30] crevier: Great app. Free on Android, pay for desktop converter; good model, great value. Excellent support. Very nice UI, more enhancements all the time. |
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[2010-12-29] A Google User: I loved this on Palm and this app got me to finally go Android. Works beautifully! |
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[2010-12-29] Rob: I loved this on Palm and this app got me to finally go Android. Works beautifully! |
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[2010-12-29] Rob: I loved this on Palm and this app got me to finally go Android. Works beautifully! |
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[2010-12-24] A Google User: Says its free and then says trial is free for 28 days?!? Totally dishonest by saying its free. You have to download the software. |
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[2010-12-20] A Google User: Great app, very well done. The support is first class and quick. Worth the price. Droid 2 |
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[2010-12-20] Tom: Great app, very well done. The support is first class and quick. Worth the price. Droid 2 |
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[2010-12-16] A Google User: Liked it on palm like it as well on Droid new features great Gets my fifth star |
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[2010-12-16] Stephen: Liked it on palm like it as well on Droid new features great Gets my fifth star |
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[2010-12-12] A Google User: Wonderful! I can take my entire genealogy database with me and find all the details in a familiar form. Highly recommended |
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[2010-12-12] Paperquilter: Wonderful! I can take my entire genealogy database with me and find all the details in a familiar form. Highly recommended |
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[2010-12-12] paperquilter: Wonderful! I can take my entire genealogy database with me and find all the details in a familiar form. Highly recommended |
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[2010-12-10] A Google User: I understand this is integrated with ur PC app. But I would like an app which can open/edit GEDCOM files directly. |
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[2010-12-10] StevenS: I understand this is integrated with ur PC app. But I would like an app which can open/edit GEDCOM files directly. |
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[2010-12-03] A Google User: Great software. Of course you have to pay a bit but they make it easy by only paying for one of them. |
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[2010-12-03] Paul: Great software. Of course you have to pay a bit but they make it easy by only paying for one of them. |
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[2010-11-29] A Google User: Works flawlessly on my Droid. DB conversion was easy. Lots of features but simple to use. |
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[2010-11-29] Gina: Brought my entire TMG database to Thanksgiving dinner. Passing my phone around prompted some wonderful storytelling. |
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[2010-11-29] Astronomy: Works flawlessly on my Droid. DB conversion was easy. Lots of features but simple to use. |
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[2010-11-27] A Google User: JUNK! will not load db on mytouch 3g then wants to charge19.95 for the ged convertor which is unnecessary what a RIPOFF DONT DOWNLOAD |
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[2010-11-27] Bob: JUNK! will not load db on mytouch 3g then wants to charge19.95 for the ged convertor which is unnecessary what a RIPOFF DONT DOWNLOAD |
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[2010-11-26] A Google User: Won't allow database selection. Once it's locked into the sample database, that's it. |
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[2010-11-26] William: Won't allow database selection. Once it's locked into the sample database, that's it. |
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[2010-11-08] A Google User: Imported TMG database flawlessly. Looking forward to evolution of features such as tree view |
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