Mindjet MindManager 8 [Old Version]

by MindJet

Product Features

• MindManager uses mind-mapping technology to let you capture, organize, and communicate information using an intuitive visual canvas; capture limitless ideas, data and knowledge to organize and provide focus to any task or project
• MindManager 8 lets you consolidate vast amounts of data and ideas from multiple sources, including the Internet and corporate databases, onto a single map
• Brainstorm freely, manage projects better, create winning business plans, prepare & deliver engaging presentations, plan & facilitate interactive meetings, increase your productivity and more
• With the new integrated browser, search and editing features, you can stay focused on your task by staying in one application
• Track your projects with greater ease with automated calculations of task progress, and communicate your vision and ideas by transforming your map into a clickable Adobe PDF or Flash file

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001M544GI
• Item model number: 100016
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 13, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,661 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #40 in Software > Business & Office > Project Management

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Free your mind with MindManager 8. MindManager uses mind-mapping technology to let you capture, organize, and communicate information using an intuitive visual canvas. Consolidate vast amounts of data and ideas from multiple sources, including the Internet and corporate databases, onto a single map. With the new integrated browser, search and editing features, you can stay focused on your task by staying in one application. Track your projects with greater ease with automated calculations of task progress. And now communicate your vision and ideas by transforming your map into a clickable Adobe PDF or Flash file. Work smarter and transform your ideas into action more quickly.

MindManager uses mind-mapping technology to let you capture, organize, and communicate information using an intuitive visual canvas. Click to enlarge.

Insert dynamic data, images and search results from common Web applications like Google, Yahoo, eBay and Facebook. Click to enlarge.

In Outline view you can add, delete, move and copy topics, and add other map elements using the columns in the view. Click to enlarge.

WHAT IS A MIND MAP? It's an interactive, visual diagram that looks like a tree with a main topic in the middle and as many sub-topics as you like exploding out in branches. Sub-branches can have mini-branches. The branches are easy to add or move. Information in a visual format makes it more memorable, gives it context, and unveils patterns and relationships that are difficult to see in a linear document.

Break free from information overload--and soar to new heights

Do you harness the wealth of data, Web pages, and other input that comes your way every day? Is there a way to use it more effectively to formulate new ideas, sharpen your focus, and ultimately drive your success? New MindManager 8 for Windows is the answer.

Unlike the usual linear-based approach of most productivity tools, MindManager 8 uses mind-mapping technology to let you capture, organize, and communicate information using an intuitive visual canvas. You'll be able to work smarter and transform your ideas into action more quickly.

Access the right information, when you need it
MindManager 8 lets you quickly gather relevant information from the Internet and other resources.

• Consolidate vast amounts of data and ideas from multiple sources onto a single map
• Surf or search the Web from within MindManager 8, adding links to your map for future reference
• Add dynamic content from customer databases, internal applications and other company resources

Stay in the zone and maintain your laser focus
The integrated browser, search, and editing features, MindManager 8 eliminates these types of distractions so you can stay focused on the work at hand.

• Navigate quickly through all your data and other assets
• Find just what you need with powerful filter and search functions
• View and modify Microsoft Office documents right within MindManager

Shift into high-gear and get things done
With new automated task management in MindManager 8 you can quickly get a high-level view of status with visual indicators that bring things to light in a flash.

• Map out tasks, start and due dates, resources, and status so that you don't miss a beat
• Track project summary data effortlessly through automated calculations of task progress
• Take control of project timelines, budgets, and resources by using Mindjet's JCVGantt add-on to MindManager 8

Communicate your ideas to the world (or just your corner of it)
MindManager 8 lets you really strut your stuff by helping you connect and communicate your ideas with others.

• Transform your maps into fully interactive Adobe PDF or Flash files--there's no special software required for viewing
• Post your Flash maps on Web sites or your blog
• Collaborate with others on maps in real time, or present your ideas on the Web, using Mindjet Connect

NEW FEATURES Mindjet Player Share your maps with everyone in dynamic Adobe PDF or Adobe Flash formats. Easily publish Flash maps in websites and blogs. Automated Task Management Manage your project plan more effectively with the automatic calculation of task information and completion percentages. Integrated Microsoft Office File Editing View and edit Microsoft files directly within MindManager. Integrated Web Services Add easy-to-use Web services to your maps to access online data from Google, Yahoo, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, StrikeIron, and more. Embedded Web Browser View Web pages and PDF documents without leaving your MindManager map. Database Linker Interact with your corporate data visually (Oracle, MySQL, DB2, MS SQL Server, Access, Excel, CSV or text files).

Quickly capture ideas and explore details visually

• Visual Elements
  Focus your ideas and tasks with a broad selection of icons and text markers. Easily format lines, topics & text to provide more clarity.
  
  
• Attachments, Hyperlinks and Notes
  Include other sources of information from Documents, Folders, Web Content or Maps. When working with Microsoft Office, you can view and edit files directly within MindManager.
  
  
• Map Filters
  See only the data you need to see by defining your own selection criteria.
  
  
• Microsoft Integration
  Import Outlook, Word, and Project files. Export to Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio. Edit Microsoft Office documents directly within MindManager.
  
  
• Task Automation
  Automatic summation of task, start dates, end dates and level of completion.
  
  
• Web Services
  Insert dynamic data, images and search results from common Web applications like Google, Yahoo, eBay and Facebook.

Product Description

MINDMANAGER 8 FOR WIN 1U W/

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good program for researchers and those that need desktop knowledge management, June 1, 2009

By 

Mark M. Rose "MarkR" (SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mindjet MindManager 8 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I purchased this software to use as a tool to keep my information organized for my dissertation and also use it for classroom work. As one researches and compiles information in any form, organization is an issue that has to be dealt with early in a program. This software allows one to build mindmaps that can have linkages to documents, web sites, and media so it goes beyond the simple mind mapping software package. It literally allows you to have your mind mapped out on the screen for easy access to information that you have compiled. Linked docs can be viewed within the program in a browser or loaded outside with the native program that uses the document.

I have used many packages to attempt to meet this end and Mindjets MindManager works very well in this area. I recommend that one download the trial software from their site and use it to see if its interface is for you. There are other packages on the market that compete and I have found this one to be quicker and easier on the resources on my laptop.

This software can also be used in a shared mode which would be excellent for group work although all must own the package. Sharing can be done via the internet or within a linked network environment. It could be used as a clearing house for information in a knowledge management system.

If you are a student, there is a student version at a reduced price that can be obtained through the appropriate educational software sites.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book writing, March 18, 2010

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Pat C (Altrincham, Cheshire UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mindjet MindManager 8 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I have used it for outlining and shaping a book I am writing. The book proposal was accepted by the first publisher without revision. Not bad for a first time author! The editorial board commented on how well structured the outline was. I am now using it as I develop each of the sections and for managing the devilvery with JVCGantt
Brilliant, keeping me on track, saving me time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for brainstorming and presenting, May 5, 2010

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H.J. van der Klis (Balkbrug, Overijssel Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mindjet MindManager 8 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I have used MindMagar for several years. I use it for brainstorm sessions, summarizing and note-taking, plus presenting in a non-linear format. Forget PowerPoint, little sticky notes and an overloaded brain. Become an experienced mind mapper too!