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SplashID Desktop (more info here) safely and securely stores, organizes and protects all of your user names, passwords, credit cards, PINs and other sensitive information in an encrypted database that is quickly accessible on your Macintosh (or Windows) desktop or notebook computer.
Key SplashID features and benefits:
• Flexible: Unlimited number of customizable record types and categories for storing all kinds of personal information
• Customizable: Definable list views, support for custom icons and field labels
• Secure: Unbreakable 256-bit Blowfish encryption provides proven protection to keep your data safe; secure field masking offers additional protection for sensitive data like passwords; automatic password generator feature creates unguessable passwords and prevents the security risk of using the same passwords over and over
• Expandable and Portable: Synchronize data between the desktop software and a handheld client for multiple platforms – Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Symbian UIQ, and Series 60.
What makes SplashID different?
• SplashID is the clear market leader in password management and security, with over 200,000 active users worldwide
• SplashID has been adopted by government agencies, technology companies, investment banks, research labs, and other organizations needing a comprehensive password security solution
• SplashID offers support for Macintosh and synchronizes seamlessly with the Palm OS. (Windows required for other mobile devices.)
If you also use Windows, the Desktop client synchronizes with Treo, Windows Mobile Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone, BlackBerry, Symbian Series 60 and Symbian UIQ *Note: The Series 60 version does not offer full sync – you can export data from the desktop and import it on the phone app.
• SplashID offers the industry’s strongest money back guarantee – 60 days, unconditional, no questions asked, 100% refund
• SplashID is available in French, Italian, German, and Spanish
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November 17th, 2006 at 12:03 am
Oh gosh. Who uses this stuff??? Use a simple textfile and put it into an encrypted dmg, that’s it! Why should I pay this much for useless software? Come on macZOT, where are the great ZOTs?
November 17th, 2006 at 12:08 am
@ James
Splash Data is best known for the ability of their apps to synchronize with handhelds. On the Mac, that means the Palm OS for those of us who like to keep data handy.
ZOT!
November 17th, 2006 at 12:12 am
Is this the standalone version or not? Because the standalone version doesnt sync with Palm/Win Mobile devices!
I’m using this for years but it is mainly usefull if you sync
November 17th, 2006 at 12:13 am
I use this stuff, for years. For the synchronization and encryption capability. Also, one thing I like is the capability in generating password. I hope they will release a UB version soon though.
November 17th, 2006 at 12:13 am
Without the Palmsyncing for me it’s useless.
November 17th, 2006 at 12:19 am
great app
November 17th, 2006 at 12:28 am
I’m guessing it’s the standalone version, because they say it’s expandable.
November 17th, 2006 at 12:58 am
It’s tempting but I’m trying to decide if I want to do SplashWallet… Yes, I’d actually use it. I have connoisseur which works w/ SplashShopper …
November 17th, 2006 at 1:07 am
This is old (PowerPC-only) software that hasn’t seen an update in ages. I’ve contacted them several times re feature requests/ a Universal Binary… but there doesn’t seem to be much interest. The Palm app is very good, however, which is why I bought it.
November 17th, 2006 at 1:23 am
I just noticed that it’s not Universal yet.
November 17th, 2006 at 1:40 am
How does this software synchronize its database with Palm – both through iSync and The Missing Sync?
November 17th, 2006 at 1:51 am
I’ve been using SplashID for over five years and have never experienced *any* data loss or corruption, including HotSyncing with four different PalmOS PDAs I’ve owned during that time, with a database of over 500 entries. But it’s not without negatives:
The Mac desktop UI (i.e. the standalone version) is a relatively weak OS X app, with obvious usability issues. Development has slowed to a crawl — the last update was July 14 2005 — and I doubt there will ever be a Universal Binary version. My initial correspondence with SplashData was positive, yet nothing I reported was ever implemented or fixed even though it had been acknowledged. They seemed to lose their original enthusiasm for refining the product.
The two main reasons I’m still using SplashID are its rock solid reliability and PalmOS app/synching. If I were only looking for a standalone desktop app I’d consider alternatives with more recent/active development.
November 17th, 2006 at 2:49 am
I have been using WebConfidential for years. It comes with a fantastic plugin for Palm and syncs data between the Mac and the Palm… recognizing fields that have been edited. Which is the one feature not present in most apps. I have received DataGuardian through a MysteryZot earlier, but it simply did not klick with me. SplashID looks great… though I still like WebConfidential more. I have been waiting for an update to WebConfidential for over a year, which is why I am tempted to buy the otherwise expensive SplashID now. Arghhh… decisions, decisions, decisions.
November 17th, 2006 at 3:29 am
Isn’t this similar to Wallet (minus the sync with a portable)?
November 17th, 2006 at 3:46 am
I’ve been storing all my numbers in a DEVONthink text file for years. I’ve been considering something like this, and if I purchase it, I would probably like it to sync with my Palm. I imagine this is standalone app. Can we get clarification on this?
November 17th, 2006 at 4:06 am
http://www.splashdata.com
i’m pretty sure this is not the version that includes the Palm OS client. which is a pity as that’s the reason i have a copy of this (as part of the whole SplashWallet suite). if you already have a good, secure solution for your passwords, you might want to pass on this. but if you don’t i think it’s a very nice app, and the macZOT price is worth it. i’ve been using it since 2001 and i use it almost daily.
November 17th, 2006 at 4:38 am
Since I am using a PC at work and a Mac at home I found a different solution – I am using an Open Source Password Safe. It does not offer any PDA synchronization but it works fine for me.
November 17th, 2006 at 4:50 am
I use Data Guardian, which is also cross-platform, but I have used SplashID in the past. It is definitely a solid, quality product. If you need a place to securely store your passwords, the price on this ZOT is excellent. Even if you don’t use a PDA, SplashID is worth it.
November 17th, 2006 at 5:13 am
This is cool. Very much like Web Confidential. I’m disappointed that you have only the desktop version here, and not the version that also includes a Palm component.
November 17th, 2006 at 5:44 am
Checked their Web site. Based on the retail price shown here, it appears this is the desktop only app. The version that syncs with a Palm device is $29.95 on their Web site, the desktop only app is $19.95.
November 17th, 2006 at 5:57 am
Could be get clarification on the issue?
It would be pretty bad if MacZot advertised syncing with handhelds when this is in fact not the case.
November 17th, 2006 at 8:06 am
I currently use the Password Safe and it is nice, but I would like to have one that syncs with my Pocket PC and that I could use on both Windows and Macintosh.
As far as whether this is a standalone version or not, I think it is fairly clear as the retail prices is listed as $19.95 and the link on this page takes you to the standalone version -> http://splashdata.com/splashid/download/standalone.htm
but it appears (http://splashdata.com/splashid/purchase.htm) that you can upgrade to say Palm OS or PocketPC versions for only $9.95. If so, you still get the whole thing for around $20 instead of $30 at the Zot price. Of course if you want some of there other applications their SplashWallet special might be a better deal.
November 17th, 2006 at 10:52 am
i’ve been using this for years. bought it for my palm t3. actually i bought the whole splash suite as they are good applications. the mac sync ability was an extra for me. it DOES sync just fine with the mac. $10 isn’t bad for the application, but if you have a palm based unit you might want to look into the whole suite.
November 17th, 2006 at 11:05 am
ScottJL,
The question is not whether is syncs fine with the mac or not (we know it does), the question is whether the version being offered today is able to sync with Palm/Windows devices. SplashData offers the sync versions of its software for 30, not 20 like the regular price of todays zot. The title of the zot is misleading, as it alludes to being able to sync.
November 17th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
I use Splash ID with my Palm TX (I have, and use, the entire Splash Wallet) and this version is a desktop only which does not require you to install the Palm Desktop software (the version I sync with won’t install without Palm Desktop first being installed and having a user to sync with). With a simple file sync of my data file between computers, this will allow me to have my data on a second computer without having to clutter up that comptuer with Palm Desktop.
I’ve been very happy with the Splash product line, in terms of ease of use and user interface.
November 17th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
This price is for the standalone desktop version only. The full version with Palm OS application and synchronization is $29.95.
If you purchase this version, you could crossgrade to the Palm version for $9.95 after.
–Justin
SplashData
November 17th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
harringg,
You’re misleading people. Go to SplashData’s site, and you’ll see there’s two versions. The “Desktop” or “Standalone” version is just that, only use it on 1 machine, no sync. You have to buy the 29$ version to get palm synching (which includes the palm .prc file, which is the SplashID for Palm), that’s why they charge 10$ extra. This has nothing to do with Palm desktop being installed or not, unless I am the one that is vastly mistaken.
November 17th, 2006 at 2:05 pm
ah. sorry, misunderstood the question. didn’t know there were two different versions..
November 17th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
I didn’t know they had a desktop only version and when I tried installing the same version I had installed on my iBook that I used to sync with my PDA on my Intel iMac it told me I had to have Palm Desktop installed to continue. Maybe other’s have had different experiances. I tried to install it to see if it would work (and then I’d have registered the $29.99 version), but since it didn’t, I wasn’t going to installl Palm Desktop. Glad to see the Desktop only version for $9.99. Other’s may be able to install the desktop/PDA version without PD installed and if so, I stand corrected, I wasn’t able to. Sorry to mislead. :-)
November 17th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
You will need the Palm Desktop installed to install the full Palm OS version.
You do not need the Palm Desktop to install the Standalone version discussed here.
http://www.splashdata.com/splashid/desktop/
–Justin
SplashData
http://www.splashdata.com/
November 17th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for the clarification Justin.
It’s unfortunate that Maczot is promoting the syncing abilities of the Standalone version when in fact, there are none.
November 17th, 2006 at 6:32 pm
I have long since trashed Palm Desktop in favor of Missing Sync and iCal. I assume I can install and sync without using Palm Desktop simply by installing and syncing with Missing Sync.
November 30th, 2006 at 10:38 am
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November 30th, 2006 at 10:40 am
RayCon,
All SplashData conduits are compatible with Missing Sync (at least on PPC-based Macs) according to this document:
The Missing Sync for Palm OS – Supported Conduits
http://www.markspace.com/missingsync_palmos_conduits.html
AFAIK none are Universal, including version 3.32 of SplashID Conduit:
% pwd; file ‘SplashID Conduit’
/Library/Application Support/Palm HotSync/Conduits
SplashID Conduit: header for PowerPC PEF executable
With Missing Sync installed, Palm Desktop definitely isn’t required in order to install and use the conduits.
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November 30th, 2006 at 10:40 am
Wise to be aware that Mac-related development for SplashData products has languished, as I wrote earlier. A few improvements would make SplashID desktop for OS X a nicer product, such as:
• Adding a standard Windows menu
• Fixing non-standard shortcuts (e.g. Command-M is :View > Unmask” instead of “Window > Minimize”)
• Displaying the total/displayed/selected number of items
• The ability to edit fields of multiple selected items or at least disable functions that behave ambiguously when multiple items are selected
… all which I suggested several years ago. Are the first three really so unreasonable or difficult not to be implemented by now?
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