An uncluttered desktop eschews multiple layers of confusing tool bars, buttons, etc. But Connect 1.0 really shines in generating paper and online documents. For some users, the flat, structured, texty approach of most PIMs never feels quite right. Enter the Brain. You can interlink other thoughts on your desktop and, if desired, publish to a corporate intranet or the Web.
Every thought is accessible via a single, visual interface.
The Brain can map an entire Web site in seconds. No wonder Andersen Consulting, the City of Los Angeles and other heavy hitters are fans. But officials at the tiny Santa Monica start-up say the individual Brain is just the start. Anyone who's gone nuts waiting for Windows or search engines to muddle through thousands of files and pages will appreciate Tracker Pro. Although not strictly a PIM, Tracker Pro 1.2's goals are similar to the Brain's user-controlled organization of diverse information sources.