Product Review: Extra! for PC, Attachmate (v. 6.6)
Note: This product was reviewed prior to 2002 and product details have not been updated since then. Please visit the Attachmate Web site for detailed and current product information, requirements and pricing.
Requirements: Win 95/98--486, 16MB ram, 24MB hard drive space; Win NT--486, 24 MB ram, 24 MB hard drive space
Test Results
- Keyboard Mapping: Yes
- Color Modifications: Yes
- Macros Available: Yes
- Mouse Control: Yes
- Downloading: No, but some file transfer options are available.
Pros
- Copy/paste feature works well, and includes user preference options. Includes customizable tool bar.
- Many extra options--for example, case can be all upper, lower or mixed.
- Easy to remap the keyboard.
Cons
- Less intuitive than other clients--larger learning curve.
- Screen blinks when typing or moving cursor.
- Macros not easily created.
- Printing screen takes an extra step.
