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March 18, 2005
New Aggregator in Testing
Thanks to a comment left by Roger Benningfield in response to yesterday's post, I am evaluating Shrook. So far, I'm very happy with it. It has a very iTunes-like interface with a library containing all your feeds which you add to one or more groups (like playlists). Below are the features that really set it apart from other aggregators I've used:
- Smart groups. Smart groups dynamically categorize content based on one or more filters.
- iPod support. Export everything to iPod notes.
- Server synchronization. Synchronize with Shrook's servers (which unfortunately are currently being upgraded) so you can access your feeds via the web. By synching with their servers, you can also sync to other instances of Shrook on other Macs.
- Distributed checking. When new items are found, they are reported to a central server which allows other Shrook clients to be updated faster than if they simply waited to aggregate.
- Scrapbook. Drag items into one or more scrapbooks to save for later.
I need to exercise the application for a few more days before shelling out the $24.95, but so far, it has made a very good first impression on me. In the meantime, I'll try some of your other suggestions, as well, just in case.
Posted by cantrell at March 18, 2005 02:46 PM | References
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