12-17-2007, 04:00 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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eWallet 6.0 Released - Integrates FlexWallet
http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/ew/ew_60.php
eWallet 6.0 has been released today for the Pocket PC, desktop, Smartphone and a few other devices. As usual, nothing revolutionary but a enough new features to keep it the top electronic wallet on the Windows Mobile platform. New features include, but are not limited to:
� 256-bit AES FIPS encryption, the method required by US government agencies
� Automatic backups - tell eWallet to create a backup of your wallet file each time you close or lock the program
� Sync securely to remote locations from your desktop eWallet using SFTP synchronization and new remote syncing options
� Insert and encrypt files that you can easily extract when you need them. :way to go: Unfortunately, it doesn't compress the file, so using this too much can cause your eWallet file to increase quite a bit.
� Beta program starts today allowing you to get your eWallet info on any web-enabled device, like an iPhone, Blackberry or Wii. See Ilium's site for more info on this.
The desktop version of eWallet 6 can also open and convert FlexWallet files to the new eWallet format, and eWallet will allow you to see your card in either the eWallet or FlexWallet style. eWallet 5 users are eligible for a free upgrade if you purchased your copy after September 17, 2007. Both eWallet and FlexWallet users will get emails with instructions on how to get upgrades, whether they are free or at a discount if purchased before the eligibility dates.
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12-17-2007, 05:12 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 533
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WOW....as a longtime Flex Wallet user, this is a BIG deal. Interesting to see how my upgrade / conversion process will go, but I have good past experience with Ilium Software (like WebIS and Two Peaks before them), so I'm hopeful this will be a good thing.
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12-17-2007, 05:26 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 150
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Hey brianchris! We've worked very hard to make this a good experience for FlexWallet users. We know it's tough to make a change like this and we hope we've made it easy. If you (or anyone else) has any trouble at all, we encourage you to contact us. We're ready to help and want to do whatever we can to make sure this is a positive experience for everyone.
Sincerely,
Marc Tassin
Senior Product Manager
Ilium Software
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12-17-2007, 05:35 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5
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Does ewallet fill the forms for you on the desktop AND the pocket pc versions?
I found roboform and have used that for years, but it doesn't look like they are coming out with a pocketpc product anytime soon that fills the forms for you.
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12-17-2007, 05:38 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 150
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Originally Posted by djthomas
Does ewallet fill the forms for you on the desktop AND the pocket pc versions?
I found roboform and have used that for years, but it doesn't look like they are coming out with a pocketpc product anytime soon that fills the forms for you.
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Sorry djthomas. It doesn't do that right now, but we are looking very close at good ways to do it in the future.
Marc Tassin
Senior Product Manager
Ilium Software
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12-17-2007, 06:16 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 41
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The upgrade price seems steep for what you get. We already payed $30 for Flexwallet. From what I have read so far, I can't see enough improvements for another $17.
I am not trying to slam the software. I'm just giving my 2 cents.
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12-17-2007, 06:28 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
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Originally Posted by TTown
The upgrade price seems steep for what you get. We already payed $30 for Flexwallet. From what I have read so far, I can't see enough improvements for another $17.
I am not trying to slam the software. I'm just giving my 2 cents.
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Well, it isn't mandatory that you upgrade. I am sure there are still eWallet 4 users happy with what that version did. For those that like the new features (the file encryption is especially attrractive to me) there is a discount available.
But I have other software I do not have the latest version of because older version work just fine for me, or aren't missing any features I want, so I may be 1-2 versions behind on those.
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12-17-2007, 08:29 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 784
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by TTown
The upgrade price seems steep for what you get. We already payed $30 for Flexwallet. From what I have read so far, I can't see enough improvements for another $17.
I am not trying to slam the software. I'm just giving my 2 cents.
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Same here, Flexwallet 2006 does what I need it to do, and the new features aren't compelling enough at this point to upgrade, but for anyone who doesn't have an electronic wallet yet, I highly recommend Flexwallet/eWallet!
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12-17-2007, 08:58 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 150
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We've always supported the decision to not upgrade. Sometimes the new feature set in a product just doesn't include things you need. I will add, however, that with eWallet there are features that, while not new to eWallet, are new for FlexWallet users (beyond the 6.0 updates). The features may or may not change your mind, but I wanted to make sure to mention them.
These include:
- * Sync your info where you want - to any PC, Windows Mobile or Palm OS device, USB thumb drive, a laptop, even your server at work - there is no limit
* Sync securely to remote locations using SFTP and other remote syncing options
* Access your data from remote computers using Iomega iStorage
* Prevent intrusion by locking your wallet after a certain number of failed login attempts
* Make online purchases safely! With eWallet's SmartCopy your credit cards and personal info won't be left in the clipboard for keyloggers to find
* Fill in passwords online without typing using AutoPass - protect yourself from keyboard logging in an easy and secure way
* Personalize your cards with background images
* Customize the card design with options for displaying icons on the card, square or round corners, card borders, and more!
* Use eWallet on your U3 USB Smartdrives
* Get Step-by-Step Instructions for basic tasks with the eWallet Companion
* Four free icon packs
* eWallet for Palm OS
Marc Tassin
Ilium Software
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12-19-2007, 01:35 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 87
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There are also features missing going from flexwallet -> eWallet
- Fully customisable templates (big one for me)
- slower startup
- I seem to have to close twice, as closing closes the current wallet then you have to close the app (minor but annoying).
- Auto unmask passwords, once you log in on the pda can unmask all passwords.
I will also just stick with flexwallet..
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