Lots of info, but...

Pros: The system information presentation is very well done - uncluttered yet very in-depth. I particularly like that the program provides configuration analysis.

Cons: Oh boy, where do I start?

First and foremost, I do NOT like that it freezes out all input while a benchmark is running. If ever the program crashed while running a benchmark, I'd have to power-down and recover. NOT good.

Second, I found the registration process somewhat convoluted. I note that some other users have found it impossible, including no access to their site. As a standard precaution, I recommend using a junk email address when registering. Note to Fresh Devices programmers: Don't send me registration keys for all your products; just the one I'm registering.

Thirst, System Mechanic reported three adware infestations in this program. If you're going to produce a program to benchmark my computer's performance, why load it down with process-sucking parasites?

Rating: Four thumbs down

Posted: 21-Oct-2006 10:17:47 AM

Good, solid benchmark tool for home use

Pros: The user interface is simple and intuitive. I'm sure I could get more out of it if I were to read the help and/or readme files, but it's not necessary to do so to make basic use of the program. Since all I'm after is some basic benchmarking to give me feedback about hardware changes, this is the one.

Posted: 21-Oct-2006 10:35:05 AM