FileMagnet - Read and e-mail your documents on the go
By Magnetism Studios
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Description
FileMagnet makes it easy to copy files from your computer onto your iPhone and iPod touch. You can view all the popular file formats, including PDF, Microsoft Office, RTF, and iWork '09, even when you're not connected to the internet. Transferring files is effortless — FileMagnet wirelessly connects to your computer using a free program available for both Mac and Windows.
Want to share a document? The new email button allows you to send a file to your friends while on the go.
Keep your important documents, movies, pictures in your pocket; then view them on the go whenever you need them. Want some privacy? Set a password to keep your files safe from prying eyes.
- - - REVIEWS - - - - - - -
"I'm completely sold on it - FileMagnet is a terrific and affordable utility that makes copying, managing, and viewing files on your iPhone/iPod touch a breeze"
iPod Observer, FileMagnet Review
"If the ability to view as many different types of files as possible is your priority, then FileMagnet has the others beat"
MacWorld, File Storage and Viewing Apps Review
"Downloading and using the Uploader app is very straightforward; it requires no special network configuration knowledge or customization. Adding content is as simple as dragging it from your Finder window into the FileMagnet application."
iLounge, iPhone Gems: Every File Storage App Reviewed
- - - FEATURES - - - - - - -
- Store any kind of file, even folders, on your iPhone or iPod touch for fast access on the go.
- Using FileMagnet as a portable drive, it's easy to copy files off your iPhone onto another computer.
- You can view PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, iWork '08 and '09 (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) HTML, RTF, text files, images, iPhone compatible movie files, sounds, Safari web archive files, and much more.
- Use Tilt Scrolling to move through your documents without touching the screen.
- Browse, scroll, and zoom through your files with the touch of a finger, using the familiar interface.
- Download FileMagnet Uploader for your computer for free at www.FileMagnetApp.com
What's New in Version 1.3.2
Bug Fixes and updates for iPhone OS 3.1.
Customer Reviews
possible problem if iphone and computer are in different networks
Nowhere other than on the iphone application itself is it mentioned that this will not work unless the iphone and the
computer have IP addresses on the same network. While this is the case for someone using a router at home, it
is certainly not the case for someone on the road or working at a place where wired and wireless IPs are assigned in
different networks. Unfortunately, one only finds out about this after buying the app.
Mostly great.
I've been waiting for an App like this since the phone was introduced!... finally!
It works as advertised, my only complaint is... there's no way to jump forward when paging through a PDF. flipping forward one page at a time isn't very practical when you want to view page 231!!!
Otherwise I like the app. It's new, so perhaps we'll see some incremental improvements in the near future! (It'll be interesting to see how we obtain updates to these Apps... free? or pay for the entire App again?)
FileMagnet vs Air Sharing
I will copy the same review to Air Sharing application. Here's my verdict:
FileMagnet: * * *
Air Sharing: * * * *
I accidentally bought both applications. Originally, I purchased Air Sharing. Later, I confused it with this one, saw that it wasn't downloaded, so decided to download it hoping to see "this application is already purchased, download instead?" warning, but I ended up buying it. At least I can compare these two and it might help for those who haven't decided between these two apps:
* FileMagnet looks more polished and nice than Air Sharing
* FileMagnet computer uploader (for MacOS & Windows) is much easier to use, no steps for entering addresses, etc.
* If memory is low, it warns you before crashing.
* I noticed that FileMagnet is much slower and bulky than Air Sharing while browsing the very same PDF
* FileMagnet tends to crash (or close due to low memory) more than Air Sharing
* FileMagnet does not provide flexible connections options (if you are like me and have win, mac and linux computers all around, you would really appreciate wide options provided by Air sharing)
* Once mounted, you can use Air Sharing as if it were a part of your computer. You can create folders, delete/modify files etc. To me, it is important. To others, it might not be a big deal.
* I haven't notice any differences in handling office files (word, excel, etc).
Hope this helps folks!
- Category: Utilities
- Updated Aug 09, 2009
- Current Version: 1.3.2
- 0.9 MB
- Languages: English
- Seller: Magnetism Studios
- © 2009 Magnetism Studios
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
