Comments on: Does anyone have any opinions on FeedLounge? http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/ what happens when a technologist, music-lover and blogger are all trapped in the same body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:03:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: marusin.com » Blog Archive » I’ve been up to lots of stuff http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 marusin.com » Blog Archive » I’ve been up to lots of stuff Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:59:45 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1463 [...] - I have given up on FeedLounge for the time being. I switched to them after there was a marusin.com record for the most comments ever to a post all in praise of FeedLounge. I have to say, I agree with most of them (when the service is working correctly). The interface is great. The response to support problems is great. Unfortunately, though, it is buggy as hell and it seems there’s a new issue I encounter on a daily basis. Between not being able to subscribe to certain weblogs to bugs with tagging to feeds not being updated enough to me being unable to access my feeds for a couple of days has made me go back to Bloglines. Without a doubt, I want to like FeedLounge but I feel burned and have a bad taste in my mouth right now. I have a year subscription and may revisit in a couple months when I feel better about things. Until then I’m back to my old standby. [...] [...] – I have given up on FeedLounge for the time being. I switched to them after there was a marusin.com record for the most comments ever to a post all in praise of FeedLounge. I have to say, I agree with most of them (when the service is working correctly). The interface is great. The response to support problems is great. Unfortunately, though, it is buggy as hell and it seems there’s a new issue I encounter on a daily basis. Between not being able to subscribe to certain weblogs to bugs with tagging to feeds not being updated enough to me being unable to access my feeds for a couple of days has made me go back to Bloglines. Without a doubt, I want to like FeedLounge but I feel burned and have a bad taste in my mouth right now. I have a year subscription and may revisit in a couple months when I feel better about things. Until then I’m back to my old standby. [...]

]]> By: marusin.com » Blog Archive » No more late night coffee for me http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 marusin.com » Blog Archive » No more late night coffee for me Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:05:56 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1419 [...] I’ve been up since 4:00am and am still wide awake two hours later.  In a way, it’s cool since I’m caught up on my feeds (even though FeedLounge has really been sucking lately ~ makes me wonder if I made the right decision switching) and email. [...] [...] I’ve been up since 4:00am and am still wide awake two hours later.  In a way, it’s cool since I’m caught up on my feeds (even though FeedLounge has really been sucking lately ~ makes me wonder if I made the right decision switching) and email. [...]

]]> By: Josh http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1367 Josh Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1367 FeedLounge is wonderful; I just gave up my Newsgator account for it. The only complaint I have is that, as of now, organizing feeds is not an easy task. FeedLounge is wonderful; I just gave up my Newsgator account for it. The only complaint I have is that, as of now, organizing feeds is not an easy task.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 Charlie Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:18:05 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1106 It's definitely worth a try. Alex and Scott give great support and the UI is good. I've tried other consolidators and this is the one I've stuck with. It’s definitely worth a try. Alex and Scott give great support and the UI is good. I’ve tried other consolidators and this is the one I’ve stuck with.

]]> By: Paul http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Paul Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:59:33 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1097 Speed and ease. Most web based RSS readers require a refresh of the ENTIRE page when moving from one set of stories to the next. This takes considerable time. Most web based RSS readers require the use of a "click" to mark something as read. This not only takes times but precision. With Feedlounge, only the main feed screen is refreshed when moving from group to group. The space bar eliminates using the mouse to mark items as read. These features create a reading environment that is easy as well as speedy. I was definitely skeptical of feedlounge releasing their pay version first. I wondered how they could compete with all the free readers out there. The answer: a far better product that is worth paying for. Speed and ease.

Most web based RSS readers require a refresh of the ENTIRE page when moving from one set of stories to the next. This takes considerable time.

Most web based RSS readers require the use of a “click” to mark something as read. This not only takes times but precision.

With Feedlounge, only the main feed screen is refreshed when moving from group to group. The space bar eliminates using the mouse to mark items as read. These features create a reading environment that is easy as well as speedy.

I was definitely skeptical of feedlounge releasing their pay version first. I wondered how they could compete with all the free readers out there. The answer: a far better product that is worth paying for.

]]> By: Javier http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1092 Javier Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:05:37 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1092 Before Feedlounge I had big problems with RSS because of the amount of feeds, posts and information. Now I can have a very fast view just pressing the space bar, tag what I want to read and it goes directly to my delicious account. I have even increased my feeds and reduced my reading time. Before Feedlounge I had big problems with RSS because of the amount of feeds, posts and information. Now I can have a very fast view just pressing the space bar, tag what I want to read and it goes directly to my delicious account. I have even increased my feeds and reduced my reading time.

]]> By: mike http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1091 mike Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:48:38 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1091 Wow, who knew anyone read this blog? :) I think I just spent $50... Expect a report in the near future. Thanks for all of your help (and sorry your comments got caught up in moderation ~ you've all been green-flagged).. :) Wow, who knew anyone read this blog? :)

I think I just spent $50… Expect a report in the near future. Thanks for all of your help (and sorry your comments got caught up in moderation ~ you’ve all been green-flagged).. :)

]]> By: Matt W. http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1090 Matt W. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:52:48 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1090 I've been using feedlounge for quite awhile now (ever since they opened the doors) and I really enjoy it. As you said, it's a slick interface. I think what sets it apart the most for me is the fact there's no need for snychronization between computers and all of the hotkeys that make navigating it pretty easy. If you haven't already I would give their free tour a test. I imagine you'll like it. I’ve been using feedlounge for quite awhile now (ever since they opened the doors) and I really enjoy it. As you said, it’s a slick interface. I think what sets it apart the most for me is the fact there’s no need for snychronization between computers and all of the hotkeys that make navigating it pretty easy.

If you haven’t already I would give their free tour a test. I imagine you’ll like it.

]]> By: Eli http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 Eli Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:48:02 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1089 After trying almost every client and web-based RSS aggregator out there (including Gregarius, a server-side install), I settled on FeedLounge for a few reasons: 1) UI is beautiful 2) fast speed 3) posting directly to my del.icio.us bookmarks. Give it a whirl - I'm sure you'll be convinced. After trying almost every client and web-based RSS aggregator out there (including Gregarius, a server-side install), I settled on FeedLounge for a few reasons: 1) UI is beautiful 2) fast speed 3) posting directly to my del.icio.us bookmarks.
Give it a whirl – I’m sure you’ll be convinced.

]]> By: Matt http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Matt Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:19:45 +0000 http://www.marusin.com/2006/06/09/does-anyone-have-any-opinions-on-feedlounge/#comment-1088 I know nothing about FeedLounge, so I'll give a totally different opinion. Buy the latest NetNewsWire. It syncs with NewsGator Online for free. I know nothing about FeedLounge, so I’ll give a totally different opinion. Buy the latest NetNewsWire. It syncs with NewsGator Online for free.

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