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ThinkBuzan iMindMap Ultimate 4.1 – Test Part 2

Alexis van Dam — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:09:03 +0000

Last week we published part 1 of the ThinkBuzan iMindMap test. In the second part of our test we focus on working with iMindMap and doing work related tasks. We focus on mindmapping with several work processes such as: Knowledge Management, Project management, Reporting and Presenting and of course our conclusion.

Do you have best practises with iMindMap and work processes please inform us via the comment field, or contact us.

Read the full testreport about ThinkBuzan iMindMap 4.1 Ultimate

ThinkBuzan iMindMap Ultimate 4.1 – Test Part 1

Alexis van Dam — Thu, 06 May 2010 07:47:27 +0000

Preface

Hypershifters focuses on the use of visual mapping software. It addresses open source, freeware as well as commercial solutions.

The added value Hypershifters provides is in research, advice and consultancy for experienced and inexperienced users.

Many users have concerns about the possibilities of visual mapping in their work environment. This was reason for Hypershifters to create a test team that, co-advised by international experts in the field of visual mapping, critically reviews current products. Not so much viewed from the intricacies of the software, but rather from its scope of applicability. Thereby think for example of doing some brainstorming, meeting management, project management and knowledge management.

The reviews are based on a matrix drafted by us to serve as a yardstick for the aforementioned scope of applicability. Besides the reviews you will also find the results in a comparison table.

iMindMap 4.1

Tony Buzan, who has been advocating mind mapping since the late sixties, was and is not pleased with most software packages that claim to create mind maps. They do not conform to his image of a mind map – rich, organic shapes, full of color and graphics. Besides, the term “mind map” is registered to the Buzan organization, and thus protected.

After Chris Griffiths in 2003 decided to invest all his energy into developing a “true” Buzan software solution, the Buzan organization made a decision in 2006 to launch the mind map software developed by Chris. iMindMap 2 was released in 2007.

Indeed, with organic shapes, colors and keywords on the lines – a true mind map (however, it is the only form the branches can take). Meanwhile a vast online library of images has become available!

It was a bit of getting used to compared to the existing packages, but now you get Tony Buzan mind maps which also appeal to the right brain hemisphere.

Read the full testreport about ThinkBuzan iMindMap 4.1 Ultimate

iMindMap app for the iPhone

Ton Meeuwissen — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:31:24 +0000

This morning I couldn’t wait to grab my iPhone and download this new app. At last there is a truly intuitive MindMapping app for the iPhone – and it’s FREE! Download it via iTunes Store.

My iPhone is packed with similar products but this one really stands out. Now you can create beautiful mindmaps with just using your fingers. This is completely different from the other Mindmapping apps where the software determines the way your mindmap looks. iMindmap Mobile enables you to produce BUZAN proof MindMaps on the small screen of your iPhone. Normally there is a catch when an app is free, but not in this case.

It has a rich feature set that is comparable to the paid apps.

Speed mindmapping mode. Just type your word en press +
Edit branch colours
Add hyperlinks
Add Notes
Mail the map as iMindmap file so you can edit the map on your desktop computer.
built in help which is really useful

The screenshot shows the main interface and the kind of mindmaps that you can create.

So don’t wait and rush to the app store to download this nice new app.