Jump - launcher from top developers [Software for Mac]

Looking through the ranks of applications for Mac OS on various resources, it seems that every convert in xCode strive to create your own launcher. No exception, and the developers of app4mac, known to almost every user on such titles as the Adium, CyberDuck, VirtualBox and Skype. Agree a list of more than impressive. Therefore, by Jump we can expect if not a revolution, then surely of a good performance.

In fact, return to this topic made me search application for their own use. After the death of the launcher Sapiens I was forced to go on QuickSilver. With all the advantages of its appearance is poor. Priorities were designated at the level of: a simple and elegant at the same time the utility for launching applications. And it seems such a solution was found, but do not jump to conclusions need ...

The developers are so upset because last prizentatsii Apple «Back to the Mac» and represented there launcher built into the system itself, that the image of the program on the official website It was unavailable. I had to use Version Tracker (now merged with cnet.com) to download a trial version.

Styling icons possibly inspired by Nike logo and the comedy "Kangaroo Jack". Pay attention to the hint hidden staff app4mac.

After the start, Jump configures itself to the needs and preferences of the user. It's not often you see that would work with the program started with the settings menu rather than dialog boxes. As it turned out, such a move is justified. After considering the options, you can immediately understand what a blue kinguru.

Settings panel was very comfortable, after a few seconds Jump began to "jump" as it should be

Marking and removing the checkboxes you can achieve change icon size, priority in relation to other windows. Disable the display of categories of applications and research fields. Set your own shortcuts to invoke the program is the same here. It is worth to mention the opportunity to ask «Default screen» for multi-monitor configurations.

appearance of the program can be changed to any of the 10 additional subjects.

Jump in addition activation of shortcuts, the launcher can be accessed using a button in one of the corners.

Jump working window allows you to create sets of applications for specific tasks and switch between them. If the set is not enough space for all the set of icons, additional panels are created automatically, the presence of which inform the numbers at the bottom. Switching between them is made in the form of 3D Cube similar to that of the Mac OS, only in miniature. To sort the applications in three ways: by alphabet, frequency of use, and manually by the user.

Sets can be created not only on a "schedule" or "utility", but depending on what you do "vacation" or "work".

I had a respect for the developers in an effort dominated by the desire to make the program not only correct, but also beautiful. Jump creators this is the case. But there are a couple of reasons that will stop most of those wishing to use this program - the price of 19 € and has already stated in Launchpad 10.7. On the other hand, if we consider how much and what kind of free applications created app4mac, then the question of cost is no longer relevant a.

Home applications:Jump
Developer website:app4mac and their products
Additional Information: image program Cnet.com
cost: 19.00€
Evaluation MacRadar: ★★★★★