Convert ~ the unit calculator – Review
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By: Convert ~ the unit calculator
Version #: 1.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Date Released: 2009-08-11
Developer: Inventive, Inc.
Price: 0.99
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Converting measurements is a common problem (at least for me). And while there are lots of sites out there that convert from one unit of measurement to another, I think it’s nicer to just have a native app that does it. And clearly I’m not alone in that belief.
There are many different conversion tools–ranging from ones that just handle one type of measurement (such as currencey) to ones that handle several. The latest app to join in the fray is Convert.
Convert is, by far, my favorite conversion tool. The interface is super slick and easy to use–Even the spinner is cool! When you move the black ‘category’ spinner, the units move out of the way so you can see the names of the categories. You can also flag (star) categories that you use most often.
To convert from one unit to another, scroll the first white wheel to the unit you are starting with, then scroll the second white wheel to what you ultimately want. Now just enter the amount using the calculator type keypad at the bottom of the screen. That’s it! No need to click all over the screen with the keyboard popping up and down or clicking into a box where you enter the amount.
Convert is a great app that’s well designed and thought out. It doesn’t just get the job done, but it makes it easy to get the job done.
Quick Take
Value: High
Would I Buy Again: Yes, this app is very handy!
Learning Curve: Low
Who Is It For: People needing to convert almost any unit of measurement to another unit of measurement
What I Like: Great user interface
What I Don’t: The bar that goes across the "spinner" zooms in on the selected item. It’s a great effect, but gets a little awkward sometimes
Final Statement: This is by far my favorite app for converting meaurements.
In a nutshell, we created Convert because we just weren’t satisfied with any other unit converter in the App Store. Once you try Convert, you’ll see how much thought and effort went into making it so intuitive and efficient to use.
FEATURES:
- Simple, elegant user interface
- Built-in calculator… no need to switch to the Calculator app
- Unit calculations
- A simple way to set your favorite units
- Currency conversion values updated live
- Copy&paste (for OS 3.0 users and above)
- Innovative“Disclosure Picker” for revealing unit names makes selection easier
- Revolutionary“Magic Lens” displays only relevant info, reducing clutter
UNIT TYPES INCLUDED:
- angle
- area
- computer (bits, bytes, gigabytes, etc)
- currency
- energy
- force
- length
- power
- pressure
- speed
- temperature
- time
- typography (points, picas, pixels, etc)
- volume
- weight
Convert enables you to easily perform complicated unit calculations…
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