Bento 3 by FileMaker
Organize contacts, track projects, plan events and more—all in one place and more efficiently with Bento 3. The newest version of the popular personal database from FileMaker®, it's as easy to use as your Mac.
Upgrade to Bento 3 and save $20 via mail-in rebate if you already have Bento 1 or 2.
- iPhoto integration
- Built-in security options
- Multi-user sharing
- Ready-to-use templates
Overview
Limited time offer to upgrade to Bento 3: If you already own Bento 1 or 2 and you want to move up to Bento 3, you may qualify for $20 savings via mail-in rebate. See the rebate form for details.
With the pre-designed, ready-to-use templates in Bento 3 you can do even more than you imagined: Organize contacts, clubs and mailing lists; track projects, tasks, and deadlines; plan special events; link photos to projects and events; and more. You can even sync with Bento for iPhone and iPod touch to take your information on the go.
Link to iPhoto
Store more info about photos and link them to contacts, projects, events and other information stored in Bento.
Grid view
In addition to Table view, Form view and Split view, you can now see your images and forms in Grid view for a more visual approach to your information.
Security options
Protect your sensitive data using encrypted fields and password protection. Great for web site logins and banking details.
Multi-user sharing
Share your Bento libraries with up to 5 other Bento users on your wired or wireless local area network. Ideal for sharing all kinds of information with family and coworkers.
Related data field or file list with thumbnails
Display thumbnail images of related data instead of just text. For example, link a list of guests to an event—and see a picture of each person invited in the related data field.
Simple list field type
Add a freeform table to your forms. Great for creating a quick to do list or for tracking gifts received at parties and weddings.
Group emailing
Send one email to multiple recipients through Apple Mail with a few clicks.
Ten new templates
Thanks to the addition of ten ready-to-use templates, there are now a total of 35 templates to choose from.
Did you notice?
Bento 3 links directly to Address Book and iCal, integrates with iPhoto and works with Excel and Numbers; not to mention it syncs with Bento for iPhone.
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Organizing contacts, tracking projects, planning events and more—all in one place and with maximum efficiency.
System requirements
- Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
- 867 MHz or faster PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel processor
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
- CD drive for installation
What's in the box?
- Bento 3 CD
- Installation booklet
- Electronic documentation
- License key
- Access code for technical support
Mfr. Part No.: TW345LL/A
Most Useful Reviews
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Version 3 and still buggy
Written by CB from NEW YORK
30-Sep-2009
Two days and it's already crashed and corrupted my data several times. It happens whenever I'm editing the data of individual records within a smart collection. If I change any of the data to something outside of the initial search criteria (which often needs to be done), the program either freezes or crashes and restarts with the data corrupted. A call to tech support had me on hold for 35 minutes before I gave up. Guess I just can't use smart collections yet--the feature is just not ready for prime time.
As I said in an earlier review, until and unless they can fix major bugs like this, I don't think they should be charging owners of previous versions to upgrade. Apart from these kinds of problems, it's very useful, so I'm giving it three stars. …More109 of 117 people found this useful
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Still Needs better Printing ability
Written by VL from Zeeland
1-Oct-2009
Downloaded it yesterday . . New Features look good . . . Very Glad they wised up
and are only charging an "update" fee for current owners - unlike version 1 to 2!
I would give it 5 Stars - if they had improved the printing of records - don't see
a change in that area - it would be nice to print a record and get the whole thing
instead of only the information seen on the screen. Example - record fields that
have a scroll bar because of the size of the field - print the whole record!
Other than that for me - I think it is a GREAT Update!!! - Keep listening to your users! …More60 of 70 people found this useful
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Great New Version
Written by AA from Half Moon Bay
1-Oct-2009
I love the new password protection/encrypted field, a necessary features since I keep all of my web sites, logins, passwords and account# in Bento. The iPhoto stuff is cool and makes Bento fun. I use it for Travel, wine events, my kids stuff, and most importantly my to-dos that I sync to my phone with Bento iPhone.
Thanks Bento for continuing to make my life more organized. …More42 of 55 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Does not really do the Basics well.....
Written by LK from Gilbert
3-Dec-2009
I would expect a data base software to be able to do some very basic things.. such as: Club Member List (in the format you desire)..then, Club Member mailing list labels (does not, unless I am missing something, do either of these tasks).... then, listing of club members and their current status and paid dues.. (again, unless I am missing something, have not found a way to do these simple tasks). I would suggest that you consider using a Spreadsheet software to do such tasks or a full package data base (I am not sure what one would use Bento for actually) .......... 'Numbers' from Iworks seems to be a good possible solution and works flawlessly with our Macs....... …More
4 of 4 people found this useful
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Don't expect to create custom lists
Written by SS from Chicago
19-Nov-2009
I bought this pre-installed on my new mac book and it was a complete waste of money.
For example, in one form I'd like to create a list of urls with associated usernames and password hints. No such luck. If I create multiple url fileds, a url list is automatically genterated (it won't even let me rename it), but I can't add my own fields to associate with the url.
So with any Bento genterated list (i.e. messages) you can't add any custom fields. Only with the simple list, which only takes text. For me, this software is useless.
One final word of advise, Apple doesn't allow any returns on software once it's been opened or installed, so if you are going to buy it, I'd buy it somewhere else. …More32 of 38 people found this useful
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Bento 3 by FileMaker
Bento 3 does it for us
Written by TG from High Point
3-Nov-2009
Pleased with Bento 3 so far. Have not used other versions as changed to Mac in March 09. Needed something for wine inventory and this does the trick. Easy import from our PC databases for various projects. Have not had any of the problems others have mentioned but do agree that would be nice to have everything print completely - not just screen view. So far - we are very happy with the purchase. …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Where's the trial download?
- Asked by GF from Bordon
- 30-Sep-2009
Best Answer
Hi,
A 30-day FREE trial is available from the FileMaker site, either .com or .co.uk or directly from:
www.bentotrial.co.uk …More- Answered by NW from High Wycombe
- 1-Oct-2009
- 12 of 12 people found this useful
- 3 more answers
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I have both an iMac and a MacBook but I'm the primary user on both. Do I need a single user or family pack for the two computers?
- Asked by KM from Vancouver
- 16-Oct-2009
Best Answer
You can use the same licence; I do just that with my iMac and MBP.
- Answered by MV from Papworth Everard
- 28-Oct-2009
- 13 of 14 people found this useful
- 1 more answer
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I have a data base created with Appleworks 6. Will it import into Bento?
- Asked by AM
- 14-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes, an Appleworks 6 database will import in Bento 3. I have only two days experience with Bento and it worked for me on Day 1.
While in Appleworks, go to File > Save As.
In the File Format pull-down menu, select ASCII Text. Name your file, and make sure you include a lower case .tsv extension on your file name.
Now open Bento. Choose File > Import > File and select that file you just created with the lower-case .tsv extension. Once it's imported, take some time to review whether your Bento fields are to include text, dates, numbers, etc.
Really, it was quite slick, and my Appleworks database (which I loved) is now ready for the 21st century. …More- Answered by TM from Vancouver
- 3-Nov-2009
- 4 of 6 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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If i buy the family pack will the three family computers be able to share through the Network?
- Asked by HE from Santa Monica
- 8-Dec-2009
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I've had Bento2 Education (£30) since March, do I now pay another £30 for Bento3 (£20 with rebate)? No Ed discount?!
- Asked by JR from Brighton
- 2-Dec-2009
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Can this be used effectively as a sales contact system?
- Asked by SC from Teddington
- 17-Nov-2009
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Is it possible to customize forms using my fonts & sizes with special boxes?
- Asked by LD from Truckee
- 16-Nov-2009
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Where can I find bento 3 book on how to create more efficiently database for beginners
- Asked by RW from Falls Church
- 7-Nov-2009
