The world doesn't need another spreadsheet. Microsoft's Excel is the undisputed champ, and it's nearly impossible to think of a function that can't be dropped into its grid.
That's what makes the Let's Keep It Simple Spreadsheet so interesting: it doesn't have a grid. Rather, this financial-modeling application is more like a drawing program with a built-in number cruncher.
Want to add two numbers? Make a cell for each number and an "x+y" operator brick. Connect the cells to the brick's inputs. Presto. Now, say you want to add a bunch of numbers. No problem: grab one of the cell's corners and turn it from a single field into a large table. Unlike Excel, you can't accidentally type into an output field and obliterate your result. It also has a powerful feature for reports.
This is obviously a release 1.0 product. For example, trig functions work in degrees but not radians. And the program isn't designed to handle large data sets.
Nevertheless, Let's KISS is remarkably easy to use - playful even. With it, I got a much better feel for what's happening with my data. I just hope it isn't flattened by the Seattle Steamroller.
Let's Keep It Simple Spreadsheet: US$189.95. Casady & Greene: +1 (408) 484 9228.
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