nzt wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:17 pm
Been using this software for a long time and upgraded to v9 without a thought, but had to express my unhappiness with the new UI.
One of the major issues is that there is no hierarchy between elements. Everything is completely flat, grey, the same font size, there are no relationships between groups element. The options screens are very difficult to use, it's a big step backwards in terms of usability.
Those are exactly my thoughts. I've been using SyncBack for probably 15 years now. This new UI is a major step back in terms of usability. It's a cluttered mess.
I upgraded one of my SBP licenses without any thought (mostly because I want to support 2BrightSparks) but I regret doing so. The UI of the previous version was in need of improvement but was still so much better than this version.
A few initial thoughts:
- Scrolling left and right through the profile window is sluggish on my expensive, otherwise fast computer. Version 8 was fast.
- The monochrome color scheme was an awful idea. Color communicates important information. This version takes that away.
- The overall GUI is dated, not contemporary. This look and feel belonged in 2005, not 2019.
- Toolbar buttons are far too large, like others have pointed out.
- High DPI issues (see my earlier reply).
- What's with the BUY item in the menus? Why does that need to be visible every time I run SBP? I've already bought the product. I don't want to see anything that amounts to an ad.
- Again, what's with the notice at the bottom of the window prompting me to buy "Upgrade Assurance"? Again, that's like seeing an ad. Please kill that. You already have my money. I don't want to see nags for more.
Much like others in this thread have pointed out, SyncBack is a great product and that's why I've been using it for so long -- and have recommended it to many clients and colleagues -- but this was not a good move.
I hope 2BrightSparks takes this in the spirit of improvement and addresses these issues.