book collector standard vs pro

Differences between the Standard and Pro editions

In short: The Standard edition has all you need to catalog your book collection on your PC or Mac.
The Pro edition lets you share your collection online and offers extra batch adding & editing features and more customization options.

  Standard edition (US $29.95) Pro edition (US $49.95)
The Pro edition has all features of the Standard edition, PLUS:
Sharing: No online sharing features. Includes a free life-time subscription to the Connect Sync & Share service, to upload your Book Collector database online and share it with friends and family.
Adding: Add books by ISBN or Author & Title, one-by-one. Save time by searching & adding multiple books in batch. Use the OPN-2001 laser scanner or the CLZ Barry app to scan multiple barcodes in one go, then add them all in batch.
Editing: Edit your book entries, one-by-one. Save time by editing multiple books in batch, to apply the same change to all of them in one go.
Searching: Use the Quick Search box on the toolbar to search all text fields of your entire book database. Use the Filter screen to create and save advanced search filters, using AND, OR and brackets.
Customizing: Choose which columns to show for your book list.
Sort your list on any field or multiple fields.
Group your books into Author, Publisher or Genre folders.
Create, save and re-use multiple column field sets.
Create, save and re-use multiple sort field sets.
Group books into any folder type, even multi-level folders, plus create, save and re-use folder field sets.
Fields: Use the predefined book fields to store your information. Extra User Defined fields, which can be renamed to store any info you like. Also, rename all predefined fields.
Printing: Print simple book lists, with any columns or sort order. Print one-book-per-page reports in various styles.
Create your own print templates using XSL-programming.
Exporting: No export features. Export your book data to CSV format, to XML or HTML.
  Features available in BOTH Standard and Pro editions:
check Full access to the Collectorz.com central online book database: search and add books by ISBN or Author & Title.
check Full support for the CLZ Barry, CueCat, Opticon C37 and Opticon OPN-2001 barcode scanners.
check Automatically catalog your ebook and audio book files by scanning your harddisk.
check Find missing cover images using the handy Find Cover Image tool.
check Browse your book collection and wish list in images view, cover flow and multiple template styles.
check View collection statistics in bar charts and pie charts.
check Time-saving data entry using Pick Lists, Field Defaults, Automatic Capitalization and Automatic Sort Titles.
check Manage your loans with the integrated Loan Manager.
check Export data to CLZ Books app for iOS or Android (available for US $9.95 in the App Store and Android Market).

TIP: Unsure which one to choose? Then just opt for the Standard edition.
You can always upgrade to the Pro edition later, for just the difference in price.
BTW: the trial edition includes all features of the Pro edition, so that you can try all Pro stuff before you buy.


Pentecost Offers - valid through May 27, 2012 :

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Book Collector plus CueCat Scanner

Swiper Pack

Book Collector PRO
delivered in DVD box
+ Priority Support (1yr)
+ CueCat
Swiping Scanner

US $89.45

US $74.45

US $15 discount

Book Collector plus Opticon C37 Barcode Scanner

Beamer Pack

Book Collector PRO
delivered in DVD box
+ Priority Support (1yr)
+ Opticon C37
CCD Beam Scanner

US $169.45

US $149.45

US $20 discount

Book Collector plus Opticon OPN-2001 Barcode Scanner

Laser Pack

Book Collector PRO
delivered in DVD box
+ Priority Support (1yr)
+ Opticon OPN-2001
Wireless Laser Scanner

US $209.45

US $184.45

US $25 discount