Inexpensive Downloadable Home Inventory Software
Review: Collectorz.com Book, Music and Movie Database Programs
Apr 19, 2008
It is important to keep accurate records of large collections for contents insurance purposes and better home organisation. Collectorz.com , a product line of Dutch software company Bitz and Pixelz, has a range of home inventory software that takes the effort out of maintaining a record of music, movie and book collections. The programs are suitable for householders interested in keeping an accurate list of their belongings and enthusiasts wishing to keep detailed records for each item in their collection.
Book Collector v5, Movie Collector v8 and Music Collector v5
Each program has a user-friendly format that allows even the most technologically-challenged individual to quickly and accurately enter details for items in their collection and access this information through a range of lists, charts and screen view options.
Items can be added to the database by typing in author/artist and title information, manually entering the barcode or ISBN number (both 10 and 13 digit formats) or by scanning the barcode with a handheld scanner (sold separately).
Collectorz.com Database Information
Collectorz.com maintains book, movie and music database information. Users can submit new information, with contributions reviewed by staff before being added to the system database. Users can choose to search additional databases, such as the Library of Congress, IMDb, Amazon.com, and many National Libraries including Australia, Canada and Germany.
Standard or Pro versions and System Compatibility
Standard format (US$24.95) contains all the data entry and screen display features and allows simple print lists only.
Pro format (US$39.95) includes the ability to export to iPod, PDA, HTML, Text (CSV) and XML. A variety of list and print layouts are available, including user created templates, and the programs include an integrated loan manager. Movie Collector Pro includes Windows Media Centre support.
The Windows edition of Music Collector is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. The Mac OS X edition of Music Collector is compatible with OS X 10.3 or higher, including Leopard.
Programs are also available to catalogue comics, video games, MP3 files and digital photos. A trial copy of each program is available with a limited number of records allowed (50 for the Music Collector and 100 for the Movie and Book Collector).
Barcode scanners are available from the Collectorz.com website to facilitate faster data entry. Options include a simple scanner for US$14.95 or a deluxe laser scanner for US$134.95.
Benefits of Using Home Inventory Database Software
Large collections of books, music and movies can have a significant monetary value. Keeping an accurate home inventory of each item in a collection ensures that this information is easily retrievable should it be required for insurance purposes.
A inventory can also help to save money by reducing duplicate purchases and the loan manager facility in the Collector programs will ensure that loaned books, CDs and movies are not forgotten.
The options for recording additional information enable users to record additional details that influence the value, either monetary or personal, for a specific item; for example, signed copies of books or CDs. There is a facility to include details of purchase price, cover price, current value and any relevant comments on the condition of the item.
Book Collector, Music Collector and Movie Collector inventory programs ensure that establishing and maintaining an accurate records is simple and effortless.
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