Nozbe is awesome in the browser, but I would really like to see an Adobe Air application like Wizehive has. I am also a little dissapointed that you have no collaboration options that are free for families or couples. Thanks!

Alex,

I’m quite sure you can all just get individual free plans and collaborate that way. The collaboration functions in Nozbe are very well thought-out, and you can collaborate with any other Nozbe user, even if they’re not in your “family plan” or whatever.

I get the feeling that Michael is using the distraction method – putting up a new blog so that people don’t see the bad reception that has been given to the previous blog (all about the new v.2). Cynical, moi?

Michael — No problem. I’m a big Nozbe fan. I was a bit nervous when 2.0 first launched, but I’m liking it more and more as I get used to it!

Thank you for adding filtering so quickly! I am a big Nozbe fan, and I am enjoying 2.0.

In my opinion Nozbe is the most functional GTD app with iPhone support right now. Unlike other option packed GTD apps (Omnifocus etc.), it is very straight forward application designed so you can get in, quickly add or review an action to be done and get on with doing it. Remember, the more time you spend organizing a GTD app, the less time you have to actually get things done!
My only criticism on Nozbe is its look. I’m digging the new green, but overall it just needs to be dressed up a little more, because in the end, it’s all going to be about who can create an app that is a)sexy, b)functional but yet incredibly simple to us.

I think it is a great GTD app! And I have probably used or tried most if not all of them out there. Including the paper variaties. We need to remember these are all tools, and as such they really are only a function of the system, not the product or focus of it.

I would have to disagree with Nicks comments that Michael is hiding the negative comments. He outlined all the valid complaints and gave justified 2 of the changes (fonts and design), mentioned 2 things they had already fixed (within 24 hours, that is fast), clarified 3 misconceptions and let us know 2 features that will be coming in the future weeks in his very next post. I went back and looked through the old comments and he hit on every valid complaint that people made.

I say valid because things like, “I don’t like the looks” are subjective. Although he did touch on some of those anyway. I do like the new look and there are several major sites that use green as the theme. Go to opensuse.com and see one for yourself.

Michael is right when it comes to font sizing and spacing. If you want a huge list of projects then you are not using GTD correctly. You can’t work on all them at once, it just crowds your mind. You should have a project called “Someday/Maybe” or “Future Projects” that should list your those projects out that you are not currently working on. Make notes on them if you want to keep track of the initial thoughts, etc… When they become in progress projects (i.e. in your weekly review), then move it into your project list with a full list of tasks, including next actions, notes, etc…

GTD is all about freeing your mind of remembering todo’s into a trusted system, and focusing on a few projects and tasks so you can be more efficient and effective.

Sorry for the long post. Thanks Michael for your continued efforts and work on Nozbe.

I’m also liking the simplicity. I’ve used other apps (web-based and non) and though the bells and whistles first attracted me I found that there were too many and I couldn’t focus as well. I’m gonna stick with Nozbe for a while and see if that fixes me up. So far, so good!

I like the look of Nozbe 2, but I can only say that on the basis of the video. Since it launched I haven’t been able to use it at all. The middle panel of my screen remains subbornly blank with the word ‘Loading…’ above it no matter what I click on or how long I leave it. It is not great for productivity that I cannot get at any of my projcts to amend or update. I emailed for help but have had no response. Can anyone help me out here??

Penny — Sorry for the problems. What browser are you using? It still has issues with some. I’d recommend the latest version of Firefox — though there’s no excuse for it to behave like it is for you.

I’m using both Firefox and Safari. No problems here. Sounds like a browser problem.

Penny, i had the same problem and it turned out to be a Greasemonkey script that was no longer compatible with Nozbe 2.0 . Can’t recall the name because i deleted it already. Maybe it is your case ?

Thank you for the feedback, everyone. I will do as you advise as soon as I have the time. Currently juggling day jobs plus a deadline for a publisher, so a bit pushed for time. After I posted, I found the button to go back to Nozbe ver 1, so have done that as a temporary fix.
Michael, I replied to the email you sent out 14 Aug, so not sure why it didn’t arrive.
I’m on IE8, btw, so maybe that’s the problem.

I have the same problem as Penny when using IE8. Other browsers work well, though 2.0 is quite sluggish (regardless of browser) when moving between pages (but very fast when working within any page).

Michael, can you make sure that the videos you post here are viewable in the iDevices? Otherwise, I am loving Nozbe.

How about Android? It’s too cumbersome to use the web version. I subscribe then unsubscribe in frustration though I love it on my MAC.

I’m missing the reminder functions. I would like to have a reminder email, sms or twitter message, if a task is overdue…

Stacia, the Android app is in beta, but it is quite usable for me. It is available here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nozbe.droid