iMindMap Version 3 Released
September 2008
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September 2008 brought the much-anticipated release of Buzan’s iMindMap Version 3; the only Mind Mapping software officially endorsed by Tony Buzan, the inventor of the Mind Mapping technique. iMindMap Version 3, an organic brain-friendly thinking tool, has had a host of new features added to enrich the Mind Mapping experience for all its users as well as a new image change.
The look and feel of iMindMap Version 3 has been improved with a new, more user-friendly and intuitive interface with extra white space to Mind Map within, shortcut keys and less visual clutter. The functionality of the software is improved with reduced memory requirements and processing speeds up to 400% faster. One of the most exciting additions is that Mind Maps are now even more customisable with an Auto Layout function, which allows users to decide how linear, organic or radial they want their Mind Map to look. As well as this, multiline text, improved highlight clouds, a new sketch tool, screen capture tool, improved printing tools and image library, import tools & branch sorting capabilities have been added to iMindMapV3.
Buzan’s iMindMap has always had a uniquely diverse user-base ranging from organisations and businesses, to schools and universities to personal and self development use. To ensure that its users’ needs are met, Version 3 has the added bonus of offering three different Editions, Elements, Professional and Ultimate, to appeal to all.
For Mind Mappers who want a basic and economical program that allows them to simply Mind Map and organise ideas, the Elements Edition of Version 3 is ideal. Professional Edition is created for businesses and organisations who want a creative space to think and to put their Mind Maps on display. It includes an assortment of new features that will allow users to create Mind Maps for effective and impressive presentations. The Ultimate Edition is the definitive Mind Mapping experience. The most impressive feature of Ultimate is its fully integrated project management system which is ideal for business proposals, brainstorming, scheduling, development and event planning. The cost of each Edition is aligned to the type of usage and the features offered making iMindMap V3 a cost effective solution.
Although many new features and functions have been added to the software, iMindMap Version 3 has remained close to its roots by continuing to encourage the rules of Mind Mapping as adopted by millions of people worldwide. These rules were first conceived and developed by Tony Buzan, a leading expert in the world of the brain and learning.
By creating organic-looking, colourful, structured and image-filled Mind Maps, the brain remembers and processes the information
contained within the Mind Map more effectively. Thus increasing productivity, creativity, imagination and inspiration for the creator –
resulting in saved time and a better quality outcome for any thinking or planning task carried out through the Mind Map. This
differentiation from other Mind Mapping software programs has lead to iMindMap experiencing many successful milestones since it
first entered the market in 2007. Early on, it was chosen as the official software of the World Memory Council. It was also used
as the brainstorming medium during plenary sessions at the Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates in Jordan in June 2008. In February
2008, iMindMap reached #1 in Japan in overall software sales on Amazon.co.jp. With the improvements iMindMap has implemented for
Version 3, these successes are expected to grow and to continue.