ESobi

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eSobi
Developer(s) esobi Inc.
Stable release
2.5.5.305 / January 18, 2008;16 years ago (2008-01-18)
Operating system Microsoft Windows (including Windows Mobile), Android
Type Aggregator
License Shareware
Website www.esobi.com

eSobi is an integrated desktop-based information management tool and a standalone news aggregator delivered with worldwide Acer computers. eSobi is a shareware application and the full version of eSobi consists of four functions: (1) an RSS reader, (2) a podcast receiver, (3) a meta-search engine, and (4) a data library.

Contents

eSobi supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 [1] and Windows Vista, [2] as well as Windows XP.

History

eSobi was first developed by esobi Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan in 2006 for Windows computers. It started out as the very first in the market to combine an RSS reader, a meta-search engine, and a scrapbook all in one application, aiming to ease information overload of the Web. Recent updates (September 2009) added a podcast receiver and features a new UI design.

Since 2008, Acer has bundled the simpler version of eSobi on its computers, including the popular netbook Acer Aspire One. [3] This version of eSobi includes only the RSS reader and data library; both are free with the purchase of Acer computers. [4] eSobi is also the software partner of Transcend Information, Inc. and the 90-day trial version is delivered with selected Transcend's JetFlash USB flash drives. [5]

eSobi for Windows Mobile and Android platforms are also available.

Reviews

eSobi received a CNET Download.com 5-star editor’s review [6] and a Softpedia 4-star “Very Good” editor’s review in 2009. [7]

Features of eSobi for Windows PC

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References

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