[MossBerry]

I'd been looking for a good replacement for the built-in password keeper for some time, but never found anything I really liked. A friend was a big fan of SplashID, but it just never "did" anything for me. Recently, BlackBerryCool had a review of Ascendo's DataVault and gave it a very good rating. Also, it had a list of features that seemed appealing. So I checked it out, try and buy, you know.

So I tried it out and noticed a few annoying things about it, so I emailed the support people at Ascendo. Within half an hour they told me that everything I complained about would be fixed in a new version, probably available in a day or two. A few minutes later, they emailed me the fixed version, which was, in fact, fixed. I immediately went out and bought the software.

This seems to be the best of both worlds: really good software and really good support. I'm a pretty critical guy and I don't buy a whole lot of software, but Ascendo sold me!

You don't need a huge review of the software itself from me, just go download it and try it for yourself.

[troutab81]

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Hmmm.....sounds like someone works for Ascendo. Haven't seen such a vague review coupled with such praise for support.

[Stinsonddog]

I am testing it now on my 8700. Has a few things I am speaking to them about. For now Crypt remains my fav, but I will be updating my data page with DataVault and Crypt. Minisafe will be gone.

[RoadRider]

What's wrong with BB Password Keeper?

[Stinsonddog]

Originally Posted by RoadRider

What's wrong with BB Password Keeper?

no desktop. Good for only a few items. Not really functional for lots of data. I keeps lots of secure stuff not just passwords.

[koleary19067]

I use splashid and like it so far. I did hear that the ascendo was pretty good but not sure if I want to have two secure software.

[RoadRider]

Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

no desktop. Good for only a few items. Not really functional for lots of data. I keeps lots of secure stuff not just passwords.

Got it!

[stevec_ny]

I'll put my vote in for SplashID also. I liked it when I used a Palm device, & bought it when it came out for the BlackBerry.

[bgate]

For those that have used both - which has the stronger BB app and which is stronger on the desktop? Thanks

[Stinsonddog]

I personally believe they are all trying to catch Crypt. Very easy to use on desktop. Very secure sync. You don't have to input your password so that means a keylogger can't get you.

[MossBerry]

I don't work for Ascendo, honestly, but I liked their software and was very impressed with their support. I mean, how often do you get a response to complaints about software like that?

From what I can tell, SplashID is pretty good, but I like that DataVault has a hint feature for the master password and will also wipe the data in the event of too many incorrect password attempts.

[BerryCool]

Originally Posted by troutab81

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Hmmm.....sounds like someone works for Ascendo. Haven't seen such a vague review coupled with such praise for support.

Hi troutab81,

I understand your concern. I monitor forums regularly to see what users are requesting and I have seen dubious posts from time to time. I confirm that the person who started this thread does not work for Ascendo and is in no way affiliated with Ascendo or any of its partners.

Marc
Ascendo

[BlackBerryCoolSteve]

Originally Posted by troutab81

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Hmmm.....sounds like someone works for Ascendo. Haven't seen such a vague review coupled with such praise for support.

and to cover our backs even more, despite Marc's namesake, he's not a member of the BBCool staff. We've had a good relationship with Ascendo for a while, and would never be anything but honest in reviewing their products.

[Stinsonddog]

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