Things: An Excellent Task Manager

I was going to review CultureCode’s Things task manager here, but when I discovered this exhaustive review by Shawn Blanc, I realized there just was no point:

I need a place to dump all the ideas, projects and to-do items that come my way so I can happily live in the here-and-now rather than in the what’s-to-come. And Things’ ability to handle vast amounts of tasks while keeping them in order with lists and notes is better than any other app I’ve used.

Since I am always thinking things through, the most important feature for me has to be an easy and ubiquitous way to input my thoughts. This is common practice for productivity, so Things isn’t breaking the mold here. But the way it helps you capture your thoughts are smart and out of the way. [read more]

I spent today setting up Things on my Mac and iPod Touch and I am thoroughly impressed.  It is a worthy recipient of MacWorld’s Best of Show award.  

One Warning:  There is a bit of a sticker shock.  This is not a free app, but I think its worth every penny.  The iPhone App alone costs $10 and the desktop application is $50 ($75 for the family pack).  There is a fully functioning demo available and a nice video showcasing the functionality of the app on the Things website.