mastercook question

jackieba · 08-03-2006, 10:30 AM

For those that have used diff versions of Mastercook software--what's the difference say in version 9 versus version 7 or 8? I'm wondering if it's worth the extra $ to get the most current version or if any older one will do the same thing.

Charski · 08-03-2006, 10:51 AM

I have an even OLDER version and I'm sure it will do the same things - you can add in custom ingredients, make up your own recipes, import recipes from other sites....

I don't know what bells & whistles they may have added but this one I have (probably version 5, I'm not at home to check) does everything I need it to do.

Zib · 08-03-2006, 01:27 PM

I have version 7 and am happy. I think there are differences in how you import a recipe, but I'm very happy with the capabilities on mine. And as Charski says, you can do the important stuff (make new cookbooks, nutrition info, etc) no matter what version. I started with 4.0 and could do those things with it.

jackieba · 08-04-2006, 07:24 AM

Thanks. I just ordered Version 8--looked like the best deal for the money. I'm cheap and don't want to pay alot (okay I realize $20 isn't really alot) for something I'm not sure how much I'll use (wish I had a laptop so I could have a computer in the kitchen).

Dottie · 08-04-2006, 07:25 AM

I've got version 5.x through 7 and they all pretty much do the same thing and work on Windows Xp -so get whichever you like

Charski · 08-04-2006, 08:03 AM

Mine's newer than I thought - Ver. 6.

08-03-2006, 10:30 AM	#1
jackieba MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,360 Gallery: jackieba WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2005	mastercook question For those that have used diff versions of Mastercook software--what's the difference say in version 9 versus version 7 or 8? I'm wondering if it's worth the extra $ to get the most current version or if any older one will do the same thing.

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08-03-2006, 10:51 AM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,864 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I have an even OLDER version and I'm sure it will do the same things - you can add in custom ingredients, make up your own recipes, import recipes from other sites.... I don't know what bells & whistles they may have added but this one I have (probably version 5, I'm not at home to check) does everything I need it to do.

08-03-2006, 01:27 PM	#3
Zib Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: usually at home Posts: 2,552 Gallery: Zib WOE: JUDDD Start Date: August 2012 - Cholesterol down 70 points!	I have version 7 and am happy. I think there are differences in how you import a recipe, but I'm very happy with the capabilities on mine. And as Charski says, you can do the important stuff (make new cookbooks, nutrition info, etc) no matter what version. I started with 4.0 and could do those things with it.

08-04-2006, 07:24 AM	#4
jackieba MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,360 Gallery: jackieba WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2005	Thanks. I just ordered Version 8--looked like the best deal for the money. I'm cheap and don't want to pay alot (okay I realize $20 isn't really alot) for something I'm not sure how much I'll use (wish I had a laptop so I could have a computer in the kitchen).

08-04-2006, 07:25 AM	#5
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,560 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I've got version 5.x through 7 and they all pretty much do the same thing and work on Windows Xp -so get whichever you like

08-04-2006, 08:03 AM	#6
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,864 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Mine's newer than I thought - Ver. 6.