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The 21st-Century Wall Planner

Paper-based planners have a lot going for them: they are highly usable and forgiving and they are "always-on". But in real life use, they easily fall out of sync because you cannot access them from work or on the road. You end up carrying notes or day planners for use when you're away and then you have to transcribe the entries, which you often forget to do. Paper planners aren't very good at reminding group or family members of their obligations. And they certainly cannot beep you when it's time for a dentist appointment.

On the other hand, computer or handheld-based software is generally cumbersome and tedious to maintain and feed. Who wants to be bothered with the many drop-down boxes it takes to enter start date, end date, start time, and end time? And synchronizing with multiple team or family members can be a nightmare. Then there's the issue of how you separate your home or personal information from work information and whether you want your employer to know everything about your lifestyle.

Mediabee's software has a wall-planner like user interface optimized for computers and small networks:

• Get the ease-of-use of paper. For example, make an entry in seconds — with a simple what, when, who shorthand. (Example: Soccer, 3-4p, Joe). No radio buttons or drop down boxes!

• Access it from anywhere — even using a phone.
• Manage multiple daily checklists — for many — effortlessly. Checklists automatically turn into calendar entries for the right person.

• Balance work and home commitments seamlessly.

• Easily share calendars and checklists with family, friends, coworkers, and community. Import or publish many community-based calendars, school notices, lunch schedules, etc, directly.

• Communicate information straight to people's calendars, email, or cell phone — use the Memo Pad — a virtual "sticky" note.