Comments on: Kiko - a Screenshot http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/09/01/kiko-a-screenshot/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:13:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: TechCrunch » SpongeCell, an Ajax Calendar http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/09/01/kiko-a-screenshot/#comment-10830 TechCrunch » SpongeCell, an Ajax Calendar Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=195#comment-10830 [...] Kiko (and here) (service may be broken or discontinued) [...] [...] Kiko (and here) (service may be broken or discontinued) [...]

]]> By: Barry http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/09/01/kiko-a-screenshot/#comment-667 Barry Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:11:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=195#comment-667 CalendarHub.com is also a free alternative to Trumba. It has a similar story to Kiko in that it was developed by 2 or 3 guys in a couple of months. Its still in beta, but they are accepting requests for accounts. CalendarHub.com is also a free alternative to Trumba. It has a similar story to Kiko in that it was developed by 2 or 3 guys in a couple of months. Its still in beta, but they are accepting requests for accounts.

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/09/01/kiko-a-screenshot/#comment-556 Benjamin Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:06:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=195#comment-556 I've tested Kiko out briefly. It worked fairly well although a couple things: 1. Interface still needs some work. A slicker/better skin would do the trick (and I'm sure they're working on it). 2. Right-clicking is neat but can be confusing, especially since the calendar doesn't really tell you explictly where to click. Sometimes you right-click and get your browser functions. So while it's great to use right-click as a recognized desktop app "feature" it might not be the most usable unless there's a clearer understanding of where you can right-click, what options you'll get, etc. I've also tried Trumba (trial) and it was decent. Online calendars still suffer from being a tad sluggish and having limitations in supporting LARGE amounts of data. I think this is the biggest challenge for any online calendar development. I’ve tested Kiko out briefly. It worked fairly well although a couple things:

1. Interface still needs some work. A slicker/better skin would do the trick (and I’m sure they’re working on it).

2. Right-clicking is neat but can be confusing, especially since the calendar doesn’t really tell you explictly where to click. Sometimes you right-click and get your browser functions. So while it’s great to use right-click as a recognized desktop app “feature” it might not be the most usable unless there’s a clearer understanding of where you can right-click, what options you’ll get, etc.

I’ve also tried Trumba (trial) and it was decent.

Online calendars still suffer from being a tad sluggish and having limitations in supporting LARGE amounts of data. I think this is the biggest challenge for any online calendar development.

]]> By: Mat http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/09/01/kiko-a-screenshot/#comment-547 Mat Thu, 01 Sep 2005 19:44:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=195#comment-547 Would be sweet to see an integration of Kiko and Upcoming.org Would be sweet to see an integration of Kiko and Upcoming.org

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