Is Titan going to replace Total

[Fargo1]

I just discovered last week that I have access to Titan Reports with my Silver membership. So it is slowly getting rolled out. I was very excited about Titan because I wanted to be free from Windows and just run Linux. The interface is clean and fonts are much sharper than the desktop. So I find it easier to work on than the desktop Total. Some bugs appear to have been worked out, but other inconsistant annoyances found in Total remain.

However, the more I use Titan and other cloud based software, the less I am convinced that the cloud is the future. For starters, as was mentioned previously, it does not have all the features and power found in desktop software. Some features, like a database (Titan Drive) are an additional fee. So for someone using a Silver Membership the move to Titan will cost twice as much ($400 Total to $750 Titan Report and Drive). I also found that there is no way to download your files unless you have a copy of Total installed inside of Windows. So you need to keep the desktop around create a local archive of your .zap files. Also, if your like me, and you have 10 different browser windows open with 10 different tabs in each, Titan is now just another browser window waiting for a memory crash.

So do I think Titan will replace Total? Yep, because it will make things easier for CoreLogic. Tech support is all on their own mainframe. So any problems you might have will be because of your own hardware. (Get use to hearing "Everything works fine on our end.") Data mining will be easier. All your data is right there on their servers for the taking. They don't have to convince you to give access to your local hard drive. Finally, they are able to charge twice as much for the cloud software as the installed software. Because 'its the cloud' and its new and shiny and everyone likes new shiny things that are in fashion.

But don't mind me. I'm just bitter because I wanted appraisal software that would run in Linux. By requiring me to have a copy of WIndows installed to download my own files and then charing me twice what I was paying before, I don't think Titan is the solution I was looking for. But maybe things will improve.

 

[ucbruin]

I just discovered last week that I have access to Titan Reports with my Silver membership. So it is slowly getting rolled out. I was very excited about Titan because I wanted to be free from Windows and just run Linux. The interface is clean and fonts are much sharper than the desktop. So I find it easier to work on than the desktop Total. Some bugs appear to have been worked out, but other inconsistant annoyances found in Total remain.

However, the more I use Titan and other cloud based software, the less I am convinced that the cloud is the future. For starters, as was mentioned previously, it does not have all the features and power found in desktop software. Some features, like a database (Titan Drive) are an additional fee. So for someone using a Silver Membership the move to Titan will cost twice as much ($400 Total to $750 Titan Report and Drive). I also found that there is no way to download your files unless you have a copy of Total installed inside of Windows. So you need to keep the desktop around create a local archive of your .zap files. Also, if your like me, and you have 10 different browser windows open with 10 different tabs in each, Titan is now just another browser window waiting for a memory crash.

So do I think Titan will replace Total? Yep, because it will make things easier for CoreLogic. Tech support is all on their own mainframe. So any problems you might have will be because of your own hardware. (Get use to hearing "Everything works fine on our end.") Data mining will be easier. All your data is right there on their servers for the taking. They don't have to convince you to give access to your local hard drive. Finally, they are able to charge twice as much for the cloud software as the installed software. Because 'its the cloud' and its new and shiny and everyone likes new shiny things that are in fashion.

But don't mind me. I'm just bitter because I wanted appraisal software that would run in Linux. By requiring me to have a copy of WIndows installed to download my own files and then charing me twice what I was paying before, I don't think Titan is the solution I was looking for. But maybe things will improve.

On this topic....
You don't sound bitter to me....

You seem to be the most patient AF member....

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

I'm thinking the cloud is kind of like log.
Everyone needs a log. Log log log, you're gonna get a log. Or so goes the sales pitch.

 

[devin]

I'm considering it, but only to use as a remote system so I can address a quick revision when Im away from my desk top

 

[Deleted member 128537]

1. I use a MacBook Pro with Parallels. It works pretty well; real well in fact. I see no need to use the Titan and a browser because I have a Mac. In fact what’s nice is that I run my Mac for most of my research. That means I only have 1 program running in Windows; and that’s Total.
2. I have a slow internet speed being in a rural area. Slow in comparison to urban area. Cloud program would be tedious to use.
3. I use a MacBook Pro for my computer. No need to use Titan to work remote. If I’m on vacation I just take the MacBook and use my phone as a hotspot.
4. The only way I would use Titan is if I had to make a revision to a report AND I didn’t have my MacBook or every limited access to internet service. So I see no need for Titan for this rare instance. Especially since it can’t save a database at this point.

 

[Fargo1]

I'm considering it, but only to use as a remote system so I can address a quick revision when Im away from my desk top

That seams like the best use for cloud appraisal software. But is it needed even for that? If you have Total on your laptop, all you need is access to your .zap files. So uploading them to the Vault or Dropbox or something like that would give you access to your files for a quick revision. If your going on a planned trip take a hard copy of your files with on a USB drive. Its extra backup protection anyway. The cloud software is no really needed for that. Although it is nice that the desktop and cloud are synced up so all your common response and database are there if you need them. So the cloud software could be usefull in that scenario. Apart from being Windows free that is the only reason I see for cloud software.

1. I use a MacBook Pro with Parallels. It works pretty well; real well in fact. I see no need to use the Titan and a browser because I have a Mac. In fact what’s nice is that I run my Mac for most of my research. That means I only have 1 program running in Windows; and that’s Total.
2. I have a slow internet speed being in a rural area. Slow in comparison to urban area. Cloud program would be tedious to use.
3. I use a MacBook Pro for my computer. No need to use Titan to work remote. If I’m on vacation I just take the MacBook and use my phone as a hotspot.
4. The only way I would use Titan is if I had to make a revision to a report AND I didn’t have my MacBook or every limited access to internet service. So I see no need for Titan for this rare instance. Especially since it can’t save a database at this point.

I thought you were using Netrunner? Did you change to Mac or am I confusing you with someone else?

I beleve that Titan does have a database. Its part of Titan Drive. But its an extra fee.

 

[Deleted member 128537]

That seams like the best use for cloud appraisal software. But is it needed even for that? If you have Total on your laptop, all you need is access to your .zap files. So uploading them to the Vault or Dropbox or something like that would give you access to your files for a quick revision. If your going on a planned trip take a hard copy of your files with on a USB drive. Its extra backup protection anyway. The cloud software is no really needed for that. Although it is nice that the desktop and cloud are synced up so all your common response and database are there if you need them. So the cloud software could be usefull in that scenario. Apart from being Windows free that is the only reason I see for cloud software.



I thought you were using Netrunner? Did you change to Mac or am I confusing you with someone else?

I beleve that Titan does have a database. Its part of Titan Drive. But its an extra fee.

Must have me confused with someone else. Been using Parallels for the last 7 years. Alamode doesn’t like it though. The main issue is that if something is a problem with Total operating and they find you are using Mac with Parallels they pretty much shut you down with regard to help. About the only time I call support is if it is something specifically with regard to using the program.