Last week came the announcement that HM2, the next-generation of the popular online poker tracking and analytics software Hold'em Manager, was entering in to a public beta test, open to all existing users.
In alpha testing since early 2011 and announced back in June, version 2 is the biggest update to Hold'em Manager since it was first introduced. And there's certainly a lot to look at.
New features include a redesigned HUD, new reporting features, HM Sync to backup your hands online, social media features, companion apps for Apple devices - the list goes on. But is it any good?
In this in-depth preview, we'll be looking at all these new features, and we'll turn a critical eye on how this is all shaping up. Each week, one area will come under scrutiny. Today, were taking a look at the new interface and home screen.
The New Interface of HM2
First up is the new interface, certainly one of the most noticeable changes. The HM dev team has scrapped everything from the original Hold’em Manager 1 and given HM2 a very different look. Gone is that dark gray skin, and in its place is a much cleaner design:
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Home Screen
Another well-publicized addition is the new home screen, a dashboard-like page to put various poker widgets, such as RSS news feeds, cash results graph, cardrunners vids and mods:
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Tune in Next Week
Next Wednesday we’ll dig in deeper, and look at some of the new reporting features. Don’t miss it!
