Last month 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 the new reporting features.
Watch Part 1 – Interface and Home Screen
The New Reporting Tab
The new reporting tab covers a lot more ground than in HM1 – along with the usual reports, its the new home for graphing and preflop card analysis. The filtering has been greatly improved and there’s some interesting new features:
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Session and Opponent Tabs
The session tab is now more for reference whilst playing in-game, with an auto-refresh on the current session graph and HUD controls. The opponents tab ties together aspects from HM1 – including the villain analysis and player details popup, and debuts a new “line analysis” feature:
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Tune in Next Week
Next week we’ll be covering the new HUD revamped HUD. Don’t miss it!
