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 a look at the new replayer, HUD, note-taking, NoteCaddy support and HUD configuration.
Watch Part 1 – Interface and Home Screen
Watch Part 2 – Reports
Replayer
The new replayer, which is both integrated in to the reports and can be popped out as a separate window, is a lot kinder on the eye and boasts a number of new features:
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HUD and popups
HUD changes are one of the big upgrades in HM2. The HUD looks much cleaner, and the popups get a big revamp. One of the best new features is the new tabbed popup window that can be moved around and kept open as you play:
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Notes, NoteCaddy and HUD Configuration
My personal fav – the new NoteCaddy integration is a big new innovation that on its own may justify the hassles and costs in upgrading. We also take a look at some of the changes to HUD configuration, and the (lack of) changes in the note taking window:
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Tune in Next Week
In our fourth and final installment next week, we’ll look at the new social media and cloud features. See you there!
