LEWISVILLE, Texas, Sept. 19, 2007 -- SimTech Systems, a leading developer of MindMapper series of creativity and personal productivity software, released MindMapper 2008, the most feature rich, yet easy to use MindMapper release to date.

MindMapper 2008 is the next release in a series of powerful, visualization software used by Fortune 500 companies and over 56 countries around the world. MindMapper 2008 makes it easier to grasp, organize, and visualize information, and is a great tool for brainstorming and planning sessions.

Introducing MindMapper 2008

MindMapper 2008 includes a new set of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) features to go beyond the traditional c. MindMapper 2008 makes it easier to create other types of diagrams beyond Mind Mapping, such as Concept Maps, and Flow Charts. MindMapper 2008 also made many improvements in the areas of Project Management, User Interface, and general look and feel of the program. MindMapper 2008 leverages full potential of Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista. International users will enjoy MindMapper's Unicode support, which allow typing in multiple languages into a single map.

3 Editions of MindMapper 2008

MindMapper 2008 is offered in 3 Editions: Professional, Standard, and Basic to fit everyone's Mind Mapping needs and budget.

Professional Edition contains all the features and is geared toward corporate users and power-users that enjoy all the benefits of Mind Mapping.

Standard Edition is geared towards casual Mind Mapping users and contains all of the Mind Mapping features to get you started right away. Standard Edition does not contain some advanced corporate environment features, such as Project Scheduling, Presentation, and Personal Knowledge Management features.

Basic Edition is geared toward novice Mind Mappers or first time users. The feature set is identical to the Standard Edition. However, Basic Edition is limited by the size of the map. This is the perfect option for creating quick and simple maps.

Pricing and Availability

The English language version of MindMapper will be available from September 17, 2007. Other language versions will follow soon thereafter. Pricing is as follows: MindMapper 2008 Professional US$249.95, Standard US$124.95, Basic US$49.95.

Upgrade pricing from MindMapper v5.0 Professional to MindMapper 2008 Professional is US$70.00.

During 2007, SimTech will offer special pricing promotions to encourage more existing and new customers to try MindMapper 2008.

MindMapper 2008 Purchase and Upgrade Promotion

With the release of MindMapper 2008, SimTech Systems is offering special promotional offers for new and existing MindMapper customers.

Full Purchase

This offer is valid from September 17, 2007 until December 31, 2007. During 2007, MindMapper 2008 Professional Edition is offered for only US$179.95. This special offer is US$70.00 off of full retail price.

Save even more when you purchase these multi-license packs:v MindMapper 2008 Professional 5-License Pack is offered for only US$854.76 (savings of US$350.00)

MindMapper 2008 Professional 10-License Pack is offered for only US$1619.55 (savings of US$880.00)

Upgrade Purchase

This offer is valid from September 17, 2007 until December 31, 2007. During 2007, all MindMapper 4.x and 5.x Professional users are eligible for a free upgrade to MindMapper 2008 Professional, a US$70 value.

MindMapper 3.5 Professional users are eligible to upgrade to MindMapper 2008 Professional for only US$60 (savings of US$70.00)

MindMapper 3.0 Standard users are eligible for upgrade to MindMapper 2008 Professional for only US$120 (savings of US$70.00)

About SimTech Systems

SimTech Systems is a leading developer of MindMapper series of creativity and personal productivity software. MindMapper is powerful, visualization software used by Fortune 500 companies and over 56 countries around the world. SimTech has been developing and improving MindMapper since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.mindmapper.com