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After extensive research ....

After extensive research Ive come the conclusion that I just cant find a App or Web App that seems right for my GTD.
I think I know how I want it to look and work but cant seem to tally that up to an App. Ive used Moleskines for years and even before that a Filofax but now I want App but Im struggling.
I know that on the front page of the App I want a 'Next Action' box that lists the next 1 or 2 items, in each Project, that needs to be done to move a Project along (also that it can be listed in either project or context view). I know Id like a project,action and context screen/page and obviously some archive and review screens for those tasks not completed etc.
Ive trawled around and tested various Apps but I cant escape the feeling Im missing something.
Im not up to building it myself, mores the pity, but if anyone was in the same postion as me and has found a way through , I ask politely can you give me a pointer?
Thanks so much for reading, I hope Im not being a bore and some of you will take me under your wing and help.

TOPICS: Mac OS X
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@Craig. Thanks for that link...

@Craig. Thanks for that link Craig, that seems invaluable and something along the lines of the MAMP server App that Im running at the moment to try out Alex Kings Tasks Jr. Ill give it a whirl although Im still bothered that Tracks isnt as visually appealing as it could be, I may look into the styling of it and see if I can come up with a skin of some sort.

@Noodle. Thanks for the tip. It seems that this App is the closest Im going to get and it does offer a lot more along the lines of my needs than Actiontastic and Ghost Action.
I wonder if a polite email to the deverlops of some of these Apps could direct them my way? Haha... I suppose thats wishful thinking but you never know. At least they may consider it or maybe explain why a "next action" folder isnt something theyd wish to implement.

 
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