poker tracker

I downloaded poker tracker trial version but basic instructions tell you nothing. They want you to buy it for $80 but won't tell you how to use and analize information. Instructions are $20. I do not have a Phd, is it worth it?

i think they have tutorials on the site, i don't remember paying for them...

it's a very useful tool, i can't imagine not playing without it

I use PokerTracker and I play poker almost daily. I wanted to hit some ring games last night (4-6 tables) but I recently switched computers and was importing my old database. You can't use the PokerTracker HUD while importing an old database so I ended up *not* playing.
That is, I am so dependent on the HUD that I did not play because it wasn't available.

Getting PokerTracker or Hold'em Manager is totally worth it in my opinion.

PHD not needed to understand PokerTracker. Just patience and a little time. Snapping of fingers won't work.

Try a search engine search, for example Google, for Poker tracker video tutorial. You might find some useful videos explaining how to use the program.

I haven't checked lately, and things may have changed, but at the top of the PokerTracker site is a video banner for PT3 from Stox poker. It gave a quick overview and basic installation instructions for PT3. It was free when I last viewed it.

The basic documentation is pretty good, and constantly being updated. Any and all trackers will take a long time to get used to. They will give you more info than you can imagine tho, and being as poker is a game of imperfect information, the more you have, the better off you are. Though I think Savage Penguin's stance is a bit over the top, I can see how some folks come to depend on the information.

Quick answer to your question is YES, it is worth it.