Is TechTools Pro worth the $$$

Hi,
I was just wondeing if anyone here has used TechTools Pro and if they felt it was a good utility to have and worth the $$$?

First would be extra drive and Disk Warrior 4 which are essential. I can't say that I've needed TTP4 in all the years of use and buying etc. though. Intech SpeedTools has some goodies that no one else seems to have though. And then a good backup program.

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