I've never really used databasing software before, and never really thought I needed it or would find it useful. But having now used Filemaker Pro 10, I really have found it worthwhile. The program installed without any problems on Vista, and also works on Macs, which is convenient for all users. This is not a cheap package by any means, and so if you're really only looking to catalogue your personal DVD or music collections then I'd suggest you look at cheaper programs. Filemaker Pro feels like just that, a pro package perhaps best suited to small business or corporate use. The Report tools certainly would benefit those sorts of users.
The user interface is decent, going with the recent trend of simplicity, whereby common functions are centralised. There is an option to switch to what I presume is the previous menu system, which is great for previous users who don't necessarily want to jump straight into the new design. This didn't benefit me, as I never used this line of software before, and I found the new interface to be very easy to navigate.
One feature which is definitely a plus is that it can handle PDF files. It's hard to believe that PDF conversion and modification is still absent from so many software packages, but this program has that capability so no problems there. You can also automate often-used functions so that you don't have to manually repeat every time, which is perhaps the most helpful feature as it takes so much work out of the process.
So, not essential software for an average user, and honestly you might find everything you need cheaper elsewhere, but it's very good at what it does.