Stardock has released the 2009 edition of its popular desktop
experience suite Object Desktop. Object Desktop is a set of
utilities that enables users to completely transform the desktop
experience of Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Object Desktop includes 6 utilities that focus on enhancing a
particular aspect of Windows. These are:
- WindowBlinds. A program that enables users to completely
alter the look and feel of the Windows GUI by applying "skins" to
it. These skins can make Windows look like an alternative OS like
MacOS or Linux or something completely different. Because it takes
full advantage of the latest video cards from AMD and nVidia,
WindowBlinds can also improve the video performance of Windows
Vista and XP. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new version of
WindowBlinds that lets users apply textures to their existing skins
as well as well as providing explorer backgrounds.
- IconPackager. The world's only program for changing all
the icons on Windows XP or Windows Vista to a completely different
set. Thousands of different icon packages are available freely on
the net. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new IconPackager that
lets Windows Vista users change the color of icons and folders on
the fly.
- DesktopX. DesktopX is a program that allows users to add
true objects to their windows desktops. These objects can be any
size and shape and be as simple as a glorified icon or scripted to
add functionality to become widgets or entire desktops. What's
special about DesktopX is the ease in which these objects can be
made.
Object Desktop 2009 adds a new version of DesktopX that allows
users to export their widgets as Windows gadgets for use on Windows
Vista and Windows 7.
- DeskScapes. A program that can apply animated wallpapers
to Windows. It supports the Stardock developed .DREAM animated
wallpaper format that allows for animated wallpapers that are video
loops or dynamically generated via DirectX that use virtually no
CPU. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new version of DeskScapes
that supports Windows XP as well as Windows Vista.
- BootSkin Pro. BootSkin Pro is a new program introduced
with Object Desktop 2009 that allows users to create and apply
alternative Windows Vista boot screens. By default, the Windows
Vista boot screen is blank with just a progress bar. BootSkin
allows for high resolution, high color boot screens instead.
- Theme Manager. Theme Manager 3 is a new program added to
Object Desktop 2009. It allows users to make use of all the other
programs together from a single interface. In addition, users can
save their customized desktop as a .suite file for later use or to
share with others users on the Internet. Theme Manager integrates
with WinCustomize.com to allow users to quickly design their own
unique desktop experiences.
Theme Manager also includes a brand-new desktop suite created by
Stardock called Aero Midnight that replaces the Windows GUI, icons,
wallpaper and adds gadgets. For Windows XP users, they get an
enhanced Windows Vista look. Windows Vista users get an enhanced
Aero look that adds 2 years of usability feedback to the Windows
Vista experience.
- MyColors themes. Stardock also provides MyColors as a
way for users to apply new themes created by Stardock's design
team. Object Desktop users get 4 free MyColors themes within a year
of purchasing Object Desktop. In addition, MyColors has access to
hundreds of other themes created in conjunction with the NBA, NHL,
NCAA, Ford, GM and countless other partners.
Object Desktop is $49.95 new. Stardock also offers Object
Desktop Ultimate ($69.95) which provides everything listed above
plus over a dozen other utilities that focus on productivity and UI
design such as TweakVista, SkinStudio, Keyboard LaunchPad,
ObjectBar and much more.
Users can purchase Object Desktop directly from its website at
www.objectdesktop.com.
Users who purchase Object Desktop receive everything available at
the time of purchases as well as everything added or updated in
Object Desktop for the subsequent year. Users who have previously
purchased Object Desktop can renew their access to Object Desktop
for $34.95.
Website:
http://www.objectdesktop.com