Object Desktop 2009 is Here!

Desktop enhancement suite turbo-charges Windows XP, Windows Vista experience

Published on November 19, 2008 By Island Dog In WinCustomize News

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

Comments (Page 2)

ALMonty

on Nov 19, 2008

If you are already have a ObjectDesktop subscription then you already have 09. I think their just calling OD09 for new subscribers.

Island Dog

on Nov 19, 2008

Wondering if anyone can tell where I can download OD 2009. I am a OD subscriber, thanks for any help

Download via Impulse.

http://www.impulsedriven.com

eagleyelgae

on Nov 19, 2008

Theme Manager Aero midnight Suite does not apply the Windowblinds part on my machine either, windows xp, sp3. Everything else works as advertised including the weather, clock and IP. I have OD ultimate installed plus MyColors. Everything updated in the last few minutes using Impulse.

2of3

on Nov 19, 2008

Download via Impulse.

link didn't work ID

correct link: http://www.impulsedriven.com

hallv5

on Nov 19, 2008

Way to go StarDock!!!

Finhbar

on Nov 19, 2008

If I remember correctly, weren't x64 incompatible apps being discarded from OD 2009, and if so, is this planned for the future or should it have already happened ? Thanks for any info you have on this subject. Rock on StarDock. Regards, Peter

Excalpius

on Nov 19, 2008

Bravo!

Note that I can't find BootSkin Pro in Impulse. Every other update seems to have come through fine.

I'm running Vista 64U so is it not supported for that (yet) or am I missing something?

(edit) Nevermind, it just showed up after rebooting from the other installs...curiouser and curiouser.

Ralman

on Nov 19, 2008

Still waiting for Virtual Desktops to be supported under Vista64 properly. Probably the most used application from Stardock for me. I still have yet to find another version that I like and integrates into the GUI well.

Thuglifejunior

on Nov 19, 2008

Whoooooeeeeee!!! am I glad to be part of this family tonight, this Deskscapes is bloody fantastic, now I see what I've been missing all these months, thanks a lot the whole Stardock Family who made this happen, it is truly amazing software to have, Objectdesktop Ultimate I mean, bloody awesome fella's Ha Ha In fact here's another Whoooooeeee!!!!! just for good measure Ha Ha

GhoS

on Nov 19, 2008

So nice to have Bootskin for Vista now, only need an animation ability and will be all set. Everything updated fine as well.

PuterDudeJim

on Nov 19, 2008

Is Bootskin Pro vista only? Or will it work on XP?

Excalpius

on Nov 19, 2008

Installed first bootskin pro, ran into the no serial number issue. Before I could post that, there was a new version (thanks!) so I updated to it. Was now able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine.

Vista 64 Ultimate, and my boot drive is D: not the usual C:, bootskin pro v 1.00.027

Excalpius

on Nov 19, 2008

re: new Windowblinds

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.

I can't find a way to choose my own explorer background image, only the ones provided by default.

sydneysiders

on Nov 19, 2008

Aero Midnight is just superb!

....I was fortunate enough to test it a while back....it brings elegance and class to your desktop....just a delight to use.....thanks so much for commissioning it Brad...it's like that little black cocktail dress you have to have in your wardrobe, a classic you wouldn't be without it....

Elsius Saint

on Nov 19, 2008

WOW Holly God!

Who's the genuis behind this top quality skin?

This is trully Quality Released!

Who made the Windowblinds?

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