Hyperdesk
by The Skins Factory
Sunday, April 13, 2008 by messiah1 | Discussion: Customization Software
So with Hyperdesk just around the corner, is this finally some competition for WindowBlinds? How well will TSF and Stardock play together? I know TSF used to contribute here, but they don't show up much anymore, at least with content. I'm anxiously awaiting the release and can't wait to see DarkMatter. Hurry up Jeff. 
What are your thoughts?
*UPDATE: Hyperdesk is live. Go check it out and leave your constructive comments about it here. (Notice I didn't say "only leave your good comments or bash it". Constructive comments can be positive or negative but should be supported with facts.)
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vStyler
Reply #182 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:09 PM
Reply #182 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:09 PM
No offense, but for a pay theme... 
Asty.. the Disney one has a whole 26 if thats any indication
Asty.. the Disney one has a whole 26 if thats any indication
bmetelsky
Reply #183 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:13 PM
Reply #183 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:13 PM
I thought it was worth the $9.95. I guess that's what matters in the end. 
Astyanax
Reply #184 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:23 PM
Sigh, I really hope this isn't going to be a normal thing. The icons they produce have always been amazing but little in numbers. (
Reply #184 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:23 PM
Asty.. the Disney one has a whole 26 if thats any indication
Sigh, I really hope this isn't going to be a normal thing. The icons they produce have always been amazing but little in numbers. (
vStyler
Reply #185 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:37 PM
Reply #185 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:37 PM
well its a lot easier to make better looking icons when your only making 20 or so a pack.. you gain 60/70 % more time to devote to the one you do..do.
Anyway...also no toolbar icons either or file animations, transparency, perpixel frames \ shutdown screens.. etc...
When you cut out most of the more difficult and time consuming elements in skinning you would think that whats left to skin would be amazing.
Anyway...also no toolbar icons either or file animations, transparency, perpixel frames \ shutdown screens.. etc...
When you cut out most of the more difficult and time consuming elements in skinning you would think that whats left to skin would be amazing.
Astyanax
Reply #186 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:49 PM
Actually looking at the screenshots they do have shutdown dialogs.
Reply #186 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:49 PM
Anyway...also no toolbar icons either or file animations, transparency, perpixel frames \ shutdown screens.. etc...
Actually looking at the screenshots they do have shutdown dialogs.
bmetelsky
Reply #187 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:53 PM
There are logoff and shutdown dialogue boxes that are skinned. The work on all elements may not fit your criteria for amazing, but the suite that I'm using is really good. Again, there are multiple variations of the windows style included so I may not be giving justice by posting the one screenshot. I'm not inclined, however, to spend much time posting more. Customizing is a hobby for me. Not going to get too stressed about any of it.
Reply #187 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:53 PM
Anyway...also no toolbar icons either or file animations, transparency, perpixel frames or shutdown screens.. etc...
When you cut out most of the more difficult and time consuming elements in skinning you would think that whats left to skin would be amazing.
When you cut out most of the more difficult and time consuming elements in skinning you would think that whats left to skin would be amazing.
There are logoff and shutdown dialogue boxes that are skinned. The work on all elements may not fit your criteria for amazing, but the suite that I'm using is really good. Again, there are multiple variations of the windows style included so I may not be giving justice by posting the one screenshot. I'm not inclined, however, to spend much time posting more. Customizing is a hobby for me. Not going to get too stressed about any of it.
vStyler
Reply #188 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:58 PM
Reply #188 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:58 PM
They don't have perpixel shutdown screens. Just bitmapped rectangles... no transparency, no shaping....same for please wait.
Astyanax
Reply #189 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:00 PM
To me those things really aren't necessities, to each his own I guess.
Reply #189 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:00 PM
They don't have perpixel shutdown screens. Just bitmapped rectangles... no transparency, no shaping....same for please wait.
To me those things really aren't necessities, to each his own I guess.
bmetelsky
Reply #190 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:03 PM
Ditto here...
Reply #190 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:03 PM
To me those things really aren't necessities, to each his own I guess.
Ditto here...
vStyler
Reply #191 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:05 PM
Reply #191 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:05 PM
This is a Hyperdesk thread eh?
Folks should know before they buy what their..not.. getting..TSF certainly isn't telling them.
Folks should know before they buy what their..not.. getting..TSF certainly isn't telling them.
Astyanax
Reply #192 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:10 PM
Judging by the name of the thread this had lead me to believe it actually is a Hyperdesk thread, interesting.
I think it's been said too many times about what exactly the limitations are when compared with WB, it could even be said that its far passed the point of beating that dead horse and has moved on to bigger and more gruesome things.
Reply #192 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:10 PM
This is a Hyperdesk thread eh?
Judging by the name of the thread this had lead me to believe it actually is a Hyperdesk thread, interesting.
Folks should know before they buy what their..not.. getting..TSF certainly isn't telling them.
I think it's been said too many times about what exactly the limitations are when compared with WB, it could even be said that its far passed the point of beating that dead horse and has moved on to bigger and more gruesome things.
vStyler
Reply #193 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:15 PM
Reply #193 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:15 PM
Thats your opinion. If it's alright with you I'll beat the horse a while longer, your free to run along.
bmetelsky
Reply #194 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:24 PM
Reply #194 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:24 PM
vStyler - it is all about opinions, isn't it?
By the way - I was using your Vienna 3 - Rapture blind prior to trying out the Hyperdesk stuff. In my opinion, that was one of the best windowblinds ever made. I would have paid for that one.....It will likely remain one of the best in my small collection.
By the way - I was using your Vienna 3 - Rapture blind prior to trying out the Hyperdesk stuff. In my opinion, that was one of the best windowblinds ever made. I would have paid for that one.....It will likely remain one of the best in my small collection.
vStyler
Reply #195 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:35 PM
Yes it is.. and honestly I wouldn't be making as big a deal if in my opinion it wasn't warranted.
Thanks for the kind words too
Reply #195 Monday, July 28, 2008 8:35 PM
vStyler - it is all about opinions, isn't it?
Yes it is.. and honestly I wouldn't be making as big a deal if in my opinion it wasn't warranted.
Thanks for the kind words too
JayG
Reply #196 Monday, July 28, 2008 10:10 PM
Reply #196 Monday, July 28, 2008 10:10 PM
i think their website is deceptive. they never give real looking screenshots just dressed up ones.
if stardock put out a $15 suite that only had 26 icons, people would be ripping them a new one. if a stardock suite lacked per pixel skinning they'd get blasted.
if stardock put out a $15 suite that only had 26 icons, people would be ripping them a new one. if a stardock suite lacked per pixel skinning they'd get blasted.
PuterDudeJim
Reply #197 Monday, July 28, 2008 11:07 PM
Reply #197 Monday, July 28, 2008 11:07 PM
I have used several different skinning programs and I think Style XP beats Hyperdesk as far as the interior is concerned. Just face it, nothing is windowblinds but windowblinds. We are spoiled.
I must say that the rest of it is fair. I bought the Dark Matter Trilogy Pack. Haven't loaded it yet. Had a few problems with the site taking my card. Eventually had to order by phone.
I must say that the rest of it is fair. I bought the Dark Matter Trilogy Pack. Haven't loaded it yet. Had a few problems with the site taking my card. Eventually had to order by phone.
SanChonino
Reply #199 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:16 AM
Reply #199 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:16 AM
Meh, it's decent, but uninspiring. I've seen much more creative WBs out there - for free!
Doronila1
Reply #200 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:35 AM
Reply #200 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:35 AM
What a bunch of haters 
. Vstyler being the leader of the hyperdesk bashers 
They have their weak points, sure. But overall i think its pretty good.
Only thing i dont understand is why they dont skin the toolbar? It just looks so out of place, specially on the above screenshot. Such a shame. (
. Vstyler being the leader of the hyperdesk bashers 
They have their weak points, sure. But overall i think its pretty good.
Only thing i dont understand is why they dont skin the toolbar? It just looks so out of place, specially on the above screenshot. Such a shame. (
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Reply #181 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:04 PM