Universe Metal 2004: It's out now!

Monday, May 3, 2004 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Turbo-Charge your Windows desktop with Universe Metal 2004! It's a new premium suite that uses Stardock's technology to completely change the look and feel of Windows. It's like running a whole new OS.

Based off of Pixtudio's outstanding Universe Metal suite of yore, Universe Metal 2004 completes the picture with a host of new enhancements:

  • WindowBlinds 4.x based visual style to change your title bars, Start bar, scrollbars, etc.
  • All new progress animations!
  • All new toolbar icons
  • A all new icon package to replace your existing icons that you can use on your desktop, with IconX, or with ObjectDock!
  • A DesktopX 2 based wharf on the right side with quick searches for dictionary.com and google.

Plus:

  • Universe Metal Wallpaper
  • Universe Metal Windows Media Player
  • Universe Metal Winamp skin

And best of all, all of this combined is only $8.95 ($7.95 if you previously purchased Pixtudio Universe Metal).

Sales of premium suites help pay for the running of WinCustomize.com. Check it out at www.universemetal.com

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Frogboy
Reply #1 Monday, May 3, 2004 12:27 PM
Just wanted to add one more point: The Universe Metal 2004 icon package icons support 16x16 all the way up to 128x128. They're by Paul Boyer (Mormegil) and because of the massive resolution support look really cool in a variety of settings.

Rage Machine
Reply #2 Monday, May 3, 2004 1:51 PM
Though I've applied tons of Windowblinds and a few other items, I still hesitate to buy something like this. If I knew I could apply all the components with one program or click I just might get it. Is there a program that does this? Sorry for the newbie question.

SelfExiled
Reply #3 Monday, May 3, 2004 2:28 PM
Rage, yes there is. It's called theme manager or Winstyles. It applies everything at once. Great theme. A classic.

Frogboy
Reply #4 Monday, May 3, 2004 2:58 PM
Rage - yes, it comes with Theme Manager that lets you apply (or unapply) the entire thing in one click seamlessly.

PixelPirate
Reply #5 Monday, May 3, 2004 3:37 PM
I was looking forward to this update of the suite, the reason why I waited to purchase it. Now I got it.

MogWaEE
Reply #6 Monday, May 3, 2004 4:21 PM
Damn, this is looking real nice, but I think that $7.95 is a little steep for an update. Don't get me wrong: I understand the "support" aspect of it all, but I've purchased EVERY skin suite/cursor/icon suites + object dock, and shelling out more cash for this update seems a little over the top! What I am really interested in are the icons, but I think that, for the first time, I'll have to pass .

chuckyboy81070
Reply #7 Monday, May 3, 2004 5:19 PM
i agree, i think $7.95 is bit much for an update. i too have purchased just about every premium skinpack and suite offered from pixtudio, the skins factory, essorant, and stardock. a dollar off the full price for an upgrade? i'll have to pass as well. that aside, good work as usual.

Phoon
Reply #8 Monday, May 3, 2004 5:22 PM
Ditto..
Although it is a fantastic pack, there is no way I will put another $7.95 into it.

Digital3000
Reply #9 Monday, May 3, 2004 6:26 PM
I have had the orignal version for a long time and loved it.. This updated version is much better. 7.95 is worth it when u see the extras added. Awesome stuff been using if for almost 2 weeks now.. love it

Frogboy
Reply #10 Monday, May 3, 2004 6:26 PM

That's certainly your perogative. Bear in mind that outside the older pieces of the WB skin and the Winamp/Media player skin this is all new.


azdruid
Reply #11 Monday, May 3, 2004 7:08 PM
Hmm...very nice, but is there any way at all we could get a wallpaper minus the "2004" text?

MogWaEE
Reply #12 Monday, May 3, 2004 7:34 PM
is there any way to purchase only the icons?

Mackintosh
Reply #13 Monday, May 3, 2004 11:34 PM
I'll buy it, just like every other Pixtudio suite, but I do agree, $7.95 for an update is a bit much.

Surj
Reply #14 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 1:28 AM
theme isnt my style, but I'm intrigued by the desktop x component. Argh, I'm gonna feel real silly buying the pack just for that, hehe.

Old_Crab
Reply #15 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 2:02 AM
Alright frogboy. It better be worth it. >

retiredmaster
Reply #16 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 4:00 AM
Just as a matter of interest, and by way of a comparison, how much are PC magazines selling for in the states? They cost about £5 or £6 here, so paying $8 is around the same price as buying a magazine in the UK.

And much more fun, obviously!

retiredmaster
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 4:01 AM
Oh - forgot to say - cool suite! Definately one of the best ever. (and thanks chuckyboy!)

c242
Reply #18 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 7:09 AM
Hmm, hasn't this been there for 2 months now ? Or is anything updated since then ?

Frogboy
Reply #19 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 9:54 AM

Part of the idea on suites is that any given major piece is worth $8 or $9.


For example, the Orion icon suite is $9.  This suite includes a full icon package.


I always liked the style of Universe Metal but wanted to see it get updated with all the new goodies and combined with icons and new DesktopX stuff to have a UniverseMetal OS type look and feel.


c242
Reply #20 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 11:45 AM
BTW, I purchased this, but before I just couldn't get rid of it also. 1 machine has to run Universe Metal here. =

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