Which is the most usable skin of all times in your opinion?
Thursday, June 9, 2005 by Cyberworld | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I think the title just about covers it all. So which is the most usable windowblinds skin of all times? The skin that you use the most cause it's easy or it suits you best. I know there are many impressive and good looking skins out there, but which in your opinion is the most usable,not for looks,but as for everyday practice. 
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xjennx
Reply #42 Friday, June 24, 2005 12:54 AM
Reply #42 Friday, June 24, 2005 12:54 AM
Eye Candy-Spiderman
Usability- Royale Inspirat..as if it massages your eyes with its simplicity and color
All time FAV- Inspirat
Usability- Royale Inspirat..as if it massages your eyes with its simplicity and color
All time FAV- Inspirat
Exen Rx
Reply #43 Friday, June 24, 2005 1:20 AM
Reply #43 Friday, June 24, 2005 1:20 AM
Elsdee - Light, I downloaded it the day it came out and haven't changed it yet, unless I go to the original elsdee, either way that seems to be my top skin to use, it fits so well and usability is just up there.
Second runner up is GT3, Tiggz did an absolutely awesome job with the skin, one of my faves obviously
Third place goes to, any MikeyB skin. Mike Bryant has some major skills on the end of his arms. Every skin he puts out is top notch, even on a bad day he could me a great skin.
Second runner up is GT3, Tiggz did an absolutely awesome job with the skin, one of my faves obviously
Third place goes to, any MikeyB skin. Mike Bryant has some major skills on the end of his arms. Every skin he puts out is top notch, even on a bad day he could me a great skin.
Corky_O
Reply #45 Friday, June 24, 2005 9:11 AM
Reply #45 Friday, June 24, 2005 9:11 AM
I find myself using "miniOS" by Pixtudio just because it works and mixes well with Mormegil's Utopia 'canvas' IconPackage.
Not flashy, or animated - just a nice basic skin that takes up little real estate on the screen, and is a nice vacation from default "Luna" blue.
I have not been around long enough to claim knowledge of the "most usable of all time" skin - just the one I use more.
Not flashy, or animated - just a nice basic skin that takes up little real estate on the screen, and is a nice vacation from default "Luna" blue.
I have not been around long enough to claim knowledge of the "most usable of all time" skin - just the one I use more.
cyber villan
Reply #47 Saturday, June 25, 2005 1:22 PM
Reply #47 Saturday, June 25, 2005 1:22 PM
Well I'm still fairly new themes and windoblinds and only checked out a small portion, but uh, so far I really like:
Antares
Digital2
G-Pod
LegendsII
Trek
Tronnix
X-Cella
These I found are quite usable. There are probly many more out there and I'm sure I forgot some.
Antares
Digital2
G-Pod
LegendsII
Trek
Tronnix
X-Cella
These I found are quite usable. There are probly many more out there and I'm sure I forgot some.
SlimSpaceman
Reply #48 Saturday, June 25, 2005 1:56 PM
Reply #48 Saturday, June 25, 2005 1:56 PM
Windows XP default. because it has the least glitches.
I like lots of quality WB skins too, but with WB installed some programs don't act the way they should, no matter which skin I apply...
I like lots of quality WB skins too, but with WB installed some programs don't act the way they should, no matter which skin I apply...
Grimnir M
Reply #49 Saturday, June 25, 2005 2:25 PM
Reply #49 Saturday, June 25, 2005 2:25 PM
As far as skins... I could list a bunch.
with the comment on visibilty and usability with skins. I will load a skin test it for a couple days and see how well it functions with my day to day lifestyle. Of course I do the same with my own skins. You dont know what you have until you play with it!
what do they call that? play testing?
with the comment on visibilty and usability with skins. I will load a skin test it for a couple days and see how well it functions with my day to day lifestyle. Of course I do the same with my own skins. You dont know what you have until you play with it!
what do they call that? play testing?
gmoneykyo
Reply #50 Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:41 PM
Reply #50 Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:41 PM
it would have to be Mac OS X Panther for me by Xero. I just love the look of the mac os and zero has included sounds that make it sound like youre using a mac mouse. But Window Blinds will be un-installed when I get me iBook!
JAYdd
Reply #51 Sunday, June 26, 2005 7:44 AM
Wow ! Thanks WebGizmos....
You listed one of my skins as most usable.
BTW..... DMN_Tweak has just had some major updates & is waiting to be approved. It should be back in the WB Gallery some time in the next couple of days.
(free Add.....
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Reply #51 Sunday, June 26, 2005 7:44 AM
| In no particular order..since I love them all! DMN Tweak |
Wow ! Thanks WebGizmos....
You listed one of my skins as most usable.
BTW..... DMN_Tweak has just had some major updates & is waiting to be approved. It should be back in the WB Gallery some time in the next couple of days.
(free Add.....
)
Ton-K300
Reply #52 Sunday, June 26, 2005 3:53 PM
Reply #52 Sunday, June 26, 2005 3:53 PM
Yeah, probably a blue/grey Mac plastic job! Something readable?
kona0197
Reply #53 Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:23 PM
Reply #53 Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:23 PM
I use Royale 95% of the time - I also like Souluna and Retro.
Natsgm
Reply #54 Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:38 PM
Reply #54 Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:38 PM
Everything by essorant, and pretty nearly everything by Mike Bryant and Z71.
If I had to pick one, it would be Carillon.
If I had to pick one, it would be Carillon.
Jafo
Reply #56 Sunday, June 26, 2005 10:56 PM
Reply #56 Sunday, June 26, 2005 10:56 PM
Jafo is still using Antares .... almost universally since just prior to its public release...
retiredmaster
Reply #57 Monday, June 27, 2005 10:13 AM
Reply #57 Monday, June 27, 2005 10:13 AM
Glad to see my name up there...
That's what I aim for in all my skins - usability. Nothing too flashy, clear text, just nice to have for a while and easy to use.
Thank you
(My own choices... most of MikeB's and Treetog's skins, Vector Cell by B0se, and an old one by Teschio - Xi01. And I use my own mostly - just vanity!)
That's what I aim for in all my skins - usability. Nothing too flashy, clear text, just nice to have for a while and easy to use.
Thank you
(My own choices... most of MikeB's and Treetog's skins, Vector Cell by B0se, and an old one by Teschio - Xi01. And I use my own mostly - just vanity!)
wwww123
Reply #58 Monday, June 27, 2005 11:12 AM
Reply #58 Monday, June 27, 2005 11:12 AM
DogmaX, no doubt. Steve Grenier's Mac OS X Tiger package comes in 2nd.
wwww123
Reply #59 Monday, June 27, 2005 11:14 AM
How could I forget your skins, essorant? Jester, Chiffre, and Retro are three of my favorites!
Reply #59 Monday, June 27, 2005 11:14 AM
| Glad to see my name up there... That's what I aim for in all my skins - usability. Nothing too flashy, clear text, just nice to have for a while and easy to use. Thank you |
How could I forget your skins, essorant? Jester, Chiffre, and Retro are three of my favorites!
Koasati
Reply #60 Monday, June 27, 2005 12:20 PM
Reply #60 Monday, June 27, 2005 12:20 PM
| #38 by Stockholm Syndrome Wed, June 15, 2005 8:28 PM DogmaX Goof by essorant gfxOasis by KoL OpusOS by b0se SouLuna by Morphium Vector Cell by b0se Pix Office by Pixtudio Tab_wba by Koasati WindowsMAX by Steve Grenier Phase Change by essorant |
Thanx SS ..... nice to be mentioned, and even nicer to be mentioned along with such great company. 
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Reply #41 Thursday, June 23, 2005 9:33 PM
I agree with that. Some of my favorite skins visually never lasted long on my system because of poor color contrasts and/or too small of fonts. No matter how good a skin looks, if it's difficult to use, it will quickly be cast aside. Same with cursors.