CNET Editors' review
This screensaver possesses an extremely simple concept, but its lack of adware and pleasing amount of customization options help keep it in the running. Abound Screensver places any number of variously sized, 3D, multicolor balls on your screen. Some balls stay still, some move around, and some get sucked into black holes. Since this program is so basic, the graphics aren't mind-blowing, but it's clear the developer put some work into them. Still, sound effects would be a nice addition. On the plus side, the program gives you an extensive amount of control over the screensaver's appearance and behavior. For instance, you can specify the number of total, stationary, and moving balls; set the bounciness; and configure the number and strength of black holes. Although some users might find this screensaver unexciting, those seeking a simple, adware-free screensaver might take this app for a joyride.
Publisher's Description
From Heroic Virtue Creations:
Abound will mesmerize you for hours with colorful balls flying around the screen, bouncing off one another, and swirling around and into black holes, in infinitely unique patterns. The elegant beauty of physics in action will soothe and relax you. You can configure the options to create endlessly different configurations, from Jupiter gravity to moon gravity, and from super bounciness to steel-ball bounciness.
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"nothing special"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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"The most addictive program ever to save a screen!"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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I installed the Abound screensaver about a week ago and have been enthralled ever since. It is strangely mesmerizing to watch all of the colorful balls bounce around and collide with each other. This is the best screensaveer I've seen to date.
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"This is a really excellent screensaver"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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This is an excellent screensaver. I really enjoy the blackhole feature.
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"A great distraction from the humdrum of my day"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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Everyone at work comments on how cool this screensaver is. Normally, such cool screensavers are reserved for the open source space. Thank you Heroic Virtue Creations!
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"Truly Addicting"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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You really can watch this thing for hours. I spent a couple of hours tweaking it just cuz i could.
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"Captivating!"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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Very interesting, screensaver does not lose it's appeal over time, as is usual with most other screensavers.
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"Cool screensaver"
Version: Abound Screensaver 1.0
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The blackholes are definitely the coolest part of the screensaver. The physics must have been fun to develop ;) Only missing feature is mac support!
