CNET Editors' review
There are simply too many calendar programs on the market, so we expect a lot from programs that claim to be "highly customizable." Desktop Calendar places a calendar grid on your (duh!) desktop to which you add appointments and reminders. Notes appear on the calendar once entered. Events can be exported to CVS, DAT, and TXT files, or imported from CVS or DAT files. The only customizable feature we found was one to change the color of the calendar, however. We also couldn't figure out how to set reminders for upcoming events. While Desktop Calendar works just fine, it's got so few features we feel it's hardly more useful than some freeware apps on the market. And last we checked, most paper calendars were cheaper, too.
Publisher's Description
From Tinnes Software:
Desktop Calendar is a highly customizable calendar program that turns your desktop into a traditional wall calendar. You can enter important dates such as dentist appointments, birthdays, or deadlines. Then when you turn your computer on or that day rolls over, you will be alerted of any events. Befitting its name, it's a "straight-to-the-point" program with which to organize your life. The calendar itself can be as bold or discreet on your desktop as you see fit, and due to its design doesn't take up many systems resources.
What's new in this version: Version 0.44:
- The hotkey CTRL+A will now select all text in the edit window
- Minor improvements to installer\uninstaller
- Bug fix: Events would get truncated around 1000 characters. Now the program informs the user when they have reached the limit and stops any further input to avoid data loss
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 36 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 16 votes
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My rating:
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"Sorry to loose it"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
Until I upgraded to W7 I used it extensively. Couldn't fault it, easyily customised, backed up and printed.
Cons
Won't work in W7
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"Too big and not pleasing to look at."
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
I don't see any.
Cons
Too big and ugly. Takes up too much room. All I wanted was something useful that wasn't too big.
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"Not for me"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
This calendar is very clear setting on the screen
Cons
I would rather not have something sitting on the screen as there is too much there already.
Summary
If you have enough room on your browser it would be ok to use.
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"What I like and do not like"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
I think this is the best of all planner calendars. It is easy to use and has an easy format.
Cons
I do have problems with lost data and trying to retrieve it. At this moment I am having just that problem. Also, I would like choices with printing. I would like to be able to print each month as it appears on screen.
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"very good, oooooo"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
simple ideal for day to day reminders
Cons
can't print from it. diffecult to find on the web
Summary
i am very happy with it,
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"very handy"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
comes up easily
Cons
does not take up needed space
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"useful for day to day tasks"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
easy to use
Cons
basic calendar
Summary
good for light traffic
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"Great program"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
Easy to use. Stays out of the way when not needed. desktop notice of entires you make.
Cons
I lost my hard drive and had to reload desktop calendar. All the dates I had entered were lost (my fault. I didn't back up). Some other programs I use retain all the entries I make if I have to redownload.
Summary
Poperly set up, this program works quite well.
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"Not Free anymore"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
None Didn't install
Cons
When you download this it says its out of date and asks if you would like to get the updated version. Of course the updated version is trialware (very limited)
Summary
Don't Bother
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"good calendar"
Version: Desktop Calendar 0.44
Pros
very good desktop calendar
Cons
need more color
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