- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Date added: November 05, 2009
- Total Downloads: 8,162,248
- Downloads last week: 40,648
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 604 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on May 14, 2008
Jealous of that slick Mac interface? Check out ObjectDock, a free utility that replaces the Windows Taskbar with a colorful, animated dock similar to the taskbar in Mac OS X.
ObjectDock displays icons for currently running applications and can hold quick-launch icons for your favorite programs. As you pass the cursor over each icon, ObjectDock magnifies it and displays relevant information, helping you find what you need even when you're running several programs at once. An attractive clock rounds out the toolbar. The tiny utility comes with a dozen attractive skins, and users with slow computers can reduce the animation quality to increase speed.
There is one major drawback: the lack of a system tray. There is a free, imperfect docklet plug-in available from a third-party provider that valiantly tries to remedy the problem, although it's a bit buggy. You can also upgrade to the Plus edition for $20, which includes system tray support, tabbed docks, support for multiple docks and multiple monitors, and other features.
If you're dissatisfied with the Windows Taskbar or just want to spice up your Desktop, ObjectDock makes a very good, no-risk choice.
Publisher's description
From Stardock :ObjectDock acts both as a task manager and a program launcher. Users can customize the look of each item on the dock and set various animation options for when the mouse rolls over an item on the dock. The program is very easy to configure.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 604 votes
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: It is easy to use, cleans up the desk top. I also like you can download various items for it.Easy to add icons from your destop to the dock.
Cons: For some reason the weather feed doesn't work. When moused over it says "feed not available..try again later."
Summary: Works good, except for the weather feed. I'll probably continue to use for now.
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: easy to start and customise, not memory killer
Cons: so far so good
Summary: Try it and u never regret
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
"very satisfied ... what I want in one place, thank you!"
Pros: more CREATIVE things on my computer:)
Cons: ...???...nothing for now :)
Summary: I like that what in second can switch from one business to other departments !!!
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: very creative a lot of themes for it gives me something different for once in my life gives you good options
Cons: it wont work on my dell
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
"awesome! so far i have no problem using objectdock"
Pros: it makes my desktop clean and it also highlights the icon
Cons: it makes my desktop clean and it also highlights the icon
Summary: so far, i like the objectdock..
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