- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: November 05, 2009
- Total Downloads: 7,764,149
- Downloads last week: 39,656
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 571 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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 571 votes
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: Like having my shortcuts organized on it
Cons: The weather is always N/A this is one of the main reasons that I installed this!
I keep clicking the update and after an hour or so of trying it might come up for a bitSummary: I like it just fix the weather
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: takes a few minutes to install and highly customizable
I use it to access quickly active projects I'm working on, when finished I just have to drag and remove the icon(s)
keep my desktop always organizedCons: none so far
Summary: really cool looking and practical tool - when people see it they always ask me which OS I'm running... looks like a Mac but on Windows
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: Now I have an apple that is not a mac.
Cons: How about an animated icons in the dock?
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: I use it every day.
Cons: None. I haven't had any trouble with it.
Summary: A great and useful application.
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Version: ObjectDock 1.90 build 536
Pros: Just only one click, You can open the page and customize it . Got style and look. It;s a useful program.
Cons: Never try in window 7 and I just want to try it
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