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Zoom through the galaxy with Planet Quest, a 3D screensaver that carries you past asteroids, glowing stars, cloud-shrouded planets, and rings of cosmic debris. Though a bit dated, the celestial graphics still look lovely, and you can take screenshots to capture the most beautiful scenes. We like the way Planet Quest crossfades from the desktop into deep space. The soothing, well-recorded New Age theme music is perfectly suited to the mood, and you can supply your own audio file if you want some variety. The control panel has options for displaying frame rate and time, enabling monitor power saving, and controlling the crossfade time between scenes (unfortunately, the current scene freezes as you transition to the next one). The latest version has a text-only mode for laptops on battery power. In our tests, this screensaver worked all right with a low-end graphics card, but owners of premium cards may find the 3D effects cause their GPU fans to ramp up. That's not a criticism, just fair warning. Planet Quest gives space-adventure fans plenty to like.Publisher's Description
From 3D Wonders:
In the last ten years astronomers have discovered over 150 planets beyond our own solar system. But sadly, with today's technology there are no direct images of these distant worlds. Planet Quest is our artistic vision of what these worlds might look like. Join us as we marvel at the infinity of creation - using the awesome power of your PC to create an infinity of worlds to enjoy and to marvel at, in stunning 3D. And, of course you'll see nebulae, galaxies, stars, suns, comets, asteroids, moons, planetary rings and even the occasional supernova in these unique and believable scenes. Flexible music playback options are included, as well as our original theme music. Planet Quest is also suitable for laptop users, providing a special "low power" mode when the battery is in use. Please note that Planet Quest never repeats a scene, and yet does not require advanced graphics hardware. So dim the lights and get yourself into the mood for some extrasolar discoveries!
Version 4.0 adds asteroids and laptop low-power mode, improved visuals, resource usage, error handling, and performance.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 33 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 31 votes
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"Fascinating!"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
This is a very interesting & beautiful screensaver. So realistic I get motion sick if I set & stare at it too long, Lol!
Cons
None, that I know of.
Summary
Worth it!
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"It's not worth paying for"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
The graphics are nice
Cons
Not worth the money
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"I wont be replacing this until planet quest 5 comes out"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
Im very impressed. its a very interesting screensaver to both watch and listen to. Very relaxing. I have advised it to lots of my friends already.
Cons
there is no cons
Summary
Get it, Especially if you like planets, stars and comets
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"Great new changes."
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
Love the ease of use. Love the new geographic textures. The music is okay too.
Cons
Are you kidding? None!
Summary
Great product! The only way to improve it would be to allow the user a creat mode. Then you might also add the birth and destruction of celestial entities.
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"would not show the screensaver"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
might be a good screensaver not for me.
Cons
it did not run, and could not get help from Planet Quest web site. Guess
they dont stand behind there product.Summary
Just not happy with it.
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"Super screensaver, always changes spectactular views!"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
Very professional product.
Cons
It sometimes freezes up momentarily-probably normal, though. Also, you need to set the computer to a specified standby time or it won't shut off-the power-saver option doesn't work.
Summary
I really like this product for ease of payment and download. The scenes are ever -changing and they are terrific!
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"A really, really cool screensaver"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
Amazaing!
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"Amazing and Beautiful"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
The entire program creates visual effects that mesmerize and entice one to watch and examine the scenes. This is pretty darn near perfect as screen savers go.
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"Great screensaver!"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Pros
Very beautiful
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"Very Good!"
Version: Planet Quest 4
Cons
Could be much more better if it had the names labelled!
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