- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (21-day trial, nag screen); $19.50 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: November 28, 2005
- Total Downloads: 45,714
- Downloads last week: 82
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 59 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Though conceptually simple, Radar Screensaver earns our respect thanks to a stacked feature set. The program displays an accurate depiction of a radar device as it scans your screen, emitting blips and sounds from time to time. It then identifies the type of aircraft it has detected and can even track the supposed movements of Old Saint Nick. We really appreciate the high degree of user configurability this screensaver offers. You can specify traffic intensity, rotation speed, and grid style, and you can change the color of the beam, the grid, and the markers. Radar Screensaver also let you fine-tune many specific aspects of its appearance, such as whether to display a contour map or terrain noise, and you can add a personalized message to the entire scene. We think this program will be most appropriate for science and electronics buffs.Publisher's description
From ZERGE :Radar Screensaver shows what happens in its controlled airspace area. You will see a rotating beam and object blips as well as object markers with course and speed information and satellite-powered identification with photos of recognized objects. This is a beautiful screensaver, and you will be able to leave a message for your guest when you're away from your PC.
Version 1.71 adds the ability to leave messages on your screen; adds the AWACS mode, wherein the radar is aboard the AWACS aircraft; and adds satellite identification, so you will see how the object is detected and how its satellite photo is taken and recognized. More than 60 aircraft types are supported, and...it can track Santa Claus, flying around and dropping Christmas presents.
What's new in this version:
- OpenGL-based graphics, "on-screen message" feature, AWACS mode, Satellite identification, detection logs, path tracking markers, new user interface.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 59 votes
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Radar Screensaver 1.71
Pros: "Radar Screensaver is a modern and outstanding screensaver which is able to turn your video display into a screen of a fabulous radar watching the skies, seas, and near-Earth space." This is how the author describes this little screensaver which is true. I spent hours sitting there watching. Very well designed and easy to install and configure. This is a must download for everybody! No adware or any other bundled apps, just a clean work of art.
Cons: None
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Radar Screensaver 1.71
Pros: Nice Graphics, Awesome Color Shifts!
Cons: Doesn't seem to work well (slow) on my new VAIO desktop; probably the integrated graphics chips vs. a seperate graphics card.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Radar Screensaver 1.71
"A completely different screensaver nearly spell binding."
Pros: A totally unique screensaver more apt to be watched in lieu of something to simply "protect" the monitor from burnout.
A fantastic piece of software.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Radar Screensaver 1.71
"Never been so close to ATC reality"
Pros: After having looked for ages, for an ATC screen saver that's worthwhile its name I've finally landed. Radar Screeensaver is not a flashy screen saver but a user experience that brings you to the reality of air traffic control. It also contains a nice set of controls to play with, in order to further optimize the end user experience. Tip of the day: If you're a real ATC fan, just add a live feed from any of the airport towers and you've made the day!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Radar Screensaver 1.71
"This is an Awsome Screensaver"
Pros: Very realistic, alot of color and detail.
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