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Screensavers have long outworn their welcome, but some people still refuse to live without them. If you wouldn't dream of having a blank black screen when your computer is idle, Solar System - Earth 3D Screensaver is for you. It shows you our planet in all of its glory.
The goofy early-'90s sci-fi music this application features is a weird choice, but it doesn't totally detract from the screensaver. As for the image, it's a cool spinning Earth that is actually fun to watch. It isn't the most accurate view of Earth you'll ever see, but it is pretty. Amusingly enough, if you still had a monitor where screen burn-in was an issue -- which is the reason for screensavers -- then this screensaver doesn't move enough to absolutely prevent it. When you stop using the screensaver, you're greeted by a request that you pay $17 for the full version of Solar System - Earth 3D Screensaver.
If you still love screensavers, this one is a delight to look at. It will keep you entertained and will look especially attractive on larger screens. Don't waste your time with the paid version, though. The free Solar System - Earth 3D Screensaver works well enough to not need the upgrade.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Solar System - Earth 3D Screensaver 1.8.
Publisher's Description
From Rixane Interactive:
Solar System - Earth 3D screensaver invites you to an instant trip to space where you can admire the magnificent view of our planet shown against the twinkling stars. You can see the change of night and day along with the play of sunrays, as the Earth slowly revolves round the Sun. The screensaver uses modern shader technologies to produce photo-realistic effects. It's one of the most spectacular and inspiring Earth screensavers you can find.
What's new in this version: Version 1.8 fixed bug on nVidia video adapters
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All versions:
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"Great graphics, but a buy screen comes up all the time!"
Version: Solar System - Earth 3D Screensaver 1.8
Pros
This is just what I was looking for...a good motion graphic of the planet earth from space. Cnet.com editors recommended it--(the free version) and it is rated as #1.
Cons
But while trying it out, I am getting very sick and tired of the small, centered, pop-up buy screen that keeps coming up and additionally of the large buy screen which opens an internet window to their website.
Summary
This "CON" annoyance would be the only reason that I might not buy it. A free trial (in my meager opinion,) should NOT include a pop-up buy screen ALL the time!!!
