CNET Editors' review
Sometimes applications are practical, sometimes they're fun, and sometimes they manage to be both. YoWindow is a weather application that manages to deliver weather data in what may be the most fun interface we've ever seen.
The program is easy to set up. Enter a city anywhere in the world, and the program's background image, a quaint village landscape, will reflect the current conditions. The sun rises and sets just as it does in real time, and precipitation and other weather phenomena are depicted with animations. Our first thought was that though the village scene looked nice, it didn't seem right to view conditions for, say, New York City, against such a bucolic backdrop. The program's online Help file advises that the creators are working on more backgrounds, but for now the village is the only one. Users can, however, add their own images, which work surprisingly well; use a photo of yourself and see the sun rise and set on you, or watch as you get caught in the rain. In addition to the snazzy graphics, the program displays detailed information about the current conditions, as well as a brief overview of the next several days. The program can be used on its own or set as the default screensaver, which is both cool and useful. Overall, we found YoWindow to be a unique and attractive way to check the forecast, and we're looking forward to keeping it around and watching the weather conditions change.
YoWindow is free to try, but the trial version limits users to a three-day forecast and two favorite locations. The program installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Repkasoft:
A beautiful landscape reflects the actual weather. Just like the view from your window. You will see the cloud cover, rain, snow, fog, even thunderstorms. You can move in time to any day you wish. YoWindow knows when the sun is shining and when the night is coming. There are 3 living landscapes to choose from or you can make your own from a picture. Try scrolling time forward--you will see the weather forecast. The free edition is limited to a 3-day forecast and one animated landscape.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0 build 511 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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3.7 starsout of 9 votes
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"better than most"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
Does a good job, not as bothersome as a lot of the others.
Cons
Can't set it to my little home town like I could most the others I've tried, and doesn't have a live action radar map to show incoming weather. Just not as good as my Free Weather which now doesn't seem to work with my updated Windows 7.
Summary
It's the best and least annoying of the free weather programs i've found since MyFreeWeather quit working.
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"cool enuf!"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
Good Info in a fun way
Cons
Not real specific to my area of Anchorage but close enuf.
Summary
I like it and would recommend to others.
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"I like this program."
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
That's enough for me.
Cons
That's enough for me.
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"Fun weather software and screen-saver"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
As windowed software it is the most fun thing on the desktop. As a screen-saver (on a 25 in. screen) it's even better.
Cons
Better for newer computers due to CPU/Graphics use. As most screen-savers of similar performance.
Summary
Best of the Informational screen-savers. And good weather software.
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"Yo Window works well."
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
Does not slow my puter like other weather sites do.
Cons
Have not found any cons.
Summary
Love Yo Window weather.!!!
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"system lockup!!"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
accurate weather thats all.
Cons
screensaver locked up my pc 3 times. had to reboot every time!would not even consider buying this program. like my mother said if you have nothing good to say say nothing at all!!!
Summary
be careful of this program!
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"Great way to get the weather"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
animated weather
local weather availableCons
could use more landscapes
Summary
if you like a screen saver that is also functional for other uses, its a great piece of software
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"Best weather software on Earth!"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
Unique weather display - animated world reflects the weatehr.
Ability to move in timeCons
No, excellent product!
Summary
5 stars!
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"appears it would be a good program - but doesn't run"
Version: YoWindow 2.0 build 511
Pros
looks good
Cons
the program will not run - even after I paid money for it
support seems to be volunteer - is unusual to have NO support for a program costing moneySummary
good idea - but falls short
if someone develops a program and charges money for it - they should be prepared to provide support - and some contact method
Updated on Dec 23, 2011
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