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3D Realistic Fireplace Screen Saver

By Gelios Software Free to try Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Jun 30, 2009

3D Realistic Fireplace Screen Saver provides users with a fairly lifelike fireplace on their screen. While simple to operate, the program's options are what makes it red hot.

The interface is so intuitive that users will not need a trip to the Help file, though it is available if necessary. The program is well labeled and all the options make perfect sense. We had no trouble navigating it and customizing our flames. We were pleased by the fireplace and how easy it was to set up. While it will not fool anyone into thinking your computer is on fire, it does a good job of avoiding cartoonish imagery. The logs are deteriorating to cinder, the flames leap randomly, and the program excels with the little touches like sparks and ash floating upward with the smoke. In addition, the sound does a decent job of imitating the crackle of flames. While it makes a charming screensaver, this program's real strength is in its features. Users have full control over the look of the fire, the smoke, the glow, the fireplace appearance, and more. Each is simple to operate and easily previewed with a small preview screen on the Options menu.

The program comes with a stingy, one-fireplace trial. Still, with a fairly realistic image and fantastic options, this program is a fun option for those who want to add a little spark to their screensaver.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 3.9.7

Version 3.9.7 adds new fireplace material.

General

Release December 1, 2013
Date Added December 1, 2013
Version 3.9.7

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 470,663
Downloads Last Week 2
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Developer's Description

3D Realistic Fireplace Screensaver instantly brings the irresistible charm of an open wood burning fire onto your Windows desktop. You can now have the warmth, ambiance and romance of a fireplace - wherever and whenever you want. It looks better than a real video tape. The 3D accelerated video graphics deliver genuine flame realism and bring the beauty of a wood burning fire onto your computer monitor or widescreen TV. You will hear the sounds of the snap, crackle, and pop of a roaring fire and in the warm glow of the firelight, recreate the atmosphere of those memorable gatherings around the campfire. The screensaver comes with controls that allow you to change adjust the flame ambiance from roaring flames to glowing embers to suit any mood.

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