The Natural Desktop

http://www.naturaldesktop.com

Imagine a desktop where your wallpaper was based not just on the time of day but the time of year.  Imagine being able to have background sounds that are based on the current weather and time of day? Birds singing, Cicadads humming, Crickets chirping, and much more all based on what time of day it is. 

This and much more is what the new Natural Desktop from Stardock does. A team up with the code developed by Stardock, the wallpapers created by Digital Blasphemy, Widget work by Tiggz, and the sounds by famous composer, Mason Fischer.

With options to control your location, sounds, and more, the Natural Desktop is perfect for those of you (us) that are stuck working in an office environment all day who miss the sounds and visuals of summer. 

Visit http://www.naturaldesktop.com to get it.

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Reply #1 Top
Needs the ability to customize! That is what stardock is all about!

Can't import into Desktop X to customize.

Needs a way to move the control unit. Now covers up my clock and can't move it.

Needs a way to adjust the sound volume. If I turn up my volume to hear the sounds then my other windows sounds are too loud.

Would be nice if we could change the wallpaper to our own set.

Otherwise I like it!
Reply #2 Top
We do plan to do free updates to it based on feedback.  I think as it stands, it's pretty darn cool, one of the coolest things I've worked on. But I'm totally with you in being able to think of the possibilities of something like this.
Reply #3 Top
I bought it a couple days back and I have to say it's very cool, and I do agree with Mr jjjansen. Overall it is a really cool program and if I've not said it before.. which I have.. Stardock Rules
Reply #4 Top
Has the download file been updated since the sneak peak thread?
Reply #5 Top
really wish there was a "try before you buy" option. or even a wmv sample vid like we normally see from stardock. sounds nifty though.
Reply #6 Top
Pre-Purchased this beauty. But the same question, "has it been updated?"
Reply #8 Top

When I get a chance I'll do a video.


Xero and others: There was a minor update between the sneak peek and the final. But we are working on a 1.1 version for next month that I would wait for that has more goodies in there.

Reply #9 Top
but what sort of Updates

Now, Will I have to use the serial key provided by SD?
Reply #10 Top
I am still waiting on some feedabck as to why my wallpapers don't change and no sound. I had emailed Martin and he said he was working on the prob and to stay tuned. That was before the weekend. What should I do next?
Reply #14 Top
Night Train, the wallpapers change automaticaly as the day progresses. If they're not, contact [email protected].
Reply #15 Top
Thanks, Frogboy. Nope, no auto changing. I will contact support. Was hoping Martin had found the problem. No biggie over here. Its my girlfriend that is the problem. She wants it working!
Reply #16 Top
Is this thing smart enough to know that there are only 2 seasons in Costa Rica? Wet and Dry? I really wouldn't want to see falling leaves and snow on my desktop. Also I really don't need to be hearing any more bugs.

Reply #17 Top
Cool!
Reply #18 Top
Can the walls be changed and use walls created by DB for widescreen displays. My laptop has a 17 inch widescreen display and DB is a great place for walls with me in mind. Would it make any difference if I said I currently subscribe to DB?
Reply #19 Top
what are the resolutions for the wallpapers? do they go up to 1600x1200? I'd consider purchasing it if the screens were large enough, as soon as they get stretched its an automatic no way
Reply #20 Top
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?BID=WC&id=305483 This thread tells about the wallpapers
Reply #22 Top
thanks for the link Essencay, shame the walls are such a low resolution, theres just no way I can use this on any of my machines.
Reply #23 Top
When I purchased this online earlier it included the registration code in the email and screen after paying for it, but can't find anywhere or anyway to input that. Am I missing something? The only options to use that I can find are the weather settings and turning the sound on or off. I see there is an icon for Natural Desktop in the system tray (or whatever its called in XP) but that does nothing when I left or right or double click on it.

It's a brilliant desktop however, and I'm looking forward to the updates!
Reply #24 Top
Same issue as sjukmidlands.

Not prompted to enter key.

Clicked on animation object at it's top left corner (after using the obvious button at lower corner to set location and measurement settings) and was prompted to enter preferrence for animation speed fast, medium, slow.

I entered medium, and the object proceeded to drop the black textured border. Clicking in the top left corner failed to produce the preferrence prompt again.

A bit confusing after that.

I like the idea, and look forward to updates. Would like to request some basic documentation to give us an idea of what customization capabilities are available.

BTW, Norton Antivirus still does not like this type of script.

Nevertheless, great effort. Can't wait for a bit more configuration friendly version.
Reply #25 Top
I really like the idea of this, and I have bought it. But I run at 1600x1200 and the walls aren't good at that res.

Which means I can use it at work (only 1280x1024 there) but that's not where I really want to.

Please get the larger res versions from Digital Blasphemy, I know he usually withholds the 1600+ versions for his member gallery, but I hope something can be worked out.