[question] Should I upgrade from Windowblinds to the Object Desktop?

I am contemplating on using the ObjectBar to make my PC look and feel more like a Mac. I originally purchased Windowblinds because at the time I didn't have neither the extra cash nor confidence in the product to purchase the entire Object Desktop. I have tried all of the pieces that can be downloaded and trialed, all of which I could do without due to free alternatives with the exception of the ObjectBar. So, the question I have is, should I just purchase the ObjectBar for an additional $20? Or should I upgrade to the Object Desktop and get everything else for an additional $40? I plan on using the following freeware:

YzShadow in place of WinFx, unless WinFx is better.
RkDock when it becomes a beta since I don't like the way Object Dock works and YzDock isn't being developed anymoore.
FlyakiteOSX v1.0 instead of Logon Studio, Icon Packager, and Theme Manager because it's just so cool!

I am going to attempt to learn how to use AveDesk in conjuction with Konfabulator because I can't make anything work right with Desktop X. I'm trying to use as many community products as possible to show my support and appreciation for all the hard work and time it takes to develop everything that we're using to bring us as close to the Mac experience as possible, so if anyone knows of any other community products please let me know. Anyway, I would truly appreciate any feedback, suggestions, hints, or help. Thank you all in advance.

#251302

for me you shouldn't buy the the whole package. just buy the wb and ob that's all.

but still its your decision.

#251394

Well WB and ObjectBar and are the only products I have ever bought because in general, for every piece of payware you can find something just as good, if not better, completely free.

But if you're into Mac theming, nothing comes close to WB or Objectbar. I wouldn't really say WinFX is worth the money though. While it's better than Y'z shadow for the shadows, the novelty of all the other effects wears off very quickly and there are programs a lot better than WinFX for transparency.

There are a couple of sites here and here that might be useful to you.

#251455

For what it's worth... I was thinking the same thing... "All I need is WB and ObjectBar". But for only $10 more, you have the option to get anything else you want, just in case they come out w/ something new. IMO, it's worth it.

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