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Star Trek The Original Series Vista Desktop Theme

The Skins Factory
Operating Systems: Windows Vista 32/64 bit with SP2

Star Trek fans will appreciate this film based versatile desktop visual enhancement software that features three distinct themes. The themes center around the three branches of the Starfleet; Engineering, Sciences and Command. The themes included in the software are based on the original CBS starship ... (continued)

Our Price: $14.95

Star Trek fans will appreciate this film based versatile desktop visual enhancement software that features three distinct themes. The themes center around the three branches of the Starfleet; Engineering, Sciences and Command.

The themes included in the software are based on the original CBS starship models used in the old Star Trek series, and are guaranteed to offer an err of authenticity and nostalgia to any die-hard Star Trek fan. CBS provided the original models to the Skins Factory for use during the production of these collector desktop themes.

The three wallpaper themes are complimented by three variant editions as well, and over thirty custom desktop items. Although the images of the Enterprise in the wallpapers are based on the original Star Trek models and textures, they have all been digitally re-rendered for the clearest and most realistic appearance possible.

This software also includes a a Star Trek audio remote widget that can be used with Windows Media Player 11 and iTunes. This sound widget includes dozens of sound FX from the original series, as well as several transporter animations. Users will need to download the free Yahoo! Widgets applications to use the software's included remote animations.

Even the Windows Start Menu has been revamped to resemble that of the Enterprise's central control panel. This theme was custom designed by the Hyperdesk division of the Skins Factory, who are renowned for high tech and sci-fi film-based creative designs.

The following are the minimum system requirements needed for this software:

  • Operating System: Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit) with Service Pack 2
  • Processor: 1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • Memory/RAM: 512 MB of system memory
  • Available Disk Space: 236 MB
  • Microsoft's Windows Media Player: Version 11
  • Apple's iTunes: Needed for the iTunes functionality.
  • Yahoo! Widgets: Needed for remote functionality.

Star Trek: The Original Series Vista Desktop Theme: What We Liked

  • The themes are based on the original models, and this authenticity reminds one of the old series with every look.
  • The icon designs are very reminiscent of the old symbols seen on the Enterprise.
  • The basic Windows sound scheme has been replaced with Sound FX from the original series.

Star Trek: The Original Series Vista Desktop Theme: What We Didn't Like

  • There are no characters from the Star Trek series included in the theme.

The Skins Factory Support

Since there are no license keys required for use of this software, The Skins Factory does not offer refunds on this product. However in exchange for not having a license key, the user may install the skin on as many computers as they'd like. Technical support can be received by using a tech support ticket that is included with the product download. Users can also find useful information on the Hyperdesk support forums.

About The Skins Factory

The skins factory has been in business since the end of 2000, offering the services of over 500 talented interfaced designers to companies and individuals around the world. In the first ten years of the companies existence, it managed to amass a substantial customer base and has since become the leading contributor to the creative interface design industry. The Skins Factory is headquartered in South Florida.


Software.com Team

Posted: August 29, 2009 06:30 AM

Buy Star Trek The Original Series Vista Desktop Theme  

Now every fan of STAR TREK can own the official STAR TREK Windows Vista desktop theme designed by The Skins Factory's Hyperdesk division. Completely transform Windows Vista with 3 STAR TREK desktop themes that change your desktop into 1 of 3 Starfleet divisions - Command, Engineering or Sciences. Featuring a STAR TREK widget audio remote for iTunes/Windows Media Player 11 that includes transporter animations & original series sound FX. Includes: Over 30 custom designed STAR TREK desktop icons that stay true to STAR TREK canon & newly rendered shots of the Enterprise (based on the official models & textures provided by CBS Studios) on 3 different custom STAR TREK wallpapers (plus 3 variant editions).

You will need to download the free application, Yahoo! Widgets to use the Starfleet audio remote. You may install this purchased theme on as many personally owned Windows Vista machines that you own, but you may not distribute it. No license key required.

Designed by The Skins Factory. TM & © 2009. CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.