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 Palm Blvd > Software Reviews > SilverScreen: A Launcher With Style

SilverScreen: A Launcher With Style

By Palm Boulevard Staff
March 14, 2001

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Pros
SilverScreen is one of the most customizable launchers that I've used. If you use SilverScreen in conjunction with an application such as FontHack 123 you can alter the font as well as the look of the launcher for an even more complete customization.

Organizing my applications into categories was quick and easy and once that was complete using the SilverScreen was just as quick and easy as using the standard Palm launcher.

Cons
One problem that I have with SilverScreen is that it doesn't re-initialize itself as the launcher upon a soft reset. After a soft reset SilverScreen must be opened again to set it as the default launcher. This small flaw is not a bug, but it can become a pain, especially for someone who tests a lot of software and therefore has numerous fatal errors or other wise has to reset his Palm often.

Another problem I have is that SilverScreen doesn't allow the original icon for a third-party application to be restored once it has been changed. Again, this is not a major flaw, but there have been times when I've wanted to switch back to the original icon and couldn't.

The current version of SilverScreen does not support color. Although it will run on a color device (I tested it on both the Palm IIIc and the Visor Prism) SilverScreen will not show any color. The lack of color support will cause problems with certain third-party icons that will not display in grayscale. In these cases it is advisable to use an icon from one of the themes or icon packs. Note: The developer has announced that a color version is in the works and should be released soon.

Overall Comments
SilverScreen is one of the best launchers that I've used. If you are in need of color support you will need to look elsewhere or wait for the color release of this product. The $19.95 price tag is a little steep for a Palm software, but this is one instance where it may be justified. SilverScreen gets a 9 out of 10 which is a score that would immediately increase once the color support is introduced.

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