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DesktopEarth 3D - Live 3D animations of the earth in all it's glory
 

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DesktopEarth 3D

Live 3D animations of the earth in all it's glory

SubRosaSoft DesktopEarth 3D is a tool to visualize our planet. It uses a combination of satellite imagery and calculated data to provide real time views of the entire globe. With real time cloud maps, simulated horizons, and live pictures of the moon and sun, superimposed on your choice of earth map. Once images are created they can be automatically set as your desktop picture.

"The user experience is also greatly improved with the latest version." Stated Marko Kostyrko, C.E.O. of SubRosaSoft.com Ltd and author of DesktopEarth 3D. "The original version of the DesktopEarth Pro was a powerful package but the countless settings were too daunting for some users. For version 3.0, we have focused our effort in improving the user interface. We have also included a much requested on-line user manual to make sure the user can take advantage of all the features of DesktopEarth 3D."

"The latest version also includes two different screensaver features. The 3D screen saver allows you to display a spinning earth, overlaid with real cloud layering and the pattern of night and day. It's extremely addictive to look at and definitely makes DesktopEarth 3D a fascinating program to have." Concluded Marko Kostyrko.

Written specifically for Mac OS X, DesktopEarth 3D includes stunning graphics and powerful features that give users hours of entertainment on their desktop.

• Your choice of views of the earth from a list of high resolution maps of the earth
• Select the view from the city of your choice using the in built database of cities to specify an exact location of your choice.
• Real time sunlight projection - View what part of the earth is in daylight, with city light images on the dark side of our world.
• Real time cloud maps - Regular updates on real life images of the earth's cloud cover.
• Live pictures of the sun - Superimposed pictures live from the SOHO observatory
• Simulated moon phases - Realistic renderings of the moon complete with the current phase.
• Automatic desktop pictures - Set your desktop picture to live images of our planet.
• Screensaver of rotating globe or flat view.

SubRosaSoft DesktopEarth 3D is now available at the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of US$14.95 Upgrades from DesktopEarthPro version 2 are free. Site licenses are available - for more information please contact sales@subrosasoft.com

For more information on DesktopEarth 3D v3.0 please visit www.subrosasoft.com

SubRosaSoft DesktopEarth 3D requires System 10.2 or higher

Founded in 2002, SubRosaSoft.com Ltd is a New Zealand based company specializing in guardian and system utility software. SubRosaSofts' design philosophy revolves around easy-to-use yet extremely powerful software.

DesktopEarth 3D is a trademark of SubRosaSoft.com, Ltd. Mac, Macintosh, Power Mac, Power Macintosh, iMac, iBook and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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