Well after a long time trying lots of different browser, I'm back to the good old ADW EX (1.3.3.56 as of now). But I'll state here some experiences I've had during the process, as I believe I've tried some browsers not many have known of:
_ Launcher Pro: once the best launcher out there, for its smooth performance and rich settings. Comes with a set of useful widgets like facebook, twitter, sms,... (gmail is broken as of now). But hasn't been updated for a long time, so it's somehow outdated in comparison to other ones.
_ GO Launcher EX: one of the most popular right now, with almost everything you've ever wanted: the smoothness, support for many cool themes, widgets, even a lockscreen (GO Lockscreen),... But somehow the performance is therefore reduced, I personally find it not as smooth as ADW and Launcher Pro (especially in the app drawer).
_ Zeam Launcher: like Launcher Pro, it's popular from the good old days, mostly for the minimalist feeling. No fancy stuff, just basic functions but the performance is solid. Unlike Launcher Pro, it's still often updated.
_ Tencent Desktop / MIUI Mod: A new feeling with eye-candy graphics, but the smoothness is nowhere near Launcher Pro or ADW EX's level, not even close to GO EX. Nice set of widgets and icons also.
_ Espier Launcher: Another aproach, this time with iPhone-ish feeling. It has the iPhone icon effect, the homescreen is now filled with apps and no more widgets. It's up to users to decide if they like that or not. The performance is pretty solid also.
_ MX Home: pretty much like the other basic ones, but with an innovative app drawer with useful function, categories,... It also has a theme page (think of it as another page on the homescreen, farmost to the left, that can be changed with themes and is nice looking.
_ Hi Launcher: the successor to the Panda Launcher, it introduces a new layout of homescreen: widgets on top and apps in the bottom (swiping up and down maximizes the corresponding area). The smoothness is quite good, and it also has a lockscreen app and theming engine. The icons are a little small for me, and I didn't see any option to change that.
_ Regina and SPB Shell 3D: Both are 3D-oriented launcher, each with its own eye-candy effects, but for me that's too costly for the rather slow performance (on my phone).
And finally, the good old ADW Launcher EX: it's been on the market for about as long as Launcher Pro and GO EX, and also offer a nice set of features (theming, etc). The smoothness, for me, is top notch (with the right settings of course), and overall performance is very good.
Cool but you forget a lots of interesting launchers like QQ Launcher Pro or Claystone IMHO, Launcher Pro is the smoothest launcher ever!
solefero69 said:
Cool but you forget a lots of interesting launchers like QQ Launcher Pro or Claystone IMHO, Launcher Pro is the smoothest launcher ever!
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I tried QQ and find it not much different from Tencent, maybe it's just me . Oh and feel free to share your experiences on other launchers too
Have you forgotten about CC Launcher, it's like Regina and QQ Launcher, rather sluggish in performance but stylish, also a quite frequent one of mine is Xperia Arc Launcher w/ 4 corners, I wish it had settings, this is not to be confused with the dock back version
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Have you forgotten about CC Launcher, it's like Regina and QQ Launcher, rather sluggish in performance but stylish, also a quite frequent one of mine is Xperia Arc Launcher w/ 4 corners, I wish it had settings, this is not to be confused with the dock back version
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Just tried the CC Launcher and it's like what you said. Thanks for the info . Guess I'm back to ADW EX again.
I wish there was a launcher that was totally user customizable, make your own theme instead of using premade
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try nemus launcher
Launcher Poll
How about a poll between us about the launchers?
Did anyone get a black screen with espair launcher...I get the same with the miui (tencent) desktop
Edit: I figured it out, the brightness is being weird
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How about a poll between us about the launchers?
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Yup, done
I found that he launcher is also very smooth.
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I found that he launcher is also very smooth.
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I liked spb shell a lot.. doesnt lag aftwr clocking @729 but only tjing is dat it take much of ram
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IMHO, the good old launcher pro is still the best, for me..
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I found that he launcher is also very smooth.
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HeLauncher2 is awesome.
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HeLauncher2 is awesome.
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Can you give a link? Can't find it on the market. This link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handlerexploit.launcher.reloaded2 doesn't work either.
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Can you give a link? Can't find it on the market. This link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handlerexploit.launcher.reloaded2 doesn't work either.
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Same. Cant find it on the market too. Get it somewhere else then
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988430
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988430
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Yes we know. The item is not found
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For me, I love taste of WP7 stuff. Why? The apps are beautifull organized and well-themed. Also with adroid widgets and features it is best laucher ever - Launcher 7 Donate. Try it - it is smooth and has very big amount of WP7 laucher. Also pleae add it to poll
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For me, I love taste of WP7 stuff. Why? The apps are beautifull organized and well-themed. Also with adroid widgets and features it is best laucher ever - Launcher 7 Donate. Try it - it is smooth and has very big amount of WP7 laucher. Also pleae add it to poll
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Silly me to forget that launcher. One of my fav too. And it seems I can't edit the poll when it's published.
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Pls Vote!
Can't decide which Launcher to go for...any ideas?
[Please no other launchers except listed in the poll!]
Take into consideration:
* Speed [how fast the system starts up, scroll speed, drawer speed etc...]
* Stability [FCs, annoyances or random glitches, battery issues]
* Functionality [awesome features, wow factor, custom widgets etc...]
* Appearance [customizable, skins and themes, overall presentation]
Go Launcher EX is the best for me, for speed and functionality
ADW.launcher ex is the most customizable but it's not free and a bit laggy
I use the Xperia launcher on my MS2 and I love it.
Easy to use, quiet fast and nice to view. It's not customizable (themes) and sometimes, the icons at the startscreen need a moment to appear after very fast screen switching. I used ADW launcher before, but it was to heavy for me.
If you need a look, I posted a screen here .
I recommend LauncherPro
Fast, stabile, simple.
I've tryed all Lauchers, but LaucherPro fits best for me. Faster than all
I have been using LPP for a long time and it has only been getting better and better. The speed is great and functions useful.
Launcher Pro Plus definately. the rest is crap, sure they are not much differences, but launcher pro runs as fastest, has the best UI, most config possibilitys and just looks nicer.. Go launcher looks cheap.. Adw Free has no 3D Drawer i think.. and also doesnt have something else thats importand (forgot).. and the EXT version, is not much of a difference..
adw is the most customizable and wow effect whit the ex version is awsome. I used it a lot, but now I changed in favour of launcher pro plus, more fast, it is the smooter, and I tried all the launcher that are listed and so more!
Now I've using Go Launcher but used all of them, I think there is no better, it's a matter of taste.
I prefer SPB Shell 3D, more than launcher it gave more power for your device, With it I 'm over 1900 in quadrant without any overclock
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I prefer SPB Shell 3D, more than launcher it gave more power for your device, With it I 'm over 1900 in quadrant without any overclock
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Too expensive.
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that's right
Go launcher ex, beautiful, fast, useful, I buy Launcher Pro but prefer Go Launcher.
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Go launcher ex, beautiful, fast, useful, I buy Launcher Pro but prefer Go Launcher.
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Yeah...I just switched to GO Launcher EX from LauncherPro Plus because...
1) GO Launcher EX seems faster and smoother...the screen transitions are less "jumpy"
2) Frequent updates...love it!
3) 100% free
4) Ability to sort apps in app drawer into folders
What else...hmm...
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Yeah...I just switched to GO Launcher EX from LauncherPro Plus because...
1) GO Launcher EX seems faster and smoother...the screen transitions are less "jumpy"
2) Frequent updates...love it!
3) 100% free
4) Ability to sort apps in app drawer into folders
What else...hmm...
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Right Now I still use motoblur
but point no.4 really makes me want to try Go Launcher Ex
thanks for the info
launcherpro plus is working better for me than go launcher ex
go launcher ex locked up m2 probably had some conflicts with other app's widgets
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Too expensive.
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judging by the SPB mobile shell i purchased when i had my WM phone (if its anything to go by), its worth every single penny.
Its hard to say what launcher is better....
I use launcherpro plus....but i like to blurhome because widgets and social networking..
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Its hard to say what launcher is better....
I use launcherpro plus....but i like to blurhome because widgets and social networking..
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You can use blur widgets in LauncherPro...
I´ve used launcher pro and ADW Launcher EX
There´s no doubt ADW EX it´s the finnest option!
what do you guys think is the best home app? please tell me what you use and what you like from them
Wrong section, this belongs in Themes & Apps.
There are already too many threads on this, please use search next time.
So far the 2 favorites seem to be ADW and Launcher Pro, each has their pros and cons.
ah ok... sorry those are the ones im debating over...
I prefer Launcher Pro for it's speed and new widget skinning, but ADW is nice for dock customization and theming.
Depends on the person, really.
well i am using launcherpro right now not paid version and the only things that i would think of updating for would be resizing and the launcherpro widgets... but i looked at them right now and i dont think i will ever use any of those widgets
I use LP Sense UI.
Heavily modified LauncherPro Plus mod that looks and acts identical to Sense.
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what do you guys think is the best home app? please tell me what you use and what you like from them
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I've been using Zeam Launcher the past few days and am VERY pleased with it.
I just recently started using launcher 7. It's fast, stable and handles live wallpapers like a dream. Widgets even work. It's like a more customizable and functional wp7 ui. Ms should be made this is out lol the devs pooped on they're version.
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ADW ex for me. Fast and smooth and I love the dockbar.
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Been using GO launcer recently really like it even tho I have launcher pro paid
Used to love Launcher Pro until I tried Go Launcher.
My vote goes for Go Launcher w/ Folder Organizer.
I have paid LP, Adw EX and tried SPB, Regina and Zeam. I really like ADW EX and it seems to use less memory compared to LP. My phone doesnt like Zeam at all, its a memory hog on my Epic. SPB was disappointing, it doesnt do anything better then adw or lp; same thing with Regina. Overall my favorite at the moment is Launcher Pro (paid), it seems slightly smoother animaton wise compared to adw.
GO launcher EX is my new choice because you can customize the home screens on the fly. You can add or delete screens and change the order easily. You cannot do this in Launcher pro. Go also has tabs in the app drawer which includes a task killer. IMHO it combines all the best features from both.
I liked the go launcher until it kept resetting my screens, and always setting them back up pissed me off...
Been on zeam for a while now, liking it a lot, no issues thus far
Edit: that was on my old epic though, perhaps my new one will play nicer
+1 on GO Launcher EX
Smoothest launcher, very customizeable and free.
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After using Zeam, Launcher7, LauncherPro, and Adw...I'm going with ADW. Its fast, reliable and smooth. Sexy dockbar with is customizable as is everything else about it. Its my personal favorite.
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ADW ex for me. Fast and smooth and I love the dockbar.
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1+ on ADW EX. Have tried alot others and it seems to be the perfect fit between the most stable,quick, and customizable in my opinion.
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Either LauncherPro Plus or ADW EX. I paid for both and can't really decide so I use both of them
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I liked the go launcher until it kept resetting my screens, and always setting them back up pissed me off...
Been on zeam for a while now, liking it a lot, no issues thus far
Edit: that was on my old epic though, perhaps my new one will play nicer
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I had some similar issues with Go Launcher EX, but they updated it several weeks ago and it's been rock solid since.
I've got to give a huge +1 to Go Launcher for one reason - the app drawer customization. Has extra "tabs" for recent apps and running tasks, but most importantly it has the ability to create your own folders for organization. I've got folders for media apps (gallery, movie players, music players, etc), games, finance, and system tools. So much easier to find things and lets me keep my home screens clutter free.
LauncherPro, because their widgets are hard to beat. The facebook widget is better than anything else I could find, and now that they added custom skinning they are even better.
I start here a Poll for the Thread "Best Launcher for P500", if needed it can be merged with the original Thread.
I try to get all Launchers into the Poll i know of.
And after many Votes it may be be then a good help for new Users too.
I switch between Launcher Pro Plus and ADW Ex, and i have SPB 3D too but its somehow limited in my Eyes.
kaliberx said:
I start here a Poll for the Thread "Best Launcher for P500", if needed it can be merged with the original Thread.
I try to get all Launchers into the Poll i know of.
And after many Votes it may be be then a good help for new Users too.
I switch between Launcher Pro Plus and ADW Ex, and i have SPB 3D too but its somehow limited in my Eyes.
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U forgot to add another.. SE Active Launcher...
And forgot also Panda Home / Panda Home 2.
Voted for LP+ and GO Launcher EX..
Edit: Add HelixLauncher, too.
You forgot to add one more: Gingerbread laucher. It is not much functional but some people (like me) like the stock Android look.
Voted for Launcher Pro and Launcher Pro Plus.
I voted for zeamlauncher. It works great, is fast and smooth
adw launcher / adw launcher ex for me
dax4182 said:
U forgot to add another.. SE Active Launcher...
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SE Active Launcher for P500? I've never heard about it before.
duc049 said:
SE Active Launcher for P500? I've never heard about it before.
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Yup thr is! Do check my thread for the launcher...
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XeactorZ said:
adw launcher / adw launcher ex for me
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same here except it kinda lacks performance wise
and there's also claystone launcher, but its pretty slow
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launcher pro is the best
second place, go launcher ex, but in the app drawerm lost much space in the top part
in the launcher pro, missed the categories style of lg launcher, if can has this feature, launcher pro was perfect
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launcher pro is the best
second place, go launcher ex, but in the app drawerm lost much space in the top part
in the launcher pro, missed the categories style of lg launcher, if can has this feature, launcher pro was perfect
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Xperia S Launcher
Adw ex is the best for me.
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zeam launcher is the best.
small size and smooth.
Y U NO add phoenix launcher? It is awesome! xD
Mx launcher.....4 me
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Try 360 launcher its like QQ but better...
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Spb shell 3d is clearly no.1
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Xperia S launcher. Simply the smoothest on my P500.
Stock launcher!
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Nemus Launcher!
Now it is even more so the best launcher. It was only a matter of time
Download direct from their website...
Enjoy
http://www.goforandroid.com/GDTEn/index.aspx
MJ-12
Themes and Apps section?
Thanks for the link!
Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
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Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
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Works fine for me! Best launcher, most configurable.
Any screenshots of this 3D drawer?
I never have any issues with launchers but go launcher has never been fluid for me. This goes back to my samsung vibrant and the homescreens switch smooth but menu is choppy. I still use it everyday though lol.
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Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
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how's the speed?
every version of go launcher I've tried on my SGSII has run substantially slower than the default launcher
Were the 3D ish at?? Back to launcher pro lol
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Go launcher tries to be too much... LP+ FTW!
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I have tried most launchers, Go launcher Ex is the best in my opinion. I actually thought that touchwiz was based on it.
I think all laucher always decrease battery life!
So where's the download? Or is it inside the new GO launcher beta?
Honestly, I tried go launcher and it seemed good till all my widgets were in place. Launcherpro and adw ex are the only two that can handle my setup and remain completely smooth in performance. Eventually I found adw ex to be the better of the two, though it redraws more often than launcherpro did.
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Were the 3D ish at?? Back to launcher pro lol
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Menu>preferences>effects setting>vertical scroll effect
Waterfall...
Used adw ex pro for long enough, then switched to launcher pro, i know the insides and outs of both, on go launcher now and not going back
Too slow for me. LPP or ADW are smoothest.
Go has improved significantly, but for my setup the widgets of launcher pro swings it for me.
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Honestly, I tried go launcher and it seemed good till all my widgets were in place. Launcherpro and adw ex are the only two that can handle my setup and remain completely smooth in performance. Eventually I found adw ex to be the better of the two, though it redraws more often than launcherpro did.
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Go Launcher EX 3D drawer is clearly faster than ADW EX 3D (transparent). LP still does not have transparent 3D drawer so cannot argue, but I'm sure it would be fastest. It's simply way smoother than any other launcher when it comes to extra desktop transitions and 3D drawer.
ADW EX would be my favorite launcher, but it constantly suffers from tiny lag when you have seven homescreens and stuff on most of them. It's not bad, but it always comes up enough to not feel super smooth.
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1. Wrong section. (Themes/Apps)
2. Why are you posting this? We would already know if we were using it (Update) and its really just a feature.
+What does this have to do with the GS2?
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Downloaded, plus installed all the widgets, tried it, now back with touchwiz, not for me, too much going on
Hi anyone who reads this, im currently wondering whats the best home launcher that people are using. i know there are alot which have ups and downs but i feel there is not one truely dominant launcher i have heard of. So, if you would like to share your experience, good or bad, of home launchers id love to hear your views
BTW its not a place just to slag off anyones hard work making a launcher ect, id just like to hear other peoples views
Thanks
I like go launcher over adw simply cos o de hide app option
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Thanks, I use GO launcher EX atm because its so easy to customise
Hey there,
I am using Launcher Pro because is stable , fast , have some very useful widgets and nice customization options.
Cheers
Vatis
For me, ADW Launcher ex is the best, because thre's a lot of themes and i feel it good !
Yeah ADW is nice, and the ROM your using is same as me so great choice ;P
so thanks for voicing your views
Go launcher. Circular scrolling for home, apply draw and customisable dock row...
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Go launcher Ex! (And all go dev team's apps)
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ICS Launcher from Team Syndicate.
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I'm using the stock Xperia launcher...I love the widgets and simplicity.
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I'm using the stock Xperia launcher...I love the widgets and simplicity.
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The only time I used it was the version you made, due to that bottom bar being way too oversized and hideous imo..
I didn't like the lack of any customization though so it didn't last long.
love ADW Laucher :x
GO Launcher EX with Suave theme. Simply beautiful. The wallpaper scroll/no-scroll option renders Wallpaper Wizardrii obsolete.