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NightVision X

NightVision X - 1.0.5

Adjusts screen gamma to preserve dark adaptation

All Time: (4.5)
Version 1.0.5: (4.8)
Selected Version: 1.0.5
Release Date: 2002-12-07
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.0.5): 1,166
Downloads (all versions): 26,338

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Product Description:

NightVision is useful for astronomers and others who need to preserve dark adaptation while using the computer. NightVision controls the three gamma channels (red, green, and blue) independently. It also provides full control over preset gamma settings, fade rate, and bailout keys.

What's new in this version:

  • Zero-length preset names now are disallowed.
  • Fixed unexpected quit on Mac OS 10.1.5 when naming new preset.
  • Slider gamma values now reportable as percentages (set via Preferences).
  • Updated documentation.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X

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Feedback Summary:

Version 1.0.5:
Overall Rating: (4.8) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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NightVision X CommentaryFinal Version Fixes Installer Bug - Version: 2.3.6, 8/5/2009 02:55PM PST

sehutson
There was an Installer bug that has been fixed in the latest release (2.3.6a). The below feedback was for the pre-release version (2.3.6fc1).
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NightVision X ReviewI will never try it again !!!!! - Version: 2.3.6fc1, 7/24/2009 10:25AM PST

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superdog
The installer try to delete "everything" in my Utilities folder !!!!! I lost about hundred of system utilities and 3rd party software inside. Lucky I can restore them through Time Machine.

I will never! never! try it anymore.
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NightVision X Developer NoteReview Link - Version: 2.3.4fc2, 10/8/2008 10:53AM PST

sehutson
Dan Frakes of Macworld's "Mac Gems" has a fairly good summary of DarkAdapted's features and benefits here:

<http://www.macworld.com/article/60432/2007/10/morebrightness.html>

Steve (Developer)
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