Alternative July Wallpapers ***UPDATED- 2 diff. CCX versions

14two10 · July 6th, 2006, 9:11 AM

Well bbc.co.uk/topgear have been a bit slack and haven't uploaded a July wallpaper yet, so rather than wait and see what car they've chosen this month, I decided to just go ahead and make the alternative wallpaper anyway.

I asked the question of what car should feature in this months wallpaper and Dice suggested the SLR, which happens to be one of my favs so it got the honours. Keep the suggestions coming though, as I'm on holidays at the moment, and so I'd be happy to knock up several different versions this month.

This month I'm only suppling two sizes, one in widescreen, one in normal. If your monitor resolution is different to the two supplied sizes, then just select 'Stretch' as the display mode and it should be fine. If you have a weird aspect ratio then let me know, I may take pity on you.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i39/s_nic_s/TopGear%20wallpapers/July1600x1200preview.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i39/s_nic_s/TopGear%20wallpapers/July1600x1000preview.jpg

As always, please vote in the poll so I can keep track of how many of you are downloading these.

****UPDATE****

Since bbc.co.uk/topgear has selected the CCX for the July wallpaper, I decided to create not 1 but 2 different CCX versions as well.

Overheat - you'll be pleased to hear that these two are available in 1920x1200 resolution! - as well as 1920x1440. Again, these two resolutions should work on any other standard or widescreen display, just use the stretch setting instead of centre or tile.

let me know what you think.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1931/julyccx1920x14402bw.th.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2249/julyccx1920x12005so.th.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3277/julyccxside1920x12003oc.th.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3664/julyccxside1920x14409hy.th.jpg

SL65 · July 6th, 2006, 9:24 AM

Happens to be one of my favourites as well images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Very nice, clean wallpaper. I'm using the 1600x1200 resolution version.

Xeon SX · July 6th, 2006, 9:50 AM

where is 1280x768? I'm upset images/smilies/sad.gif

14two10 · July 6th, 2006, 10:11 AM

Just use the widescreen version.

The closest widescreen resolution to 1280x768 is 1280x800.

Your not going to notice a 32 pixel distortion.

Xeon SX · July 6th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14two10

Just use the widescreen version.

The closest widescreen resolution to 1280x768 is 1280x800.

Your not going to notice a 32 pixel distortion.

but you didn't make 1280x800 one and 1600x1000 doesnt look good images/smilies/sad.gif

Genick · July 6th, 2006, 11:03 AM

I think im the only person in the world using 1280x960
The 1600x1000 looks ok (on stretch), but goes a little funny (most noticeable on the numbers)

Gw though images/smilies/biggrin.gif

/EDIT

Looks fine. After some calculations i relised that my eyes were playing tricks on me.
1600/1200=1.3333333
1280/960=1.333333

SL65 · July 6th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Looks very clear on my 19"er images/smilies/smile.gif

14two10 · July 6th, 2006, 12:43 PM

1600x1200 look perfect on my 17" LCD

SL65 · July 6th, 2006, 12:56 PM

Hey can you gimme a link to the wallpaper by itself please?

14two10 · July 6th, 2006, 1:58 PM

http://www.seriouswheels.com/mno/Mer...-1600x1200.htm

SL65 · July 6th, 2006, 2:03 PM

Thanks!

TechZ · July 6th, 2006, 2:30 PM

Very nice, thanks images/smilies/smile.gif

dice · July 6th, 2006, 3:03 PM

Thanks for using my suggestion images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Will use it for sure !

Overheat · July 6th, 2006, 3:06 PM

damn it, still no 1920x1200 images/smilies/sad.gif

14two10 · July 6th, 2006, 4:31 PM

its hard to find pics in anything higher than 1600x1200.

try stretching it instead.

SL65 · July 7th, 2006, 3:07 AM

I get higher resolution photographs which I blow up onto large sheets of paper to display in my room of various manufacturer media sites. For example, Mercedes "Daimler" media site has images of their cara in 4854x3011 res.

I'm not sure if thats the same proportions as what Overheat wanted though...

FATMOUSE · July 7th, 2006, 3:21 AM

Don't nobody do 1024x768 anymore? images/smilies/tongue.gif

SL65 · July 7th, 2006, 3:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

Don't nobody do 1024x768 anymore? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Thats only for people with puny 15"ers or CRTS images/smilies/lol.gif

FATMOUSE · July 7th, 2006, 5:48 AM

In any case, surely having a large flat panel monitor (I have a 15" Iiyama) defeats the purpose of having flat panel monitors? (compactness)

Very nice background though.

Overheat · July 7th, 2006, 2:31 PM

well, if you've seen the size of a 20" CRT compared to a 20" TFT, you'll agree that it's a massive saving of space images/smilies/smile.gif

View Poll Results: Have you downloaded one of these wallpapers?
YES - Normal	13	30.23%
YES - Widescreen	15	34.88%
YES - Other	2	4.65%
NO - Your wallpapers suck!	0	0%
NO - But nice work	12	27.91%
NO - Other reason	1	2.33%
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July 6th, 2006, 9:11 AM	#1
14two10 Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Alternative July Wallpapers UPDATED- 2 diff. CCX versions* Well bbc.co.uk/topgear have been a bit slack and haven't uploaded a July wallpaper yet, so rather than wait and see what car they've chosen this month, I decided to just go ahead and make the alternative wallpaper anyway. I asked the question of what car should feature in this months wallpaper and Dice suggested the SLR, which happens to be one of my favs so it got the honours. Keep the suggestions coming though, as I'm on holidays at the moment, and so I'd be happy to knock up several different versions this month. This month I'm only suppling two sizes, one in widescreen, one in normal. If your monitor resolution is different to the two supplied sizes, then just select 'Stretch' as the display mode and it should be fine. If you have a weird aspect ratio then let me know, I may take pity on you. As always, please vote in the poll so I can keep track of how many of you are downloading these. **UPDATE Since bbc.co.uk/topgear has selected the CCX for the July wallpaper, I decided to create not 1 but 2 different CCX versions as well. Overheat** - you'll be pleased to hear that these two are available in 1920x1200 resolution! - as well as 1920x1440. Again, these two resolutions should work on any other standard or widescreen display, just use the stretch setting instead of centre or tile. let me know what you think.

July 6th, 2006, 9:24 AM	#2
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Happens to be one of my favourites as well Very nice, clean wallpaper. I'm using the 1600x1200 resolution version.

July 6th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#6
Genick Joined: May 14th, 2006 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 23 Posts: 77 Car: Mazda Demio :S Rep Power: 0	I think im the only person in the world using 1280x960 The 1600x1000 looks ok (on stretch), but goes a little funny (most noticeable on the numbers) Gw though /EDIT Looks fine. After some calculations i relised that my eyes were playing tricks on me. 1600/1200=1.3333333 1280/960=1.333333

July 6th, 2006, 2:30 PM	#12
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: 6:33 PM Location: Bahrain Age: 25 Posts: 2,921 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 200	Very nice, thanks __________________ techzonline.net

July 6th, 2006, 9:50 AM	#3
Xeon SX Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 1:02 PM Location: London Posts: 1,429 Rep Power: 22	where is 1280x768? I'm upset

July 6th, 2006, 10:11 AM	#4
14two10 Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Just use the widescreen version. The closest widescreen resolution to 1280x768 is 1280x800. Your not going to notice a 32 pixel distortion.

July 6th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#7
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Looks very clear on my 19"er

July 6th, 2006, 12:43 PM	#8
14two10 Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	1600x1200 look perfect on my 17" LCD

July 6th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#9
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Hey can you gimme a link to the wallpaper by itself please?

July 6th, 2006, 1:58 PM	#10
14two10 Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	http://www.seriouswheels.com/mno/Mer...-1600x1200.htm

July 6th, 2006, 2:03 PM	#11
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Thanks!

July 6th, 2006, 3:03 PM	#13
dice Joined: Mar 29th, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Norway Age: 22 Posts: 179 Car: '00 VW Golf Rep Power: 20	Thanks for using my suggestion Will use it for sure ! __________________ *Gentlemen travels with no less than twelve cylinders.*

July 6th, 2006, 3:06 PM	#14
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 29	damn it, still no 1920x1200 __________________

July 6th, 2006, 4:31 PM	#15
14two10 Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	its hard to find pics in anything higher than 1600x1200. try stretching it instead.

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July 7th, 2006, 3:07 AM	#16
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	I get higher resolution photographs which I blow up onto large sheets of paper to display in my room of various manufacturer media sites. For example, Mercedes "Daimler" media site has images of their cara in 4854x3011 res. I'm not sure if thats the same proportions as what Overheat wanted though...

July 7th, 2006, 3:21 AM	#17
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 8:45 PM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 21 Posts: 3,654 Rep Power: 78	Don't nobody do 1024x768 anymore? __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

July 7th, 2006, 5:48 AM	#19
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 8:45 PM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 21 Posts: 3,654 Rep Power: 78	In any case, surely having a large flat panel monitor (I have a 15" Iiyama) defeats the purpose of having flat panel monitors? (compactness) Very nice background though. __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

July 7th, 2006, 2:31 PM	#20
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 29	well, if you've seen the size of a 20" CRT compared to a 20" TFT, you'll agree that it's a massive saving of space __________________

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