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Central Desktop Wallpaper Finalist

We have picked 10 finalists from the 80+ submissions to the Central Desktop Wallpaper contest. Since the community made this all happen, we decided to let you help us judge the finalists and pick a winner.

Here are the finalists in no particular order:

  1. http://www.infinitely-flash.com/IFHome/wallpaper/OccasionallyConnectedUser_1024x768.jpg
  2. http://www.actionscripthero.com/images/desktops/central_desktop/jpg/central_desktop_2_800x600.jpg
  3. http://perso.wanadoo.fr/rosyflower78/central/desk/clouds_1024_768.jpg
  4. http://www.ericd.net/central_desktops/contest/two_1024_768.jpg
  5. http://www.mossyblog.com/centralcomp/centralwallpaper_800x600.jpg
  6. http://www.airios.com/images/desktops/central/centralflow/800x600.jpg
  7. http://www.ugoletti.com/download/Box/800x600
  8. http://www.sangles.com/centralContest/central800x600.jpg
  9. http://fsd.webhostme.com/central/
  10. http://www.ugoletti.com/download/Plug%20different/800x600

Post your vote for the top submission (by it's number) in the comments. The top vote getter from the community will be guaranteed at least a top 3 spot, and will have added weight with the final judges.

Btw, the Central Team has been completely amazed my the response to this. The quantify and quality of the submissions was simply amazing. Deadline for voting is 5 PM PST (-8:00 UTC), February 18, 2004.

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Comments

  1. Daniel Dura
    February 17, 2004 3:21 PM
    6
  2. Julio
    February 17, 2004 3:54 PM
    I vote: #6 or http://www.jhey.com/bgs/entries/entry_01/1024x768.jpg
  3. Josh Dura
    February 17, 2004 3:55 PM
    If I had to pick one, it would be #5, but #6 comes in a close second :)
  4. JesterXL
    February 17, 2004 4:03 PM
    1
  5. Sean Voisen
    February 17, 2004 4:03 PM
    I vote for #4.
  6. Fernando
    February 17, 2004 4:06 PM
    #8
  7. Krystal Pritchett
    February 17, 2004 4:07 PM
    Let's hear it for 6 :)
  8. marisa
    February 17, 2004 4:19 PM
    8
  9. Anonymous
    February 17, 2004 4:22 PM
    I vote for # 8. Go Sangles !!!!
  10. ktrito
    February 17, 2004 4:23 PM
    I vote for # 8. Go Sangles !!!!
  11. Kenny Bunch
    February 17, 2004 4:25 PM
    I was somewhat partial to.. http://www.werkplace.com/central/werkplace1_800x600.jpg
  12. rob
    February 17, 2004 4:30 PM
    4
  13. alex
    February 17, 2004 4:32 PM
    Love potion #9 - because that is exactly in the spirit of central. But graphically #5 alive does it for me.
  14. byron
    February 17, 2004 4:33 PM
    6
  15. ELTIN
    February 17, 2004 4:35 PM
    Yo voto por # 8. Vamos Santi Aunque tenia que ganar el mio :(
  16. seit
    February 17, 2004 4:39 PM
    yo voy x el 8! aguante santi! ;)
  17. Oscar Trelles
    February 17, 2004 4:45 PM
    some are graphically beautiful... but not very usable as wallpapers... I vote 6
  18. oyelb
    February 17, 2004 4:45 PM
    10
  19. David Bisset
    February 17, 2004 4:48 PM
    All very good. I literally picked my favorite six, and rolled a die. Came up with #5.
  20. drakko
    February 17, 2004 4:55 PM
    #6
  21. Bob Hope
    February 17, 2004 4:57 PM
    2
  22. Dominick Accattato
    February 17, 2004 5:04 PM
    10 pretty cool... remind you all Authors anonymously giving their work high ratings!?! http://www.markme.com/md/archives/004408.cfm sad world we live in....
  23. marcelo
    February 17, 2004 5:08 PM
    I vote #8
  24. sangles
    February 17, 2004 5:12 PM
    very sad this happens, but alway there is something you can do. Ask for ips to check it. cheers Sangles And my vote goes for #10
  25. juC
    February 17, 2004 5:14 PM
    vote n° #4
  26. jimb0
    February 17, 2004 5:37 PM
    vote for 8
  27. Sam G.
    February 17, 2004 5:52 PM
    # 6
  28. aSH
    February 17, 2004 5:52 PM
    Well, my vote is a 'concept vote': 1. It's an excellent concept. Well done Dominick!
  29. littleguru
    February 17, 2004 5:59 PM
    #6!!
  30. Mario Klingemann
    February 17, 2004 6:03 PM
    #10
  31. Sean
    February 17, 2004 6:34 PM
    #6
  32. richard
    February 17, 2004 6:36 PM
    #6!!!
  33. richard
    February 17, 2004 6:42 PM
    oh, and just for fun http://theflashho.com/central/doubleC.jpg PG rated
  34. ros
    February 17, 2004 7:15 PM
    I vote for #8 Is the best one!
  35. Scott Barnes
    February 17, 2004 7:26 PM
    *cough* 5
  36. Phil
    February 17, 2004 7:32 PM
    To be perfectly honest #5 is the only plausible demonstration of creativity and graphical ability. Are any of you people aware of the concept of Central and Unplugged???
  37. Geoffrey Williams (TMM)
    February 17, 2004 7:42 PM
    #5; although I think it is a little bit busy, I still like it. #6 was a very close second.
  38. Sean Corfield
    February 17, 2004 8:47 PM
    #8
  39. Ma.Gpe Aràmbula
    February 17, 2004 8:47 PM
    and my vote goes to......N. 8 !! Clap clap clap!!!!
  40. Calvin
    February 17, 2004 8:49 PM
    I think #5 is my favorite. But #6 is a close second.
  41. maura g
    February 17, 2004 9:44 PM
    #5 - (The range of ideas is great).
  42. maura g
    February 17, 2004 9:46 PM
    #5 - (The range of ideas is great).
  43. jack russell
    February 17, 2004 9:56 PM
    #6 rules
  44. Jeremiah
    February 17, 2004 10:09 PM
    #5
  45. xpectro
    February 17, 2004 11:14 PM
    #8
  46. Bill Perry
    February 17, 2004 11:35 PM
    #6
  47. Tanya
    February 18, 2004 12:11 AM
    #5 rocks.... meaning and style.
  48. Matt Robinson
    February 18, 2004 1:11 AM
    I think number 5 is by far the best and has my vote. It cleverly combines the iconic representations of all the components of Central and shows true graphics talent. Additionally it neatly sums up the meaning and intent of the Macromedia Central product. Your eye is drawn to the center of the wallpaper, but the longer you look, the more it reveals. Excellent work!
  49. chall3ng3r
    February 18, 2004 3:01 AM
    i vote #9, you can use it as wallpaper as long as you want, you can put icon over it. it will help you while you are developing apps for central. at least, it helped me alot... others are pretty good as well..... // chall3ng3r //
  50. Curtis
    February 18, 2004 4:10 AM
    i vote #3
  51. elangovan
    February 18, 2004 4:18 AM
    I Vote #5, #6, #8
  52. Wizard
    February 18, 2004 5:08 AM
    10
  53. blue.astoria
    February 18, 2004 5:35 AM
    simple, clean and efficient, I vote for 3
  54. Karin Miles
    February 18, 2004 5:41 AM
    I vote #3. The logo is distinct and captures our attention with a clear blue sky as the background. Simple, eye-catching and efficient.
  55. Niko Helle
    February 18, 2004 6:03 AM
    #10, for the great idea
  56. Barry
    February 18, 2004 7:05 AM
    I like #5. Feel the power!!
  57. Emma
    February 18, 2004 7:08 AM
    I say #5
  58. caco
    February 18, 2004 7:41 AM
    #3 so cool :)
  59. Derek
    February 18, 2004 8:15 AM
    I think #4 should be used in print, but it's not quite right for wallpaper. They are all great ideas. As a desktop, though, my vote is #3.
  60. Rossana
    February 18, 2004 8:30 AM
    Number 3 is my favourite. I like blue sky & white clouds. Symbol of happiness and good will.
  61. JL
    February 18, 2004 8:33 AM
    Mmmm, number 3 is the best.
  62. Bill
    February 18, 2004 9:21 AM
    I vote for #5 first place, #4 second place
  63. Baz
    February 18, 2004 9:24 AM
    Flowers, clouds? What are we tele-tubbies? Go the fury. I say #5
  64. Fede
    February 18, 2004 9:32 AM
    #8 aguante Santi! best Flasher in .uy don´t worry, be free, be happy !
  65. Ivo D. Silva
    February 18, 2004 9:38 AM
    #8
  66. Cort
    February 18, 2004 9:59 AM
    I vote for #2 as first place. Really neat, fun aesthetic. Beautifull, really. And what's the point of being unplugged if you don't get to enjoy the greenishness? Of the more pixel-twister ones, I like #4 the best, very elegant and sharp.
  67. Moises
    February 18, 2004 11:28 AM
    I go for #10. Go ugoletti go!
  68. zelmar
    February 18, 2004 11:56 AM
    i vote for #8 Vamo'SANGLES carajo!!
  69. mark
    February 18, 2004 11:59 AM
    10
  70. rosy
    February 18, 2004 12:21 PM
    I really love number 6 ! Bravo ! :)
  71. steve
    February 18, 2004 1:09 PM
    Vote for #5
  72. adam
    February 18, 2004 1:13 PM
    6
  73. Kal
    February 18, 2004 1:58 PM
    I vote for 3 !
  74. chelop
    February 18, 2004 2:13 PM
    #8
  75. zenzizi
    February 18, 2004 2:15 PM
    i vote #5
  76. Andres
    February 18, 2004 3:01 PM
    vote for #8
  77. V_corz
    February 18, 2004 3:03 PM
    vote for #5
  78. micha
    February 18, 2004 3:26 PM
    my vote is for # 7
  79. lucas
    February 18, 2004 3:40 PM
    6!
  80. elad
    February 18, 2004 4:09 PM
    vote for #8
  81. cw
    February 18, 2004 4:30 PM
    vote for #6
  82. StStud
    February 18, 2004 5:01 PM
    vote for #8
  83. Andreas Weber
    February 18, 2004 5:20 PM
    #2 Highly original and with a charming understatement - 'we don't need the hype'
  84. Francis Bourre
    February 18, 2004 5:20 PM
    I vote for #3 coz that's my girlfriend and i love her work and her hehe :D Yes that's maybe a bit subjective, but so true ! :D
  85. Satya
    February 18, 2004 5:24 PM
    I vote for #3
  86. peurprimal
    February 18, 2004 5:24 PM
    i vote for #3
  87. leland
    February 18, 2004 5:42 PM
    #5
  88. JEBoothjr
    February 18, 2004 5:47 PM
    What? Mine wasn't picked! : ) I like number 8 the best. Simple and clean. I like my desktop images clean, since icons get lost if it's too busy.
  89. Jon Sala
    February 18, 2004 7:00 PM
    #4 definately. Already installed :)
  90. ericd
    February 18, 2004 7:16 PM
    personally i like #4 and am using it because its very clean so as not to interfere with whatever is on the desktop. but since i cannot/will not vote for my own creation, my next fav would be: #8
  91. mina
    February 18, 2004 7:31 PM
    #5
  92. Greg Moore
    February 18, 2004 7:36 PM
    We are talking about desktop wallpaper for a technology product... Number 5 is far and away the best. Looks like this guy really knows how to convey a concept through design!
  93. carolina
    February 18, 2004 9:03 PM
    i love sangles, i mean number 8. keep going...
  94. leland
    February 19, 2004 10:19 AM
    ooops, wrong vote...i ment to say #6 instead of #5.
  95. jason
    February 19, 2004 12:53 PM
    #5
  96. mike chambers
    February 19, 2004 1:01 PM
    ------------------------------- VOTING IS CLOSED Thanks for everyone's comments. I will post the winners shortly. -------------------------------
  97. 1beb
    February 19, 2004 3:42 PM
    6 for sure... colours are just brilliant!
  98. Al
    February 20, 2004 10:36 PM
    Number 6
  99. Daffys
    February 23, 2004 6:01 PM
    vote for n° 3 of course :) love you rosy
  100. D. Taylor
    February 25, 2004 12:04 PM
    #6 There are some great ones in there, but most are too busy for me to use as a wallpaper.

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