Version 1.2 Update

***VERSION 1.2 Review Update***
Verdict: -1 Star
Why did I subtract a star? Why? CPU levels. Im using the most CPU friendly setting on everything… and some of this is actually kind of ridiculous. Theres only about 5 or 6 particles of snow on my computer, and CPU levels have rocketed above 25%. After 5 minutes of use, 40-50%. What happened? Window Server is going through the roof (or chimney) now! With Let it Snow off, Window Servers at the 0.5% CPU level, and with it on, around 20%. Add Let it Snows 5% usage for around 25%. Temps on my computer are around 150 degrees F, by the way...
This update also adds multicolored snow, what Ive been asking for the whole time. However, thats a big price to pay for a slow computer.
The devs have to try their hardest to make their app more CPU friendly. Maintain it at the 5% level… Jingle bells (or 5 stars) all the way!

Versions 1.0 and 1.1: 3 Stars
Version 1.2: 2 Stars

***VERSION 1.1 Review Update***
Verdict: +0 Stars
This update adds a whole bunch of settings! You can now adjust the snowflake size, the amount of snow, how quickly the snow thaws, the amount of flurries, and the speed of the snow! Whoa! Though these are a nice touch, I still downt have the festive cheer Im looking for… colors! Who said this couldnt be expanded to Christmas lights, leaves, etc? I used Add Drops ($1.99, MAS) before this, and though that app was nice, it had a few drawbacks… Anyways, expansions would be a HUGE plus!

CPU changes: Very little. Im using the most CPU-friendly setting on every preference… slowest speed, least amount, etc… and CPU levels are at 5% Let it Snow, and 15% Window Server. Thats actually WORSE than last time…

Verdict: This version brings a whole lot of improvements… but not what Im looking for.
Version 1.0: 3 Stars
Version 1.1: 3 Stars

***Version 1.0 Review***
Let it Snow is an great app… The snow particles are at the perfect speed… not too heavy on the CPU and not too light either. Im using a 15 inch MBP Early 2011 and Let it Snow is using around 3% CPU, while "Window Server" is using 16%. (Related to Let it Snow and lets the snow particles land on the windows) It actually looks pretty nice…

A few customizations will be nice… I would love to be able to change the color of the snowflakes… Imagine rainbow snowflakes floating across your screen… This could also be expanded to lots of different things, like leaves. There isnt even a preference pane. (Preferences are grayed out)

Nice start, but more customizations are needed! What if I want a huge snowstorm? What if I want a small flurry of snow?

+1 Star if more customizations are added (colors)
+1 Star if CPU is reduced again to under 10%. (Window Server+Let it Snow)

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