Hi! As you may know we have got a new main icon for the program and at the moment we are trying to improve displaying of the device numbers on systray icon (they are displayed if you enable a special option). We are deciding where to place the number: leave it at the same place – the right bottom corner, or move it to the left bottom. We are a bit between the horns of a dilemma on this decision so we kindly ask your opinion on it. Please see the illustration below and write us what do you like more.
I vote for icon 1!
icon 1st –> Larger logo :D
Hiya,
I reckon the second one’s a lot better than the first one. Displaying the device count on the right hides the orange arrow in the icon, and just looks odd to me.
I’m loving the new logo – lol@ the coincidental similarities between the new Zentimo logo and my Zimbi co. logo (which can be seen on my website) =P
Hi ZimbiX,
Thank you for so detailed comment. However it seems the first one has the most votes. Lets wait and see other opinions.
Yes, it is a pity. Hiding the orange arrow changes the feel of the icon, and it loses a distinctive feature helps draw attention to it in the task tray.
How about solving the problem at hand by simply adding an option to change which side the number is displayed on?
Thats very constructive idea. Of course we already though about that. And perhaps we will do that in the future. But now we have 29 different variants for tray icon, because it is not easy to draw anything on icon dynamically and that it looks perfectly. So, if we add an option we will have to add another 10 icons for numbers on other side. 39 icons overall. :)
#1
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variant 2 is pleasant for me more, but.
I am not sure that in this variant it will be good to look digit “1”
I vote for a variant 1
Thank you.
It just because numbers are look better on a soft background. It easier to recognize them. But unfortunately the nice orange arrow is disappeared.
I vote for neither…why…I don’t think you’re quite there yet true 1st icon is larger but is more easily seen by the orange arrow my suggestion is make the “Z” bolder and add a space between the number and the orange arrow.
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the icon is limited to 16×16 pixels – nice suggestion, but i don’t think there’s room for that
Thank you for your opinion. But on the 16 pixels icon it’s not possible. :) We spent a lot of time to make current new icon.
icon 1 is more simple, why vote for him
I vote for the simplicity of icon 1 for visible devices. This may help to avoid losing devices to forgetfulness.
hi,
for me, i vote for icon number 1 ;-)
I vote for the number 2.
I vote for n 2
Number 2
icon 1 is much better.
My vote goes to #2
Hi,
absolutely the 2nd variant!
The arrow should be seen, that icon has a very dynamic effect.
The “foot” of the Z with the number on the left and the arrow on the right implies to me: You can go on working, no need to reboot, as with Windows Safely Remove Hardware ;)
I want an arrow ! Like in USBSafelyRemove.
Now, between 1 and 2 I chose 1 !
The first one is classic whereas the second one is dynamic, well if you can provide both then the user can choose. Z is importnat so in second is little crowded if you remove the 5 and added on the top right over the arrow then will be better. If i have to choose then will go with icon 1.
Thank you for suggestion about top right corner. But I’ve just tried to do so and unfortunately the icon became overloaded. :)
Number 2… Thank You
1, clear, no mess
Definitely # 2
I vote for icon “1”… it’s more simple and look feel ;-) However Icon “2” it’s a bit more complex than Icon “1”. I supposed to find more icon to vote and not only “two” icons ;-) However… good job! ;-)
Thank you!
Option 1 looks better to me, but not sure how it will work in practise. Either way, leave it in the right-bottom position, please.
Thank you for your opinion. It will obviously which of variants to leave in result of vote. :)
Option 1 with the number on the right is clearer to me.
Personally I’d like to have back the icon from USB Safely Remove since I am used to it. Any chance of an option for that?
Thank you for your comment. Perhaps we will add an ability to choose custom icon. But, as I mentioned above, it’s not too easy to draw additional symbols on the tray icon dynamically.
I vote for #1.
I think number 2 is more distinctive!
I like 1 – because the device number appears on a solid background color and is easier to read. Placing the number over the top of another graphic (so it is visible behind the number) only makes the number harder to read. (The number tells me far more than the Z icon does).
Jason, thank you for the detailed comment.
On further thought – I think the user should be able to choose at runtime – other programs let users choose which tray icon they want to use.
Another idea – for Icon #1 – make the number / orange arrow flash alternatively when a device can be removed… (Treat the arrow as another ‘number’ and animate between arrow and number for 5 seconds when device can be removed).
Thanks, Jason, the flashing arrow/number is the best idea.
Anton, it would be great, if you could realise that. :)
Thank you, Jason. We will consider your idea. But of course not in the version 1.1 final. :)
*1* – move it to the left bottom
ToGor,
I’m sorry, but I didn’t understand which one you prefer, *1* or *2* ? :)
ToGor likes icon 1 but would like to see the number moved to the left hand side of the ‘Z’…
I vote for option 2
Definitely # 2
No. 1 gets my vote. It is easier to see the numer at a glance. Simple is better.
I vote for icon 2. I like the arrow. To be honest, I am not sure about how useful the number is to me. Although not related to the icons, I would prefer a way of identifying the devices in the list a bit better. I seem to always have to search through the list to find the device I want to remove.
If you look at the “Z” as the main vision of the icon, then realize that choice #2 hides most of the lower portion of the “Z”. True you still can see the Arrow which some people like, but in choice #2 you can’t make out the “Z”. My choice has to go to #1 because it is clean and I can see the whole “Z”. It seems natural that the number replaces the arrow.
If you look quickly at the tray bar and see an arrow then you know you don’t have any USB devices attached. But if you look and don’t see an arrow but see a number then you have that many USB devices attached. So #1 is far better for cleanliness and accurately informing the user what is going on.
Glen, many thanks for so exhaustive explanation. :)
I vote for icon 1 its cleaner, people with ageing eyes would not see icon two as clear as icon one. So clean simple is better.
Best Regards.
I find the number on the current icon used in the latste beta (icon 1, above) to be attractive but difficult to read in practice on Win 7. Thus, I don’t really like either choice that much. I would actually vote to retain the UBS Safely Remove icon, or a derivative, if that were a choice…
However, if pressed to choose from above, my vote is for icon 1. As ukdirector notes, it’s not as busy as the other choice and likely easier to read. Why not provide both in the next beta and let us test them out in the real world?
Michael, thank you for your suggestion. Perhaps we will make it optional, but not in 1.1 final. If my opinion is interesting for you, I would like to have a choice which of numbers location to see on the icon. :)
I vote for 2 , colors bring life
I vote #1, simple and clear
I like #2. As already noted it doesn’t hide the yellow arrow and I think that looks better. Thanks!
#1 is clear, but #2 is IMHO better – orange arrow is now feather in the cap for Zentimo.
I vote for icon #2. I like it as it shows you click the icon to remove the drive from the system. For new users unfamiliar with your software this will be a much better option. As I tend to tell users whose systems I work on about your software the other icon will likely confuse them.
One other thought I don’t really think you need to show how many devices are connected in the icon as this can be confusing also. I think it better to show this when you hover the pointer over the tray icon.
Leland,
The number of devices is displayed only when you enable an option which is disabled by default.
Leland, thank you for your opinion. What about option to show/hide numbers of devices on tray icon? In this case, you have a choice.
Great! Someone whose name is “Zentimo” has already commented the idea about hiding numbers. I suppose he is Igor. :)
Yes, it’s me :)
Icon number one! Don’t ask me why! :D
I like icon #2. Nicely done guys.
i like #1
Both icon designs are real nice and the decision is a minor tough one. However, I will vote for #2. The orange arrow grabbed me. :) Perhaps some of the suggestion above could be incorporated in the next update. The suggestions sound good and can only enhance the program.
I´m for Icon 1
Greetz Thomas
What if you take the icon (in number 2) and move the “arrow” to be displayed ABOVE the number(s) shown? In this way, you could have the best of BOTH depictions while not having the number(s) or “arrow” obscured!? ;-)
#1
Of course, since the display of the number of removable devices is “optional” then (probably) the BEST compromise would be the display the number(s) ABOVE the arrow so that (at a glance) you could see how many devices were detected as well as leaving MOST of the existing functionality in place so as now to confuse the typical user! ;-0
Of course, since the display of the number of removable devices is “optional” then (probably) the BEST compromise would be the display the number(s) ABOVE the arrow so that (at a glance) you could see how many devices were detected as well as leaving MOST of the existing functionality in place so as not to confuse the typical user! ;-0
I had meant to say/type ‘not’ rather than ‘now’ ;-(
Ever have one of those ‘days’ where your typing speed exceeds your ability to proofread before you click on ‘submit comment’ ? ;-(
I vote for n 2