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Rainlendar Lite

Rainlendar Lite is a small and compact desktop calendar that comes with some powerful features under the hood. It integrates nicely with your desktop wallpaper and allows interactive access to select ...

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Jan 13, 2009
For version:
2.4

Handles all my reminder needs

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I love Rainlendar's ability to sit transparently on the desktop, pop up reminders for me (eg birthdays, appointments) complete with alert sound, have tooltips upon mouseover, etc. I use it for all my to-do things, it is brilliant.

Review by: Rustyboy (25)
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Apr 09, 2008
For version:
2.3

What a nifty little calendar program

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

Too many goodies to describe, so my suggestion is to download it and try it for yourself. There is a slight learning curve required to learn all the things you can do with this little gem, so be patient and explore it thoroughly. The only caution I have about this program is to make sure you exit the program before playing any intensive games and/or running a video benchmark program.

Review by: gusimio (26)
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Jan 12, 2008
For version:
2.2

I like this!

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

A good handy little program. Although improvements can be made.

Review by: DARRENTAGGART (5)
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Aug 12, 2007
For version:
2.0.2

Everything i need in a desktop calendar

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I wanted a small calendar to put on the desktop above the system tray that's easy to navigate. Rainlendar is easy to read and blends well with the desktop. I like the default skin except for the large "Today" circle that obliterates the double-digit dates, but no problem--I just created my own rectangular border and replaced the default one with mine. (So if you're into skinning, then you can go crazy with Rainlendar.) The only negative thing I have to say about it at all is that since the author lives in Finland, which is one of the places in the world that follows the ISO 8601 standard for week dates, the numbering is usually wrong based on a "standard" US calendar; but this is easy to adjust in the options, or you can just turn them off if you don't need them. The negative of this, though, is that the last time I checked, the Rainlendar Help didn't cover this "anomaly" clearly enough for a typical user (or maybe just me).

Review by: Wastrel (9)
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Jan 12, 2007
For version:
0.22

Five stars

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Excellent little program. Everything you'd ever want or need in a desktop calendar and more! Very sweet program that's easy enough for my mom to use as well! In other words, you don't need to be any computer whiz for this small compact program! Five Stars!

Review by: JulianneNG
First post

Nov 26, 2006
For version:
0.22

Almost there

Interface: 2
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 4
Overall:

I want to push the programmer to take Rainlendar to the next level. There are a number of shortcomings in the user interface, and performance. Rainlendar also crashes periodically when trying to enter new data. It's a pretty good product, but does not have the professional finish I like on something that potentially gets constant use.

Review by: CareyB (3)
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Nov 13, 2006
For version:
0.22

Solid program

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Great program; integrates with outlook beautifully; many options for skinning.

Review by: LyonessKim (9)
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Nov 07, 2006
For version:
0.22

I like this one ...

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

A very nice Calendar program with a To Do and Evens list. I like how one can drop the calendar down to a show a single date and still the day and month. Over all, a very nice and easy to use program. When you unzip it, you might want to do so in a directory / folder of the same name; meaning - Rainlendar. There is no install. You can create a short on the desktop for it, or just run Rainlendar.exe. Another keeper!

Review by: TideWalker (21)
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Sep 13, 2006
For version:
0.22

Great!!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This little program was very well put together and easy to use. It's a must for those of you, like myself, that constantly needs to be reminded on a lot of things. What even better...the different types of skins from the website. You can use on it. Once again. This is an awesome program. You can't go wrong downloading it.

Review by: coasterdad (5)
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Jun 05, 2006
For version:
0.22

Download it now!

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Really good software! Thats a real must have! After installing I never had that - Sorry, I fogot about that - problem. Thanks to developers! keep the great job!

Review by: Alexandre
First post

May 03, 2006
For version:
0.22

Unprecedented

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Not a sinhgle bad word. I've tried many similar (non-free) apps that are supposed to do the same. But this one beats `em all.

Review by: hal9001
First post

May 02, 2006
For version:
0.22

Great!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Rainlendar is such a useful little essential program for your desktop, it is so light and quick, I now don't have to install huge desktop customizers just for the calendar features!

Review by: digipaws (14)
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Apr 04, 2006
For version:
0.22

Beauty

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Very good and has enhancing features

Review by: abhijit (2)
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Feb 05, 2006
For version:
0.22

Very useful application

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a very well thought out calendar/reminder program which works smoothly and flawlessly. It is very unobtrusive on the desktop especially using the transparent setting. Just enough features to keep one happy and also low on system resources. The best freeware in it's class. Look no further!

Review by: RobertDaniels (2)
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Jan 26, 2006
For version:
0.22

Very excellent product

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program is great. I love how u can push the calendar back or forth with the arrow buttons. I no longer use it as i now use the VISTA TRANSFORMATION PACK which uses LCLOCK which is really cool and does the same things, however, for those with slow computers or little ram, u certainly can't go wrong! Overall, i rate this a 9 out of 10.

Review by: tomcat (16)
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Jan 20, 2006
For version:
0.22

Not bad, but not good enough...

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

What I like.. No installation needed. got some basic feature.. What I think it should be improved. Calendar should be sizable. alarm should let you change tone.

Review by: homeflash (54)
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Dec 14, 2005
For version:
0.21

... and with ical compatibility!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Interface (and multiple skins) is just beautiful. And iCal standard compatibility is brilliant, now I even get my Rainlendar agenda published onto my internet server (with TinyUploader, also found here)...

Review by: Herve5 (2)
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Nov 29, 2005
For version:
0.21

The coolest free calendar and note minder...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Rainlendar, along with an underwater wallpaper, gave my desktop the coolest and refreshed look! Other than that, it has a very functional note minder. To the brilliant minds behind rainlendar, thank you guys!

Review by: pcfreak (13)
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Nov 04, 2005
For version:
0.21

Best desktop calendar / reminder / to-do list

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've been searching for something like this. Every other program I had was too big or too buggy or nagged you to register. This one was perfect, and I love the skins (funny how things like skins make us happy).

Review by: KristenHelmer-Beck
First post

Oct 31, 2005
For version:
0.21

Outstanding

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Great little reminder program. Seems to be very stable and quick. No installation needed if you download the zip file. Over 100 skins are available. All skins have various variations of features which makes this reminder so customizable and versatile over all the rest.

Review by: alnjk01 (125)
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Aug 21, 2005
For version:
0.21

Great .... however...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I wont take any Kudos away from the author, he was kind enough to make this great program FREE. One thing I noticed, he writes in his Help and in his online Manual for this program, instructions that most novice computer users would have no clue how to follow. And those of us who can follow those lengthy programming instructions wouldn't want to go that far. All we want is a simple user friendly program that runs as soon as you click the icon on your desktop. I guess sometimes authors get carried away, like scientists, and they want much more for us than we can consume. The basic operation of this program is simple, but if you want bells and whistles, you have to do some WORK to get them. Thank you author of Rainlander for making this FREE for us!

Review by: Tony_K (61)
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Jul 11, 2005
For version:
0.21

Rainlendar

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is an easy to use desktop calendar with the ability to add a "to do" list and display the calendar events in list form. It takes up hardly any resources, does not impede OS sleeping (running Win2K) and has been very handy. Too bad you can't exchange the info between the phone/PDA and Rainlendar - but since I am on my laptop much more than phone/pda - this doesn't bother me. Would highly recommend this efficient tool.

Review by: northgeorgiagal
First post

Jun 19, 2005
For version:
0.21

Exactly what i was looking for.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Very good app..a big help and unintrusive. Hats off to these guys who made this..love it!!

Review by: Russ69
First post

Jun 01, 2005
For version:
0.21

Excellent

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Finally I found a calender. it is very useful. I recommend it everyone

Review by: eemel24
First post

May 29, 2005
For version:
0.21

Great little program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I just downloaded this thing, and it is exactly what I've been looking for. The events and todo features are really cool. That is one of the main things other calendars lack. It also looks really cool. The only thing that could be improved is the configuration menus and such.

Review by: WSU_Dude
First post

Apr 01, 2005
For version:
0.21

The best calendar companion yet.

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have tried several different applications built on the same premise but none compare to Rainlendar. In addition to the functionality, it's good looks compliment any desktop.

Review by: Lunchbox
First post

Mar 20, 2005
For version:
0.21

Excellent!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

The best desktop calendar I've seen so far. It's flexible and you can modify it just about endlessly.

Review by: TimoHaapanen (4)
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Feb 16, 2005
For version:
0.19.3

Reliable, simple and it works well

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using the programme for about 6 months now and it has been flawless.

Review by: Bobobo (3)
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Jan 29, 2005
For version:
0.19.3

One of my favorite practical programs

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

There are a lot of programs which are fun and do great things, but a great program is one which you use everyday because it serves a real practical "need". I have a terrible memory for dates and events.. esp birthdays. Now Rainlendar pops up and reminds me and my friends think it's great.. because I remember their day! It's easy to use and I'm thrilled to have it! I'm spreading the word.

Review by: dancar
First post

Jan 28, 2005
For version:
0.19.3

My personal favorite

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have tried many different calendar apps and for me this one rules. it runs great, looks great, easy to use, and unobtrusive. It just plain Rocks! kudos to the author! give it a try see how you like it.

Review by: Robert (3)
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Jan 24, 2005
For version:
0.19.3

Its good but desktop calender is much better!

Interface: 4
Features: 2
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I think Desktop Calender is much better thn this Reminder facility because of ease use and Easier to see reminders on the desktop.

Review by: gsmokha
First post

Dec 19, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Not stable and takes too much resources

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 2
Value: 2
Overall:

I've tried Rainlendar 0.20 and come to the conclusion that it's not stable enough yet (on WinXP), this is the main drawback. I also didn't like that IMO it takes too much resources. I would prefer not to have events and to todo-list and thus to save some resources. What I like is its graphic design, skins and ability to customise. I personally prefer to use Calendar 2000 4.3 which doesn't look so pretty but is very stable, lightweight (only 500 K when minimized to the taskbar tray against Rainlendar's 6,500 K) and has everything I need and even more.

Review by: Nikita (20)
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Nov 15, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

At a loss

Interface: 2
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 2
Overall:

I'm at a loss as to why so many folks dig this program. I don't want to badmouth the kind people who made the program or degrade my friend who like it. Maybe it's just different strokes. For me, though, this program doesn't come close to having what it takes. Golata

Review by: golata (40)
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Nov 12, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Doesn't work for me

Interface: 2
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 2
Overall:

Because of the high reviews, I've downloaded and installed this twice over the last few months to no avail. The first time it failed to install properly. It worked the last time but failed on machine restart saying a dll was missing. It seemed ok while I had the chance to play with it. I rarely have this trouble and am disappointed with this software.

Review by: fair_is_fair (39)
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Oct 14, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Extra-ordinary

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Just when i was thinking about developing a program to do the absolute same thing i was beaten to it with more than i could/would of done... Awesome program to help organize your life........ 6 Stars from me.. Keep up the good work and if you are reading this and haven't downloaded this program download it now before they start to charge.

Review by: PDesuze
First post

Jul 06, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Great .... what else ?

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

One of the best softwares I have enjoyed using! Cute interface.... that is it. Great utility too. But the help is insufficient. There should be more of help section detailing how the alarms are to be set etc. Still, great to have on your PC. You'd love it !! Go get it now...

Review by: Ranjith (2)
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Jun 09, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Great calendar program!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This application is the best Calendar application that I have ever used. Very easy to setup.

Review by: zamo629 (3)
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May 30, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Rainlendar

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Must say one of the best, most valuable and useful freeware ever offered out here. No hassle, small file size and little memory used...and best of all...it's free. Joining this review just to thank the author. Great Job! Keep it up. (Looking forward to your upgraded version).

Review by: izehari
First post

May 24, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

A great little tool!

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I wanted an attractive, easy-to-use, calendar program. Rainlendar is the perfect, "low-fat" answer to my routine calendar and to-do list needs. Unobtrusive desktop presence blends nicely on any desktop, and puts Rainlendar's features at my fingertips. Does just what I want it to do. Thanks to the author!

Review by: Dan0126 (5)
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May 22, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Rainy's is the best

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

The best program of its type out there, freeware or shareware.

Review by: star17 (5)
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May 20, 2004
For version:
0.19.3

Get it now

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Great desktop calendar. Its free, it works, it looks good. What more could you ask?

Review by: ChrisDown
First post