bOSX Zen Theme for the BlackBerry

on 11 Jul 2008 10:58 PM

I'm loving the spree of awesome themed themes that have been popping up in our software store recently... the iVista theme, the PlayStation 3 theme, and now the latest creation from Z Man Designs, the bOSX Zen theme.

It's fitting that the Z Man released this theme on July 11th. After all, it's a big day for Apple and this is a Mac-inspired theme. So if you're one of the many BlackBerry & Mac users out there and are feeling a bit left out on the iPhone launch buzz, look no further than the bOSX theme to provide your Apple fix.

You can find more screenshots and a 'nerdy' photo after the jump, and the images really do tell the tale here - this theme is eye catching, and there's no doubt a lot of effort and attention to detail has been put into it. It's definitely the best execution of an OSX theme I have seen to date. The bOSX Zen theme is vailable from ShopCrackBerry.com for $7.

More info & purchase the bOSX Zen Theme:

bOSX them for the BlackBerry Screenshots

bOSX Screenshots More Screenshots...

Matching Wallpapers
Now that's how I Roll.. LOL!

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20 Comments

Posted by Robb Sutton (198) Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

As a long time Mac user (over 15 years now), I can honestly say that this is the first Mac/OS X theme that has actually gotten it right. The entire feel of the theme flows exactly like OS X. All of the other OS X themes out there feel cluttered in comparison.

Finally! I have a OS X theme that is perfect! I have been waiting for this for awhile now (Actually ever since I knew there were themes for Blackberry's).

Thanks Z MAN! This is exactly what I have been looking for. Great job!

Posted by 4ster Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

This is the best theme I've ever seen. The only way it could be better would be it there were Today version. However, this theme is enough to bring me back to using a Zen theme.

I particularly like the attention to every little detail. My favorite feature is how the "box" that selects the icon on the Applications screen is so prominent that it makes this theme work with both dark and light wallpapers.

Finally, thank you, thank you, thank you, for including the 8700 users with this theme. An excellent job all around.

Posted by orangetx Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

this is a really nice theme. the whole interface is just something amazing. its going to MAKE me step my theme making skills to a whole new level!

Posted by gameboy213 Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

Anyone else notice that no matter what kind of message you get.... email, text or BBM they all have the same envelope? Then when you go into the folder and come back out the correct one shows?

I hate that. Have to take this off after the purchase.... that needs to be fixed. When you get a ton of messages that is an issue.

Posted by Leiumtide Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

Is that a GameBoy Advanced icon? Am I missing something here? =o

Posted by timlutz Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

Not to bad job,Icons and shelf should be on the bottom any Mac user would know this.There are other Mac themes out there worth taking a look at(Corey Visto and John at Gadgetbean)both have made a cool Mac based themes.Fix the icon placement and shelf and you would have a better Mac theme.

Posted by Robb Sutton Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

1 - You can't just put the icons on the bottom on a zen theme.

2 - When you set the dock location in OS X to the right or left, it looks exactly like it does in the bOSX theme.

Any REAL Mac user would know this...

Posted by rockporters Sunday, Jul 13, 2008 1308 days ago

The dock on a Mac does NOT have to be on the bottom. It can be set to left, right, or bottom.

Posted by xoxMiss CEOxox Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

This is awesome....and I'm not even a mac user!

Posted by gameboy213 Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

can the notification icons be corrected by ZMan?

Posted by thezman Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

There seems to be quite a lot of dislike for the notification icons. I will put out an update in the very near future to correct the current notification icons. Thanks for all of the support.

Posted by robotaholic Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

wow, how about a few good themes that aren't in the slightest based on apple?- apple sux, the iphone sux, at&t sucks and any theme that looks like mac sux- there are plenty of good themes on this site and none of them are mac-related for sure

Posted by Apple Legal Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 1309 days ago

ZMan needs to read Apple's legal site. The use of the Apple logo is strictly prohibited unless used by Apple or one if its partners.

Selling a commercial theme with the Apple Logo and its trademarked icons is against Apple's Terms of Service.

http://www.apple.com/legal/trademark/guidelinesfor3rdparties.html

Posted by thezman Sunday, Jul 13, 2008 1309 days ago

That is indeed a valid point that I will need to correct. Thank you for the link. I failed to think through the logo correctly. Thanks again.

Posted by mscooley Sunday, Jul 13, 2008 1308 days ago

ZMan, great job! This theme is amazing. I too like the sub-background behind the zen icons as that usually is a huge issue with other themes, thus limiting your background selection. In your previous post, you mentioned an update. Will buyers be notified of this update or do we need to check back here?

Posted by thezman Sunday, Jul 13, 2008 1308 days ago

All buyers will be notified of any and all updates, but in case you don't get an update notification, check the forums.

Posted by thezman Monday, Jul 14, 2008 1307 days ago

bOSX has been updated to correct (2) issues:
- Apple logo has been removed and replaced with a more fitting logo :)
- Notifications icon has been adjusted and replaced

Thanks again for all of the support!

Posted by matthew.kantz Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 1306 days ago

Is there any way to change the Mailbox option to be All Messages and not just one of my personal e-mail accounts? How do you change those icons??

Posted by sommerface Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 1305 days ago

I am loving this theme! Thank you!

Posted by Sterman Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 1299 days ago

I love this theme. The best so far.