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New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#1

Post by hieuuk » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 3:39 PM UTC

jQuery plugin - ImageSwitch is an easy-to-use, simple and fast plug-in to create effect when you switch between images. Minimize the arguments you need to input and still give some beatiful effects.

New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code
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Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#2

Post by ars » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 4:37 PM UTC

I wish they used a larger variety of images (not just different colors), so I could see the blend properly.

But, very cool.

Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#3

Post by staunch » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 4:40 PM UTC

That is pretty slick. Now on to justifying its use in totally inappropriate places!

Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#4

Post by Steve0 » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 4:53 PM UTC

Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.

Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#5

Post by hieuuk » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 5:19 PM UTC

ars wrote: post #2

I wish they used a larger variety of images (not just different colors), so I could see the blend properly. But, very cool.

Yeah I should make different images. But check out the applications link in the page. It will point you to list of examples of the plugin.

Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#6

Post by SamAtt » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 5:43 PM UTC

Steve0 wrote: post #4

Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.

I get 42% but I see your point. Though it only processes when the picture actually changes and even then only for a second or less. If you set a reasonable delay I don't think the processor load would stop you from using it.

Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

#7

Post by teej » Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 5:43 PM UTC

Steve0 wrote: post #4

Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.

Imagine what it would do to the average user's CPU. This is a great example of "flashy" technology that looks and works great for the developer, but epically fails for normal user experience.