Yes, I agree. I have already mention it that XWidget should be optimised there to make the animations more usable.. Many times I want to use them but the increased cpu ruins the idea. XWidget in general uses minimal resources, and this is great, but in that part loses points.
Keep in mind though Dean that the design affects a LOT this part. I mean the general size/space of the widget. Also I have noticed using XWidget on two different laptops, complicated widgets use more resources on slow, old systems.. General rule: Big size widgets with animation = more cpu.
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