While there are numerous advanced media players you can use to listen to music on your PC, a stylish widget can perform this task while also improving the appearance of your desktop.

Steampunk Media Player for Konfabulator is a simple Yahoo widget that enables you to play audio files using a steampunk-themed player. It is easy to use and can be customized to a great extent. Of course, the Yahoo! Widget Engine is required to install and launch this component.

It should be noted from the get-go that Steampunk Media Player for Konfabulator is a very simple widget, so you should not expect it to offer the various advanced functions provided by more complex music players.

You can select the audio files you wish to play, control the volume, navigate between songs and shuffle the tracks, as well as bring up the playlist to manage the imported files. However, an equalizer is not available.

If you are familiar with the steampunk subgenre, you should know that to expect from Steampunk Media Player for Konfabulator. Its visual design is certainly unique, and it should look great on your desktop.

However, the textures lose their sharpness when you increase the widget’s dimensions, although this should not be too noticeable unless you use the full-sized player.

It is possible to have the widget execute a certain command when double-clicking the player, and you can also define a default music folder, change the widget’s opacity and lock its position on your desktop.

Moreover, you can configure the player to ignore all mouse input, which is particularly useful when the widget is set to remain on top of all other windows.

In conclusion, Steampunk Media Player for Konfabulator is a simple Yahoo widget that enables you to listen to your music using a steampunk-themed audio player. It offers plenty of customization options, but it is, overall, a relatively simple utility that does not provide enthusiasts with a particularly extensive array of features.