Fuel Cost Calculator

Desktop gadgets are here for a while, with the starting point on Windows Vista and its Gadget engine. The cover a vast array of activities, from picture slideshows and puzzles, to interactive calendars and calculators. For instance, Fuel Cost Calculator helps plan a road trip, and save some budget.

Since it’s a desktop gadget, it requires special applications like Thoosje Sidebar if used on Windows iterations greater than Vista. It can either be used from the sidebar itself, or dragged around the desktop in any suitable spot. With its slim, simple design, it also fits in most varieties of desktop themes.

To purpose is clear, and straightforward, with a representative icon. Within a table, required fields are organized into two columns. It’s only the second one which actually supports input, since the first are corresponding tags.

Large numerical value fields make sure there is enough space even for a substantial budget. Distance input is in miles, which is actually the first input field, the vehicle consumption rate in miles per gallon, as well as the cost of fuel. At the press of a button, price is displayed in a separate field in Pounds. To start over, the clear button removes all values from input fields.