To completely throw my systems out there and paint a better picture, my main PC is a Dell XPS [Windows XP] & I use a 22 inch monitor. I use TweetDeck (it is wonderful!), and occasionally use the actual Twitter site for updating and getting friend updates. My laptop is a Dell XPS 1530 [Windows Vista] with a 15.4 inch monitor. I use Blu for Twitter, which is specifically for Vista (... oh how I wish it was on XP!) || Anyhow, you do see the monitor size difference right? =( Yes, it makes a difference in the canvas I call my desktop/creative/interface/personal space. I love Blu, but it wasn't tiny enough for when I just wanted Twitter updates running around in the background.
It truly pained me to not have a Twitter application that would fit in the narrow space called, the Windows Sidebar. So, I went hunting! There seemed to be a few graphically or application failing gadgets, but Chirpr was not one of them. It was most appealing, and I wanted to share that.
[ Chirpr - http://chirpr.codeplex.com ] - When Twitter isn't my main priority during certain times of the day, this fits! It is discrete to the point that there are 3 different sizes for elongating it for viewing more tweets and you can scroll. Since it is a gadget, it won't overlap anything you are working on. You can also set the widget for sound notifications. It doesn't distract me while I browsing in other windows because it doesn't blink or flash either. Helpful, resourceful, and it works for me!
:: Image from Chirpr site. (My laptop is dead!)
