Sun Compass
Turns your laptop into a ridiculously expensive electronic compass! If you know your location, and your clock is set properly, this Widget acts as a sundial in reverse. Spin your computer until the lines on the Widget line up with the shadows and then read off North and South.
Chances are, you'll never need this Widget, but if you do, it could be a lifesaver! After all, how often can your computer really point you in the right direction?
Chances are, you'll never need this Widget, but if you do, it could be a lifesaver! After all, how often can your computer really point you in the right direction?
Current Version: 1.2
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November 06, 2005 · version 1.2 Tim RomeroSet the laptop so the screen is flat against the floor/table. Adjust it so that the bottom part (With the keyboard) is perpindicular to the screen. Turn the laptop so that the shadow (FROM THE SUN) cast by the bottom portion of the laptop aligns with the lines going across the clock. Reposition the widget if necessary. When the shadow lines up with the lines on the widget, the compass needle should be pointing north.
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July 17, 2005 · version 1.2 WardrichSo anyway, I was out in the woods and I was totally lost. But I wasn't afraid. I turned on my laptop to use this awesome widget. But uh oh, it's 12am! What do I do? I grab my flashlight and use it to replace the sun! Now I'm not lost anymore :D :P
Just kidding. This is actually a cool idea, though somewhat useless. It'd be cool if they made one for a PDA.
