Gadget
- A new, often expensive, and relatively unknown hardware device or accessory that makes your life easier or more enjoyable or the use of another device easier or enjoyable.
As a gadget becomes more well known and widely used in the general public it is no longer referred to as a gadget. For example, when cell phones were first introduced they were considered a gadget. However, as they became more widely used they no longer became gadgets. - When referring to software, a gadget is another name for a widget.
- An additional feature that can be added into the Windows Vista Sidebar. See the Sidebar definition for additional information with this feature.
Also see: Accessory, Add-on, Device, Widget