This vista gadget is fantastic, it’s completely independent of windows live messenger but integrates the essential functions of this last. A very simple and elegant chat tool!

 

 

 

 

 

The Outlook info gadget shows info from Microsoft Outlook: number of emails, upcoming appointments and tasks. It’s Possible to choose a non-default inbox folder to monitor.

 

 

 

 

Use this vista gadget to interact with your Windows Live Messenger contacts. See contact's status, start chat sessions, change your status and more. Also check the gadget settings to customize your experience.

 

 

 

 

This mini outlook inbox gadget allows you to read your email from the sidebar via a flyout. You don't even need to have Outlook open! Includes the ability to create, reply delete, and forward email. Clicking a message header displays the message body in a flyout.

 

  

 

The Outlook Upcoming Appointments gadget shows you your next three to five upcoming appointments from your Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 calendar in the Vista Sidebar.