ThomasNet’s newsletter announced a new units conversion tool you can download free.
A great idea, something that engineers need and covet. Just the thing to keep the TN brand in front of engineers.
The tool is a little edgy in that is is a Windows Vista “Gadget”, which I found confusing, having never heard of such a thing. But its a great idea to hit their target audience, at least those with Vista (and we all will, sooner or later).

They should make this a Google Gadget, don’t you think?
They should make this a Google Gadget, don’t you think?
Note that there are a few web-based conversion tools out there. I’ve their to collect some of them at http://www.sealnet.org/units.php (would post the links directly, but Blogger disallows the html). Scroll to the bottom of the page.>>Having nothing to install is a definite plus nowadays.
Note that there are a few web-based conversion tools out there. I’ve their to collect some of them at http://www.sealnet.org/units.php (would post the links directly, but Blogger disallows the html). Scroll to the bottom of the page.Having nothing to install is a definite plus nowadays.