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Fuel Madness
Check for cheap fuel nearby in USA and Canada. This widget requests GasBuddy web sites alive and running.
Description
Get average regular fuel prices statistics and charts.
The widget store some data, so mobile users will see previous data immediately, while updated data is loading.
Next versions' TODO:
try to add ability to send price updates back to GasBuddy
add animations to the widget
add "resizability" to desktop
improve handling of chart images
This widget required GasBuddy web sites alive and running.
Versions history:
1.1 fixes some issues with Opera Mobile version, and minor bugs with updating data.
1.2 updated data grabber due to data provider HTML changes (widget now works again);
fixed issue with current region wasn't restored in dropdown menu;
changed HTML parser to much faster version that utilizes getElementsByClassName and querySelectorAll if supported;
fixed issue with Opera 10 Alpha 1 -- no more new windows after clicking on tabs (preventDefault added).
1.3 updated data grabber due to data provider HTML changes (widget now works again);
Prices rendered as text instead of images (better accessibility, better for mobile users).
1.4 updated data grabber due to data provider HTML changes (widget now works again);
Updated list of metro areas (added a couple dozens).
tags: gas prices, fuel prices, usa, canada
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About this widget
| Downloads | 6,947 |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Size | 52KB |
| Last update | October 15, 2009 |
| Devices | desktop, tv, mobile |
| Original page | Internet Archive |
I will add themes support in some future version... Hmmm... I see there is no "mobile support" icon present... I got some problems? I have tested this widget in emulator... Edit: yeah, I got some problems... My first widget crashes while it trying to load list of regions on Opera Mobile. I tested on SE p1i, I just didn't have time to do this before... I will try to investigat and fix it soon. On the good note: now I see where I need remote Dragonfly.
Sweet widget! Can you add the ability to find a particula gas station via google maps or mapquest etc.?
Can you add the ability to find a particula gas station via google maps or mapquest etc.? Will ad this in ToDo list. Thanks for response.
Opera Mobile crash is fixed, just wait for new version in a few days... This was a memory problem, I think Opera Mobile on SE p1i just doesn't have enough memory to convert ~150K of response HTML to DOM objects via innerHTML.
Nice widget, FataL! Works just as expected. I'd have to agree with johnnysaucepn that the madness must be reflected by the color scheme. Perhaps add alternate color schemes as an option in the future?
the madness must be reflected by the color scheme
Version 1.1 fixes some issues with Opera Mobile version, and minor bugs with updating data. Well, I see TV icon support was added (tested on Wii), but still not good for mobile use?..
Widget is stopped working due to changes in internal HTML structure of page which the widget parses. I will provide an update ASAP.
Is there a way to add additional locations? My city does have a GasBuddy site (http://www.arizonagasprices.com/Prescott/index.aspx) but it doesn't come up in the list.
Originally posted by jeremiah2329: Is there a way to add additional locations? My city does have a GasBuddy site (http://www.arizonagasprices.com/Prescott/index.aspx) but it doesn't come up in the list. You can't add additional locations, but Prescott is available actually. Go to Preferences, change "State or city" to Arizona, wait a little until you have Region dropdown list, select Prescott from that list.
BUG: My date is showing 2008-11-14 instead of 2008-12-14. Recommendation: Pls add CTRL click for multiple locations or additional tabs.
BUG: My date is showing 2008-11-14 instead of 2008-12-14. I see... Will try to fix this in a next update. Recommendation: Pls add CTRL click for multiple locations or additional tabs. Do you need addition locations within same state?
The widget stopped working due to data provider site's changes. I need some time to look into the issue and fix it.
so far pretty nice!
nice work, very funny!
Really nice Widgets I like it very much. And it runs very good on my SE Symbian UIQ phone The only problem I have is that the Region list that has worked is now unavailable. Kind Regards Mr Data
I will look into it. Thanks for reporting a problem.
Hello, I have tried the Fuel Madness Widget on the PC Version 10.10 and I have the same "problem" like on my SE Symbian UIQ. The region list drop down menu does not appears. But at all it is a very nice tool. Kind Regard Mr Data
Data provider related fixes was applied. A new version of the widget published and will be released as soon as approved. Stay tuned.
Hello, how can I see when the new version is available? Thanks Mr Data.