well it depends for what purpose you are using the Google gadgets, and which one. Talking about its general benefits, it saves the bandwidth of website, since it is hosted at google.
I agree, it would only benefit you if you really have the needs for google gadgets. I, myself used some of the gadgets as it helps me in some areas. Those application makes my tasks and files more organized.
For me Google docs are very effective and I can better organize all my files and reports here. No doubt Google gadgets are very effective.
Hello my friend, I am agree with all replies and I would like to share that Google gadgets are powered by Google for specific applications. Gadgets might come in handy when you are at work you can use to-do list, currency converter, calendar, at school you can use calculator, Wikipedia, translation tool, or just for time pass you can use news, blogs, games. One more Google gadget name as gadget API is useful in website, basically gadgets API consists of a few simple building blocks: XML, HTML, and JavaScript. To get started, all you need is a basic understanding of HTML. For more information please visit itsabacus.com
it depends on you. Google Gadgets only useful if you need them. There are lot of gadgets out there as "amitacs" said.
Effectiveness of any product/service depends upon the ratio of what is your need and how much it helps to fulfill your needs with satisfaction.