I've made small tool for checking virtual currencies rate - LTC and BTC to dollars. This application was written in few minutes so It's only in beta stage. I will add more options or currencies If needed.
This application uses btc-e api. You need .net framework 3.5 to run. It is suitable only for Windows 7/8 now.
Here is screenshot how does It looks in taskbar:
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You can set update interval, default is 5000ms.
Just select LTC/USD or BTC/USD, set interval (min.1000ms) and minimize application. You will see live currency rate in taskbar.
Download:
http://yuraj.ucoz.com/btcltc_checker_v1beta.zip
Source code:
http://yuraj.ucoz.com/ltcbtc_checker_v1b_src.rar
If you like this application, please donate and I will continue developement:
Litecoin address:
LTZehugC2j7oPPZRYgBLVNqTbqvMZhieAW