Sometimes the little single purpose applications are the coolest to trick up your Mac. Today the Web site MacApper featured SlimBatteryMonitor , which is an excellent replacement for the standard battery monitor in the Apple menu bar. It takes up 70% less space than the standard battery monitor, but, with innovative use of color, is much more effective at showing the current status of the battery.

Definitely check it out. It is a great, free application. Also, the developer accepts donations thru Paypal.