Comments on: The Gadgeteer turns 10 years old! http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26436 Julie Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:07:58 +0000 #comment-26436 <p>I've just chosen the winner of the gift certificates, and it is cb4crc. Congrats!</p> <p>And thank all of you for all of your comments and ideas of things that will make The Gadgeteer better for the next 10 years. I'm going to compile all the ideas and get started implementing them.</p> <p>Julie</p> I’ve just chosen the winner of the gift certificates, and it is cb4crc. Congrats!

And thank all of you for all of your comments and ideas of things that will make The Gadgeteer better for the next 10 years. I’m going to compile all the ideas and get started implementing them.

Julie

]]> By: Patty Harris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26435 Patty Harris Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:59:17 +0000 #comment-26435 <p>Hey, Julie....Happy Birthday!</p> <p>What do I like about your site? Hmmm......let me think. I like the fact that you review usable gadgets and such from an adult perspective. When I'm looking for a new gear bag, I check your reviews. God knows, there are enough sites out there that review items that are high on the Christmas list of 13 year old boys (sorry, boys!), accompanied by opinions and comments that would embarrass even Eric Cartman. I'm glad you're a grown-up, and your style reflects that.</p> <p>I love the spotlight items on the right of the screen; they're always an entertaining read.</p> <p>How to make it better? Index your reviews/articles into categories, so that searching is simplified. It would be great to have one page that would provide links to just about everything.</p> <p>Now, do you really want to make this site better? How about a ticker across the top, highlighting the latest and greatest Chippendale Dancers? Scantily clad buff young men would be......oh......um........ah.....how do you say.......</p> <p>Sorry; now I'M regressing into 18 year-old girl humor ;-)</p> <p>Here's to another 10!</p> Hey, Julie….Happy Birthday!

What do I like about your site? Hmmm……let me think. I like the fact that you review usable gadgets and such from an adult perspective. When I’m looking for a new gear bag, I check your reviews. God knows, there are enough sites out there that review items that are high on the Christmas list of 13 year old boys (sorry, boys!), accompanied by opinions and comments that would embarrass even Eric Cartman. I’m glad you’re a grown-up, and your style reflects that.

I love the spotlight items on the right of the screen; they’re always an entertaining read.

How to make it better? Index your reviews/articles into categories, so that searching is simplified. It would be great to have one page that would provide links to just about everything.

Now, do you really want to make this site better? How about a ticker across the top, highlighting the latest and greatest Chippendale Dancers? Scantily clad buff young men would be……oh……um……..ah…..how do you say…….

Sorry; now I’M regressing into 18 year-old girl humor ;-)

Here’s to another 10!

]]> By: John M http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26434 John M Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:15:45 +0000 #comment-26434 <p>It's interesting to look back on the site and the types of gadgets that have evolved and unveiled to the world. </p> <p>Where will we be in another 10?</p> <p>The sky's the limit. </p> It’s interesting to look back on the site and the types of gadgets that have evolved and unveiled to the world.

Where will we be in another 10?

The sky’s the limit.

]]> By: Meredyth http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26433 Meredyth Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:09:18 +0000 #comment-26433 <p>I just wanted to chime in on Steve's comments:</p> <p>Happy 10 years! You've taken this site and made it an icon of the industry, one that is often (poorly) imitated, but never surpassed. How cool is that?</p> <p>I also wanted to let you know that I am so delighted to be a part of your editorial team. What an august group of colleagues I have! </p> <p>Here's to many more decades of excellence,</p> <p>Meredyth</p> I just wanted to chime in on Steve’s comments:

Happy 10 years! You’ve taken this site and made it an icon of the industry, one that is often (poorly) imitated, but never surpassed. How cool is that?

I also wanted to let you know that I am so delighted to be a part of your editorial team. What an august group of colleagues I have!

Here’s to many more decades of excellence,

Meredyth

]]> By: Steve Hughes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26432 Steve Hughes Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:19:38 +0000 #comment-26432 <p>Julie,</p> <p>Congrats on hitting the decade milestone! Its hard to believe I've been visiting your site for seven years now. </p> <p>You're to be commended for all the great work you do here. Especially since you actually have a <em>real</em> day job that takes up most of your time. How you do it all, and yet still maintain a healthy and functional personal life, I'll never know!</p> <p>It's always nice to see fresh gadget/tech info and reviews here. That's always better than regurgitated news or overly personal self-aggrandizement. I love the new feature where you interview industry insiders. Those are very interesting and informative.</p> <p>Oh yeah, congrats on having the most successful year (07') yet!</p> <p>Here's to many more years of you being an innovator,</p> <p>Steve </p> Julie,

Congrats on hitting the decade milestone! Its hard to believe I’ve been visiting your site for seven years now.

You’re to be commended for all the great work you do here. Especially since you actually have a real day job that takes up most of your time. How you do it all, and yet still maintain a healthy and functional personal life, I’ll never know!

It’s always nice to see fresh gadget/tech info and reviews here. That’s always better than regurgitated news or overly personal self-aggrandizement. I love the new feature where you interview industry insiders. Those are very interesting and informative.

Oh yeah, congrats on having the most successful year (07′) yet!

Here’s to many more years of you being an innovator,

Steve

]]> By: MauiJeff http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26431 MauiJeff Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:13:15 +0000 #comment-26431 <p>Congratulations on the anniversary. I think I was still using a Psion 3c back then and bought my first Palm a little while later.</p> <p>The variety and quality of the reviews is great - I would like to see a few more reviews on portable GPS units. Prices have been coming down recently and I'm thinking of getting one of those Garmin Nuvi units.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> Congratulations on the anniversary. I think I was still using a Psion 3c back then and bought my first Palm a little while later.

The variety and quality of the reviews is great – I would like to see a few more reviews on portable GPS units. Prices have been coming down recently and I’m thinking of getting one of those Garmin Nuvi units.

Thanks!

]]> By: Chris Lew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26430 Chris Lew Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:10:45 +0000 #comment-26430 <p>First of all, congrats to the ten years! Is there a such thing as internet years like dog years? Perhaps this is an even bigger milestone!</p> <p>This isn't so much of an idea but rather a keep it up! I LOVE how all of your reviews have super sharp and large images that show off the item being reviewed. There is nothing worse than a review that leaves you with more questions because of thumbnail sized images. I'm a visual person. </p> <p>(You sold me on the Waterfield bag that currently cradles my IBM X61 Tablet!)</p> <p>Reviews online are a dime a dozen and what sets your content head and shoulders above the rest is the truthfulness of each of the reviews. It never sounds like I'm reading marketing hype from the company.</p> <p>Keep up the great work and thanks again for the wonderful content!</p> First of all, congrats to the ten years! Is there a such thing as internet years like dog years? Perhaps this is an even bigger milestone!

This isn’t so much of an idea but rather a keep it up! I LOVE how all of your reviews have super sharp and large images that show off the item being reviewed. There is nothing worse than a review that leaves you with more questions because of thumbnail sized images. I’m a visual person.

(You sold me on the Waterfield bag that currently cradles my IBM X61 Tablet!)

Reviews online are a dime a dozen and what sets your content head and shoulders above the rest is the truthfulness of each of the reviews. It never sounds like I’m reading marketing hype from the company.

Keep up the great work and thanks again for the wonderful content!

]]> By: Danielle Lockwood http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26429 Danielle Lockwood Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:58:44 +0000 #comment-26429 <p>Congrats on 10 years! Glad to see a good site going strong for so long! As for suggestions, I do think that the proposed win mobile reviews are definitely a good idea, particularly since I read about half of this content directly from my mobile phone. Other than that, perhaps "roundups" where the top items are compared are always a good way to have a good summary of newer products and products you have covered in a concise post.<br/> Thanks!</p> Congrats on 10 years!
Glad to see a good site going strong for so long!
As for suggestions, I do think that the proposed win mobile reviews are definitely a good idea, particularly since I read about half of this content directly from my mobile phone. Other than that, perhaps “roundups” where the top items are compared are always a good way to have a good summary of newer products and products you have covered in a concise post.
Thanks!

]]> By: Chris Chapple http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26428 Chris Chapple Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:58:01 +0000 #comment-26428 <p>Congratulations on the 10 years, Julie...</p> <p>As for website suggestions, some Windows Mobile reviews would add alot, in my opinion. I am always looking for accessories and gear to go along with my Windows Mobile phone.</p> <p>Again, congratulations on the big 10. </p> <ul> <li>Chris -</li> </ul> Congratulations on the 10 years, Julie…

As for website suggestions, some Windows Mobile reviews would add alot, in my opinion. I am always looking for accessories and gear to go along with my Windows Mobile phone.

Again, congratulations on the big 10.

  • Chris -
]]> By: Keith Anderson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26427 Keith Anderson Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:51:51 +0000 #comment-26427 <p>Congrats Julie! I've been reading the gadgeteer for at least 8 or 9 years (ever since I got my trusty palm III!) I can't think of any major improvements. Maybe a guest reviewer program (like the gadgeteer of the month, only you send him/her a toy to play with and review). -Keith</p> Congrats Julie! I’ve been reading the gadgeteer for at least 8 or 9 years (ever since I got my trusty palm III!) I can’t think of any major improvements. Maybe a guest reviewer program (like the gadgeteer of the month, only you send him/her a toy to play with and review).
-Keith

]]> By: Kevin Remhof http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26426 Kevin Remhof Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:55:49 +0000 #comment-26426 <p>Congrats! I've always been a big fan of the site. I've been coming for most of those 10 years.</p> <p>I'd like to see more follow-up reviews. 2-6 months in on a gadget, I'd like to see what you think of it.</p> <p>Keep up the good work!</p> Congrats! I’ve always been a big fan of the site. I’ve been coming for most of those 10 years.

I’d like to see more follow-up reviews. 2-6 months in on a gadget, I’d like to see what you think of it.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: blueneurosis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26425 blueneurosis Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:20:11 +0000 #comment-26425 <p>Wow, 10 years. I have a hard enough time keeping active on a Flickr page.</p> <p>As for suggestions... Perhaps there could be a user/reader submitted items for reviews, which would appear in a column on the main page, where everyone could then vote on which item they would like to see get a review. It would let you know where your readers interests are, as well as give you an ever changing list of gadgets you may not have heard of. </p> Wow, 10 years. I have a hard enough time keeping active on a Flickr page.

As for suggestions…
Perhaps there could be a user/reader submitted items for reviews, which would appear in a column on the main page, where everyone could then vote on which item they would like to see get a review. It would let you know where your readers interests are, as well as give you an ever changing list of gadgets you may not have heard of.

]]> By: obscurestooge http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26424 obscurestooge Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:41:14 +0000 #comment-26424 <p>I'd like to add my congratulations on 10 years! I've been reading your site for a loooong, time, but I think you were already pretty well established when I started, so I'm going to say I'm a 8-9 year fan. I found you when I bought my first Palm, a IIIx, and went looking around on this new Intarweb thingy for info, tips, etc. I've been coming back at least a couple times a week ever since.</p> <p>As far as suggestions, I can't really add anything to what's been said above, other than - more pix of that cute puppy! :)</p> <p>Thanks for all your hard work. Hope to see you around for at least another 10 years.</p> I’d like to add my congratulations on 10 years! I’ve been reading your site for a loooong, time, but I think you were already pretty well established when I started, so I’m going to say I’m a 8-9 year fan. I found you when I bought my first Palm, a IIIx, and went looking around on this new Intarweb thingy for info, tips, etc. I’ve been coming back at least a couple times a week ever since.

As far as suggestions, I can’t really add anything to what’s been said above, other than – more pix of that cute puppy! :)

Thanks for all your hard work. Hope to see you around for at least another 10 years.

]]> By: Hai http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26423 Hai Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:09:17 +0000 #comment-26423 <p>I agree with several posters that the Gadgeteer should do more follow-up posts. This way, we can better judge a product past its initial wow and more into real life usage.</p> <p>I would also like to see more gadgets that are geared toward the Mac OS X platform, or those that work well on multiple platforms (OS X, Windows, and Linux).</p> <p>Finally, how about a "gift idea" post once in a while in which you can categorize your gift ideas into a couple of categories such as price (e.g. under $50, under $100, ...) or target audience (student, business people, home...). This idea is especially attractive in the holiday, or prior to mother day.</p> I agree with several posters that the Gadgeteer should do more follow-up posts. This way, we can better judge a product past its initial wow and more into real life usage.

I would also like to see more gadgets that are geared toward the Mac OS X platform, or those that work well on multiple platforms (OS X, Windows, and Linux).

Finally, how about a “gift idea” post once in a while in which you can categorize your gift ideas into a couple of categories such as price (e.g. under $50, under $100, …) or target audience (student, business people, home…).
This idea is especially attractive in the holiday, or prior to mother day.

]]> By: Jonathan Didier http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26422 Jonathan Didier Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:09:10 +0000 #comment-26422 <p>Well, I'd like to see Meredyth review the Pleo. :)</p> <p>Congrats on 10 years!</p> Well, I’d like to see Meredyth review the Pleo. :)

Congrats on 10 years!

]]> By: Carolyn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26421 Carolyn Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:54:42 +0000 #comment-26421 <p>Congrats - have been lurking for years and love your reviews! How about more product comparisons - summaries of past reviews for a particular category? Just knit-picking though - it's great as is!</p> <p>Carolyn</p> Congrats – have been lurking for years and love your reviews! How about more product comparisons – summaries of past reviews for a particular category? Just knit-picking though – it’s great as is!

Carolyn

]]> By: Danny http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26420 Danny Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:29:47 +0000 #comment-26420 <p>I would like to see a listing of all reviews being broken down into alphabetical order, either by the product name itself or the manufacturer.</p> I would like to see a listing of all reviews being broken down into alphabetical order, either by the product name itself or the manufacturer.

]]> By: jon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26419 jon Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:33:25 +0000 #comment-26419 <p>Congratulations from the Philippines on your 10th year :)</p> <p>Been a lurker for about 7 years now, always find your reviews on Palm hardware/softwares highly valuable, now I'm a PPC user and still a "Gadgeteer" ..more power Julie and keep those toys rolling and going! ;)</p> <p>Jon Tech Support Ph </p> Congratulations from the Philippines on your 10th year :)

Been a lurker for about 7 years now, always find your reviews on Palm hardware/softwares highly valuable, now I’m a PPC user and still a “Gadgeteer” ..more power Julie and keep those toys rolling and going! ;)

Jon
Tech Support
Ph

]]> By: William Mitchell http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26418 William Mitchell Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:32:52 +0000 #comment-26418 <p>I have to agree with follow up reviews. </p> <p>Also, it would be nice if more manufacturers realized how many people make decisions based upon your reviews. You deserve to be in the pipeline of receiving more products for review. I have purchased the Kill-a watt, several Vaja cases, and most recently I am purchasing the Intelli IMT-500 among other items based upon your reviews.</p> I have to agree with follow up reviews.

Also, it would be nice if more manufacturers realized how many people make decisions based upon your reviews. You deserve to be in the pipeline of receiving more products for review. I have purchased the Kill-a watt, several Vaja cases, and most recently I am purchasing the Intelli IMT-500 among other items based upon your reviews.

]]> By: meng http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26417 meng Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:19:39 +0000 #comment-26417 <p>10 years wow! i love your reviews keep up the good work.</p> 10 years wow!
i love your reviews keep up the good work.

]]> By: jerichobanker http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26416 jerichobanker Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:26:59 +0000 #comment-26416 <p>Ten Years! Congratulations! (from a long-time lurker...)</p> <p>Follow-up reviews would be nice.; I think someone also mentioned video reviews.</p> <p>Keep up the great work!</p> Ten Years! Congratulations! (from a long-time lurker…)

Follow-up reviews would be nice.; I think someone also mentioned video reviews.

Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Noah Bast http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26415 Noah Bast Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:16:09 +0000 #comment-26415 <p>I wasn't an original reader, but I've been reading the site since at least 1999.</p> <p>I'd just like to see more of everything. The variety in reviews is good. More Mac gadget connectivity info would be useful. The Tungsten T I was using died, so I've been PDA less for a few months.</p> <p>I am trying to drop hints to my sisters to get me one of the remote control helicopters for Christmas... :)</p> I wasn’t an original reader, but I’ve been reading the site since at least 1999.

I’d just like to see more of everything. The variety in reviews is good. More Mac gadget connectivity info would be useful. The Tungsten T I was using died, so I’ve been PDA less for a few months.

I am trying to drop hints to my sisters to get me one of the remote control helicopters for Christmas… :)

]]> By: Christopher Spera http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26414 Christopher Spera Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:53:42 +0000 #comment-26414 <p>I'd like to see more on Mac and mobility. I know you have a Mac, and would love to hear your comments about Leopard as well.</p> <p>Congratulations on the anniversary! Its quite an accomplishement!!</p> <p>Chris Spera</p> I’d like to see more on Mac and mobility. I know you have a Mac, and would love to hear your comments about Leopard as well.

Congratulations on the anniversary! Its quite an accomplishement!!

Chris Spera

]]> By: John Kes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26413 John Kes Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:06:35 +0000 #comment-26413 <p>Congratulations on 10 years! Keep up the good work.</p> <p>The only improvement I can think of is to have more pictures and review abstracts at the top.</p> <p>JK</p> Congratulations on 10 years! Keep up the good work.

The only improvement I can think of is to have more pictures and review abstracts at the top.

JK

]]> By: marco Bianchi http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/12/07/the_gadgeteer_turns_10_years_old/comment-page-1/#comment-26412 marco Bianchi Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:36:32 +0000 #comment-26412 <p>This is always my daily "must go see julie's site". Enjoyed the period with judie as well. I remember the first time I fell on this site in 2001, I was overjoyed with its content. Never bored. To improve upon it??? Eventhough it is concerned with new gadgets, I'd like to see some old stuff that people use that are optimised them beyond their original purpose. As well dividing the site by kinds of gadgets (I.E. phones, pda's, computers, other). Marco Bianchi. Montreal, Canada</p> This is always my daily “must go see julie’s site”. Enjoyed the period with judie as well. I remember the first time I fell on this site in 2001, I was overjoyed with its content. Never bored.
To improve upon it??? Eventhough it is concerned with new gadgets, I’d like to see some old stuff that people use that are optimised them beyond their original purpose. As well dividing the site by kinds of gadgets (I.E. phones, pda’s, computers, other).
Marco Bianchi. Montreal, Canada

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