Julie’s Favorite Gear
Hey folks, here’s my ever evolving listing of the gear (and other favorite things) that I use on a daily basis. Each category has been sorted in order of usage. The most used item is on top. I’m also posting regular gadget diary posts where I talk about the gadgets I’m using and adventures I’m having on any particular day.
Phone and Related Accessories:
iPhone 4S – Jailbreaking and several apps have made this phone perfect for me. I talked about this setup in a recent gadget diary post.
Zdocks iPhone Dock – One handed insert and removal.
Computers and Accessories:
27″ quad core iMac – My main work horse for my Gadgeteer work.
13″ Macbook Air – This is my couch surfing and travel computer. I love this little laptop. The battery life is outstanding!
Apple iPad (3rd generation, White, Wifi/4G 64GB) – I don’t use my iPad as much now that that I have the Macbook Air, but I still enjoy using it for playing games and other apps.
Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse – I use this with my iMac.
Other Office Equipment:
Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer
Audioengine A5 Speakers
Cameras and Related Gear:
Canon G11, 430EX II speed light, ST-E2 wireless flash remote – This is the setup that I use for all my Gadgeteer review pics.
Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card – If you take a lot of pix and don’t have one of these yet, get it now. Trust me!
Audio / Video Home Theater Gear:
Samsung 55″ LED TV
Samsung Blu-ray DVD player with WiFi
Onkyo TX-SR608 AV Receiver
DirecTV HD DVR
Boxee Box – I use this mainly for streaming downloaded video that is stored on my iMac to a big screen TV in another room, and an occasional movie rental through Vudu and Netflix.
Dropcam Echo – I keep an eye on my house with this remote Wifi camera.
Miscellaneous Devices:
Moshi Voice Control Digital Clock Radio – Even though it doesn’t always recognize my voice commands to set alarms, I still use it daily.
Miscellaneous Gear:
Adonit Jot Pro Stylus – Works better than any capacitive stylus I’ve tried for both writing and drawing.
Sensu Artist Brush Stylus – Looks and feels like a traditional paint brush.
Sunshine Products USA Mini Pen - I keep this one clipped to a zipper pull in my gear bag.
Uniball Jetstream - My favorite ink pens.
Intelli IMT-500 Chromatic Tuner – My favorite clip-on tuner for my ukuleles and guitars.
Flashlights:
ICON Link Flashlight – This is my current quick grab flashlight.
Coast LED Lenser LED Lantern (TT7105CP) – I grab this one whenever our power goes out at home. It’s still using the original batteries!
Huntlight FT-A3 – I keep this one in my gear bag.
Gear Bags, Pouches, Cases, Wallets and other items of holding:
Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag – I prefer traditional messenger style bags and this one is roomy and looks great.
Quiver Moleskine Pen Holder – So far, my favorite way to keep a pen with my journal.
Waterfield Wallet – I’ve been using this same wallet every day for over 6 years and it still looks new.
Waterfield Cableguy Pouches – My favorite way to organize the stuff in my gear bag.
Waterfield Muzetto – My weekend shopping / travel bag.
Timbuk2 X-Small Classic Messenger Bag - I use this one when I need to carry more gear than the Waterfield Muzetto will carry, but not enough to fill the Laptop Messenger.
Col. Littleton No. 5 iPad Pocket – My current favorite iPad sleeve.
Col. Littleton Front Pocket Wallet – My current favorite minimalist / travel wallet when I don’t want to carry a bag or have a jacket with pockets.
FREEKey – Great keychain split ring
Other Geek Gear
Sprira Odyssey Running Shoes – Most comfortable sneakers I’ve ever worn!
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