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:
iPhone 4S – Still in the iOS camp for now…
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 2 (White, Wifi 32GB) – 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
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.
TEC Accessories PicoPen – I keep this one in clipped to a zipper pull in my gear bag
Pilot FriXion Ball Eraseable Gel Ink Pen – My favorite cheap ink pen
Intelli IMT-500 Chromatic Tuner – My favorite clip-on tuner for my ukuleles
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 5 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
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.
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