As many of you know, I live in West Texas – where the sun shines brighter and the summer days are hotter than flowing lava. I have been reminded by my mother for about as long as I can remember, to put on a hat when I was going to be outdoors for any length […]
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Product Requirements: A Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP desktop or laptop computer with a USB port We all like to think that our computer files will not be disturbed when we walk away from them, but depending on who you work or live with, this might be the impossible dream. Whether you require protection from a snooping co-worker
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In my opinion, you can’t do much better than the Tapwave Zodiac2 when looking for a Palm OS device with every bell and whistle – other than built in WiFi. There is one area where Tapwave really dropped the ball however, and that was by not including software for Outlook synchronization. For some time I
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-30 Read More
Product Requirements: USB port on computer or laptop The day that the first computer appeared with a USB port must have been the time that many an inventor started thinking, “Hmmm – what would I like to power with my desktop?” Some of the applications made sense – in fact they have become almost the
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Product Requirements: Laptop computer with a USB port or a power outlet for charging Not long ago, I reviewed the Jetart Technology NP4000 XCool Notebook Cooler. Jetart is also producing a very similar product, but with a twist – rather than including a rechargeable battery, this notebook cooler has four built-in USB 2.0 ports. Just
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Today, I ordered the iPAQ 4705 from eCost…and the total – including shipping – was $569.37. That’s pretty good, considering that eCost’s posted price was $649 (it lowers once you add the PDA to your basket), and I had heard that the final retail price might be as high as $699! :0PThe one downside is
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-21 Read More
Product Requirements: Samsung SPH-i500 Smartphone The Samsung SPH-i500 is a handy device that combines a full featured Sprint Network (CDMA) mobile phone with a Palm OS 4.1 PDA. However, the leather belt case that comes with the phone isn’t very practical, unless you don’t mind fumbling to extricate your phone every time it rings. If
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The girly-girl in me wants to have my Motorola V60v encrusted in sparkly plum and green crystals. However, I am having trouble justifying the $200 (plus shipping) price tag, which is more than my phone cost. What’s a girl to do? Hmmm, I wonder if this company does their crystal magic to PDAs? I can
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-16 Read More
Product Requirements: A strong TV signal and either four AA batteries or an outlet for charging The ability to watch television from one’s wrist is not a new thing. Believe it or not, the technology was present in 1982 when the world’s smallest TV – which also happened to be a wristwatch – was unveiled…the
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I found an interesting article today about tech myths. Covered are issues like whether opting out of spam will get you more spam or whether the Japanese Windows edition really uses Haiku for its error messages… “Three things are certain: Death, taxes, and lost data. Guess which has occurred.” Fun stuff! :0)
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-12 Read More
Product Requirements: Works with Windows 98/SE/2000/ME/XP, MAC OS 9.x or above, Linux 2.4 or above, USB 1.1/2.0 interface Now that pocket-sized memory is becoming so commonplace, it was only a matter of time before a company got the brilliant idea of adding it to an item of theirs that many people already carry. I think
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I am trying to decide if I could (or should) get a “super portable” computer to replace my PDA and my Fuji laptop. Here is the thing – most of the Palm programs that I really use also have desktop counterparts. So technically, I could buy a super portable, like the Sony Vaio U70/U50 or
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-07 Read More
Happy 4th of July everyone! My family is headed to the ranch where we will enjoy a couple days of 100 degree weather, if the forecasts are correct. It doesn’t look like we will be setting off any fireworks this year – we wouldn’t want to be responsible for a grass fire! :0/I hope that
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-02 Read More
Product Requirements: An uncovered light socket or light fixture I am not going to kid you for a moment – when I heard that there was a light bulb claiming it could eliminate odors, I thought it was the biggest bunch of flimflammery ever. But you know me, I am willing to give anything a try… Technical
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Product Requirements: Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, USB Port. Windows 95 or NT are not compatible. Windows 98 is not recommend. StealthSurfer does not recommend or support the patches available that attempt to make USB connected devices work with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT. Have you ever wished that you could
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Raise your hand if you can remember when I was using a Pocket PC as my primary PDA? Yah, I know – it’s been ages. Adding more ammo to my argument that I am not missing anything by using a Palm, eSoft Interactive has released one of my favorite Pocket PC puzzle games for the
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-25 Read More
Yesterday, we took a ride to the Mini dealership in San Antonio. Interestingly enough, my car needed a software upgrade. Supposedly, I will now have even smoother starts in first gear. I wish someone could create a software upgrade for me, to give me smoother starts first thing in the morning… ;0)
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-23 Read More
Product Requirements: Laptop computer with a USB port or a power outlet for charging As I have mentioned in previous reviews, laptop computers tend to get hot when they are left running for any amount of time. Not all laptops are built with sufficient cooling for their CPUs, especially when the laptop is always on
Jetart Technology NP4000 Portable XCool Notebook Cooler Review Read More
Product Requirements: Adequate countertop space, a 120v outlet and water Update added 03/10/05: Please read the comments section linked to this review. Many consumers are reporting that this item works well for the first couple of months, and then will die after approx. 90 days. Frontgate is one of the catalogs that I enjoy perusing.
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I would like to give a great big “Thank You!” to Tyler Puckett for sending gMail invitations to Julie and me. He could have just as easily actioned them on eBay. Tyler, you are a good guy! :0)
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-15 Read More