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Julie Strietelmeier

I created The Gadgeteer in 1997 as a fun way to share my passion for gadgets which began when I was a little kid. Some of my other interests include ukulele, photography, and productivity hacks. Learn more about me and my favorite gear. You can now find me on YouTube at @JulieStrietelmeier and my blog at juliestrietelmeier.com




Would you pay $12 for a toothbrush that has $5 replaceable heads?

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Toothbrushes are one of those things we all use several times a day (I hope!) but don’t really give a lot of thought. If you’re like me, you buy a new one a few times a year from Walmart or Walgreens for a few bucks. But would you buy a toothbrush that costs $12 and

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This is a Saddleback Leather product that I’d use every day

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I love the products that Saddleback Leather Company makes. Let me back up a sec… I love the way Saddleback Leather Company products look. The way they feel and the way they are constructed. I just don’t like using them because they are too heavy and bulky for my own personal preference. But their new

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You can catch a fish and start a fire to cook it with this wallet

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If you’re looking for a unique wallet, the ParaWallet easily fits that category. It’s a wallet made with over 50 feet of paracord. Chances are if you read this site, you already know what paracord is, but just in case you don’t, it’s a very strong multi-stranded cord that is very popular with survivalists because

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HERO wireless earbuds, Kershaw pocket knives, news from IFA, Clearstream antennas, and more – Weekly roundup

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  Hi Gadgeteers! Are you having a nice weekend? I hope most of you are fortunate enough to have a long weekend and don’t have to work on Monday (Labor Day). Jeanne and I are on a weekend trip at Turkey Run State Park hiking some scenic trails. Right now we’re sitting in log chairs

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Turn your free weights into kettle bells with Kettle Gryps

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Setting up a home gym can quickly become expensive when buying a variety of fitness equipment. All that workout gear can take up a lot of space as well. One way to cut down how much you spend and how much space you need for your equipment is to turn your existing free weights /

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Make music anywhere with IK Multimedia’s new iRig Keys I/O production station

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The iRig Keys I/O production station from IK Multimedia is a music controller that is available in either a 25 or 49 key version. This ultra portable music production station is compatible with iOS, Mac, and PC and features 24-bit audio with up to a 96kHz sampling rate, a combo input jack for line in,

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