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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




Smartphones, outdoor gear, travel gear and more – Weekly roundup

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Peck, peck, peck… Hey you there, behind the screen. Yes, you. Did you read all our news and review posts this week? Did you read Dave’s review of the Nuu Mobile Z8 smartphone? How about my review of the Evarii Modular watches or Andy’s review of the Allreli LCD Dual USB Charger? Just to make

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Auca multi-purpose luggage transforms into furniture

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I love products that have more than one use, and the Auca multifunctional luggage fits that description very nicely. It’s a 25″ suitcase that doubles as a desk and cabinet when your travel destination is lacking those amenities. Available in red, green, yellow and blue, this luggage features 360-degree wheels with a braking mechanism for

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Julie’s gadget diary – I’m pre-ordering the iPhone 6s Plus on Saturday, are you?

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A month ago I posted a gadget diary entry about how I have been thinking about switching back to the iPhone. After yesterday’s mega Apple event, I have made my decision and will be pre-ordering the iPhone 6s Plus this Saturday morning. Why am I going to switch from Android and why have I picked the

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Alcon Multifocal contact lenses are an alternative to reading glasses and bifocals

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alcon. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you at an age where you need reading glasses or bifocals in order to read or see things up close? Do these glasses make you feel older when you’re using them? I know that it took me

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Evarii Modular Watches review

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Wristwatches haven’t really changed that much since they were first invented. They still consist of a single timepiece and a single band that allows you to attach the watch to your wrist. Until now, customization consisted almost solely of changing bands to give the watch a different look. But now with Evarii Modular Watches, a new Kickstarter

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FLIR ONE thermal imaging camera, Amazon shopping tips, Elliot Havok watches and more – Weekly roundup

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We want to make sure that you didn’t accidentally miss any of the gadget and gizmo related news and reviews that we posted this week, so for your viewing and reading pleasure, here is a comprehensive list. Enjoy!

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This Satechi mount puts your Apple Watch on your steering wheel, bicycle and more

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Satechi’s Apple Watch Mount is a specially designed holder that allows users to go hands-free and securely mount their Apple Watch on their vehicle’s steering wheel, bicycle or motorcycle handlebars, treadmills and more. It’s made of sleek black TPU material and features a 360 degree holder so that you can rotate the watch for the

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Misfit and Speedo have teamed up to offer the Speedo Shine activity tracker

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The Speedo Shine is a new activity tracker from the partnership of Misfit and Speedo. Just like Misfit’s other trackers, it tracks your activity, steps, calorie burn and sleep automatically. Although you don’t have to be a swimmer, the Speedo Shine is made with swimmers in mind and features a proprietary lap counting algorithm that

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The Nomad Roadtrip car charger doubles as a backup battery when you’re not driving

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Backup batteries come in all manner of shapes, sizes and capacities, but the Nomad Roadtrip is the first backup battery that I’ve seen that charges via your vehicle’s 12V power port. The Roadtrip can be used to charge your phone while you’re driving, but then its built in 3000mAh battery can be used when you’re

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REMORA stylus & pen holder for Apple iPad Smart Covers review

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iPad owners who use the Apple Smart Cover and also like to use a stylus to take notes or draw should check out the REMORA stylus & pen holder project on Kickstarter. It’s a leather stylus holder that magnetically sticks to the outside of the smart cover. They sent me one to try out and

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What to know before having the camera in your iPhone 6 Plus replaced due to the iSight recall

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iPhone 6 Plus owners should be aware that Apple is recalling a select number of iPhones for an iSight camera defect that causes blurry shots. If your 6 Plus has a serial number that is in the range of the potentially defective group of devices, Apple will replace the iSight camera (which is the back

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The new Bosch GLM 50 C laser measuring tool has all the bells and whistles

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Do-it-yourselfers who love checking out new tools are going to want to get their hands on the GLM 50 C measuring tool from Bosch. Not only does this modern day “tape measure” use lasers for precise measuring , but it also features a large easy to read full color backlit display with large numbers, and

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Laser Pegs light up construction toy (4-in-1 helicopter set) review

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Kids and many adults like myself enjoy playing with the iconic multi-colored LEGO bricks and mini figures. But if you’re looking for a new construction toy that is both educational, and can also be used with LEGO bricks, Laser Pegs light up construction toy sets are an interesting choice. I was sent the 4-in-1 Helicopter

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The VuPoint kinetic emergency flashlight will never run out of juice

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How many times do you need to use a flashlight only to discover that the batteries are dead or so drained that the light emitted from the flashlight is too dim to be of any use? The VuPoint kinetic emergency flashlight sounds like a wonderful alternative to traditional flashlights that use standard batteries. The VuPoint

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