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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

Sensu Solo paintbrush stylus review

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I opened my mailbox the other day to find the Sensu Solo paintbrush stylus waiting for me. Sensu isn’t new to the stylus scene, they have been offering what I consider the most realistic feeling paintbrush stylus for over a year. See my review of the Sensu Artist Brush in the related links below. The […]

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LYNKtec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus & Paintbrush Tip Bundle review

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The LYNKtec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus is a stylus with interchangeable tips. It can switch from having a traditional style tip to a paintbrush tip with actual bristles. LYNKtec sent me the TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus & Paintbrush Tip Bundle which includes both tips and a handy storage tin. Let’s take a quick look.

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Biaggi Contempo 28″ Expandable 4 Wheel Spinner Upright folding luggage review

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The worst thing about traveling is packing your bags before you leave and the worst thing about getting back from a trip is unpacking and storing your luggage. We’ve been using the same set of crappy luggage that we bought from JC Penneys 20 years ago. Since we only travel a couple times a year,

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Julie’s gadget diary – Back from vacation, how did the Nexus 7 work out as my laptop replacement?

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Last week I was down on Sanibel Island, Florida for vacation. I had the bright idea that I would leave my 13″ Macbook Air at home and use my shiny new Nexus 7 (2013) Android LTE tablet as a laptop replacement. For those of you who are regulars here, you may remember a similar scenario

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Selfies and group pics made easier with the Looq Remote Shutter

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We’ve seen these arm length phone holders before that allow you to get your phone out in front of you so that you can take a self portrait or a pictures of you with your BFFs. The Looq Remote Shutter adds an extra feature with the addition of a remote shutter button that is built

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The new Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus can take the pressure

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The Intuos Creative Stylus from Wacom is a capacitive stylus for the iPad 3, 4, iPad mini and newer iOS tablets, which will recognize up to 2048 levels of pressure. When used with a compatible application like Wacom’s own Bamboo Paper or Sketchbook Pro from Autodesk, pressure on the pen’s nib will translate into thicker or

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iwerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard review

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I have never been considered a workaholic, at least not when it comes to my day job. But when it comes to The Gadgeteer, I can’t unplug and to be honest, I don’t want to. I enjoy working on reviews and answering emails, even while I’m on vacation. This year we went to Sanibel Island Florida

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Folding Firebox Nano is a camping stove small enough to fit in your shirt pocket

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The Folding Firebox Nano is a 3″ stainless steel camp stove that when folded, will fit in your pocket. It weighs in at less than 6 ounces (170 grams) and is about .25 inches thick when collapsed. It doesn’t requires any assembly or tools to set it up. Just unfold, add sticks, twigs or a

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Brando Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh review

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I like products that make my life easier and save me time, even if it’s only a couple seconds. The Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh from Brando ticks both of those boxes. It’s a wireless charger that uses Qi (pronounced “Chee”) inductive charging. Some of the latest mobile devices like the Nexus 7 2013 tablet and

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CINQ adds more screen real estate to your laptop without needing any table top space

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We’ve told you about USB monitors before, but the CINQ includes a special clip that allows you to mount the 10.1 inch 720p monitor right to the side of your laptop’s display. The monitor is compatible with PCs and Macs and has a max resolution of 1280 x 720. It features a matte / anti-glare coating,

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Blue Microphones announces new Snowball mics in assorted colors

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The popular, plug-and-play USB mic from Blue Microphones is now being offered in five new colors including Hot Pink, Wicked Purple, Bright Orange, Neon Green and Electric Blue. The new Snowball mics are available exclusively through Amazon US for a limited time and have an MSRP $99.99. They feature two condenser mic capsules that can capture

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AllPuter.com launches new Bluetooth sliding keyboard for Samsung Galaxy S4

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The Allputer.com Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard for the Samsung Galaxy S4 effectively turns the Android smartphone into a miniature laptop complete with a QWERTY keyboard and tilting display. The input device features Bluetooth connectivity, a rubberized hardshell plastic case and a built-in lithium battery that can support 120 hours of continuously typing after 4 hours charging.

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Hands-free harmonica playing with the magnetic HarpArm

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Harmonica players are lining up for the HarpArm, which was a winner at the 2013 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show. The HarpArm is a modern alternative to the neck worn “rack” harp holding apparatus that has been on the market for decades. It features an adjustable holder that attaches to a regular microphone

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Buy a pink Fitbit Flex Band during October and help fight breast cancer

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Fitbit is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to release a special pink Flex activity tracking wristband. Available for only a limited time, $10 from each pink Fitbit sale during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will go to the American Cancer Society to help fight and find

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Leef Bridge USB Drive and Magnet USB 3.0 Drive review

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The folks at Leef sent me two of their USB flash drives to try. What’s so exciting about a USB flash drive you ask? Well, the Leef Bridge allows you to easily move files from your PC or Mac, to your Android smartphone and visa versa, all without requiring WiFi, a network or any extra

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Add 3800mAh of battery goodness to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the Brando Power Jacket

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If you just scored yourself a shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and would like to make sure you have enough juice to power you through your daily adventures, the Power Jacket from Brando should have you and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 covered. It is available in black or white and features a slide

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MuseMini DBoom Bluetooth NFC speaker review

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The MuseMini DBoom speaker features NFC, an emerging trend that we’re starting to see in small portable speakers.  NFC stands for Near Field Communication and is built into most newer Android phones. NFC allows for quicker Bluetooth connections between the phone and the speaker. Instead of going into your Bluetooth settings, scanning for devices, pairing

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