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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

Julie’s gadget diary – One month TV detox complete and going on vacation with the Nexus 7 2013

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Yesterday signaled the end of my 30 day self-imposed TV detox. During the whole month of September, we watched zero TV shows. When the TV was on, it was playing one of the DirecTV music channels. It was surprisingly easy and liberating. I didn’t miss it at all. However, according to one of my friends […]

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Endevr myID Personal Identification Bracelet review

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The myID Personal Identification Bracelet from Endevr (formerly LifeStrength) is an upgrade to the traditional medical alert bracelets that you’ve probably seen before. With myID, first responders can scan the QR code on the inside of the bracelet to immediately see your vital info including name, email, phone number, age, gender, blood type, organ donor status,

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Misfit Shine activity tracker review

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The Misfit Shine is the latest device in a string of pedometer / activity trackers that I’ve had the opportunity to put through their paces – see what I did there? 😉 The Shine was a successful crowdfunded Indiegogo project last year that has since started selling to the general public. It’s a uniquely styled

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Genius introduces Energy Mouse, a combination of a power bank and mouse

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The Genius Energy Mouse is a 2.4Ghz wireless scroll wheel 1200dpi mouse that hides an extra feature inside its non-furry little tummy. It features a 2700mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery pack that you can use to charge devices that have a micro USB connector. Four LEDs indicate charge status as well as the amount of power

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Moistly is a gadget that helps save your leafy friends from a horrible death of dehydration

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If you have houseplants, you’ve most certainly experienced the tragedy and self blame that comes along when your neglect causes their untimely demise. You don’t have to be a plant killer anymore, the Moistly easy to use plant buddy is here to help you. What is it? It’s a sensor that will beep and blink

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SYNC Burn Fitness Band activity tracker review

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I had a strange feeling of déjà vu when I pulled the SYNC Burn Fitness Band activity tracker out of its packaging a few days ago. I quickly realized it was almost an exact replica of the Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 activity tracker that I reviewed back in June. Are they exactly the same

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Be inspired by Beautiful LEGO – New from No Starch Press

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If looking at your little brother’s LEGO creations never inspired your imagination, this new book from No Starch Press sure will. Beautiful LEGO by Mike Doyle is a 280 page coffee table book that features LEGO sculptures from dozens of artists. From abstract to life-like, the models featured in the pages of this book are

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2 is better than 1 with Brando’s Dual Wireless Charging Pad

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I’ve been a fan of Qi wireless charging for many months now. I bought Samsung’s wireless charging cover for my Samsung Galaxy S3 and have been using a Nokia charging dock on my night stand to turn my phone into my ultimate alarm clock (see related links listed below for more info on that topic).

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ShowerTunes Shower Curtain – Now you can take a shower with the boys from New Direction

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Now you can take your gadgets into the bathroom with the ShowerTunes Shower Curtain / Liner. The curtain features a built in waterproof speaker system and a special play-through/see-through pouch to place your smartphone or tablet. Watch and listen to music while you shower, or take a call while you soak in the tub. The

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Pad & Quill updates their site and adds new iPhone cases

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The husband and wife team at Minneapolis based Pad & Quill have been busy updating their online store front and their line of quality handmade leather and wooden cases for the iPhone, iPad, Macbook and Kindle. They are offering 3 new wallet cases for the iPhone 5/5S along with 2 cases for the 5C. Their

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Julie’s gadget diary – choosing between the Motorola Moto X, Droid Ultra or Droid Maxx

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I’m up to my eyeballs in phones right now because Verizon has sent me not one, not two, but three of Motorola’s latest Android smartphones to try out for a few days. Yeah, I know it’s a rough life, but someone has to live it 😉 I have the Moto X, DROID Ultra and the

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Does the LG G2 have what it takes to be your next smartphone?

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This post brought to you by LG. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems like I’m never satisfied when it comes to my phone. There’s always some feature missing that is available on another brand phone or model. One of the latest Android smartphones on the market is from a company that you might not

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ZAGG offers new ZAGGkeys Folio keyboard case for the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0

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As someone who can touch type much faster that I can write with a pen, I prefer to use a physical keyboard with my tablet vs. an onscreen keyboard any day. Especially if I’m working on a review or writing a really long email. Most keyboards designed for tablets can’t be used on your lap,

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Julie’s gadget diary – Apple is boring and I miss Steve

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I really tried to be excited about yesterday’s Apple iPhone 5C and 5S unveiling. As I watched the live stream, I kept telling myself maybe Apple will surprise me again. Maybe there will be “one more thing” to wow me. Maybe… But there wasn’t and it made me sad. Today I visited Apple’s site and

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