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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

Citizen Men’s CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch review

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With only one week left until Father’s Day, I’m sure a lot of you are still scrambling to try to find the perfect gift for your dear old Dad. How about a very snazzy watch? Citizen sent me one of their latest Eco-Drive watches – the CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch to be exact to try out. […]

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Use your 37mm DSLR lenses with your Samsung Galaxy S4

The Conversion Adapter Kit for using 37mm DSLR/SLR Lenses on Galaxy S4 from Allputer.com takes Samsung’s latest high end smartphone’s built in camera to the next level. The adapter has been designed as a simple screw down clamp that fits on the back of the phone and provides a threaded socket for your existing 37mm lenses or

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PocketStrings – A guitar practice tool that you can carry in your pocket

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In order to master the guitar, you need to practice… a LOT. The old saying “practice makes perfect” is very true, so today I wanted to show all of you wannabe shredders a tool that you can take with you so you can practice ANYWHERE. Guitars aren’t small, so having one with you all the

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Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 activity tracker review

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The Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 is the 3rd activity tracker / pedometer that I’ve reviewed so far this year. This device differs from the Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up (see links in the related reviews section below) by price and connectivity. I didn’t think I would be that impressed, but have been surprised by

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Samsung GALAXY Note II Photo Editing with PicsArt (Sponsored Video)

Graphic designer and blogger Shini introduces the PicsArt photo editing app for the GALAXY Note II. PicsArt has been optimized for the GALAXY Note II, to include functions such as Air View allowing a preview of gallery images and the effects on images. PicsArt for GALAXY Note II is available on the Google Play Store

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HALO MINI – An illuminated pet collar that will keep your pet safe and visible at night

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The people at HALO are back with a new product. This time it’s for your furry best friend. HALO MINI is an ULTRA HIGH QUALITY rechargeable illuminated pet collar. We have re-designed and created an ultra high quality illuminating collar using our custom patented illumination system. Just like our HALO BELT, each HALO MINI is

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#Lifeloggers – How do you track your life?

The people behind Memoto, the successfully funded Kickstarter project, have created an interesting documentary about lifelogging. This documentary touches on an important change in how people understand and remember their lives through self-tracking health devices, logs of daily activities through social networks to incoming technologies like Google Glass and Memoto Watching the video has inspired

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EmoPulse – Taking the smartwatch to the next level

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The EmoPulse Smile is a futuristic bracelet watch that is currently seeking $300,000 in funding as an indiegogo project. The Smile (strange name…) features a flexible color touchscreen display, 4G LTE connectivity that can be used as a standalone phone, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, NFC, FM Radio, Thunderbolt, GPS, wireless charging, 3 cameras, 7

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Keep your coffee hot during your morning commute

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Are you still trying to figure out what to give your dear old Dad for Father’s Day? If he’s a coffee or tea drinking commuter, the ThinkGeek Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug might be a good option. This insulated mug features a 12-volt DC adapter that you can plug into your car’s power socket to

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Be amazed with Q-BA-MAZE marble maze building block sets

Q-BA-MAZE kits are a collection of plastic interconnecting building blocks that you can use to build cool marble maze sculptures. The blocks are made of translucent colored plastic and when combined with other blocks, create tracks and runs for marbles to slide through. They are designed for anyone… adults and kids ages 5 and up.

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Need to adjust your bed? There’s an app for that

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Reverie sleep systems feature mattresses with air cylinder technology which can be customized to your personal level of firmness. Combined with an  adjustable base that offers a Zero Gravity position that emulates weightlessness and a 4-wave massage function, you may never want to get out of bed. You can control this bed with a boring

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Star Trek iPhone 5 cases that are fit for a member of StarFleet

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Yesterday Elizabeth told us about some cool looking Star Wars iPhone cases, so in fairness to the other popular sci-fi franchise, we have some Star Trek cases for your beaming pleasure. The Star Trek: The Next Generation iPhone 5 cases are now available from PowerA.com. Priced at $29.99, these cases are available in 3 Starfleet

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EFO iPazzPort Mini – A wireless gamepad, keyboard, mouse, touchpad for your computer or Android device

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The EFO iPazzPort Mini Wireless GameBoard, Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad is a 2.4GHz wireless controller which connects to your PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) or Android device using an RF USB dongle. It’s designed for your entertainment system. Just hook it up, sit on your couch and surf or play games on your large screen TV.

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Backlight Alcohol Tester is a portable breathalyzer for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3

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For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an LCD digital display that lights up in 3 different colors

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Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings

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I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags.

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Drummerz Drumsticks – Create a beat that anyone can march to

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As someone who loves music, is a wannabe musician, iPad mini owner and The Gadgeteer, I love any gadgets or apps that allow me turn my tablet into a musical instrument. We’ve seen apps that convert your iPad into a piano, guitar, ukulele and even a drum set. Using your fingers to play piano, guitar

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