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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

MagnetaPicks – Lost Guitar Picks may be a Thing of the Past

magnapicks

Made in the USA of recycled plastic, MagnetaPicks are 0.8mm thick guitar picks with an embedded neodymium magnet. The embedded magnet means you can stick these picks on metal surfaces such as the strings of your guitar (if you play a steel string guitar of course), the back of your tuners, mic stand or even […]

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Elevate Your Mousing – ROCCAT Sense High Precision Gaming Mousepad

ROCCAT mousepad

I haven’t used a mouse pad in years because my 6yr old Logitech MX Revolution wireless mouse doesn’t need one. That said, all I’m doing is normal stuff while surfing and writing. Gamers are more high maintenance than I am. They require a mouse pad like the Sense Chrome Blue High Precision Gaming Mousepad from Hamburg Germany

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Nikon S800c – World First Android Powered Camera

nikons800c

Nikon just announced the world’s first digital camera that is powered by the Android operating system. Android version 2.3 Gingerbread to be specific. I’m not sure I really agree with the “world’s first camera powered by Android” desgination. I mean there have been a blue million Android smartphones with cameras and Android tablets with cameras.

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A Bathroom Scale That Fits in Your Gear Bag and Your Tiny Bathroom

portable scale

When was the last time you wished you had a bathroom scale that you could take with you everywhere you go? If the answer to that question is anything but never, you need to go eat a cheeseburger and get over it. But I’m not judging. Ok maybe a little. 😉 For those of us

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James Franco Gives You Another Reason to Want a Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (Sponsored Video)

Apple may have Zooey Deschanel, Samuel L. Jackson and John Malkovich as celebrity endorsers, but Samsung has multi-faceted actor James Franco to promote the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 Android tablet. This commercial showcases his multitasking talents while also showcasing some of the built in apps on the tablet. After you watch this “fun” video, check

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Julie’s Gadget Diary – Goodbye iMac, You Will be Missed

imac desk

The title of this post didn’t make you think I was leaving Apple and going back to Windows, did it? It will be a cold day in … when that happens. 😉 No folks, I’m still happy to be an Apple addict. But I’m bidding farewell to my 27″ iMac, because I’m trading it in for credit

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CruxSKUNK – Unfortunate Name, Great Keyboard Design

The folks at Crux have been busy working on the ultimate iPad keyboard case and are looking for backing from Kickstarter fans for their new CruxSKUNK. Yeah, that name is ummm… strange. But forget the name and check out the keyboard. First of all, it’s Bluetooth, it has full size keys and a standard layout with

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Phosphor Touch Time is a Smartwatch You Don’t Need to Charge or Pair With Your Smartphone

phosphor touchtime

If Kickstarter projects like the Martian, Pebble, cookoo,  SYRE and Strata are any indication, chunky Dick Tracy style watches are making a come back. At least with geeks like us. The latest Kickstarter smartwatch project is the Phosphor Touch Time. If the name Phosphor sounds familiar to you, that’s because we’ve reviewed several of their watches

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Mimoco Unveils Bruce Lee MIMOBOT Designer USB Flash Drive

brucelee mimobot

When it comes to offering collectible USB flash drives, Mimobot is the leader. The latest addition to their Legends of MIMOBOT Series is the Bruce Lee X Mimobot. Available in 8, 16, 32 and 64GB capacities, this flash drive includes exclusive pre-loaded content such as sound bites from Bruce Lee’s classic movies, videos, icons, wallpapers

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Kisai Upload is the Latest Watch from Tokyoflash

tokyoflash upload

Tokyoflash Japan has just released the Kisai Upload. This new watch design features replaceable USB Memory via a built-in microSD card slot and an always on time display. “The inventive and simple to read Kisai Upload watch from Tokyoflash Japan has an LCD display that can be read from an angle – digital time from

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theKube2 is the World’s Smallest Touch Enabled MP3 Player

kube2

Is there still a market for stand alone MP3 players when so many of us have smart phones and other devices with that capability already built in? I think so because I still use my iPod Classic because my iPhone can’t hold my entire music library. TheKube2 can hold way more tunes than my iPhone

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HSN has a Special Discount on Beats Studio HD Headphones Today (8/17) and We’re also Giving a Pair Away!

This post brought to you by HSN. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you think your headphones or earbuds make your favorite music sound the way the artist intended it to sound? Probably not. In 2006, Dr. Dre, legendary rap artist and producer, and Jimmy Lovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and American Idol

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Achy Feet and Calves? Your iPhone and the OSIM uSqueeze will Fix Them Right Up

osim usqueez

It’s been a long day at the office, school, factory, chain gang, (insert your job here) and all you want to do is go home and have your significant other rub your feet. If you don’t have an SO or your SO refuses to touch your little piggys, the OSIM uSqueeze may be the next

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Verizon Announces the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

samsung galaxy tab2

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the successor to the original Galaxy Tab which Verizon launched about 2 years ago. The Galaxy Tab 2 is a 7-inch tablet with 4G LTE, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Bluetooth 4.0, 8GB RAM and powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s enterprise ready and has multimedia features

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HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE Smartphone Review

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Sifting through the Android smartphone offerings from Verizon Wireless might seem like a daunting task for someone who is new to the world of smartphones. With around 20 different phones to choose from, a lot of buyers might just throw in the towel and opt for an iPhone. My primary phone actually is the iPhone

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Coalesse Hosu – A LazyBoy for Geeks?

coalesse hosu

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Coalesse Hosu is a chair suited for home or a relaxed work environment. It features a fold out cushion that allows the Hosu to transform from a traditional chair posture into a more casual lounge where you can kick your feet up. Special tech details include rear and side storage pockets

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