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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

Dress your Macbook in a warm and cozy V_Neck Sleeve

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We dress ourselves. We dress our kids. Those of us who are a little on the kooky side even dress our pets… So it shouldn’t be that unusual to dress our iPads and Macbooks too right? Computer Apparel is now offering the V_Neck Sleeve for iPads and 13″, 15″ and 17″ Macbooks. The V_Neck Sleeve […]

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Gaiam Strap-Free Touch Heart Rate Monitor – No Chest Strap Required

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The Gaiam Strap-Free Touch Heart Rate Monitor from Oregon Scientific does not require that you wear a chest strap or arm strap. It features a touch screen and uses ECG technology. Just place 1 or 2 fingers on the sensor to see your heart rate. In addition to displaying your heart rate, it has clock,

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Flipside 2X Wallet FlipsideKick Card Holder Review

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If you own a Flipside 2X wallet, can now add some additional card storage to your favorite currency holder. The FlipsideKick is a snap on holder that will securely hold 3 standard plastic credit cards or 6 business cards (or a combination of both) on the outside the wallet for instant access. Let’s take a

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Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Model Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil Review

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REVIEW – Mechanical pencils are very convenient because you don’t have to sharpen them. But, if you’ve ever used one for any length of time, you probably know how easy it is to break the lead as you’re writing. Most of the time, the lead gets a sharp point as you write across the paper

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Timbuk2 Dimebag, Shagg Bag and On the Go Shed Pouch Review

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I love Timbuk2 messenger bags for their good looks and versatility. I continue to use their custom laptop messenger bag that I reviewed as my every day gear bag. It’s over 1 year old and still looks brand new. When you think of Timbuk2, you think of larger shoulder bags, but you might be interested in

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Rapoo keyboard makes Apple Wireless keyboards jealous

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At least I wish I could use the Rapoo Keyboard with my iMac. This skinny wireless keyboard from Brando has a sexy look and cool features that include a touchpad that can be toggled to a number pad. Unfortunately it is only compatible with Window 7 / Vista / XP computers. It’s available now and

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Snag a copy of “These Are The Droids You’re Looking For: An Android Guide”

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These Are The Droids You’re Looking For: An Android Guide [affiliate link] is a 23 page eBook for readers who want to learn about Android’s history and the different versions on the market. Other topics this guide will cover are home screen interface, multimedia, the android marketplace, tweaking your android and security. There are a few

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A leather bicycle tool case that Lance Armstrong would love

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Wheelmen & Co. are now offering a gorgeous leather tool case that attaches to bicycle handlebars and some saddles. The Black Smith Tool Case is made from top grain leather that has been sewn by hand here in the USA. It’s large enough to hold your phone, wallet and several other small items. The price

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iFlashDrive – 2 way storage for iOS and PC/Mac devices

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From the same company that created the HyperDrive, comes the iFlashDrive. This is a 2-way USB flashdrive that can has a 30 pin connector that can plug into iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. On the other end is a standard male USB connector that allows you to plug it into a

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WaterField just announced my next favorite wallet

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For those of you that read my reviews, you’ve probably seen me mention the fact that I’ve been carrying a WaterField wallet for the past 5 years. I’ve loved the shape, and style and that it has a zipper that keeps the contents from falling out. On numerous occasions, I’ve zipped my iPhone inside so

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Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event wasn’t just about the iPhone

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Along with thousands (millions?) of other geeks, I have been pressing refresh on my browser for the past hour and a half trying to get the latest Apple news via the various live blogging sites which have been crashing with all the traffic. I’m not sure if I remember ever having this much trouble with

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