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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 https://www.youtube.com/@JulieStrietelmeier and https://juliestrietelmeier.com/

Saddleback Leather Duffel / Overnight Leather Bag Review

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We’ve reviewed quite a few Saddleback Leather Company bags, pouches and cases over the years. I’m a big fan of their rustic good looks and their rugged last-a-lifetime construction. Today I want to show you their Duffel Overnight bag. This is the biggest bag they’ve sent me so far and wow, you can sure pack […]

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InnoPocket announces HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad

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You’ve seen similar stands for the iPhone and now the iPad is getting some love. The HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad has just been announced by InnoPocket. This stand is made of aluminum and polycarbonate and is designed to let you rotate your iPad in landscape or portrait orientations. The viewing angle can also be

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AirTurn for iPad will make sheet music page turning hands-free

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If you use sheet music to perform and practice music with your favorite instrument, you know that it can be almost impossible to turn pages without stopping the flow of your playing. AirTurn already has a device that works with laptops to turn pages forwards and backwards using foot pedals and now they are working

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Does your mouse need protection?

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Protecting my mouse from scratches hasn’t been something that has ever occupied my mind, but the folks at Moshi think different… Their new MouseGuard product has been decided especially for Apple’s Magic Mouse, to protect its sleek surface from scuffs and scratches. In addition to protecting the surface of the Magic Mouse, it has also

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Snag a copy of “The Essential Guide to Digital Photography”

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Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: The Essential Guide to Digital Photography [affiliate link] is a 59 page guide is for readers who want to take photography beyond the simple point-and-shoot experience to more advanced skills and techniques. Its an introduction to some essential things you need to know to get started and outlines further

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Antenna-Gate – What solution will you use to avoid death grip?

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Today Apple began offering their free case program for iPhone 4 owners to help solve the death grip problem with their new antenna design. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, where the heck have you been for the last few weeks? 😉 iPhone 4’s have a problem where touching the seam between bottom

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Extend Your Talking Range with the Vetro Bluetooth Headset

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Vetro means “glass” in Italian, and this new Bluetooth headset from Callpod combines both style and function into a small package. The Vetro’s internal amplifier gives it 5 times the operating range of a standard Bluetooth headset, allowing users to roam up to 50m (164 ft) away. It also includes a GummyGel earbud that molds

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Protect your Kindle with the Smak-Dab Cover Secure Clip

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Kindle 2/DX owners who also use covers that are attached by the eReader’s spine, may find the Cover Secure Clip from Smak-Dab useful. This small polymer coated stainless steel clip has been designed to prevent damage to the Kindle device from Amazon’s covers that utilize the spine hinge by keeping the back cover jacket attached

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OnStar to Expand Service to Smartphones in 2011

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Starting in 2011, OnStar will begin offering a smartphone application at no extra cost as part of their basic subscription plan for all GM brands. Smartphone users will be able to use many of OnStar’s features right from their phone. Some of those features include the ability to remotely start their vehicle, activate horn and

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Extra juice for your Android and BlackBerry smartphones

The Primo Battery Cube from Phonesuit is a cube shaped rechargeable battery pack for Android and Blackberry SmartPhones. Actually, it should work with any mini or micro USB enabled device. It’s very compact at 1.5 inches in length and width, but provides 1000mAh battery capacity. It also features a 4 point red LED display that

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10 Kindle Cases You Can Make Yourself

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Here’s something for all our crafty DIY readers out there that also happen to own a Kindle eBook reader. It’s an article with 10 Kindle cases that you can build for free. The article includes links and instructions to various cases, like the one shown here using an old pair of jeans to make a

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Capturing Couture Doesn’t Believe in Boring Camera Straps

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If you own an SLR camera, chances are that it’s Black and chances are, you also own a strap for it that is also Black. Are we noticing a trend here? Shall I be so bold as to say what we’re all thinking? B-O-R-I-N-G! Capturing Couture offers a wide variety of camera straps for both

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Darwin BBQ – A Wearable Charcoal Grill

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Ok, you don’t wear it while you’re grilling… That would just be crazy 😉 What we have here is the Darwin BBQ. It’s an all steel constructed charcoal grill that folds up into a nice little package for easy storage and portability. It looks like it could be the perfect companion on a camping trip

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SparkPlug Industries Starts Shipping Plug-in LED flash for the iPhone

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Remember the Quirky Beamer iPhone case review I posted earlier this week that has a built in LED flash? Here’s a better option in my opinion. It’s the SparkPLug Plug-in LED flash for the iPhone. Unlike the Beamer, the SparkPlug will work with any model iPhone. It’s a tiny LED flash that plugs into the

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Quirky Offers the Tilt iPhone 4 Case for Pre-Sale

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Quirky, the popular online product collaboration design site is offering the Tilt bumper style iPhone 4 case for pre-sale. The Tilt is designed to protect the sides and edges of the phone while offering a cool easy to use stand function. The bottom portion of the case folds back and snaps at 90 degrees to

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Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone 2010

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PCMag.com has compiled a great list of the top 100 free apps for your phone. They have individual lists for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, WebOS and Symbian. Each list contains a screenshot and a short blurb about the app. These lists will come in very handy for a new smartphone user or anyone

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Bedol Water Clock – Never Change Batteries Again

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How would you like an inexpensive, attractive, small digital clock that never needs new batteries or power from a wall outlet? Check out the Bedol Water Clock. Just fill it up with tap water, add some lemon juice and it’s good to go for 8-12 weeks. It’s available in 4 colors and costs $16.00. They

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