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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/

CelLynx 5BARz Road Warrior Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

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Can you hear me now? Everyone with a cellphone has probably asked that question at one time or another while checking the signal on their phone. I’ve been skeptical of so called signal boosters after reviewing the the Cell Ranger PORT Signal Booster a few years back, but agreed to try the CelLynx 5BARz Road […]

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Fight Electro-Smog

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What the heck is electro-smog you ask. It is invisible electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by the electronics which surround us daily. The Q-Link Mini is a thin, lightweight button designed to attach easily to any personal electronic device, from cell phones and Bluetooth headsets, to portable game consoles and MP3 players. The button is programmed with

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Guitar (and other instrument) Picks with no Point

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For the past couple of years I’ve been doodling around on a ukulele, but lately I have a new obsession – the dulcimer. While surfing around for dulcimer info, I happened upon the Pointless Pick. It’s a round pectrum with a handy raised grip ring in the center. Wow, why wasn’t this invented long ago?

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Trade an iPhone 3GS to Pay for your Upgrade to an iPhone 4

NextWorth offers a turnkey trade-in program that provides gadget hungry people like us an opportunity to capture some of the value of our old items when trading-up to new toys. For those of you thinking of upgrading an iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4, NextWorth will pay you between $208 and $260 for a 16GB.

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AT&T and Pantech Announce the Pursuit Messaging Phone

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In Pantech’s continuing effort to shifted its focus away from smartphones, it has announced a new messaging handset called the Pursuit. The Pursuit combines a full touch-screen and a QWERTY keyboard in a case that is available in lime or blue. This phone also incorporates an assortment of original apps including Drawing Commander, Face Tag

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Let your Kindle Swim with the Fishes

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M-Edge introduces the Guardian waterproof case for the Kindle 2. The Guardian is made of molded plastic and can be used in water up to 1 meter deep, from the bathtub, to the pool or ocean. It allows for full functionality of the Kindle’s navigation buttons and keyboard through flexible sealed button cutouts. Users can

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Moshi Announces Voice Control Bluetooth Car Speakerphone

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I’m a big fan of the Moshi voice controlled alarm clock and now they are offering a voice controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone. Just say “Hello Moshi” to activate 13 voice control commands that allow you to set up five speed dials, ask for a list of commands, call back the last incoming call, check the

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Polar and Nike+ Introduce the Polar WearLink

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The new Polar WearLink makes heart rate based training available to Nike+ users. If you own a Nike+ SportBand or the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, you can use the WearLink chest strap to provide heart rate monitoring while you run. After working out, heart rate data can be transferred to the nikeplus.com web service, providing

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Get a Little Funky with the Speakal iCrystal iPod Speaker Dock

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Speakal has announced the immediate availability of the iCrystal iPod dock with speaker. It features a teardrop design with an ambient blue light that glows around the rim of the speaker. The iCrystal offers a remote control and touch controls for volume and track changes. It can be powered by 4 AA batteries and features

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Organize those untidy cables with the CableClip

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The CableClip is a one piece, multi-purpose cable storage and management clip that creates a clutter-free environment for your office, home or while traveling, by securing computer cables, phone wires, power supply cords, home theater cables conveniently in a compact bundle. The CableClip is available in 3 sizes and costs $9.95 per set (the number

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Aluratek Announces the “Brick” Hi-Powered Speaker Dock with Built-In Amplifier

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Aluratek doesn’t just make eBook readers like the Libre that we reviewed earlier this year. They also offer quite a few audio / video gadgets including their latest one, the Brick. The Brick is a universal iPod docking station that is compatible with the iPod touch, iPhone and any iPod model with a click wheel.

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iLuv Announces Their Line of iPhone 4 Cases

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iLuv has announced a new line of cases and screen protectors for Apple’s new iPhone 4 that include metallic, leather, soft coated ultra thin silicone cases to 2-way privacy screen protectors and glare-free screen protectors. These new accessories will be available soon at prices ranging from $14.99 to $49.99 at www.i-luv.com. I know it’s not

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zo – Pocket Sized Speakerless Subwoofer

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The zo is a personal subwoofer that also happens to be is the first “speakerless subwoofer” and electronic audio enhancement device. It can provide the boom of a 12″ subwoofer in a package that is smaller than the size of a credit card and works with earbuds, headphones, and even home theater speakers. The zo

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Bling your iPhone with a Swarovski Apple Logo Sticker

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CAZE has announced a time-limited promotion buy one get one free promo for its Swarovski Apple Logo sticker for iPhones and Macbooks. The sticker for iPhone is composed of 40 Swarovski crystals and costs $19.90 while the sticker for MacBook is made of 200 Swarovski crystals and costs $69.00. The special promotion ends 6/20.

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ECO Button Puts your PC to Sleep for Savings

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I love Green gadgets, and I’m not just talking about their color. The ECO Button is a small device that connects to your Windows PC (sorry, no Mac support at this time) through the USB port. When you aren’t using your computer, you can press the Eco Button and your computer will go into energy

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