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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/

Tame your cable clutter with Stick-on Cable Organizers

Stick-On Cable Organizers from newPCgadgets are adhesive computer cable holders that will help you keep your desktop free from clutter. Each Organizer holds up to 5 cables in a soft rubber protective grove. Each $12.95 package includes 2 organizers allowing you to manage up to 10 computer cables.

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Win a Plantronics Headset Twitter Contest

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With Oregon and Hawaii banning hand-held cell phones while driving on January 1, Plantronics is helping to spread the word by hosting a nationwide Twitter contest to give away the award-winning Discovery 975 ($129) and Voyager Pro ($99 – available online for about $80) Bluetooth Headsets throughout December – and one winner will also win

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A Messenger Bag for Your Netbook – Timbuk2 Freestyle Messenger

Timbuk2’s new Freestyle Messenger bag is a scaled down version of their laptop messenger bag that I’ve been carrying for over a year now. It looks like a perfect gear bag for your netbook, Kindle, nook or Sony Touch eBook reader. I really like Timbuk2’s bags and the price seems reasonable at $65.

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The Eigenharp Alpha will guarantee you a spot in the Star Wars Cantina Band

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The Eigenlabs Eigenharp Alpha is a radical looking USB electronic instrument that requires a Mac to play. The Alpha is a professional level instrument which allows the musician to play and improvise, change scale and key, transpose, alter tempo, program beats, create arrangements, switch and layer multiple sounds all while performing live on stage. Check

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The Peregrine glove lets your fingers do the fragging

The Peregrine glove is a hand-worn controller that captures gestures, allowing users to play Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux games by simply touching their fingers together. It has 18 Touch Points and 3 Activator Pads that allow for over 30 user-programmable actions. The glove is currently only available in three sizes for the left

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The LaCie Rikiki confirms that good things come in tiny packages

USB external hard drives come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors. The new Rikiki drives from LaCie have to be one of the smallest and sleekest drives on the market. They house a 2.5in drives available in capacities of 250GB to 640GB. Encased in brushed aluminum, the LaCie Rikiki, which means “tiny” in

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Go a little vintage, get a little broke – Little Horn Speakers

Don’t let these Victorian age style speakers fool you. The Little Horn Speakers may look like something from a hundred years ago, but they use cutting edge electronics to provide a three-dimensional audio experience. They are 3 feet tall and are available in many color combinations. The price will probably scare you away from trying

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EFO Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Touchpad Review

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We’ve all seen and may have even used a wireless keyboard before. You’ve probably even seen a wireless keyboard with a built in trackpad like the Adesso Wireless SlimTouch Mini Keyboard recently reviewed here. But have you ever seen a wireless keyboard with a built in trackpad that is small enough to fit in your

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Turn your dog into a flashlight with the PupLight

Here’s a last minute gift idea for the dog owner on your list. It’s the PupLight lighted dog collar. Full press release after the jump. The collar is adjustable to fit dogs of all sizes. Attached to it is an LED flashlight that is powered by 3 AAA batteries. I’m sure it would come in

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Brickhouse Security’s Global Watchman keeps baby Jesus safe

Every year during the holiday season, many religious organizations are targeted by vandals and pranksters who steal or deface outdoor holiday decorations such as Baby Jesus, Nativity Scenes, Santa, & Menorahs. This year BrickHouse Security is offering religious institutions their new Global Watchman, a motion-activated surveillance camera that snaps pictures and wirelessly transmits them to

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The hotrod of mice – Cyber Snipa Silencer Gaming Mouse

The Cyber Snipa Silencer Mouse is a fully customizable laser gaming mouse that has been designed specifically for pro gamers. Its DPI can be adjusted on the fly from 100-5000 and it has advanced macro features that allow you to record macros, which can then be assigned to any of the 9 customizable gamer buttons.

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My first impressions of the Nook have nothing to do with the Nook

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Those of you that have been keeping score know that I was pretty ticked off when I received an email from Barnes & Noble last week letting me know that my pre-ordered Nook would not arrive on December 1st as promised. I’m happy to say that they did deliver on their 2nd promise of December

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NewerTech NuPower Charge and Sync+

Charge and sync your devices with the NewerTech NuPower Charge and Sync+ 3-in-1 portable charger, battery pack, and sync solution for iPhone, iPod, cellphones, digital cameras, and other devices. It gives you the ability to recharge your device via a standard AC outlet or add extra run time with the built-in 1400mAh battery. You can

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