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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/




Wrap your Macbook in burlap and like it – ColcaSac

I love the rustic style of these Macbook sleeves from ColcaSac of Salt Lake City, Utah. They are made by hand with all-natural environmentally friendly fabrics and are padded with fleece. They offer different designs, colors and sizes for 13, 15 and 17 inch Macbooks and Macbook Pro laptops. Prices range from $30 – $33.

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Dexim Folding Power Dock for the iPhone and iPod

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Dexim is announcing the new P-Flip Foldable Power Dock product line. The P-Flip is the world’s first foldable, portable, multi-functional and rechargeable power dock compatible with the latest iPod and iPhone models. The P-Flip has a 2000mA Lithium Polymer Battery that is capable of extending talk time up to eight hours, video time up to

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Another eBook Reader comes to market – Cybook Opus

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French company Bookeen introduces their fourth-generation electronic book reader, the Cybook Opus. It has a foot print of 4.2″ x 6″ x 0.4″ inches and weighs 5.3 oz (150g), which puts it 0.5 oz more than an iPhone 3GS. It features E Ink electronic ink with 12 font sizes, 4-level greyscale and a 200 dpi

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Win a copy of Tunebite Premium DRM Removal and Media Conversion Software

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Last week Andy Repp reviewed Tunebite. It’s a Windows based software package that can remove DRM and convert different media types. The folks at RS Audials are offering 3 free copies of Tunebite Premium to give away here on The Gadgeteer. If you would like to win one, respond to this post. I’ll pick three

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Practice your power chords anywhere with the Shredneck

Even rock gods need to practice once in awhile. Now you can do that anywhere, with the Shedneck. Available in different headstock colors and styles that include electric, acoustic, classical and bass, the Shredneck is modeled after the first seven frets of a guitar. You can string it like you do a normal guitar, but

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Harry Potter watches TV too – Kymera Magic Wand

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Some people will say that the Kymera Magic Wand is seriously nerdy, but I say it’s seriously cool. It’s a TV remote that recognizes 13 gestures for controlling your TV or other IR devices. It comes in a faux dragonhide box and will be available at the first of October for £49.95. Now if only

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Transportation for lazy lovebirds – PEDEGO Electric Tandem Bike

The next time you want to go for a ride with your sweetie, skip the sweat producing manual bicycle and go with a PEDEGO tandem e-bike. It features a beach cruiser design with two wide, cushioned seats, relaxed handlebars and a rear motor. It operates much like a regular tandem bicycle but utilizes a parallel

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Fix the perfect cup of tea with a Chef’sChoice SmartKettle

Fixing the perfect cup of tea requires not only the right tea leaves, but also the correct water temperature to steep them in. Sure, you can boil water and pour it over a tea bag and make a cup of tea that tastes ok. But to bring out the real flavor, the water has to

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Pepper Spray Gun – Kimber Lifeact JPX Jet

Don’t let the Orange color or toy-like appearance fool you. The Kimber Lifeact JPX pepper spray gun is a serious self-defense weapon. It can fire exceptionally potent liquid pepper spray at 270 mph with an effective distance of 23 feet. The JPX has two cartridge slots and is reloadable. They have a standard and laser

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Pocket knife for electricians – SOG Kilowatt

This knife from SOG Group (Special Operations Group) offers three wire stripping features from fine multi strand all the way up to cable. There is a stripper bar for wire sizes of 12-24, an adjustable spring-loaded UTP/wire stripper in the back, and hole stripper that uses the main blade. You can get one from Garrett

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Protect your gadgets with Invisible SHIELD – Special Gadgeteer Discount

If you’re looking for a way to protect your iPhone without increasing its size and weight, check out the Invisible Shield. It has been  specifically designed to protect every inch of the iPhone while maintaining the original look. The shield is a clear film that is cut to the exact dimensions of the phone. It

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Pocket scanner helps people with reading problems – Wizcom ReadingPen

Digital pen manufacturer Wizcom Technologies today announced the release of the ReadingPen TS, a Personal Reading Assistant for adults and children who suffer from reading, processing and comprehension disabilities. The ReadingPen is handheld pen shaped device that allows students with learning disabilities to improve their reading skills using the pen to scan over unfamiliar words

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HP Announces New Line of Wireless Connected Screens with HP DreamScreen

HP takes the digital picture frame and morphs it into a wireless social and streaming media device. People can stay current with Facebook friends and photos, listen to Pandora Internet Radio, share Snapfish personal photos and enjoy their music and pictures from home networked PCs. There is a 10.2 and 13.3 inch version of the

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