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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/

Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock Review

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How many of you use your iPhone as a replacement for a bedside clock? With all the clock applications in the app store, or even the built in clock app, it’s an easy transition to make. The only issue would be leaving the app running all through the night so that you can easily check […]

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From messenger bags to sneakers – Chrome Bags

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Chrome has been manufacturing premium messenger bags like the Citizen messenger bag for the last 14 years.  Now they are branching out with a line of shoes. Their new Red Sole line of sneakers have a classic design, but are built with bikers in mind.  They are made of Cordura and feature a Texon board

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Wear your iPhone and your wallet on your waist – eHolster e-Vibe

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The eHolster e-Vibe is a combination iPhone (or pretty much any other similarly sized device) case and wallet, that can be worn on your belt.  It has a neoprene pocket on the front for your device and a large zippered section for your credit cards, cash etc. There are also zippered pockets for change and

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Webcams go 720p HD – Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

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Microsoft has announced the new LifeCam Cinema, the first consumer webcam to offer widescreen video with a native 720p sensor. That means that it will record at 1280×720 resolution. This camera also features Auto Focus, which keeps video sharp no matter how far the distance from the LifeCam — from 4 inches to infinity. It

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Sexy and skinny – Plantronics Discovery 975

The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset has been updated to be even skinnier and sexier. The new Plantronics Discovery 975 comes with a convenient rechargeable carrying case that can triple talk time from 5 hours to up to 15 hours while protecting and storing the headset. The new case includes an LCD screen that displays

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Charge USB gadgets in your car – iLuv iAD 115 Micro

The new iLuv iAD 115 Micro USB Car Charger is a solution for people with iPod, iPhone, MP3, GPS and other devices who need an easy way to charge their gadgets while driving. The iAD115 Micro USB Car Charger is so small it can be concealed inside the cigarette lighter by simply closing the cover.

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Ask a gorilla to hold your flashlight – Joby Gorillatorch

Joby launches the Gorillatorch, a flashlight featuring a 65 lumen ultra-bright CREE LED that is powered by 3 AA batteries. The brightness can be adjusted with the easy slide dimmer feature and the three legged base is bendable and has rubberized grips with magnetized feet so that easily pose the light to shine on a

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Send your college kids back to school with an ultra-thin digital TV – Eviant T7

The Eviant T7 is an ultra-thin digital TV that offers 16:9 widescreen format and a 480×234 resolution. It is capable of receiving free, digital channels without converter boxes or subscription TV services. The T7 comes in glossy black, white, and red and measures 7.3”x 1.1”x 5.7” (wxdxh). It’s available at retail stores like Target and

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Create a 6 headed monster – Tritton See2 Xtreme

TRITTON Technologies enables PC and Mac users the opportunity to enhance their computer capabilities by adding up to six VGA displays with the help of the See2 UV150 and See2 Xtreme external VGA video cards. The See2 UV150 can add a second VGA display to computers at $49.99. The See2 Xtreme USB to DVI external

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Suction cup mounted headphone wrap – Cableyoyo POP

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We’ve see various headphone cable organizers on the market, but here’s one that features a suction cup – so it has to be cool… right? The Cableyoyo POP from Radtech features a compact Polyethylene winder body and a pure gum rubber suction cup that attaches easily to any hard smooth surface. The Pop also includes

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Easier one handed multi-tool – Zilla

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The Zilla-Tool is a 6-1/2″ long multi-tool that doesn’t require you to unfold it in order to use the pliers or knife blade. The Zilla focuses on the three main uses for a multi-tool: pliers, knife and screwdriver. It has tapered needle nose pliers, 3″ knife blade with combo serrated edge, wire cutter and stripper,

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Hardshell cases for your Amazon Kindle 2 – Kindle Chaos

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I think these might be the first hard shell cases that I’ve seen for the Kindle 2. They are from Kindle Chaos (interesting company name…) and are available in a couple different styles and colors. They also sell leather and silicone cases. The plastic version shown above looks pretty nifty to me and is priced

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Is your fiance cheap – GemOro tells you if your diamond is fake

Ladies, start out your wedded life together on the right foot. Check to see if your spouse-to-be is a big fat liar and bought you a fake diamond ring. 😉 The GemOro ULTRAtester is a small handheld battery powered device that instantly verifies the authenticity of a diamond and detects the presence of moissanite and

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