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, productivity hacks, and minimalism. Learn more about me and my favorite gear.

Deal of the day – Lightning deal for the Liene 2×3″ mini photo printer

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DEAL NEWS – Liene is having a special 12-hour Lightning deal today for their 2×3 inch Mini Photo Printer. This mini portable photo printer uses Zink paper to print out vivid photos that you can peel and stick the photos into your journal, scrapbook, etc. The Liene printer uses Bluetooth 5.0 to pair with iOS […]

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Deal of the day – Save $40 on a Lepow C2 15.6 inch portable monitor

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DEAL NEWS – Lepow is offering a special 12-hour Lightning Deal that will save you $40 off their C2 15.6 inch portable monitor. This deal is for an FHD 1080P monitor that features an IPS screen, a built-in folding kickstand, dual speakers, USB-C, and mini DP connectivity. At only 1.65 pounds, it will make a

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Julie’s favorite gear, AirCut, Turboant scooter, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Here at The Gadgeteer we review hundreds of gadgets and products every year. Many of these products end up on a shelf, in a drawer, or are given away not long after the review has been published. There’s a limit to the number of gadgets that one person needs. But what about

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TEC Accessories Micro-Torq 4mm Hex Bit Driver review – It’s a tool with fidget spinning powers!

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REVIEW – Tools don’t have to be boring and TEC Accessories takes this idea to heart when they design their products. Today I want to show you the TEC Micro-Torq 4mm Hex Bit Driver. What is it? The TEC Accessories Micro-Torq is a 4mm hex bit driver that can be used for knife maintenance, small

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Deal of the day – Save 20% off the Liene 4×6″ photo printer!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’re someone who takes a lot of pictures with your phone, like me, you probably have a collection of images that you really love. While it’s great to have all of these memories at your fingertips, there’s something special about being able to hold an actual printed physical photo in your

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Would you be happy with this multi-tool on your keyring?

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NEWS – The Swiss Advance Chrono multi-tool key looks interesting, but is it truly useful? It is made of stainless steel and has the following functions: Screwdriver, leverage slot for the keyring, hex nut KW 8 / 5.5, Philipps screwdriver, ruler (cm / inch), mini saw, bottle opener, wire stripper, nail remover, parcel opener, and

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Deal of the day – Save over $27 on a 2×3″ mini photo printer

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DEAL NEWS – Today’s deal is for the Liene 2×3 inch Mini Photo Printer. This mini portable photo printer uses Zink paper to print out vivid photos that you can peel and stick the photos into your journal, scrapbook, etc. The Liene printer uses Bluetooth 5.0 to pair with iOS & Android devices for quick

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Organize and carry your favorite multi-tools and EDC gear in this pouch!

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NEWS – We really love EDC gear here at The Gadgeteer and are always on the lookout for cool multi-tools and accessories to make using and carrying our gear as easy as possible. Today I have an awesome-looking pouch from Viperade that will let you carry all of your EDC in style. The VE5 Pocket

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New Things Lab MEMO wallet review – This wallet is a whiteboard!

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’ve ever wished that you could shove a dry-erase whiteboard in your pocket, then this review of the New Things Lab MEMO wallet is for you! Let’s check out this crowdfunding project. What is it? The New Things Lab MEMO wallet is a minimalist-style wallet that has a built-in whiteboard inside

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This multi-tool has 14 functions AND it’s TSA compliant!

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NEWS – Almost every time I write about a multi-tool that has a blade, someone complains that it’s not TSA-compliant. Today I have a 14-in-1 multi-tool that is TSA-compliant, but it doesn’t have a built-in knife. Wait, don’t go, because it still could earn a spot in your EDC gear collection. It’s the S.R.T. (Survival

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Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch!

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NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table

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Forget about the Batmobile, you can build a LEGO Batcycle!

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NEWS – You can make your Batman dreams come true with this soon-to-be-released LEGO Batman Batcycle model set. This LEGO Technic kit is a scale-model replica of the Batcycle as seen in the 2022 movie The Batman and features 641 pieces of nerdy fun. This model is rated for kids ages 9 and up, but

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Deal of the day – Save over $30 on this pocket-sized photo printer

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DEAL NEWS – Did you start a new journaling habit for 2023? Or maybe you have a trip planned this year and want a way to print out photos of your adventures. Today I have a 12hr lightning deal for the Liene 2×3 inch Photo Printer that will let you save $35.20. This mini portable

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Olight’s Opry Pro multi-tool has a ton of features in a small package

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NEWS – Last year I introduced you to the Olight Opry multi-tool. At the time, I thought it was a great little prybar-style multi-tool. But just today, I found that Olight has a Pro version of this little EDC tool which adds 2 extra tools in an even smaller form factor. The Olight Opry Pro

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Here’s a simple EDC multi-tool that you can clip to anything

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NEWS – Regardless of the image above, the TACRAY carabiner won’t keep you secure while climbing mountains. But this little multi-function EDC gadget does work as a cool little alternative key holder. The TACRAY is made of titanium and features a built-in hex socket that you can use as a wrench. There’s also a small

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Deal of the day – Save $40 off TREBLAB Z7 Pro over ear headphones

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DEAL NEWS – Whether you prefer over-ear headphones so that you can damage your ears listening to thrash metal music at max volume (not recommended), or you don’t want anyone to know that you listen to the soundtrack for The Sound Of Music while you are doing work, a good deal on a new pair

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Reading and drawing comics on my iPad – Julie’s gadget diary

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ARTICLE – I’ve started reading comics again. But instead of buying them from a shop, I’m using the Hoopla app on my iPad Pro to check out digital copies from my library for free! Right now I’m reading two comic series. The first one is called Eight Million Genies by Charles Soule who has written

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You can dig a hole, rake some leaves, and chop wood with this multi-tool!

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NEWS – We’ve reported about similar outdoor modular axe multi-tools before, but the Forrest Tool Company MAX Tool Kit caught my eye because it’s made in the USA and is standard equipment on Army Light Tactical Vehicles (according to their product page). The MAX Tool Kit features a 34” composite polyglass handle and a 3.5-lb

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