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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/

A can opener for your gadget clamshell packages

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Ok, it’s not really a can opener, but it looks like one. Sorta. Kinda. The Zipit is a motorized plastic clamshell package opener from ThinkGeek. It’s an interesting concept, but I think I still prefer the manual Zibra Open It shears. These might be good for people with poor hand strength though.

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USB MicroSD Card Reader that is almost microscopic

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If you don’t have room in your gear bag for this USB MicroSD(HC) Card Reader from Brando, then you must be smaller than… a sea monkey. Sorry, it’s early and that’s the first really small thing that popped into my head. Anyway, this card reader is freaking tiny! The MicroSD card fits up inside the

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Who’s that guy in the polka dot t-shirt?

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I’m great with faces, but I’m horrible remembering names. Now there’s a website that can help people like me. It’s called What’s your name? and it allows you to submit pictures of people whose names that you can’t remember. If someone recognizes the person, they can email you with his or her name. Crisis solved!

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AirDrives Interactive Stereo iPhone Earphones

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During a typical day at work, I listen to tunes through my iPhone and its stock set of earbuds. Although the earbuds get the job done and sound fair to good, they tend to become uncomfortable after awhile. But I continue to use them because they have the built-in microphone that allows me to intercept

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Wrap an iPod around your head with the i360 headband

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The i360 is a washable cotton / polyester headband with an internal wiring system and dual detachable speakers. Insert your iPod Nano or second generation Shuffle, put on the headband and you’re ready to enjoy tunes while you work out.  Just don’t forget to remove your iPod and detachable speakers before you wash it 😉

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case-mate FUEL iPhone and Blackberry Bold Cases

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Charge your iPhone or Blackberry Bold from your hip, with this protective case, carrying solution and phone charger all in one! The FUEL case from case-mate.com has a rechargeable lithium polymer battery built into the soft-grip holster case that clips to your belt. Talk time, standby time, and internet usage are all extended by 2.5

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Track your rogue pets with a SpotLight GPS

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The next time that Fluffy or Spot decides to run away from home, you’ll be one step ahead of them if they are wearing a SpotLight GPS pet locator around their neck. This product to provide GPS real-time PET tracking and 24/7/365 dedicated recovery service through a partnership with American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery

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Vtech introduces their first home audio device

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The IS9181 is Vtech’s wireless music hub and is their first home audio device. Compatible with PCs and Macs, this device will allow you to listen to internet radio stations and stream digital audio content from your desktop computers via WiFi. It has the ability to run from batteries or an AC adapter.

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New Sony X-series Walkman has a built in Slacker Radio app

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The new X-series Sony Walkman personal audio and video device has a 3 inch OLED touchscreen and a Slacker Radio application built in to it. The player comes with special noise canceling earbuds and is Sony’s first Walkman product with Wi-Fi integration. The device looks really sexy, but the $399 price for only 32GB is

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Focal XS Satellite Speaker System Review

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Without music life would be a mistake. ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche I could not agree more. Not a day goes by that I have not listened to music during part of it. I enjoy an eclectic mixture of country, rock, smooth jazz, R&B, easy listening, old time Blues, Bluegrass, and more. It’s not unusual for me

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