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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/




Mark Rosengarten posts 2 video reviews for your viewing pleasure

Mark Rosengarten – friend of The Gadgeteer, wrote in to tell me that he has just posted 2 video reviews on YouTube that you will want to watch: HTC Touch Pro (Verizon XV6850) – Windows Mobile smartphone part 1. HTC Touch Pro (Verizon XV6850) – TouchFlo3D, the camera, camcorder and Skyfire browser. part 2. Fujitsu

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Two more HP Magic Giveaway contests launch today

Two sites are announcing their HP Magic Giveaway contests today. Be sure and check them out, enter and good luck! Morningside Mom – Encourages people to donate the prizes to a charity or deserving person. Explain in 250 words or less why their cause should be chosen. Thoughts on poetics and tech – Contest involves

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Energizer Rechargeable Compact Charger Review

Most of the gadgets that I use have batteries that recharge via USB. But one of the most important devices that I use for every review that I write for The Gadgeteer, uses AA batteries – a speedlight flash for my Nikon digital camera. Of course I don’t use regular old alkaline AAs to power that flash, I use rechargeable NiMH batteries. To charge them, I have an ancient Radio Shack charger that takes forever to charge. For that fact, I’ve been on the lookout for a smaller and faster charger. The folks at Engergizer have sent me their compact charger to review. Let’s take it for a test drive…

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Slacker G2 Personal Radio Review

It’s only been four months since I reviewed Slacker’s first generation Slacker Personal Radio Player, and now they have a new model available called the G2. I’ve loved using their first player, so I was super excited to be able to get my hands on a second generation unit. Second generation units are always better than their predecessors right? Let’s find out…

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Loopy Laboratory – iPhone Game Review

My favorite type of games to play are puzzle games. I’ve been a fan of Sokoban style games for years and have installed them on every PDA or smartphone that I’ve carried. When software developer Bas Tossings emailed to ask if I would like to take a look his iPhone / iPod Touch puzzle game called Loopy Laboratory, I said sure!

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Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security System Review

I’ve been on the look out for an easy to setup, web accessible video home security system for awhile now. When the folks at Logitech asked if I might be interested in reviewing thier new WiLife Digital Video Security system, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Especially because this system doesn’t require you to know anything about networking and can to support up to 6 cameras, located both indoor and outdoors. Let’s set it up…

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