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.

PITAKA PitaFlow for Tablet review – A system of accessories for the iPad Pro and iPad mini

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REVIEW – If you have an iPad Pro, you’ll want to learn more about the PITAKA PitaFlow tablet system. Ready, set, let’s go! What is it? The PITAKA PitaFlow for Tablet is a collection of iPad Pro (or iPad mini) accessories such as cases, chargers, and stands that all work together to make tablet life

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This watch band compass will make sure you don’t get lost!

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NEWS – Check out this cool wearable compass that can clip to your watch band. It’s the Sun Company WristLock compass and it’s a 22mm liquid-filled compass that features an aluminum housing and luminous markings to make it easier to see in low-light conditions. The compass has a locking clip that allows it to be

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Power Beauty LED Table Lamp review – An accent light for indoors or out

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REVIEW – Sometimes it’s nice to be able to add a decorative light source to an area in your home without needing to worry if there’s a power outlet nearby. For those times, a rechargeable LED lamp like the Power Beauty LED Table Lamp is a potential option. They sent me 2 of their LED

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This bolt action permanent marker is refillable!

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NEWS – I’ve talked about sleeves that elevate the look of an ordinary Sharpie marker. But the MARKSMITH TITANIUM Bolt Action Permanent Marker is a different beast altogether. Made of CNC Grade 5 titanium (the strongest grade of titanium), this is a stand-alone marker features a retractable one-hand operation, a strong pocket clip, balanced weight

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If you got a guitar for Christmas, check out these picks!

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NEWS – Did you get a guitar as a holiday gift this year? If so, you’ll probably want some guitar picks and I think these picks from Bog Street are worth looking at for their unique features. As you can see, the picks have a hole in the center as well as specially engineered contoured

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Deal of the day – This deal on an ice machine will help you ring in the new year!

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DEAL NEWS – Toast the new year with your favorite cold beverage! Today’s will help you save $41.00 off this countertop ice maker from the Free Village Store. This compact ice maker features a compressor that starts making bullet ice (in your choice of 2 sizes) in as fast as 5-8 minutes and it can

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WEO water bottle review – Electrolyzes your water for potential added health benefits

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REVIEW – Have you ever felt like you don’t drink enough water? You’re not alone – dehydration can make us feel hungry, tired, and worse. I have even noticed that my blood sugar levels are higher when I’m not drinking enough water. Could drinking electrolyzed water be even better than drinking ordinary tap water? Well,

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Deal of the day – Save $40 off a USB-C portable Lepow monitor!

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DEAL NEWS – Lepow a special lightning deal today on their C2 15.6 inch portable monitor. This deal is for a FHD 1080P monitor that features an IPS screen, built-in kickstand, dual speakers, USB-C, and mini DP connectivity. At only 1.65 pounds, this monitor will make a great 2nd screen for your laptop, or for

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BLUETTI’s Users Always Get More Than Power for Their Off-Grid Lives

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SPONSORED NEWS – BLUETTI’s “Share Your Story” campaign is in full swing and will end on January 15, 2023. All participants have the chance to win free solar generators, solar panels, outdoor gear, coupons, and BLUETTI Bucks, which can now be used to redeem BLUETTI Lifestyle products, besides its previous exchange for coupons. Share Your

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Wombat Ginkgo Professional mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – As I mentioned in one of my recent video Gadgeteer video podcast episodes, I’m on a quest to find a great mechanical keyboard. That means you’ll be seeing some reviews from me in the future weeks and months to come. The latest mechanical keyboard that my fingers have been dancing across is the

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The Rook EDC flashlight is designed to check mate darkness

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the Rook EDC flashlight by Reylight and Vosteed is a flashlight that has been designed for any situation, from camping to finding a lost TV remote under the couch. It is crafted with aircraft-grade aluminum and has an anodized finish for durability. It’s available in 5 colors

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 3)

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ARTICLE – It’s time to finish up this series of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets of 2022. This year’s favorites have turned out to be a nice range of products. We’ve seen some categories that show up a little more often than others like power stations, robot vacuums, but for the most part, it’s a

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – Here we go with part two of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets of 2022. So far vacuums and chargers seem to be winning the favorite product category but we’ll have to see how it plays out after the rest of the series posts. Be sure to check out part 1  and part 2

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – Each year around this time, I ask the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products for the year. I told them that the products that they picked didn’t need to be restricted to only the items that they have reviewed on the Gadgeteer this year, but that they could

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