Julie Strietelmeier

I’m looking to increase our group of contributing writers by finding an additional Windows Mobile software reviewer and also a Symbian software reviewer. If you meet the following qualifications, please send me an email explaining why you should join the Gadgeteer team. 1. Able to contribute 1-2 reviews per month 2. Currently use a Windows

This toy doesn’t require batteries, firmware updates, cables, screen protectors or a case. It does require careful handling and some training though… After 2 years with out a dog, I finally caved in and got new puppy today. He’s an 11 week old schnoodle (cross between a poodle and a schnauzer) and as you can

A few weeks ago I posted a link to a site that offered Christmas ornaments made of circuit boards. Here’s another such site, but this one offers different types of jewelry. Debby Arem Designs has some really interesting offerings. I especially like the key chains, clip boards, and bookmarks. You might get some holiday gift

As of today, the comment system that was only implemented for the gear diary posts, will now be operational for reviews and articles. Posting via the VBBS forums will be turned off later today. Everyone will still be able to see old posts in the forum area, but they will become view only. All new

One of my co-workers at my day job (Cummins Inc.) has just started a new blog called A Better Geek. She co-authors the site and from what I’ve seen so far, it’s got a good mix of gadgets, Windows OS talk, Mac talk and general propeller head fun. Check it out.

This is pretty much off topic, but that’s never stopped me before has it? I just wanted to mention that I started up a second review website over the weekend. It’s called Ukulele Review and I’ll be reviewing CDs, DVDs, books, instruments and accessories that relate to this little four stringed instrument. I might have

Most of us are back to work today. Yay! Not… I slept through my alarm this morning. Argh! In case you weren’t aware, today is Cyber Monday, which is the online version of last Friday’s Black Friday. Today is the day when a lot of people are doing their online holiday shopping. Not me though,

I’m wondering how many of you were crazy enough to get up early and go shopping today? Me? No way! I didn’t drag myself out of bed until almost 9am ;o) My preferred method of shopping is in my pajamas in front of my iMac! If you share my lazy shopping style, here is a

I want to wish all of our readers a very happy Thanksgiving. You don’t have to be an American to appreciate the idea behind today’s holiday. Everyone should take a couple of minutes and reflect on what they are thankful for. I have so many things that it would take an hour to write this

This time of year is hectic and stressful for a variety of reasons. But for me, the biggest issue is coming up with ideas to tell people when they ask me for my Christmas idea list. Most of my friends and relatives are terrified to buy me anything that resembles a gadget, so I’m usually

Hello folks! I’m happy to report that content links are working again and the forums are back up. Thanks for bearing with us during the past 36hrs or so that things were in flux. A big hand goes to Rob for staying up last night rebuilding databases and the web server configuration for the-gadgeteer and

If you’ve been trying to access any of the reviews on the site or read Rob’s announcement, you’ll know that we had a devastating server crash yesterday. Things still aren’t back to normal as you can tell. I’m hoping that we’ll be back in business by the end of the day today, but in the

I plan to write a full review soon, but I just wanted to post that for the most part I am liking the Nokia E61i smartphone. It’s not going to be my end all / be all phone, but it is a nice change of pace from the iPhone. I’m really amazed by the signal

I just received a bit of interesting news that I wanted to pass on to all of you… Handango, the leading retailer of smartphone content, is giving away one high quality, fully-functioning mobile software application for free each Friday on Handango.com through a new program called Free App Friday. The free application will only be