Today is Zune day and I’ve yet to make up my mind about purchasing one. First of all, to even review it, I’d need a Windows computer (which I don’t have at the moment… no, I’m not soiling my 24″ iMac, so don’t even think about it ;o) ). Then there’s the horror stories that […]
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Trying to find my perfect smartphone has been causing me the same frustration as trying to find my perfect gear bag. The quest just never ends because I’ve come to realize that there isn’t any one perfect phone (or gear bag) out there for me. The whole trick is to find one that comes as close as possible. This review is for the Hewlett Packard iPAQ hw6945 Mobile Messenger; a Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC phone. The question is, will it become my new “perfect” smartphone?
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A person very close to me had to have a PET (Positron emission tomography) scan yesterday. I’d never heard of this type of diagnostic x-ray and suggested that she ask the technician if she could get a copy of the image emailed to her or something. I thought it might be interesting to look at…
Eric Ullman of Mark/Space just sent me this great news item! I’m very excited and can’t wait to test it tonight after I get home from work :oD Mark/Space has just released The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile v3.0. This version adds a bunch of new features for users, including + support for Address Book
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As The Gadgeteer, I feel like I am not doing my job if I don’t have the latest and greatest mobile phones in my pocket, but when it comes to my landline phone, it is a 2yr old 2.4GHz boring Panasonic answering machine / handset. Whee… You know me though, I’m always up for trying something new, so when the folks representing Vtech asked if I would like to test some of their phones, I said sure!
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How many of you 30, 40, 50 somethings out there had a yo-yo when you were a kid? I was a Duncan yo-yo girl myself and I had several of them. I even had a secret desire to become a yo-yo master (mistress?). Unfortunately, that dream was never realized as I was never very good.
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My 3rd 24″ iMac arrived last night. I set it up this morning and YES, it too has the dreaded display hum. It isn’t quite as loud as #1 and #2, so I’m just going to learn to live with it. 3rd time was almost the charm…
Earlier this year, I reviewed Marware’s iPod Dock with Remote. I found it an easy way to watch the videos and slideshows stored on my iPod through my television. This product did have a few quirks though, so I was interested in how it might compare to Kensington’s Entertainment Dock 500. Lucky for me, they asked me to review it.
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Oh no! I’m all out of Featured Gadgeteer stories! What ever shall I do? I know! I’ll bribe you all to send me some new ones :o) So here’s the deal. Send me a story describing why you consider yourself a gadgeteer. Include a picture of yourself and your gadgets and email everything to me.
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Three years ago I had the opportunity to review the SLIMP3 Network MP3 Player from Slim Devices. Back then, the SLIMP3 was one of the first devices on the market that allowed you to stream audio files from your computer, to another part of the house. Let’s see how their original product has evolved in the past few years into a smaller, more robust device that is called the Squeezebox.
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The folks at Guard ID Systems have sent me a USB gadget called the ID Vault. This flash drive looking device uses Smart Card technology to keep your user IDs and passwords for websites safe from hackers, phishers, spyware keystroke loggers and more. What do you all think of gadgets like these? Are they for
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This just in from our friends at Astraware: Celebrate Halloween with the Astraware Spooktacular! THE MIDLANDS, UK – October 26th, 2006 – It’s almost time for Halloween so we’re excited to announce the Astraware Spooktacular – a special sales event offering a cauldron-full of great games at scarily low prices! Starting on Friday 27th October
I finally updated my Treo 750v review with some software information. I almost caved and posted something else because I have a head cold brewing and just wanted to go to bed. But I persevered and got it done. Yay! Next up, I’ll be working on a review of the HP6945 Smartphone and then Rob
Phones Phones Phones! Read More
Updated with software info…
I’ve been a Palm Treo junkie since March of 2005 when I began my odyssey into the world of smartphones. It was a strange journey that began with a Sprint Treo 650 that had been hacked to work on the Verizon network. Then I switched carriers from Verizon to Cingular and purchased an unlocked 650, which I’ve been using as my main device ever since. In the past year, I have seen Palm release the 700p and 700w for non-GSM carriers.
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At least once or twice throughout the years, I have mentioned to John Hindaly of Vaja that it would be fantastic if they would consider adding a line of gear bags. All this time, I’ve been waiting patiently for them to create one of their masterpieces… I’m happy to say that my (and your) wait is now over. Vaja has just announced 3 new gear bags. A 15″ wide messenger, a 15″ vertical messenger and a slim messenger bag. They sent me the 15″ vertical messenger bag tonight. I’m honored that Vaja chose The Gadgeteer as the first review site that they’ve sent a sample to!
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At least once or twice throughout the years, I have mentioned to John Hindlay of Vaja that it would be fantastic if they would consider making a line of gear bags. All this time, I’ve been waiting patiently for them to create one of their masterpieces… I’m happy to say that my (and your) wait
After over a week playing phone tag with tier 2 support at Apple, I’ve finally received a resolution to my 2nd 24″ iMac humming issue. The resolution is that they are going to send me iMac #3. Here’s hoping this one does not have the same defect! My fingers and toes are crossed!
It’s Windows Mobile Smartphone day again here at Gadgeteer HQ. Today Mr. Fedex brought me the Hewlett Packard hw6945 Mobile Messenger. This puppy has everything but the kitchen sink crammed under its hood! WiFi, BT, GPS, and 1.3mp camera. Here we go with some unboxing pix… Look, it’s a box… Open sez me… Wow, HP
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Just how geeky are you? Do you happen to have a laser pointer in your gadget bag or drawer? Ok, give yourself 5 geek points. Do you use this pointer for tasks other than pointing out mundane details during presentations at your day job? Give yourself 5 more geek points. Do you pester your cat by shining the laser on the floor beside it, to get him to chase the tiny point of light like some type of alien rodent? Ok, no points for that, because that’s just mean ;o) Can your laser beam its dot up to 38 miles and burn holes in black trash bags? I didn’t think so… I win!
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Guess what I just picked up from my local Fedex office… An unlocked Treo 750v that I purchased from PHONESourceUSA.com. I’m going to see if I can make the switch from my trusty Treo 650 to this brand new Windows Mobile 750. Do you think I can? I thought I’d share my experience opening the