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.

Bluetake BT500 Bluetooth Mouse Review

Product Requirements: Device: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 or later Remember when Bluetooth was just for mobile phones? This wireless technology seems to be finally gaining some momentum now that it is showing up in other devices, such as keyboards, stereo headphones and mice. Bluetake’s BT500 Bluetooth Mouse is just such a device that […]

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Lapvantage Laptop Stand Review

Product Requirements: Device: Laptop computers no larger than 13.5″ x 11 inches Having recently ditched my home built Athlon desktop PC for a 15″ G4 Apple PowerBook, I knew there would be some adjustment involved. I just didn’t know that the adjustment would physical. If you use your laptop computer as a desktop replacement, you’ll

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Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-15

Calling all wannabe reviewers! I’m looking for two people that have good writing skills and a digital camera that can take excellent macro shots to review two products. Product 1: Replacement 3000 mAh battery for a Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC from Crayton Electronics. Product 2: Universal Twin SIM Adapter from Brando’s Workshop. If you

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Bluetake i-PHONO BT420EX Bluetooth Headphones Review

Product Requirements: Device: Any audio device with a 3.5mm headphone jack, various Bluetooth mobile phones It’s hard to review a product that is a first in its class because there’s nothing to compare it with, no standard of excellence that it needs to live up to. Such is the case with the Bluetake’s new i-PHONO

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Wiebetech ComboGB Portable Hard Drive Review

Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or OS X, Linux I’ve been looking for a data backup device for my PC (and now my PowerBook) for what seems like forever. Having reviewed what I believe was the first Firewire keychain drive on the market 2yrs ago, I was already

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Iomega Micro Mini USB 2.0 Drive Review

Product Requirements: Device: Win98/98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 8.6 or later, Linux 2.4.x USB flash drives come in many shapes and sizes and with added features like cameras and mp3 players. These little gadgets are a great way to carry important files with you everywhere you go. Today I’ll be telling you about the Iomega Micro Mini

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DMC-Xclef 500 40GB Digital Audio Player Review

Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP & MAC I’ve had my 3rd generation 30gb iPod for 1 year now and find that it has become a gadget that I never want to be without. Apple really knows their stuff when it comes to both the physical design of a product, and its

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Extreme Limit Sony CLIE TH55 Body-Suit Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH-55 Following closely on the heals of the Metal & Leather Suit from Extreme Limit of Japan, comes their Body-Suit case. Available in finely grained quality black Italian leather with matching black stitching, this book style case has plenty of storage and play-through access. Like most cases that are currently

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Vaja #SO81 Sony CLIE TH-55 Custom Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH-55 Even though Sony is bowing out of the PDA arena, that doesn’t mean accessory manufactures have to follow suit and abandon the CLIE line of PDAs. In fact, my favorite PDA case manufacturer Vaja has just released a new leather case for the newest and unfortunately last CLIE model:

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Griffin Technology iTalk iPod Voice Recorder Review

Product Requirements: Device: 3rd Generation iPod with Dock connector Apple’s super popular iPod is the only digital music player on the market that I know of, that has spawned not only a huge fan base, but also a profusion of accessories. As a person that has owned a 3rd generation 30gb unit for over a

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