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.

Brando Sony CLIÉ TH55 Cases Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ TH55 PDA One of my favorite places to look for PDA accessories is Brando’s Workshop. Whenever I buy a new PDA, I can consistently count on him to have the first screen protectors and cases available for it. Having just purchased the Sony CLIÉ TH55, I wasn’t surprised when Brando

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Anydrive Car MP3 + FM Transmitter Review

  Not counting talk show broadcasts, how many of you still enjoy listening to your tunes via FM radio? Since I purchased my iPod, I rarely listen to the radio anymore. Besides the fact that they play commercials and the same lame songs over and over again, FM radio is just blah when you compare

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TV Games Video Game Systems Review Updated

Product Requirements: Device: Television with RCA inputs 03/18/04 Update: Pac-Man TV Game review added below The other day, a package arrived from Jakks Pacific. There in the bottom of the box was a Spongebob Squarepants TV game system and an Activision TV game system. I guessed that the folks at Jakks Pacific must have noticed

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Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-03-17

As a person who is constantly daydreaming about technology, I found myself thinking about which gadgets or technology that I couldn’t live without if the situation presented itself. After careful consideration, I have realized that… I wouldn’t shed a tear over the loss of my cellphone, since I don’t use it all that much. I

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Piel Frama Toshiba e800 Series Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Toshiba e800/e805 Pocket PC Piel Frama is now offering flip cases for the Toshiba e800 series Pocket PC. These soft leather cases are available in black, tan and a black/tan combo. Like the Brando case, this one also has a removable belt clip post. However, Piel Frama uses a brass post, which

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Brando Toshiba e800 Series Cases Review

Product Requirements: Device: Toshiba e800/e805 Pocket PC Owners of Toshiba’s latest e800 series Pocket PC will be happy to learn that Brando is now offering two styles of leather cases for this popular PDA. Available in both a flip style and book style, these cases offer storage for memory cards, business cards and a removable

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SPOT (Smart Personal Object Technology) Watches Review

Julie’s comments are in black, Judie’s comments are in italicized blue. Wristwatch technology sure has come a long way since my first timepiece. When I was a kid, I remember being so proud of my Buffy and Jody watch from the show Family Affair. Remember the twins, Mr. French, Uncle Bill and Sissy? Am I

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Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-02-13

Happy Valentines Day! Here’s some cool news from T-Mobile. They have recently launched a new hi-fi ringer campaign for new and existing customers. Hi-Fi ringers are a new technology to T-Mobile and allow customers to download actual songs with lyrics as their ringtone; no more polyphonic tunes, hifi ringers are the real deal! As of

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