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.

Audio Notepad Speaker System Review

  “Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast”  Right? Well, that really all depends on just how good your speakers sound! This review is going to take a look at the Audio Notepad Speaker System from Zmart Shoppers, which is actually a repackaging of the 56MS system from AcousticSpecialties. More about the repackaging details […]

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E&B Company Futura Tungsten|T Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Palm Tungsten|T E&B Company has been manufacturing PDA cases since 1991 and are the originator of the slipper case design. When they approached me to see if I might be interested in reviewing their Tungsten | T zippered case, I welcomed the opportunity. Designed in understated corporate black, the Futura case is

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iSport iPod Waist Pack Review

Product Requirements: Device: All iPod models If you are an iPod owner that also happens to enjoy working out, biking, walking, or running, then you’re going to want to take a closer look at the product I’m about to review. The iSport iPod Pack from SpeckProducts is an update on an old favorite: the waist

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TECHXNY / PC Expo with the Gadgeteers – Wednesday & Thursday

Julie’s comments are in BLACK and Judie’s are in BLUE and italicized Wednesday Blue skies, bright sun and mild temperatures greeted us as we began a full day of New York city sight seeing. We started out among throngs of people, walking along Times Square. As a person from a small town (Population 35,000-ish), the

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TECHXNY / PC Expo with the Gadgeteers – Monday

Julie’s comments are in BLACK and Judie’s are in BLUE and italicized Last year, Julie and I thought about going to TECHXNY / PC Expo, but we waited until the last minute then said, “Nah.”. While the week long convention was happening and for some time after it was over, Julie and I were moaning

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SideWinder Emergency Cell Phone Charger Review

Product Requirements: Device: Various mobile phones (see site for list) Here at the Gadgeteer, we’re always on the lookout for something ‘different’ to review. So, when the folks at SideWinder contacted me to ask if I was interested in reviewing a manual powered cell phone charger, I said sure! Just the idea of cranking for

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