Can you believe that I haven’t purchased a DVD player yet? And I call myself a Gadgeteer?! Yes, it’s sad but true… I guess I can rationalize this by also telling you that I subscribe to EVERY premium movie channel there is on DirecTV. So see, I do watch movies! I just never had the […]
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Product Requirements: Device: Palm m500 series PDAs Sony CLIÉ NR series PDAs PDA owners typically buy two accessories not long after buying a new PDA: a case and a stylus. Sure, PDAs usually come with some type of case and stylus, but they tend to be low on quality. This review will take a look
Innopocket Metal Styli for the Palm m500 and Sony CLIÉ NR Series PDAs Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Compaq iPAQ 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900 series Pocket PCs I love leather cases… which is a good thing since I have to review so many! But there’s something sexy about a metal PDA case that always catches my interest just a little more than leather. I don’t know if it is the
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The following info appeared in my mailbox the other day. Thought it might be of interest… Handango manages a site called Games@Handango (http://games.handango.com/) that is dedicated to mobile gaming, and we’re running an August special right now: 1. Add $35 or more to your basket at Games@Handango 2. Enter code “GAMES35” and click Recalculate 3.
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-08-18 Read More
Synchronization Requirements: Device: Windows PC 98, 2000, NT, XP or later I’ve been interested in integrating my main PDA with a mobile phone ever since reviewing the Handspring Treo 180 earlier this year. That device didn’t work out for me due to less than adequate GSM coverage in my area. But, in the short while
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Special Deals Deal #1 Compaq iPAQ owners listen up: The folks that bring you the iHolster and the iPocket Bungee have joined forces to bring you “Security in a Holster”. This is a special offer that allows you to buy both products at the low price of $35.95. Check here for more info. Deal #2
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-08-10 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any touch screen device I haven’t written a stylus review in quite awhile. Why? Mainly because I haven’t found one to spark my interest in a long time. It seems like most of the new styli that I’ve seen advertised are huge 584 function pens that require you to devote an entire
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Ok folks, prepare to drool. Hot off the ‘reliable source’ presses comes some tasty info regarding a yet unreleased Sony device: StrongArm 206Mhz processor Clamshell design – not sure if this it is the same as current NR series Flash player that can run even in full-screen Built-in camera can now do video capture No
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-08-06 Read More
A nifty new toy was delivered to me yesterday. Yes, it is the T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone. My first impression is that I think it could be my favorite Pocket PC yet. Great screen and small size are big turn ons for me. I’ll be putting it thru its paces for a few days, so
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-08-02 Read More
RoadWired are known far and wide for their excellent array of laptop, and camera bags. But you might not be aware of some of the smaller traveler inspired products that they offer. Today I’m going to take a quick look at three such products. R.A.P.S. Advanced Protection System Wraps These soft, protective, padded wraps are
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Just when you thought that there couldn’t possibly be another Vaja-like iPAQ case manufacturer, along comes a new line of cases from the company Galanteya of eastern Europe. But before you say “ho hum” and press the BACK button on your browser, read a little further. What sets this company’s cases apart from others on
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Product Requirements: Device: Various PDAs and mobile phones I really appreciate products that have been designed to be functional as well as innovative. The power charging products that I’m about to review from Seidio show true ingenuity. As a Gadgeteer, I have quite a few Palm and Pocket PC PDAs. When I travel, I always
Seido Emergency Chargers Review Read More
Judie just turned me on to one of the coolest programs I’ve seen in awhile. It’s called WeatherBug. It puts your local temperature in the Win XP taskbar. But, it also gives you all kinds of other weather info including humidity, wind direction, forcasts, radar images, etc. It’s even skinnable. You must check this out!
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-07-28 Read More
For all of you Sony CLIÉ NR series people out there, you need to take a look at NR Buttons from Stand Alone Inc. This is a nifty little utility that allows you to add buttons and a simple popup app launcher list to the bottom status bar of your virtual graffiti area. Unlike other
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-07-27 Read More
In case you couldn’t tell, here at The Gadgeteer, we love cases and bags! As you can imaging though, after reviewing hundreds of them (no, I’m not exaggerating…), we aren’t always chomping at the bit to write the next one. But, sometimes something ‘different’ comes along that makes a typical review not feel like a
RoadWired The Pod Bag Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any touch-screen device Do you remember the Transformers cartoons? How these robots could change from one form to another when needed – just in time to do the job at hand. Well I want to tell you that there is a way that you can carry two ballpoint pens, a highlighter, a
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Need a tool to help you with your work out routine? Check out the new version of BioBody from Biohazard Software. BioBody is a Pocket PC application designed to help you keep track of your strength and aerobic exercise programs, as well as your food intake. To get you in the exercising mood, the fine
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-07-19 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ T, NR series devices Having the ability to charge your PDA when you are no where near an AC outlet, can be a very important thing when your PDA is either dead or on its last few gulps of juice. The Instant Power 3-in-1 Charger Kit from Electric Fuel gives
Instant Power 3-in-1 Sony CLIE Charging Kit Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ NR70 Series PDAs I think that it is pretty apparent to everyone that reads The Gadgeteer that Judie and I absolutely love Vaja cases. Whenever we get a new PDA, we find ourselves waiting impatiently until we get our first Vaja case to carry it in. This is exactly the
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CNN.com has posted an interesting article about stylish mobile device accessories. And, what makes this article even more interesting is the fact that they mention The Gadgeteer and Judie’s Daughter Judie Fine PDA Styli Company! Go read it now!
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2002-07-17 Read More