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.

Surplus PDA Sony CLIE TH55 Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH55 Fans of book style cases will be happy to learn that there is a new Sony CLIE TH55 offering on the market from Surplus PDA. Available in smooth grained black leather with contrasting white stitching, this is good case for men, women, corporate or casual. The case is well […]

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Extreme Limit Sony CLIE TH55 Metal & Leather Suit Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH55 If you are not the type of person who is content enough to purchase just a leather case or just a metal case for your Sony CLIE TH55, then you might want to check out the Metal & Leather Suit from Extreme Limit of Japan. Well known for their

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Surplus PDA Sony CLIE TH55 Face Plates Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH55 The Sony CLIE TH55 hasn’t been out very long at all, and already we have several options to customize it. From leather cases, to plastic plugs that fill the voids left at the top of the CLIE when the flip cover is removed. Another way to customize your TH55,

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Bohemian Traders Leather Bags Review

Gear bags are a passion with me. I’m always on the look out for something better than what I am currently using. For me, “better” tends to mean a combination of functionality and style. I don’t want to carry the same boring bag that everyone else does, I like to be different. So, I was

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PocketPCTechs.com HP2200 Replacement Grips Review

Product Requirements: Device: HP2200 iPaq Pocket PC “We have the power to make it stronger, faster… ”  Some of you may recall those words from a 70’s TV show called The Six Million Dollar Man. But for me, these words remind me of PocketPCTechs.com. These guys can take most Pocket PCs and turn them into

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FlexUSB Adapter Review Updated

Product Requirements: Device: Any computer with a standard sized USB port I have a real weakness for widgets, doodads, thingamabobs and whatzits. I have drawers full of them. That’s the problem. I buy these little doo-hickeys thinking they will make my life easier somehow, when all they do is clutter up my drawers. When I saw the FlexUSB

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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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