Julie Strietelmeier

Need an Access database application for your Pocket PC? Then take a closer look at Data On The Run from BioHazard Software. They have just released a new version with updates that include greatly improved performance, easier switching between tables, no 30 field limit on form view length, saved queries, faster sorting, an improved user

UPDATE Tungsten T and Zire: They both finally arrived today. I’ve been playing with them this evening. I’m really having fun with the T. My initial impressions is that I really like it. It feels very fast compared the Zayo Pocket PC which I’ve been using for the past month and a half. Time will

This week has been an a total exercise in frustration! Monday I order the Tungsten T and Zire from the Palm Store with overnight shipping. Tuesday I receive a shipping confirmation email and expect them to be delivered Wednesday. Wednesday comes, no units arrive. [I’m getting slightly irritated…] Later that day I call FedEx and

Hey folks! This morning I placed an order with Palm for the Tungsten T and the Zire. I should have them both by the end of the week. Look for reviews shortly there after.

Update: For those of you that use the What’s Changed links, they are now working again. They are actually using a new script that I wrote. It seems to be MUCH faster than the script we’ve been using all along. I’m still going to do some more tweaking, but for the most part they are

We’ve made the move to a new webhost NYIP.net. You’ll know you’re on the ‘new’ site if there is a 2 after The Gadgeteer in your browser title bar. If you notice any problems, please email me the details so I can take a look at them. I’m aware that the What’s Changed scripts are

And now for something completely off topic: My favorite animated duo Wallace and Gromit have 10 new 1 minute short films entitled Cracking Contraptions available today! I love these guys and have been waiting a couple years for new material! ;o) You can download the first animation from the BBC now.

Hi all! I’m back from vacation! WOW, I had the greatest week in Sedona, Arizona. It was just gorgeous there. I didn’t want to leave to come back to Indiana! I’m just now trying to catch up on all my email, and then I’m going to write an article about my vacation experiences, the gear

It’s not even 7am on a Saturday morning, and I’m awake! What’s wrong with this picture? Actually nothing, I’m on my way to the airport to travel to Sedona, AZ for my first (REAL) vacation in probably 6-7yrs. WOW! I’m taking MiniMe (Fujitsu Lifebook 2110) with me of course, but don’t look for many (if

Here is a great website for those of you that would like to replace the rechargeable battery in your Palm or Pocket PC PDA. Laptops For Less is selling complete kits to replace the PDA battery for several brands: Compaq (Ipaq), HP (Jornada), Sony (Clie), Palm (Pilot). They provide a complete kit and full instructions.

Lexar Media was kind enough to send me a sample of their latest enhanced Memory Stick. This is a translucent purple stick that has a green LED safety light that lights when you write. The LED gives you a visual indicator when it is in use so that you won’t eject it during the process

The folks at QuickTap contacted us recently to tell us about their new Palm OS launcher application. Launcher Plus! This launcher has support for external storage (memory sticks, SD medias), can launch programs from memory stick, and SD medias directly, beam directly from memory stick, and has theme/skin support.