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.

Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader app v2.0 just added to app store

shortcovers

I just received word that version 2.0 of the Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader application has been added to the app store. I’ve not had the opportunity to try this particular reader and have only just recently heard about it. The news that they have released a new version caused me to go to the app […]

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Vtech DS6321 uses Bluetooth to download your cell phone contacts

Vtech’s new DS6321-3 is a 3 handset system that has the ability to download your mobile phone contacts via Bluetooth. This is the first analog phone system with this ability. The system costs under $100, which is a great deal for a system with 3 handsets (it only requires one phone line connection to the

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Video of the Day – Nissan unveils its latest electric car prototype

I picked this video to show you today because I think one of the charging methods that they show is pretty interesting. That and the iPhone app that lets you check the status of the batteries. This particular car won’t be available until 2010. How many of you think you might be purchasing an electric

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Callpod introduces the Fueltank DUO multi-device charger

fueltank duo

Callpod’s new Fueltank DUO can simultaneously charge two electronic devices without the use of an AC outlet. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery which has more than 7 times the capacity of a standard mobile phone (I’m still waiting to hear back about the exact mAh). The Fueltank utilizes device-specific adapters – the

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Control your PC or Mac with this wireless handheld keyboard with touchpad

efo wireless keyboard

We’ve all seen compact wireless keyboards that you can use to control your computer or HTPC from several feet away, but this keyboard from EFO looks like a great alternative. For one thing, it has a much smaller form factor and is backlit. It also has a built in touch pad so you can control

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Power your laptop with your feet – YoGen Max

yogen

Ben Udkow sent me an email this morning telling me that I have to test this product… 😉 It’s the YoGen Max; a foot operated, portable charger for laptop computers. I’m all for trying alternative energy solutions, but would you buy / use something like this with your laptop? It’s bulkier than a typical AC

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Avoid earbud cable whiplash with the Urban Tool advancedShirt

urbantool advancedshirt

Runners and other workout junkies will appreciate the advancedShirt from Urban Tool. You can enjoy your tunes while you sweat, but avoid the flip flap of your earbud cables while you do so. Instead of routing your earbud cable through special eyelets or conduits in your clothing like some other products, this shirt has the

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3000mAh Rechargeable Battery Pack for the iPhone – iBoost

The iBoost is a lithium powered rechargeable iPhone battery extender that has a whopping 3000mAh capacity (are there bigger capacity iPhone batteries out there?). It will extend your talk time 8.5hrs, online time 8.5hrs and video playback time 40hrs. It looks a little bulky, but it would be great for flights or long car rides.

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