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.

Extreme Limit HP 560 Series Body-Suit Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: HP 560 series Pocket PCs Extreme Limit is a Japanese company that has been creating leather PDA cases for several years now. The latest case that have they sent me to review is the Body-Suit for Jornada 565/568 Pocket PC. Like their other leather cases, this one isn’t a Vaja rip off. […]

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Extreme Limit Zaurus Body-Suit Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Zaurus SL5500 The Sharp Zaurus Linux PDA has caught the attention of popular case maker Extreme Limit. They are one of the first companies to have created a case made specifically for this new PDA. In the tradition and style of their other offerings, this case is made entirely of leather and

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Sony CLIE NR70V Review

Product Requirements: Device: Windows® 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional USB Port Julie’s comments are in Black        Judie’s comments are in Blue I started out in the handheld PDA world with a Palm OS device. My first one was the PalmPilot 1000 which had a whopping 128K of RAM! That’s the

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Case Techworks PDA Cases Review

Palm m500/m505/m515 Elite Case w/ Belt Clip Product Requirements: Device: Palm m500, m505, m515 The Case Techworks Palm Elite case is almost an exact replica of Vaja’s #745 case. Same leather colors, same slipper design, and available with or without a belt clip. With a quick glance, you might easily mistake this less expensive case

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Rhinoskin iPAQ Aluminum Hardcase Review

Product Requirements: Device: Compaq iPAQ 3600, 3700, 3800 So, you want an iPAQ PDA case that offers more protection than most… You want something that you can stick in your gear bag or back pocket (you’re going to need big back pockets though for this case) and sit on it without fear of crushing… You

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Active Armor for the Handspring Visor Review

Product Requirements: Device: Visor, Visor Neo, Visor Pro, Visor Platinum, and Visor Deluxe If I had to guess, I would say that cases are the most purchased accessory for a PDA. Cases come in all shapes and sizes. There are leather cases, nylon cases, plastic cases, and metal cases to name a few. Some people

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Rhinoskin Titanium Hardcase for the Handspring Visor Review

Product Requirements: Device: Visor, Visor Neo, Visor Pro, Visor Platinum, and Visor Deluxe If you are looking for the ultimate protection for your Handspring Visor PDA, you need look no further than the Rhinoskin Titanium Hardcase. Like their other titanium cases, this one is also made of 100% Grade 1 titanium with a scratch resistant

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Digi-Frame DF-560 Review

Product Requirements: Device: Windows 95/98/NT or Macintosh Free RS-232, RS-422  9pin Serial connector PC/MAC I love photography but don’t consider myself an expert on the subject by any means. I do know that I enjoy taking pictures and viewing them later. But, gone are the days of sitting on the living room couch thumbing thru

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Taycho Envelo Sony CLIÉ T615C Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ T615C I really appreciate ingenuity when it comes to PDA accessories. The Taycho leather case for the Sony CLIÉ T615C while simple in form, really shows some imagination and ingenuity. Available in both a black and a navy blue version, this “case” protects the finish on your CLIÉ while adding

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Vaja 724 Sony CLIÉ T615C Case Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE T415, T615C Not long after receiving my Sony CLIE T615C, I was hot on the trail of the perfect case to protect it while in my gear bag. Being a huge fan of Vaja cases, I was very excited when they made their new T615C case available. Made entirely of

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Xigma Sony CLIÉ T615C Flip Cover Review

Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE T615C, T415 If you’re looking for cover to protect your Sony CLIE T415 or T615C that is both unusual and has a small form factor, the flip cover from Xigma of Japan just might be the one for you. Made of Napa cowhide, this cover is available in yellow, blue,

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