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.

Book: How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC and Handheld PC Review

Frank McPherson has just written a 602 page book entitled: How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC (published by Osborne McGraw-Hill). This huge book contains lots of information about Microsoft Windows Powered Devices such as those from Compaq, Casio and Hewlett Packard. The book starts with a detailed history of Windows […]

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Vaja Sync-able Flip Top Palm V/Vx Case Review

Device: Palm V/Vx Vaja, a relatively new Palm PDA case maker has created another high quality leather case for the Palm V/Vx. This new case allows you to sync and charge the Palm V/Vx while it is still inside the case. The case comes in a variety of color combinations including: Dark Green All Weather

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NS Basic/Palm Review

Program Requirements: Device: Device running Palm OS 3.0 or later 150 K free RAM Desktop: Windows 95/98/NT/2000 10MB Free Disk Space Since this review was posted, there have been many updates to this software. You can view the changes here. NS Basic Corporation has done it again with their new NS Basic/Palm programming development environment.

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StreetFinder GPS for the Palm V Review

Program Requirements: Device: Palm V/Vx (StreetFinder for the Palm III also available) 145 K free RAM for application, maps take up additional space Desktop: Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0 CDrom 24MB Ram, 125MB HD space The StreetFinder GPS for the Palm V/Vx is a clip-on GPS module from Rand McNally. If that name sounds familiar,

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InnoPocket Metal Case Review

Device: Palm V/Vx 4/22/01 Update: This case has been updated with thicker aluminum. I’ll make updates to my original comments in red…………. Julie The InnoPocket Metal Case for the Palm V/Vx is a light weight metal case that comes in 5 different colors (black, blue, red, titanium, and silver). The case appears to be made

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Vaja Palm V/Vx Flip Top Case with Wallet Review

Device: Palm V, Palm Vx Vaja is a fine leather case company in Argentina that has been creating some terrific cases for the Palm PDA. One of their latest offerings is the Palm V/Vx Flip Top Case with Wallet that is available in eight different color / leather styles. This case is identical to their

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PocketBible Review

Program Requirements: Device: Microsoft Windows-powered Pocket PC (Windows CE 2.0 version also available) 400 K free RAM PocketBible by Laridian Electronic Publishing is a full featured Bible study/reading application for your Pocket PC. Instead of carrying around the actual books, this program will allow you to keep multiple Bibles right on your Pocket PC. The

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DailyReader Review

Program Requirements: Device: Microsoft Windows-powered Pocket PC with approximately 290K available RAM Windows CE 2.0 version also available The DailyReader by Laridian Electronic Publishing is an application that simplifies daily inspirational book reading. With DailyReader, you can open a book and it will turn to the scheduled reading for that day (based on the day’s

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E&B iPoint Stylii for the Handspring Visor and Palm V

iPoint Visor Styli E & B Company has 2 new styli for the Handspring Visor; the iPoint VSR and iPoint VSR with pen. Both styli look exactly the same from the outside. They are made of brass, with a titanium finish, and have blue highlights. Both have a white stylus tip. Both styli have a smooth writing tip. They

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Handspring Springboard Modem Review

Requirements: Device: Handspring Visor The Handspring Modem is a Springboard 33.6Kbps modem module for the Visor PDA. The modem is powered by 2 AAA batteries that are included. Also included is a 6ft phone line. The module is made of plastic and metal. It’s nice and sturdy and not at all flimsy. A small recessed

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