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.

Answer your cell calls on your landline

vtech ls6245

The new VTech LS6245 is the first expandable cordless phone system that combines touch-sensitive technology and Bluetooth capabilities. This phone allows you to connect landline and cell phone calls simultaneously and syncs with up to four different Bluetooth devices.  It has DECT 6.0 technology, advanced Bluetooth features and touch-sensitive interfaces on both the handset and […]

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Back to school combination locks

Just in time for back-to-school, Master Lock is introducing two new families of combination locks – the 1500iD Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock and the 1590D Set-Your-Own Combination Lock. Both feature brand new technology and were designed with students’ unique learning styles in mind: – The Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock opens on up-down-left-right directional

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A pen that might be mightier than a sword – Benchmade 1100

The Benchmade 1100 series pen is made of anodized CNC machined Aluminum or Stainless Steel and uses ink cartridges manufactured by Fisher Pen Company. This instrument can be used as a pen or a kubotan (a self defense weapon). This particular model is available in several colors and sells for $120. Benchmade makes other pens

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TigerLight – Pepper spray and flashlight in one device

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Women looking for a non-lethal personal protection device might want to consider the TigerLight. It’s a combination high powered LED flashlight and a pepper spray dispenser. The flashlight has a strobe and Red light features and is powered by a CR123 Battery (Non-Rechargeable). The TigerLight ships with a practice canister of pepper spray and a

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Kensington Nightstand Dock turns your iPhone into a bedside clock

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Reader Michelle Pain sent this in: The Kensington Nightstand Charging Dock turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a handy bedside clock. The right angle dock holds your device in landscape mode using a kickstand to clearly display the time. A free application features a clock that doesn’t go into sleep mode. It has an

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The original multi-tool – Spyderco Byrd 8-Tool Harp

English tradesmen in the 1880’s invented the original multi-tool called the Harp Tool. Bricklayers, long shore men and the like carried Harp Tools, named for their shape resembling the musical instrument. Inside the harp would be implements specific to the trade or craft. The Spyderco Byrd 8-Tool Harp includes: a Phillips-head screwdriver, slotted-head screwdriver, saw,

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Turn it up to 11 with the iPod TAILGATER

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The TAILGATER from Ion Audio is a portable sound system that features a single-unit construction with speakers, amplifier, audio inputs and a dock for the iPod all in one box. This high-powered, two-way speaker system has a built-in battery with level indicator for up to eight hours of cordless sound. Or you can plug in

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SimpliSafe 1500 Home Security System Review

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If you visit dictionary.com and look up the word security, you’ll find that the top 3 definitions are: 1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well-founded confidence. 3. something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. We all want to believe that the safest place is our home.

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MusicSkins Amps up Custom Skins for Personal Electronics

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MusicSkins is a leading provider of premium quality illustrated vinyl protective coverings known as “skins” for personal electronic devices. MusicSkins initially offered a product line of skins featuring music-industry related images of artists, bands, musicians and DJs to appeal to music fans, but today they have announced the launch of their new Customizer.  This is

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Versatile Bluetooth headset – novero TheFirstOne

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novero is the result of a recent management buyout from Nokia, and has a distinguished history creating wireless products for clients including Land Rover, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford of Europe and others. Now, novero is expanding into lifestyle products and has just released TheFirstOne, a Bluetooth headset. I know that Bluetooth headsets are a dime a

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VAX77 – Full size MIDI keyboard that folds in half

The VAX77 MIDI Keyboard Controller from Infinite Response has to be the coolest looking musical instrument that I’ve seen in awhile. It includes MIDI in and MIDI out, as well as full USB support and is available in three different key weights. Of course, the most notable feature is the fact that it folds in

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