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.

bbp bags Breathe Sleeve Laptop Sleeve Review

Do you use a laptop sleeve to protect your laptop when you carry it around or place it in a larger bag? Have you ever considered that the sleeve that you’re using could be holding in heat and slowly damaging your battery? bbp bags have considered this fact and are offering a solution with their new Breathe Sleeve.

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Teastick Gems Loose Tea Infuser Review

I’ve been a tea drinker my whole life. No stinky coffee for me thank you very much! ;o) I was raised on cheap Lipton bagged tea. But as an adult, I discovered loose tea and am always trying new varieties of green, black and white teas. To fix a cup of loose tea, you need some type of infuser that will hold the leaves as they brew. Gamila Company’s Teastick Gem is just such an infuser. Let’s give it a try…

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The Gadgeteer’s HP Magic Giveaway Contest

HP and Microsoft Windows Live have chosen The Gadgeteer along with 49 other great sites, to be part of their HP Magic Giveaway contest. Each site is giving away a huge prize package that includes 4 computers, a media receiver, a printer and software (detailed list below). Most people don’t need 4 computers, so the

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Audio Bone Headphones Review

I enjoy listening to music at my day job, but there are a couple issues with regular earphones that make this activity less than ideal. For one thing, it seems like someone is always calling me on the phone or walking up to my desk, requiring me to pause the music and pull the earbuds out of my ears in order to talk to them. Then there’s the issue of ear comfort… it doesn’t take long for most earbuds to hurt my ears. This is especially true of in-ear style buds. That’s why I was really looking forward to reviewing a set of bone conduction headphones, when I received a pair from Audio Bone. Let’s see if they solve both of my problems…

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Mark Rosengarten posts 2 video reviews for your viewing pleasure

Mark Rosengarten – friend of The Gadgeteer, wrote in to tell me that he has just posted 2 video reviews on YouTube that you will want to watch: HTC Touch Pro (Verizon XV6850) – Windows Mobile smartphone part 1. HTC Touch Pro (Verizon XV6850) – TouchFlo3D, the camera, camcorder and Skyfire browser. part 2. Fujitsu

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Two more HP Magic Giveaway contests launch today

Two sites are announcing their HP Magic Giveaway contests today. Be sure and check them out, enter and good luck! Morningside Mom – Encourages people to donate the prizes to a charity or deserving person. Explain in 250 words or less why their cause should be chosen. Thoughts on poetics and tech – Contest involves

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HP Magic Giveaway Contests Start Today

Here we go folks! Three sites are announcing their HP Magic Giveaway contests today. Be sure and check them out. Good luck! Gear Live – Contest details not up yet. Windows Connected – Contest involves submitting a 150 word entry explaining how you will use the prizes. Bleeping Computer – Register on their forum and

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