Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
Happy New Year! Now that 2009 is over, I thought it only fitting that we take a look back to see what were the most read reviews here on The Gadgeteer last year. Some of them really surprised me, not for their subject matter, but because they weren’t even written during last year at all. […]
The Gadgeteer’s Top 25 Reviews of 2009 Read More
I’ve been searching around for some interesting items to do news postings for The Gadgeteer, and I came across something intriguing. I had searched Google for “gadget gifts ” and had found one web site that had a thirteen-page list of “gadget guru gifts for guys.” Male gadget gurus, at least in the opinion of
Are Gadgets Just for Guys? Read More
Would a robot help you stick to your diet? Autom from Intuitive Automata thinks it can.
Video of the Day – Robot Coaches Users Through Diet Routines Read More
Here is some more info about the forthcoming Palm Pixi. I really hate the name 😉
Video of the Day – Palm introduces Pixi Read More
I found this video interesting because it shows how GPS gadgets are being integrated into tourist attractions.
Video of the Day – GPS Guides Tourists Through Kew Gardens Read More
Even though the Nokia E71 isn’t brand spanking new, it is a good phone. If you’ve been thinking of buying one, this might be helpful…
Video of the Day – Nokia E71 Smartphone Review Read More
I have loved the Logitech Squeezebox devices that I’ve reviewed in the past (example: Logitech Squeezebox Boom). Now they have some new devices. Take a look…
Video of the Day – Logitech’s New Squeezebox Products Read More
Nice collection of FREE web based apps that can take the place of mega expensive apps like Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
Video of the Day – Free WebApp Alternatives to Expensive Software Read More
Now we just need batteries that will last this long in our laptops! 😉
Video of the Day – Panasonic’s Evolta robot cycles to a world record Read More
This is a problem that I notice all the time with my GSM phones. Neat fix, but I’d have to buy a bazillion choke cores to eliminate the noise everywhere I go. That said, it’s an easy fix. Check it out…
Video of the Day – Fix the Annoying Cell Phone Buzz in your … Read More
Here’s a quickie from David Pogue. He gives you two free alternatives to using 411 on your cell phone. Enjoy!
Video of the Day – How to Get Free Directory Assistance on your Cell Phone Read More
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
Video of the Day – Nissan unveils its latest electric car prototype Read More
Have you ever wondered how to install your favorite applications on a USB flash drive so that you can then run them on any computer that isn’t your own? This video (5 min, 15 sec) shows you how to do it.
Video of the Day – How To Make Portable Applications For Free Read More
I think today’s video offers some good advice for getting the most out of your laptop battery. Since I’m currently considering switching from a desktop to a laptop, I found it particularly interesting. Hope you get something out of it too…
Video of the Day – How to Extend Laptop Battery Life Read More
You may have noticed that I’ve been testing a video widget on The Gadgeteer for a few weeks now and today I want to test drive a daily video feature where I will choose a short video from 5min.com that I think is interesting and share it with all of you. If you want to
Video of the Day – How To Make Your Computer More Green Read More
HP Mini 1000 Netbook, remember? Whole series of reviews by some really cool people (and me)? A major strong point was easy wireless connectivity? Remember all of that? So, what about when you are not near a Wi-Fi source and don’t wanna pop for a cell modem and the related costs? My Palm Centro is
PdaNet – Palm OS Utility Read More
I wish I could say that this was a labor of love for readers, but I recently became so disgusted with the poor performance of my HP laptop, that I was determined to gain some of the spec performance promised me when I bought it. What I wound up with is 3 different operating systems installed
Windows XP Pro, Vista, & 7 Performance Comparisons on a HP DV2715nr Notebook Read More
I’ve decided to approach my review of the BlackBerry Storm (9530) Smartphone from Verizon differently than I normally would. Instead of using the phone for several days and posting a complete review all at once, I’m going to journal my experiences with this phone over the next seven days. Be sure to come back each
A Week with the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone Read More
The Apple Newton MessagePad hasn’t been in production since 1998, but there are people that still use this touchpad device as their main PDA. I was curious to find out why this product continues to be popular, so I sat down with Marisa Giancarla, a self-proclaimed Newton fan.
An Interview with an Apple Newton User Read More
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I sold it all. The rack with 8 rackmount servers in it, the four robomowers, the two extra laptops, the projector, home theater PC, and the stereo system. Huge bags full of every cable and adapter ever made (in triplicate) were thrown into the trash.
Read About Featured Gadgeteer – Tynan Read More