Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
I’ve been accused of being an Apple fangirl, but you’d be surprised to know that I’m a recent convert. There were years that I had nothing but contempt for Apple products. I thought they were over-priced and ugly. I thought people who said you could just open them up and get down to work were […]
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Read More
So, the Amazon “Kindle Fire” tablet is now reality and I believe it will be a big seller. At $199 it is within shouting distance of that “no brainer” gadget purchase price. Best of all, for us consumers, Amazon is forcing the rest of the tablet market to prove their value and “reason for being”.
Kindle Fire – A Tablet for the Masses? Read More
Almost two months ago, a close family member suffered a devastating stroke. It was a Sunday night, and he and his wife were planning to watch The Amazing Race – or whatever reality show is on that night. (To protect their privacy, I’m going to call them George and Gracie.) George was the type of
Using the iPad 2 in Stroke Recovery – My Family’s Experience Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, Happy first day of Fall! Things have really cooled off here and the leaves are even starting to change a little. I have had the GardenWatchCam snapping pictures of my woods line for at least a week now. I’m looking forward to the time lapse video I’m going to see once the
Julie’s Gadget Diary 09-23-11 Read More
Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, sent me an email apologizing for the way Netflix communicated their most recent price increase. Some of you (okay maybe 20 million of you) also received a similar message. Mr. Hastings opened up and told us about his deepest fears and then he broke the bad news…it would be better
Dear Netflix – Think of the Children! Read More
Every Netflix subscriber – and most everyone else who reads or hears the news – learned a couple of months ago that Netflix was drastically increasing their rates. (Scroll down to July 12th’s entry.) Instead of $7.99/month for one DVD at-a-time or $9.99/month for one DVD at-a-time plus unlimited streaming, the DVD mailing service would
Netflix Announces They Are Splitting into Two Services Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, It’s been a gorgeous early Fall Saturday here in Southern Indiana. We went to the local Farmer’s Market this morning to check out the fresh produce, baked goods, crafts etc. Then we headed out to our small municipal airport for breakfast / lunch at the Hanger 5 restaurant. I brought along my iPhone
Julie’s Gadget Diary – 09-17-11 Read More
It all started 7 years ago when I started my third business, a computer retail and service store. I was happy with my other two businesses which uses Verizon Business for our phone services. So I decided to use them again for the computer store. I ordered a few phone lines, fax / credit card
My excruciating experience with Verizon Business Read More
One of the first places many folks in gadget circles may have gotten a glimpse of their first gadgets may have been a local Best Buy Superstore. They are located in just about any city of decent size, and usually carry many small electronics, in addition to larger things like computers, TVs, car audio, and
A Cure for Best Buy’s Ills? Read More
I use my iPad 2 a lot. I recharge it almost everyday because I’ve run the battery from 100% to less than 10%. It’s not unknown for me to recharge it twice per day or continue using it after it’s been plugged in. Most of the time I’m using it, I have my Smart Cover
You Get What You Pay For – Buying Cheap Accessories on eBay Review Read More
I’m not sure why I’m writing so much about the HP TouchPad lately. I like the device and I like webOS, but the tablet is really my wife’s. I’m kind of stuck on my Android-powered, Asus Transformer. Nevertheless, the story of the HP TouchPad seems to be continuing with more twists, turns and odd occurrences than
As the TouchPad Turns… Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, Yesterday was chemo day. The treatments take about 5 hours, so I had to figure out something to take with me to keep me occupied and entertained for that whole time while sitting in a chair with an IV hooked up to the port in my chest.
Julie’s Gadget Diary – 08-19-11 Read More
I thought I’d start up a new feature where I talk about the gadgets, gear and other ‘stuff’ I use on any random day. Think of it as a gadget diary of sorts… I probably won’t do a post every day (Ok, I know I won’t post one everyday), but I’ll do my best to
Julie’s Gadget Diary – 08-11-11 Read More
Last week, I was invited to Dearborn, Michigan as part of a media event called Forward with Ford, sponsored and funded by Ford Motor Company and their various partners. This is the first such event Ford has done, and the first media event I have been to, so be easy on us both as the
Forward with Ford Event Trip Report (Overview) Read More
I had the pleasure of representing The Gadgeteer at Craftsman’s Blogger Summit in Chicago recently. This event brought together about a dozen bloggers from different specialties, to highlight the Craftsman name and promote the products through social media and the Internet. We congregated at the Craftsman Experience facility to learn about some of their DIY
The 1st Annual Craftsman Blogger Summit Read More
Just about every one has a cellphone these days. Some held out as long as they could, but eventually they caved and got one. With the amount of choices and availability added with ease of use, it’s hard not to. But having a cellphone really doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone who has one.
Your Must-Have Phone-Features Read More
In today’s connected home we take pictures digitally, listen to digital audio on our MP3 players, and download and watch digital movies on our HD TV’s. All of these digital media files take up a copious amount of space and the growth of these files is outpacing our ability to store and protect them. Thankfully,
13 Things to Consider Before Buying a Digital Media Storage System Read More
HP decided to end its ‘Think Beyond’ event with a surprise: webOS is coming to other connected devices, including printers, PCs and some form factors you haven’t seen before. HP hasn’t provided any additional details and it plans to do so only in the coming months. Do we think it means that HP plans to release PCs
Some thoughts on HP webOS for the PC Read More
In just a few short hours, 2010 will be over and a new year will be ushered in. It’s only fitting that we take a look back at the 2010’s top 25 reviews here at The Gadgeteer. These are the reviews that were read most often, but were not necessarily products that were released this
The Gadgeteer’s Top 25 Reviews of 2010 Read More
Today, December 17, 2010, marks the 107th birthday of the greatest gadget of all. The first flight of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It only lasted 12 seconds. But it was the most famous flight of all. Of course we’ve come a long way since then. Technology has improved and advanced the