Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
When Apple released the iPad mini with Retina display, some people were disappointed because it was slightly thicker than the original. That meant it was probable that many accessories for the original wouldn’t work with the newest model. That’s not the case with the Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 & […]
Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 & 2 review Read More
Portable speaker systems range in price from $20-30 for the little pocket-sized ones to huge $600-800 units that can become your entire stereo. Where’s the sweet spot? We’ve reviewed many here at The Gadgeteer, and the ones I actually consider for purchase or gifting usually fall somewhere in the $100-$250 range. I was sent Sherwood’s
Sherwood Excape EXM-30 Bluetooth speaker review Read More
We all know that we should be drinking more water, but it can be tough to accomplish that task when your tap water tastes like…well, tap water. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I prefer the taste of bottled water over tap water, which can often have a funky flavor. Bottled water
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There was a time when I used a paper planner religiously to track personal and family appointments, events and celebrations, and even mundane things like when recycling will be picked up. Today I use apps on my iPad for these tasks, but sometimes I still miss the beautiful leather planner cover I had and the
Levenger smartPlanner and “Paper Apps” review Read More
For work I occasionally use an iPad 4th generation, which is useful in many ways. It’s black, and well, looks the same as everyone else’s iPad. The company “Wrappz” gave us a chance to review a personalized case or skin off their site, so I chose to try a skin for my iPad. Let’s see
Wrappz personalized iPad skin review Read More
Have you ever given much thought to the evolution of the paper clip and other methods of attaching papers together? Yeah, me neither. But let’s think about it now… A patent for the first bent wire clip was issued in 1867, but the style of paper clip that we know and use today was introduced
JetPens paper clip roundup review Read More
“Slip sliding away. Slip sliding away. You know the nearer your destination, the more you’re slip sliding away.” Paul Simon wasn’t singing those words about how your cellphone acts inside your car when you are driving, but they couldn’t be more apropos. I have lost track of the number of times I have placed my
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Recently I had the chance to review the SpyTec SJ-3000 action cam. It was good for the price. Today we’re looking at the 3000’s sibling, the SpyTec SJ-1000 Full HD Action Camera which features auto record on external power for use as a dash cam.
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It won’t be long before the wire-line telephone system finally gets turned off. Now would be a good time to make the move to either using your cell as your primary phone or, as in my case, move over to VOIP ( voice over INTERNET protocol ). If you are a regular reader of The Gadgeteer,
Ooma Telo and Home Phone Service review Read More
You might be wondering, “Julie, what’s up with all of these vacuum reviews that you’ve been posting lately?” You’re not alone, I’m also wondering why I keep saying yes to vacuum review offers. Maybe it’s some deep seated need to make sure my carpets are clean. Nah… More likely it’s because I hate my 1000
Dyson Digital Slim DC59 Animal rechargeable vacuum review Read More
Recently, I reviewed the Just Mobile HeadStand Headphone Hanger. It was my introduction to the minimalist design ethos of an accessory company whose products could have been made by Apple themselves. They are that beautiful. Just Mobile sent me their AluDisc 360-degree pedestal for iMac for review.
Just Mobile AluDisc review Read More
Carrying a cell phone is the norm these days. As cell phones continue to get bigger and faster, it’s hard to keep them running for a full day if you’re a heavy user. Many users solve this by carrying a portable battery to charge their phones. There are plenty of portable battery solutions out there,
Calibre ULTRA’GO nano Power Station back up battery review Read More
With the always-online connectivity of smartphones these days, the folks making chargers are trying to keep up as much as those developing better battery chemistry. If you’re one who can’t quite make it through the day on a full charge, or if you travel and need to take along a charger, you’ve probably been irritated
Prong PocketPlug charger-case for iPhone review Read More
I don’t have any little ones running around at my house, but I’ve seen enough kids to know that when cups and beverages are near them, a mess is bound to happen. When the sippy cup was invented, I bet parents all over the world cheered. Sippy cups definitely can help prevent messes, but they
As seen on TV: Wow Cup spill free drinking cup review Read More
I love a good bowl of cereal. It gives me the opportunity to put my favorite beverage, milk, into it. I also love my digital photography. I’ve been shooting with a Canon 5D Mark III full-frame camera for the last year and a half and I have to tell you, it’s a beauty. Takes shots
Fujifilm X-E2 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens review Read More
In my seemingly never-ending quest for a decent dash cam, I had the opportunity to review the Papago! P2Pro Dash Cam. It may seem like another dash cam with an LCD screen, but the P2 Pro includes GPS, Lane Departure Warning and Collision Warning as well. How do they do that?
Papago! P2Pro Dash Cam review Read More
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I love nice leather bags and accessories. When I can cover my gadgets with nice cases and covers, I get the best of two things I love most, technology and fashion! I recently got a chance to review a case from Fulki, and decided to try the iPad leather
Fulki iPad leather case review Read More
I’ve been procrastinating for a while now about picking up an IP-Cam to monitor my home and my cats while I am away from home. We’ve managed to get by on a webcam attached to our media center computer, but it is stationary, with no pan and tilt capabilities. I’ve seen Swann cameras in my
Swann ADS-445 SwannEye HD Pan & Tilt IP Network Camera review Read More
In the world of home theater systems everything seems to be getting bigger and bigger. With digital media providing immersive sound for movies and TV programs, your sound system needs to be first-rate to take advantage of that immersive quality. But what happens when you don’t have the space to install an expensive multi-speaker sound
Sherwood S-5 Panoramic Soundbar with Bluetooth review Read More
There are plenty of iPad cases on the market. The trick is to select the best one or at least one that meets your needs. The Snugg has been supplying cases for various devices and I received one for the iPad mini. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and have formed
Snugg iPad mini Case Cover and Flip Stand review Read More