Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I have never been considered a workaholic, at least not when it comes to my day job. But when it comes to The Gadgeteer, I can’t unplug and to be honest, I don’t want to. I enjoy working on reviews and answering emails, even while I’m on vacation. This year we went to Sanibel Island Florida […]
iwerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard review Read More
Ah, gadget lovers and their gear. Hauling around our stuff used to be such a hassle. Today, it’s all about carrying multiple screens rather than a single screen and power adapter. Most of us carry a smartphone, as well as a tablet or phablet, and maybe a laptop. To accommodate the changes wrought by the
Booq Viper Courier 13 review Read More
The portable battery market is heating up. You can find these portable batteries in all shapes and sizes, in varying capacities, and in just about every store you come across. I even saw some for sale in a gas station. And the prices of these portable backup batteries keeps surprising me, because you can buy
Lenmar Helix Power Pack review Read More
“It was the best of speakers, it was the worst of speakers”. With apologies to Charles Dickens, that pretty much sums up my experience with the Damson Twist Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker. To say that this speaker will surprise is an understatement. There is no speaker on the Twist speaker. Yes, you read that right.
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I like products that make my life easier and save me time, even if it’s only a couple seconds. The Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh from Brando ticks both of those boxes. It’s a wireless charger that uses Qi (pronounced “Chee”) inductive charging. Some of the latest mobile devices like the Nexus 7 2013 tablet and
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No matter how tech-savvy or bleeding-edge you are, there are times when going “old school” should at least be considered. There is no doubt that the Gadgeteer Kid and I do enjoy our tech-gear, but he is also an aspiring artist who loves to draw. A digital tablet or loose sheet of paper just does
Oberon Extra Large Sketchbook review Read More
Mobile devices are great. They help save us time, enable us to communicate and entertain us, and so we take them everywhere. But their batteries sure don’t last long enough, do they? While we’re on the road we need a way to charge our mobile devices and preferably to charge more than one at a
Pawtec Signature Mini USB Dual Car Charger review Read More
During my vacation planning this year, I decided that I was going to leave my 13in Macbook Air laptop at home and only take my Nexus 7 2013 Android tablet. I figured it was a good way to keep me from wanting to do real work while I was supposed to be relaxing on Sanibel
Minisuit Nexus 7 (2013) Keyboard Case review Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to covertly record something in your home or office but didn’t want to leave an obvious camera out in the open, then the ZoneShield Night Vision SC8000 clock radio by SleuthGear just might be the thing – hiding in plain sight, disguised as an ordinary desktop clock. But is it convincing enough
SleuthGear ZoneShield Night Vision SC8000 clock radio camera review Read More
I’ve been a little unfair to NuForce regarding their NE-700M Headset earphones. You see, I received them last spring, and I haven’t done a review until now. One of the reasons is that other headphone and earphone companies have been releasing whiz-bang models almost weekly, and NuForce just kinda got pushed aside. Released a few months
NuForce NE-700M Headset earphones review Read More
A laptop backpack is a laptop backpack is a laptop backpack, right? So, how do you distinguish yourself from the pack? I mean simple design and materials do not cut it anymore; you need to have useful features and things that make folks say “that’s a great idea” or “why didn’t someone think of that
Altego 17″ Polygon Sunfire Backpack review Read More
The MuseMini DBoom speaker features NFC, an emerging trend that we’re starting to see in small portable speakers. NFC stands for Near Field Communication and is built into most newer Android phones. NFC allows for quicker Bluetooth connections between the phone and the speaker. Instead of going into your Bluetooth settings, scanning for devices, pairing
MuseMini DBoom Bluetooth NFC speaker review Read More
Getting power on the go used to mean carrying a bag-phone the size of a large loaf of bread and a power port plug to keep it juiced. Nowadays, we have much better battery chemistry, but for us power-users, the battery in a gadget may not last through a full day of use. If you’re
Belkin Dual Car Charger with Lightning to USB Cable review Read More
You’re probably thinking ” not another iPad case!”, but before you hit the back arrow hear me out. The Across Case by Strotter does have some unusual features that make it worth a look. My first impression was also underwhelming; however, after using the case for a couple of weeks, it may be something you
Strotter Across Case for iPad review Read More
The myID Personal Identification Bracelet from Endevr (formerly LifeStrength) is an upgrade to the traditional medical alert bracelets that you’ve probably seen before. With myID, first responders can scan the QR code on the inside of the bracelet to immediately see your vital info including name, email, phone number, age, gender, blood type, organ donor status,
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I find it difficult to play games on my phone with on-screen joysticks and buttons. My fingers move around on the screen, and I start pressing the wrong button or moving the wrong direction. Since I grew up with a physical controller in my hand, perhaps that is why I just can’t get the knack
iPega PG-9017 Bluetooth Controller for iOS and Android review Read More
If you’re like me, the arrival of a new phone means determining what apps to keep or toss. Here’s a shortlist of a few that made the cut that I use nearly every day.
Daily Use Apps – Andy Chen Read More
Paper. The curse of our record management as 21st century humans. The promise of computers has always been “the paperless office,” but most computer users have produced more paper, rather than less. The need for a piece of paper for giving information to someone else, “sign and return” situations like leases and contracts, and the
SharpScan Pro iOS app review Read More
Dave: The Gadgeteer Team has reviewed many products from Oberon Design over the years. A majority of these creations have been tablet covers and slipper cases designed to protect your individual smart devices. Recently the designers at Oberon have introduced a line of messenger bags meant to carry much of your tech-gear throughout your travels. Oberon initially
Oberon Design Leather and Waxed Canvas Messenger Bags review Read More
The Misfit Shine is the latest device in a string of pedometer / activity trackers that I’ve had the opportunity to put through their paces – see what I did there? 😉 The Shine was a successful crowdfunded Indiegogo project last year that has since started selling to the general public. It’s a uniquely styled
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