Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, “OK, now, it’s getting a bit silly.” After all, I’ve owned the Westone 3 for a year now and I love them. The bass is a little forward, but so what? The mids and highs are comfortable. So what is […]
Westone 4 Quad-Driver Earphone Review Read More
If you have a pet you love, you want to keep him safe. If he’s lost, you want clear, up-to-date address and phone numbers with him so he can be returned to you safely. If your pet has an illness or needs special care, you want to be sure the people who find him can
MobiPetTags Animal Identification Tags Review Read More
I’ve tried Bluetooth headsets before. Some I’ve liked, and some I’ve lost. Often, the same one met both fates. I quit buying them because they are usually fairly expensive to replace. Enter the EcoSound Bluetooth Headset from WirelessGround which is selling this headset for less than $10. This is insane for a Bluetooth headset! Must
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The iHome iDM12 Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker System for iPad/iPhone/iPod is iHome’s entry into the every growing portable/battery powered Bluetooth speaker market. Like the Monster iClarityHD speakers I reviewed in January, the iMD12 aims to give you mobile sound without the headphones. Unlike the iClarityHD, the iDM12 doesn’t bother with a microphone – it’s not a
iHome iDM12 Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker System for iPad/iPhone/iPod Review Read More
I like watching television. I watch TV every night. Even when I’m surfing the internet or working on a review, I have the TV on in the background. And you can be sure that I like gadgets, so anytime I can combine a gadget with television it’s good. When I heard about the iPad app
TWCable TV App for iPad Review Read More
Seems like everyone these days is creating accessories for the iPad. From the usual cast of characters, like Vaja, Case-Mate, Zagg, Waterfield and countless others, to the those not typically thought of as tech-folks. This is especially true for leather manufactures; choosing to create a large spectrum of iPad cases, covers and bags varying in
Renaissance Art Messenger Bag for iPad Review Read More
I find myself with a conundrum. I have a gadget to review, but for the life of me, I don’t know what I would use it for. Nevertheless, I’m going to take it on a ride and maybe I’ll have an aha moment. It is available through Etronixmart.
Portable Car Camcorder Review Read More
The last several years have seen an explosion of mobile phones, more and more of which are able to access features and apps via wireless broadband. Most of the attention has been on the big players with their “smartphones,” such as Apple’s iPhone, RIM’s BlackBerry and the many Google Android-based devices from various hardware makers.
Pantech Laser Mobile Phone Review Read More
Logitech HD Pro Webcam. Whoopity doo. Honestly, I hate to sound negative but I just do not get what the big deal is. I get HD. I do. Maybe not in the same obsession as anyone with a television or cellphone or video camera. That group is a whole different breed. I’ve seen
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 Review Read More
I recently reviewed the Acme Made Lombard Sleeve for 13” MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The Lombard was a pretty, feminine bag designed for carrying your 13” MacBook Pro and not much else. If you prefer a more unisex look or you’d like a bag with a bit more storage, the Acme Made Clutch is
Acme Made 13” Clutch for MacBook Pro or MacBook Air Review Read More
I asked Julie if she had heard of OtterBox, a friend of mine has the Droid X and he has the Defender series case from OtterBox on his phone, and it looks indestructible. When Julie told me she could get me one to review for my phone I was more than happy to do it.
OtterBox Commuter Series Case for the Samsung Fascinate Review Read More
A while back, I posted a news item about a small capsule-shaped lighter for your keyring sold by ThinkGeek. Turns out the FireStash lighter is made by an English company called True Utility. They sent a variety of their keychain gadgets and gear to The Gadgeteer, and Julie selected me to give them a try.
True Utility Keychain Tools Review Read More
Everyone who wears glasses or owns electronic devices with screens or shiny surfaces knows the problems of keeping things clean without introducing scratches. The little freebie 2”X3” piece of microfiber cloth the manufacturer sometimes provides will clean, but it’s too small to be effective. A variety of companies make larger microfiber cloths that are big
Declan Premium Microfiber Cloths Review Read More
This is a difficult review to write. Not because the Evoke is frustrating to use, because it can be or that it’s wonderful because it can be that, also. What makes it hard is that the Pure Evoke Flow Radio does so many things, I having to choose what to write about and what to
Pure Evoke Flow Radio Review Read More
Even though, we live only fifteen miles from downtown Seattle, my family and I live (in some peoples’ opinions) out in the sticks. We live at the end of a long gravel road. We can not see our neighbors or the county road we live on. My wife and I worry about security and have
Logitech Alert 750i Master System Review Read More
After reviewing the Eton/Red Cross Aluminator Flashlight , I was happy to receive an Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R SolarLink Emergency Radio as a gift. Being a preparedness-minded kinda gadgeteer, I was really looking forward to adding this feature-filled gadget to my kit. Note: This is a 2nd opinion on this product. Janet reviewed the ETON Solarlink
Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R Solarlink Emergency Radio Review Read More
What do you get when you combine robot toys and a solar cell? You get the fun and educational 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit from MiniInTheBox.com. Let’s take a look.
6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Review Read More
We’ve all heard by now that replacing standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs can save us money in the long run. They use less energy to produce the same amount of light, and they produce less heat doing it. Compact fluorescent bulbs can be big and bulky and not fit into every lamp and
NuGreen LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology Review Read More
For people like me who hate earphones and have trouble finding a pair comfortable enough to wear for long periods, Apple’s recent inclusion of speakers on their iOS devices has been very welcome. However, those speakers are tiny, and they can’t produce room-filling sound. There are a variety of external speakers on the market that
iHome iD9 Portable Rechargeable Stereo Speaker System for iPad/iPhone/iPod Review Read More
The HTC Arrive is the second landscape QWERTY slider to run Windows Phone 7 (the first was the LG Quantum), but HTC’s first try at this combination of form-factor and OS. It’s also the first CDMA Windows Phone 7 device, so this phone has a lot of “firsts” going for it.
HTC Arrive Windows Phone 7 Review Read More