Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
We all love power tools, but let’s be realistic: Unless your tools are part of your job or you’re a serious handyperson, most power tools are overkill. Yes, I’ve been guilty of using a $400 cordless uber-drill to tighten a cabinet hinge. But what’s this odd-ball, palm-sized thing? A Gyro? Isn’t that meat eaten inside […]
Black and Decker 4v MAX Gyro Screwdriver review Read More
There are so many external batteries available these days that once you’ve sorted out what USB amperage output you require, the decision becomes one of capacity, size, weight, shape and form factor. Capacity, weight and size become a compromise of course; the bigger the capacity, the bigger and heavier the unit will be. Most of
Magic-Pro ProMini 4000+/S external backup battery review Read More
One thing I have to say about the iPad is that the speaker isn’t very good. It’s mono, it’s not loud enough, and it fires toward the back, away from my ears. Earbuds and headphones work well with the iPad, but I don’t always want to wear them. Luckily for Apple users, there is a
iHome iD55 portable iPhone/iPad/iPod stereo speaker system review Read More
Quick hands up please, how many Gadgeteer readers smoke? Another quick poll, how many have tried to give up? I know I have, multiple times. 🙂 I’ve tried Nicotine Replacement Treatment (NRT) in the form of gum, hypnotism, cold turkey (not smoking, not the meat 🙂 ) and Zyban. Yet after 30 years I’m still
Joyetech EGO-T e-Cigarette review Read More
The Tablet Travel Case from Waterfield Designs is a small padded bag made to fit a small tablet and all the associated peripherals you need while you’re travelling. It’s rain-resistant and can easily be thrown into another backpack, purse or gadget bag. It’s a way of keeping all your bits and bobs organised and close
Waterfield Designs Tablet Travel Case review Read More
A few weeks ago Dave Hauser of Dragonthorn Leatherworks contacted me to ask if I would be interested in reviewing his PCS. What is a PCS you ask? It stands for Pocket Carry System and if you like keeping your EDC (everyday carry) items organized, you’re going to appreciate his design skills and craftsmanship. Let
Dragonthorn Leatherworks Pocket Carry System (PCS) review Read More
Recently I purchased a fully-loaded Apple Macbook Pro with Retina display. And since it costs $3,749, I decided it was best to get some form of case to protect my new laptop. I was deciding between a plastic hard case, sleeve or some form of stick on protector. I’ve seen those Zagg booths at the
Zagg invisibleSHIELD for MacBook Pro with Retina display review Read More
If you’re looking for a unique case for your iPad that will combine your sexy digital tablet with old world style artisan crafted protection, the Oberon Design Siena iPad case has you covered… your iPad that is… Let me show you.
Oberon Design Siena iPad cover review Read More
I’ve been looking for an easy way to solve a growing clutter problem in my home. You might have a similar problem in your place… It’s that towering stack of magazines that have at least one article that you want to save for the future. It might be a recipe or instructions for some project
IRIScan Book 2 mobile scanner review Read More
I’ve looked at a lot of Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard cases for the three versions of the iPad I’ve owned. Usually I find the on-screen keyboard is okay for a quick email, but I can’t type well enough with it to enter anything longer than that. I don’t often need to enter large amounts of
ZAGGkeys Solo Bluetooth Keyboard and ZAGGfolio iPad case review Read More
In the past several weeks, I have been reviewing speakers and headphones, but I am back doing some earphones. I had forgotten – for a short while – how important a good seal is. Unless you have a near-perfect fit, you can kiss any bass goodbye. Such is the case with the Jays a-JAYS Four
Jays a-JAYS Four earphones review Read More
Those of you who have followed my posts will know that my first tablet was the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″. I thought this was a fantastic form factor: slim, light and portable. It was so convenient with its 3G slot, and because of its small size, you could even throw it into your back
Google Asus Nexus 7 review Read More
Pants? On a gadget review site? Well, how else are you going to carry all your toys? Today let’s look at a pair of tricky trousers, the Fire Hose Work Pants from the Duluth Trading Co.
Duluth Trading Co. Fire Hose Work Pants Review Read More
You’re just come in from a night out, and find that someone’s forgotten to leave the front porch light on for you. You can’t find the right key, and you can’t see the keyhole properly. Sound familiar? The Spark from Spotlight is a small and portable flashlight than can easily be connected to your keyring, access card, lanyard, bag
Spotlight Spark LED Torch/Flashlight Review Read More
If you enjoy drawing, doodling or note taking with a stylus on your tablet, you’ve probably run into the issue of not being able to rest your entire hand on the display while drawing. Although some note taking and drawing apps have a palm rejection feature, most do not. For those that don’t, I have
ANicelyDone Stylus Handpad Review Read More
The way we protect our portable technology these days comes in every shape, size and color constructed from every material imaginable; from a thin plastic film to platinum encrusted with diamonds. Well, the folks at Pad & Quill create cases that look like old leather bound books from days gone by. Historically, they have focused
The Pad & Quill Cartella Case For Macbook Air Review Read More
Everyone, except, of course, the tech “pundiots” (pundit idiots) of the world, knows that iPads and iPhones and even the lowly iPod Touch can be used for more than just playing music or games. There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there, as well as cases, speakers, holders, lens attachments, and tripod mounts for
Blue Mikey Digital Microphone Review Read More
There are two approaches to reviewing earphones or headphones and which direction I take is determined mostly by price. Earphones that sell for less than $100 are judged on a different level than those costing double or triple. The market for the under $100 earphones is huge and only getting bigger, plus the sound quality
RHA MA350 Noise Isolating Earphones Review Read More
It’s not illegal yet to talk on your phone while driving in North Carolina, but it’s still difficult and dangerous to juggle a phone while you’re trying to drive. My Subaru Outback didn’t come equipped with a built-in hands-free Bluetooth system, and I find most Bluetooth headsets uncomfortable to wear. Plus, I find trying to
Griffin SmartTalk Solar Bluetooth Speakerphone Review Read More
The countdown to the press event where Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the new iPhone 5 had Apple fan(atic)s like myself waiting on pins and needles to find out what amazing, revolutionary and insanely great features we would be offered with the new model. I had waited months, saving my Verizon upgrade to use on
Apple iPhone 5 Review Read More