Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The team at Drobo asked The Gadgeteer to review their Drobo S, generation two, a five bay USB and/or Firewire storage enclosure. For those unfamiliar with Drobo, the company came on the storage scene in the middle of 2007 with a focus on making storage simple. I like to think of Drobo as the black-colored […]
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Plantronics recently added a number of Bluetooth headsets to their lineup. I am familiar with Plantronics from my call center days. They make very nice headsets. I also owned a Calisto Pro at home that I only very recently retired in favor of my VTech cordless phone system. Two of their new headsets are designed to work with a
Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset Review Read More
For most people, the four legged furry beings that live with them are not just pets, but are part of the family. That means we worry about them just like we do our children. With kids and other loved ones, we can call them on the phone when we want to check up on them.
Tagg the Pet Tracker Review Read More
I am on a quest to find the best all around stylus that I can use for drawing and writing on my iPad and / or iPhone. The latest one that I’ve had the opportunity to review is the StyleUs Touchpen from Tuff-Luv. It combines a capacitive stylus with a Black and Red ink pen.
Tuff-Luv StyleUs Touchpen Capactive Stylus Review Read More
It seems there is a desk stand for every cell phone, tablet, and gadget on the market today. Some are functional and inexpensive, while others are just good looks and costly. The Gadgeteer was asked to review a new entry into the iPhone 4/4S desk stand market, the iKliK-The Multi-Angle Viewing Stand for iPhone 4and
iKliK Multi-Angle Viewing Stand for iPhone 4 and 4S Review Read More
Over the past few years, I have had no less than three custom monitors created for me. All of which involved a separate trip to the audiologist to have specially-made molds of my ears created for the monitors to be made from. These visits had to be scheduled and involved a commute to have pink
sculpted eers PCS-200 Custom Molded Earphones Review Read More
With the move to eSATA, many consumers are looking for a way to quickly and easily clone or move their content from their current SATA or IDE disk drive to a new eSATA drive, or they may be looking for a way to connect a new eSATA drive to a USB port for quick and
So……..what does a 46 year young man do when he’s given  a Drift Innovations HD Action Extreme Sports camera to review?  You know the ones, you’ve seen the videos of the guys in the California X Games  doing motorcycle or skateboard jumps and flips, or the guys skydiving or……. Well the mind might be willing but
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The NX26 HD Stereo Headphones from NoiseHush boasts to deliver deeper bass, lower distortion, and wider dynamic range with advanced engineering and featuring neodymium magnet drivers.  NX26 can be used for home hi-fi systems and mobile sources.  It has an in-line microphone that is built to insure filtering out of external noise and ensure that callers hear
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Can’t find a headset/mic combination you like? Do you have a favorite pair of headphones but no mic? Wouldn’t it be great to just add a microphone to your own headphones anytime you like? You may remember my own attempts at using a hot glue gun to attach a microphone to my own comfy headphones…
AntLion Audio ModMic Detachable Boom Microphone Review Read More
MultiFrame from Apalon is an easy to use iOS app, which will allow you to create photo collages with 2-4 images. It offers a variety of layouts and frame styles. Let’s take a look.
MultiFrame iOS Photo Collage App Read More
OK, I’ll admit to a fascination with robotic floor cleaners. I’ve owned a Roomba since 2006, so when I had the opportunity to review the Mint Automated Floor Cleaner from Evolution Robotics, I eagerly volunteered. The Mint would address a limitation of the Roomba, because it is targeted specifically at hard surface floors, something the
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The Gadgeteer was asked by the team at Buffalo Technology, makers of wireless networking, NAS, and all around good gadgets for the hi-tech home and business, to review one of their latest NAS products, the Buffalo TeraStation Pro Quad – TS-QVH8.0TL/R6.  The Buffalo TeraStation Pro Quad is positioned for storing and protecting the small and
Buffalo TeraStation Pro Quad TS-QVH8.0TL/R6 Review Read More
For a couple years now my go-to Bluetooth headset has been the Voyager by Plantronics. I have used several versions of it since the first one (read one of my previous reviews here), so I was excited to do a review of the latest version, the Plantronics Voyager Pro HD. I have been extremely pleased
Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Bluetooth Headset Review Read More
The iPhone 4 has a pretty good camera, so you can get some nice shots. But you’ve got to admit, it can be a bit slippery to hold while you’re taking a picture. It’s also too narrow to sit on its own, so you can’t set it on the table to steady the camera, and
YOUBIQ’s Gymbl Pro Grip and Tripod for iPhone 4 and 4S Read More
Along with gadgets and tech-toys, I like nice tools. Over the decades I have done countless home-improvement and construction projects,accumulating many very capable tools along the way. I have definitely learned that the ‘right tool for the job’ can save you huge amounts of time, money, and effort….safer too. Always looking to increase my arsenal
Dremel Saw-Max (SM20-02) Review Read More
The tiny Data Traveler 109 USB drive from Kingston comes preloaded with urDrive software “that gives you a new and exciting way to look at your data“, according to the maker. I am always interested in new and exciting ways to look at my data, so let’s take a look!
Kingston Data Traveler 109 with urDrive Software Review Read More
The newest member of Google’s Nexus family of smartphones — the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung — has finally arrived on Verizon with 4G LTE. While Julie will be posting a full, in-depth review here soon, these are my impressions after spending a day with this latest incarnation of Android.
Quick Look: Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon Review Read More
When you purchase a netbook or a MacBook Air, you want a lightweight, compact computer that you can carry in a small bag or even your normal purse/gear bag. A limitation that some netbooks, especially older ones, and some MacBook Airs have in common is low amounts of data storage. You can connect an external
ELAGO Nano Mobile Micro SD Reader Review Read More
When the opportunity to review the high-tech Home Chef Apron by iRepel came around, I volunteered immediately. Before I was foolish enough to go to law school and join the computer/online industry, I worked as a chef for a few restaurants. This meant I spent a great deal of time turning kitchen whites and my
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