Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Several years ago, I reviewed Etymotic Research hf5 High-Fidelity earphones. Although being a writer at The Gadgeteer enables me to try/review many earphones per year, I continue to enjoy and regularly use the hf5’s to this day. Their size and performance are ideal for me. So, I was excited when Etymotic Research agreed to not […]
Etymotic Research ER•4PT MicroPro Earphones w/CUSTOM•FIT Eartips Review Read More
Fish Finders, to those who don’t know, are these electronic mechanisms that either assist greatly in not having to stop by the fish shop on the way home or are a blasphemy on the sacrosanct sport of fishing. Depends on who you talk to. Electronic gardening equipment quite possibly could be seen in the same
Black and Decker’s PlantSmart PCS10 Plant Sensor Review: The Gardener’s Fish Finder Read More
Remember the days when your TV had a dial that you turned to tune in the three channels you could watch? There was no remote (other than us kids), but then there were no peripherals attached to the TV, either. Watching TV today is much more complex with DVDs, Blu-ray, internet-connected televisions, multimedia players, and
IOGEAR 2.4GHz Multimedia Mini Keyboard Review Read More
There are thousands of bluetooth headsets out there these days. Choosing one that fits you perfectly has been quite a chore. My first bluetooth headset ever was made by Jabra. It’s a brand I personally trust and like. My first bluetooth headset that I owned was the Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 which was extremely comfortable. Luckily
Jabra Wave Bluetooth Headset Review Read More
The Level8 15″ & 17″ Atlas Backpack is a workhorse backpack that will haul your 15-17″ laptop along with a small mountain of additional “stuff” with a bit of style, a ton of protection, and a lot of comfort. Thanks to it’s adherence to TSA standards, your laptop can ride through the X-Ray screening station
Level8 15” & 17” Atlas Backpack Review Read More
When it comes to your device’s battery having a portable charger around in an emergency is a great battery saver. But when that battery charger is capable of charging two devices at a time, well then, it becomes a lifesaver.
Tekkeon TekCharge MP1860A Portable Battery Review Read More
Gaming on the iPad is a big deal. There are probably more game apps than utility apps in the app store. That means that gadgets that aid in game play should be really popular too right? Well guess what? There aren’t many of them – yet. While we wait for wireless joysticks, we have to
Ten One Design Fling iPad Gaming Controller Review Read More
Several years ago Avid Technology bought Pinnacle Systems, in their attempt to grab some of the consumer level video market. Avid is known the world over for their professional level products for video editing, so I was excited at the chance to review their latest product, Avid Studio. Almost a year ago on this website,
Tablets are the new black this year. And that means that accessory makers are out in full force to bring us ways to integrate them into our lives. I was recently sent a brand new stand from just|mobile, the makers of such items as the Xtand, the Slide, and the AluPen for tablets, as well
Just Mobile Encore Tablet Stand Review Read More
A good friend of mine needed a universal remote with RF to control his new media room. All of his A/V equipment is behind his couch in the back of the room. He needed the remote for a few months and looked to me for a good tech-solution and a good deal as well. I
Logitech Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote Review Read More
There have been a multitude of companies introducing bands to turn the iPod nano into a wristwatch, and The Gadgeteer has reviewed some of them. The 4iTorq band from 4iConcepts differs from the pack because it’s a metal band instead of the typical cloth, plastic, or leather strap. Let’s give it a closer look.
4iConcepts 4iTorq Metal Bracelet for iPod nano Review Read More
Whenever I am reviewing headsets, I am always looking for thought in the design as well as function and comfort. PureGear’s PureBeats certainly has a fresh look. But do they deliver quality sound or are they just another cheap in-ear headset that is over priced?
PureGear PureBeats Premium In-Ear Headset Review Read More
A lot of modern electronics are not ‘friendly’ to people with special needs, including those associated with aging. Small buttons, small print, confusing labels, low volumes, high-pitched sounds, and so on can cause real problems for a good chunk of the population. The Amplicom AB900 Amplified Answering Machine offers a solution as far as answering
Amplicom AB900 Amplified Answering Machine Review Read More
I love music. I used to listen to music every waking hour, but I find that I don’t listen as much any more. We have a small house, so my loud music can interfere with someone else watching TV or doing something that needs concentration. I find most earphones uncomfortable, so I just don’t listen
NOCS NS200 Aluminum Earphones Review Read More
I’ve always wondered if a reason that I’ve gone through 3 laptops in the past five years might be because they’re running too hot. For the most part I use a laptop as a desktop replacement and rarely take it on the road. It either sits on the kitchen counter or on a desk in
CoolerMaster NotePal Infinite EVO Laptop Cooler Review Read More
I often write news items about iPad apps I think might interest you, and usually I find just a screen capture and a couple of sentences are enough. The AutoPainter app for iPad is so much fun that I thought it deserved a little more. The iOS versions (also available for iPhone) have been ported
AutoPainter App for iPad Mini-Review Read More
When the sixth generation of the iPod nano was released in the fall of 2010, Steve Jobs joked that it was so small that it could be worn as a watch. Apparently dozens of companies decided to create watchbands that could be used to turn the nano into a watch – albeit a rather large
HEX Watch Band for iPod nano Gen 6 Review Read More
I love multi-tools, and they have come a long way since my first basic Leatherman Pocket Survival Tool in the 80’s. I am always on the lookout for the ‘perfect’ tool for my own everyday carry- that magical balance between size, weight, tool options, and functionality that just works for me. My current ‘everyday carry’
Gerber Suspension Multi-tool Review Read More
If you are like most people in today’s economy, you are always looking for ways to save a little (or a lot) of money. The same holds true in the audio world. It doesn’t matter whether you are happy with the earbuds that came with your iPod/iPhone or have invested in better quality headphones or
SRS Labs iWOW 3D Audio Enhancement Adaptor Review Read More
Adding more storage capacity to a desktop or laptop computer used to involve having to take the computer apart and adding in the extra drive, not to mention on some computers the pain and frustration of getting to the drive to remove it. Not so anymore with all the external drives coming out on the
Seagate GoFlex Slim USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 320 GB Ultra Portable Hard Drive Review Read More