Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Mechanical pencils are very convenient because you don’t have to sharpen them. But, if you’ve ever used one for any length of time, you probably know how easy it is to break the lead as you’re writing. Most of the time, the lead gets a sharp point as you write across the paper […]
Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Model Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil Review Read More
Over the last six months or so, I’ve been in training for an upcoming Tough Mudder event. I’ve had to bring myself from literal couch potato to gym rat capable of living through a 12 mile run through mud, water, fire, and electricity. In doing so, I’ve learned the importance of keeping track of my
iHome NB639 Fitness Evolved Headphones Review Read More
I love Timbuk2 messenger bags for their good looks and versatility. I continue to use their custom laptop messenger bag that I reviewed as my every day gear bag. It’s over 1 year old and still looks brand new. When you think of Timbuk2, you think of larger shoulder bags, but you might be interested in
Timbuk2 Dimebag, Shagg Bag and On the Go Shed Pouch Review Read More
Of late, I have been reviewing iPad stands and accessories. This past week I was asked to take a look at a promising stand for the iPad, the iHolder from Pyramid Distribution. The marketing for the iHolder 2 states that “it duplicates the design of the iMac – providing the perfect home for your iPad.”
iHolder 2 iPad Stand Review Read More
Traveling with a lot of gadgets means traveling with a lot of chargers and cables. All those chargers can add up to a bulky, heavy load to add to your already bulging gadget bag. And being sure you take all of them – and bring them back home – can be difficult when you have
Aviiq Portable Charging Station Review Read More
I really don’t understand this device. Someone at Hijakker took a $20 16GB USB drive and added an open source bootable version of Xubuntu and then they sell it for $60. Their marketing then states “Have your own portable Windows on a USB Flash Drive!”, but they forget to mention that you will have to supply
Hijakker bootable USB Drive with Xubuntu Review Read More
We’ve talked a lot on The Gadgeteer about ways we can help our older or less tech-savvy relatives get connected. We’ve talked about phones, computers, and email services; see the related posts links at the end of this review to read about some of them. Now let’s talk about an easy way to keep these
CEIVA Pro 80 Connected Digital Photo Frame Review Read More
Hornettek’s Vader aluminum case is third in a string of iPhone 4 case reviews that I am in the process of doing. After a near catastrophic mishap my iPhone had a few months ago, I decided it was time to raise the bar on protecting my smartphone. Before that close call, I had been using
Hornettek Vader Aluminum iPhone 4 Case Review Read More
Last week, I reviewed the Smart Libretto case for iPad 2 from Bella. When I opened the package, I found they had included an extra case, the Veneta Slimmer sleeve for iPad 2. Just like their other cases, the Veneta Slimmer is handmade in Turkey, using fine Turkish and Italian genuine leathers. The Veneta Slimmer
Bella Cases Veneta Slimmer Sleeve for iPad 2 Review Read More
The Pantech Breeze III and Persuit II phones are two low-end GSM phones available on the AT&T network for under $100 (currently and often just under $50 with rebate) for new customers with a 2 year term. While both offer decent (and different) functionality, they have significant limitations when compared to current and last generation
Pantech Breeze III and Pursuit II (AT&T) Review Read More
Do pens, notebooks or other accessories help inspire you to regularly write in your journal or diary? Or are you like me, do you have a stack of blank Moleskine and Rhodia notebooks on your desk that mock you when you look at them? I seem to start and stop the habit of writing. I
Midori 5th Anniversary TRAVELER’s Notebook Review Read More
We have reviewed Dremel tools before- the 300 series, the Trio, and a cordless tool, however the company just keeps making a good thing better. The new Dremel 3000 power rotary tool incorporates a lot of smaller changes, and one big one- the nose cap now acts as a wrench for loosening tools.
Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool Review Read More
Whenever we go away on holidays, as “Head Gadgeteer” in the house I”m responsible for making sure we have all the cords,cables and power adapters required for the trip. Now call me anxious or paranoid or OCDish but I don’t like putting these things in check in luggage in case the Airline loses my bag.
Crumpler All and Sundry Accessory Bag Review Read More
I’ve said it before, but I love cases, covers, and bags as much as I love gadgets. I’ve been on an iPad 2 cover kick lately, and I have one more to tell you about. iFrogz makes cases for a variety of Apple mobile devices, headphones and audio gear, and cables. They sent me an
iFrogz Summit Case for iPad 2 Review Read More
My iPhone 4 replaced my Canon SD1100 point and shoot pocket camera quite awhile ago. Not because it takes better images, but because I have with me all the time and am able to snap photos whenever the mood strikes me, which is pretty regularly. I recently captured the cool image you see above
Fracture Printed Glass Images Review Read More
Of all the headphones I have reviewed, it never occurred to me to share what I was listening to with anyone nearby. I mean, that’s what headphones are all about, right? Personal listening. Well, someone decided that you should be able to share your music using your headphones without actually using your headphones. Yes, you
Zumreed X2 Hybrid Headphones Review Read More
Last week Amazon went a little crazy and announced 4 new devices all on the same day. The Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Touch 3G and the Kindle Fire. The first 3 devices are e-book readers and the Fire is a tablet. That is a lot of devices and of course we plan to review all
Amazon Kindle e-Reader Review Read More
About three years ago I started moving our family towards a cable/satellite free lifestyle. One of my first projects was building a Home Theater Computer. AMD had recently introduced the 780g chipset that would allow me to build an inexpensive, quiet machine that would handle streaming HD video without the need for an internal video
Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote Review Read More
When I was a kid, TVs were big boxes that sat on the floor. The tops had plenty of room to decorate with lamps or whatnots. Today’s flatscreen TVs have pictures that put the old TVs to shame, and they fit on a table smaller than those old TVs. What they don’t have is room
ScreenDeck TV Shelf Review Read More
Earlier this year, my fit-as-a-fiddle brother in-law with beach body physique got me started on the “Insanity” workout. I was halfway through the 10-week regimen when a nasty wrist injury decided it was time for me to find a less aggressive form of exercise. So I started counting my calories and logged my less strenuous
Wahoo Run/Gym Pack Review Read More