Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
People are always concerned with keeping their laptop computers running cool. Laptops can run hot because they usually have small fans to save space inside, and they are often used on soft surfaces that can block the cooling vents. There are a variety of products designed to cool laptop computers. Some, like lap desks, are […]
Moshi Zefyr 2 High-Efficiency MacBook Cooler Review Read More
I like to write with ball point pens 99.9% of the time. The only problem is that when mistakes happen, you either have to use white out or scribble through the word and try again. Yuck. I’ve tried erasable ink pens in the past, but was never very happy with the results. Besides that, I
Pilot FriXion Ball Eraseable Gel Ink Pen Review Read More
Ever wonder where your employees drove the company car? Or if they are driving recklessly? I’ve always wondered that so I thought a review of the CarChip Fleet Pro would solve all my problem. The CarChip Fleet Pro has an option for a GPS add-in which I’ve asked Julie to request from Davis Instruments but
Davis Instruments CarChip Fleet Pro Review Read More
People don’t usually associate Bowers & Wilkins name with reasonably priced audio. Yes, they make killer products, but affordable? Not for the average Joe with little knowledge of how good audio can and should sound. Well, B&W have come out with a pair of earphones that – at least in B&W’s universe – are very
Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones Review Read More
One of the products Apple discussed in their recent iOS 5 announcements was an app that lets you custom-design a greeting card that Apple will print and snail-mail for you. I thought this seemed like a great idea for me; I like to send greeting cards to my friends and family but don’t like to
Apple Cards iPhone / iPod App Review Read More
I have been a mouse guy my whole life. I have had a contentious lifelong relationship with the touchpad on my laptops and have always gravitated to the mouse. I tried several trackball devices over the years thinking that perhaps I was missing something. But the mouse always tugged at my heartstrings and pulled me
Logitech Wireless Touchpad Review Read More
If you own a Flipside 2X wallet, can now add some additional card storage to your favorite currency holder. The FlipsideKick is a snap on holder that will securely hold 3 standard plastic credit cards or 6 business cards (or a combination of both) on the outside the wallet for instant access. Let’s take a
Flipside 2X Wallet FlipsideKick Card Holder Review Read More
Almost every portable device available today has the capability to play music, and everywhere you look, you’ll see someone with earphones tuning out the world. Earphones are great, but sometimes you want to listen to music without feeling so isolated or you want to share your music with others. Many devices have built-in speakers now,
New Zealand’s Nutshell Corporation makes a series of cases for handheld devices called “Tuff-as-Nuts”. Gadgeteer Mike Reigel verified that the name was appropriate back in 2003. They combine that reputation with an interesting fastener in a tough wallet case for your smartphone.
Nutshell Smartphone Wallet Review Read More
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