Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
If you own an Apple iPod, chances are that you have also amassed a nice collection of iPod accessories to go along with the most popular digital music player on the planet. Things like an iTrip, iTalk, retractable sync / charge cables and extra earbuds are all useful items to have with you at all times, but […]
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It’s been almost two years since Julie reviewed Scott Jordan‘s first venture into the world of luxury leather outerwear, the SeV Three.0 Limited Edition Leather Jacket. That black Napa interpretation of his popular 3.0 jacket was a major upgrade from the usual microfiber, polar fleece and cotton blend staples from the SCOTTeVEST line that we
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Even though the calendar says that October is almost here, San Angelo managed to hit 107º yesterday – our hottest day on record – beating 105º for the same date in 1977. For people that live in a West Texas frying pan such as my town, it is simply too darn hot to go around
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Alkaline battery technology was introduced in the 1950s, and it quickly became a major part of everyday life. According to a 2004 online report, approximately three billion household batteries are sold annually in the United States, “averaging about 32 per family or ten per person.” As stated in this same report, in the year 1992
Battery Xtender Alkaline Battery Recharger Read More
I recently got a letter from one of our readers, Rob Tripp, telling me I should take a look at a staple-less stapler that he had found. “Well, what is a staple-less stapler”, I thought as I returned his email, “if it’s not a paperclip?” My question was soon answered when I clicked on his
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As a devoted gadget freak, I have as much interest in ways to carry my assorted gadgets as I have in the gadgets themselves. As soon as a new gadget is in hand, I am off to look for a way to carry it around with me. I often like to have multiple gadgets, so
CityWalker Pack Gear Bag review Read More
Here’s a nifty little gizmo for all the electric guitar players out there, who also happen to be Gadgeteers. The JamPlug FM from DVForge is a module that can turn an FM radio into a guitar amplifier. Those of you that do not have any experience with electric guitars should know that playing most solid
REVIEW – Last summer I reviewed the first version TEC Hat by SCOTTeVEST, and while I really liked the idea of a hat with a hidden compartment and Personal Area Network (PAN), the TEC Hat just didn’t work for me because it was too small – in fact it fit me like a beanie. This
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I really find it disturbing that even if you are completely fastidious about purging temporary files, personal information can still be harvested from a computer’s hard drive. What if you are on vacation and happen to use an internet cafe’s computer? Or what if you are a student using a PC in one of your
As I have mentioned in the past, I get concerned when I see people on the street that are not properly outfitted for maximum visibility. Whether it be an older married couple taking an after-dinner stroll, a fitness buff running in the early morning hours, a Policeman directing traffic in the rain, or a teenager
StrideLite Strobe-Lite Running Belt Read More
If you are the type that pulls CDs out of their cases without returning them after use, then you probably have found that it is very easy to scratch or misplace those same CDs. Let’s face it, CDs come with cases because they need protection when they are not lying in a CD tray. Disc-it!
As most of you that have read any of my LED flashlight reviews know, there is a long dark hallway that runs down the spine of my home. While this hallway is fabulous for taking pictures of a flashlight beam’s reach or for hanging a mini art gallery, this same hallway used to give my
Datexx Sentina LED Smart Light Read More
Last year I reviewed a Victorinox knife that was equipped with a detachable 64MB SwissBit USB memory module. I was recently sent a major upgrade to what I had already determined was an excellent product. While much of the appearance has remained the same, there have been subtle changes to the knife itself as well
SwissBit Swiss Memory 1GB USB Victorinox Knife Read More
I’ve always been a huge fan of very small computers and have had several such devices throughout the years. A few notable ones come to mind… Remember the REX PC Companion? It was a PDA in a PCMCIA card form factor. What about the hard to find IBM PC110 palmtop computer? Then there was the Toshiba Libretto.
Sony Vaio VGN-U71P review Read More
Product Requirements: Two 3V lithium CR-2016 Batteries (first set included) Not long ago, I reviewed a Mobile Torch Bank Note Detector, which was essentially a device with two purple LED lights which could be used to detect the fluorescence in authentic bank notes and other documents that had been imbedded with fluorescing security features. After
Purple Photon Micro-Light II Read More
Product Requirements: Two 3V CR2032 Batteries Sometimes it pays to blend in with the crowd and not catch any unwanted attention. However, there are some times when getting others’ notice is exactly what is wanted, whether it be for safety or individual expression. For those that have the need of high visibility with a twist,
XenoFreaks PIX Sports Multi-Function Sports Light Read More
Product Requirements: Device: A vehicle that uses diesel fuel Here in West Texas where there are so many ranchers and farmers, diesel trucks are de rigueur. Whether it be a Ford, Chevy or Dodge, people swear by the pulling performance of their Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins engines. Even though you will never get a
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Product Requirements: Device: palmOne Treo 650 Smartphone The palmOne Treo 650 smartphone comes equipped with a better than average stylus. It isn’t fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but it does have a nice heft to it and has worked fine for me so far. That said, Brando was kind enough to send me
Brando Treo 650 3in1 Stylus Review Read More
REVIEW – The mobiBLU DHH is a compact little audio player that has a lot going for it. To start with, it has what appears to be a partially metal body. The back and top frame seem to be aluminum. This gives the player a very rugged feel. It has a funky chunky shape that
mobiBLU DHH-100-5 Digital Audio Player Review Read More
I have been using a ProStrap on my Olympus for about a year now, and I thought that I was quite happy with it. However, about a month ago I was sent a product which I have since decided is superior, the CooLanyard Digital Camera Wrist Strap. Photo courtesy of CooLanyard The CooLanyard is a
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