Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
When I recently decided to sell my Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom and upgrade to the C-750, it didn’t occur to me that the new camera would come with a neck strap, instead of the wrist strap I prefer to use. Once the problem was realized, I thought that swapping out the neck strap for my […]
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Over the years, my mom has gotten worse about keeping track of her keys. She will lay them down without taking note of their position, put them in her lap, forget about them and then drop them as she stands up – without realizing that they have fallen. In all honesty, it has reached the
Finderz Keyperz Misplaced Item Locator Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any computer with a standard sized USB port I have a real weakness for widgets, doodads, thingamabobs and whatzits. I have drawers full of them. That’s the problem. I buy these little doo-hickeys thinking they will make my life easier somehow, when all they do is clutter up my drawers. When I saw the FlexUSB
FlexUSB Adapter Review Updated Read More
Product Requirements: Four AA batteries Living in dry West Texas, spring rains are definitely one of the things that I hope for every year. Unfortunately since about 1996, the spring rains have not been consistent and we have “enjoyed” hotter than usual weather and drier than usual conditions. This year, things seem to be looking
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Product Requirements: CD’s in need of an organized storage solution Two decades ago, when CDs were just starting to really hit the mainstream, were you able to foresee that one day they wouldn’t just hold your favorite music? I have to admit that it didn’t occur to me in 1984 that I would one day
Popio Tray Pop-Up CD Organizer Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Win98, Win2000, WinXP, or Linux Desktop PC for transfer of files Serial/Null modem cable purchased from Club 100 Or just use as a standalone computer! Â For many years now I have been following “The Gadgeteer” site. Gadgets these days seemingly encompass a range of different devices, be it a PDA, MP3
Radio Shack TRS-80 Portable Computer Review Read More
Product Requirements: Tapwave Zodiac1 or Zodiac2 Ever since the Tapwave Zodiac appeared on the PDA scene, users have had issues with the placement of its stylus and the fact that here is no silo to keep the stylus secure. Instead, there are two pairs of rubber grips set into a deep groove on the Zodiac’s back. Depending on
PDA Panache Stylus Upgrade for the Tapwave Zodiac Review Read More
Product Requirements: Four AAA Batteries SCRABBLE is one of my favorite all-time games; but it wasn’t until I began to write this review that I bothered to learn anything about its history. SCRABBLE’s roots go back to the Great Depression when Alfred Mosher Butts, an out of work architect, came up with the idea to
Franklin Official SCRABBLE Player\’s Dictionary Review Read More
Product Requirements: Windows 95 or above, 5MB hard disk space, One free serial port, CD ROM drive, 1996 or later foreign or domestic vehicle – check list here When I was 15, I started taking Driver’s-Education classes at my rural high school. I didn’t know when or if I would ever get a car of
DriveRight CarChip E/X – OBD Scan Tool Review Read More
Product Requirements: A vehicle with an easily accessible cigar lighter/power point With the cold temperatures most of the country is facing at this time of year, it is hard to believe that there is an end in sight. That the spring thaw will come, and soon following will be the inevitable road trips, spring break
Xantrex XPower Micro Inverter 175 Review Read More
Update 07/20/07: There’s a new and improved version of the Kill-A-Watt now. Read the review of the Kill-A-Watt EZ. Product Requirements: An electronic device that uses a regular US two or three (grounded) 125V pronged power cord I don’t know about you, but there are some months when I get my electric bill that make
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The events of October 27th, 2003 still remain fresh in my mind. The day started out innocently enough, but then ended in tragedy, while I was writing a review of an iPod case. The case was not compatible with my 30gb model, and required that I use scissors to extract it <queue Psycho shower scene
RadTech Ice Cream iPod Acrylic Polish Review Read More
Product Requirements: Will power most portable cassette players, radios, CD players, MiniDisc players, hand-held games, keyboards, calculators, and many other battery operated appliances One of the joys of having a teenager is that when we go on trips, she likes to keep herself entertained with her own collection of portable electronic devices. Whether Sarah is
Merconnet Portable Mini Car MP3/CD Adapter Review Read More
Want to carry an entire array of tools with you at all times, without needing a tool box or tool belt to store them in? Multi-tools give you this ability. This tool category features folding needle nose pliers, with an array of extra tools, that are stored in its handles. Larger than a Swiss Army
Christmas is coming, and for those with a camper, hunter, outdoorsman or anyone else on the gift list that might need a lighter which can perform under adverse conditions, there is the latest offering from Sportgear‘s Azen Storm Proof Lighters line. Similar to their lighters that I reviewed last year, the new Neo (900 series)Â
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Product Requirements: Device: Reviewed for Palm Zire 71 and Innopocket Aluminum case for Zire 71 – available for just about anything! Also reviewed for Tungsten T|3 One of the few complaints about the Zire 71 that is almost universal among users is that its casing is very slippery to hold. Enter Egrips. Egrips are custom made for many
Egrips Review Updated Read More
One of my biggest peeves when hauling gear is the cheesy strap that so many manufacturers will include with an otherwise well made electronic product or bag. It is almost as if the shoulder- strap is an afterthought. Of course, if you are only carrying a single bag for a short distance, then you might
UPstrap – Non-Slip Replacement Shoulder Straps Review Read More
Product Requirements: Windows 95 and above, IBM Compatible 486 or higher computer, 8MB of RAM minimum – 16MB recommended, 20MB of disk space, VGA or better monitor, CD-ROM drive, Mouse, One available USB port Is it just me, or does it seem like some of the PDAs that are coming out look very similar to some of
Sprint PCS Samsung SPH-i500 Palm OS Powered Phone Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: PC running Windows 98/2000/ME/XP (Windows 2000 and XP require admin rights to install) or Mac OS 9.1 or higher/Mac OS X, v10.1.2 to v10.2.6 (Mac OS X requires admin rights to install) With the release of three new PDA models, this sure has been a busy month for Palm. We’ve already taken a look at the
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