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Product Requirements: Device: A PDA with a touch-screen Surplus PDA has come out with a 4 in1Stylus that has most of the features I look for when I consider a desktop replacement stylus. Comprised of clear plastic with a rubberized grip, the 4 in 1 resembles the old-timey BICs that we all used to covet […]
Surplus PDA 4 in 1 Stylus Review Read More
Who would have guessed that last year’s Palm equivalent to the mini-van – the Zire, would morph into this year’s two door sport coupe? Everything pointed to the Zire remaining Palm’s bargain PDA. But wow, things sure have changed. Now, the Zire 71 (who comes up with these model numbers anyway?) is poised to become Palm’s multimedia
Product Requirements: Device: Scratched up CDs, DVDs, and game discs I have been buying CDs since 1985 or so, and I still have many of my earliest purchases. Over these years, I have routinely committed several of the highest forms of audio blasphemy, including the following: 1. Instead of keeping each disc safe inside
SkipDoctor CD & DVD Motorized Repair Device Review Read More
Here’s the bag’s description printed on its tag: Durable Moisture Resistant Fabric Large Storage Compartment Cell Phone Pocket Audio Pocket and Portal Key Clip Zippered Accessory Pocket The Colorado Special Ops Sling Bag has a padded zippered pocket that rests against your back or side. It’s fairly thin, but I use it to hold my
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Product Requirements: Device: Compaq/HP iPAQ 3800/3900/5400, Sony CLIÉ PEG T/NR/NX/SL/SJ series PDAs There are people that are not happy with a PDA replacement stylus unless it contains a ballpoint pen, and I can understand the attraction. Even though such a pen will never replace my Delta Dolcevita, there are times when I am traveling extra-light
P-i-v-o-t 3-in-1 Stylus Review Read More
Julie’s comments are in BLACK, Judie’s are in italicized BLUE How long has it been since Palm has had something fresh, something different, something cool? Sure, they’ve released their required new PDA models every year as almost every other manufacturer has done, but when was the last time that they actually came out with something that
Palm Tungsten T (m550) Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Many PDAs. The Chameleon line of styli from Pilot Pentopia have been popular with PDA owners for quite awhile now. In the past, we’ve taken a look at several of versions, including ones for the Sony CLIÉ n700 series, Palm m100 series, and Palm III series. Pilot Pentopia now have a brand
Pilot Pentopia Chameleon One Universal Stylus Review Read More
The KidGenics 60 Second Time Machine Power Toothbrush We all know that good oral hygiene is important, but as a parent it can be one of the most tedious things that we have to teach to our children. When we aren’t asking them when the last time they brushed their teeth was (usually because their
Oralgiene Dental Hygiene Gear Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any touch screen device The Troika Design ROY 4 Point Pen Stylus is yet another multi-pen stylus for those of you still searching for your perfect PDA / paper writing instrument combo. Available from StylusCentral and other online retailers, this particular pen is all metal and is available in 4 colors: Green,
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Product Requirements: Device: IBM-Compatible 486 PC or higher Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 or XP CD-ROM Drive Julie’s comments are in Black, Judie’s are in Blue Pocket PCs can fit in your pocket and Palm OS PDAs can fit in your palm. But, what do you do if you want a Palm or Pocket PC
Fossil Palm and Pocket PC Wrist PDAs Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Palm m500 series PDAs Sony CLIÉ NR series PDAs PDA owners typically buy two accessories not long after buying a new PDA: a case and a stylus. Sure, PDAs usually come with some type of case and stylus, but they tend to be low on quality. This review will take a look
Innopocket Metal Styli for the Palm m500 and Sony CLIÉ NR Series PDAs Review Read More
I am about to marry a man that smokes cigars. Saying that Steve just smokes them doesn’t even begin to cover the way he is about these pricey tobacco rolls. He faithfully buys the latest cigar magazines and pours over the various descriptions of Dominicans, Hondurans and offerings from other countries that have the native
Bare Storm-proof Lighters Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Device with a CF Slot or CF Sleeve A short while ago, I purchased an HP Jornada 567 and added it to my gear list. I also purchased the PC Card adapter and extra battery. With it, I am able to use my Toshiba 2GB PC Card hard drive, my 802.11b LAN
Semson\’s & Co. CF to PC Card Adapter Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any touch screen device I haven’t written a stylus review in quite awhile. Why? Mainly because I haven’t found one to spark my interest in a long time. It seems like most of the new styli that I’ve seen advertised are huge 584 function pens that require you to devote an entire
Acura Push Me Pull Me Duo Stylus Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ NR70 Series PDA <climbing onto soapbox> I don’t know about you, but I have yet to see a stock stylus that I haven’t wanted to replace with something more substantial. It honestly galls me that companies will put out innovative PDAs that they are asking over half a grand for,
PDA Panache Stylus for the Sony CLIÉ NR70 Series Review Read More
RoadWired are known far and wide for their excellent array of laptop, and camera bags. But you might not be aware of some of the smaller traveler inspired products that they offer. Today I’m going to take a quick look at three such products. R.A.P.S. Advanced Protection System Wraps These soft, protective, padded wraps are
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Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ T or NR Series PDA Generally when I am looking for a replacement stylus for any PDA, I am wanting something that will not only look more aesthetically pleasing, but that will also add a bit of weight to the original. If neither of those needs are met, then I
Brando 3-in-1 Stylus for the Sony CLIÉ T/NR Series Review Read More
In case you couldn’t tell, here at The Gadgeteer, we love cases and bags! As you can imaging though, after reviewing hundreds of them (no, I’m not exaggerating…), we aren’t always chomping at the bit to write the next one. But, sometimes something ‘different’ comes along that makes a typical review not feel like a
RoadWired The Pod Bag Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any touch-screen device Do you remember the Transformers cartoons? How these robots could change from one form to another when needed – just in time to do the job at hand. Well I want to tell you that there is a way that you can carry two ballpoint pens, a highlighter, a
Cross Matrix Multi-Pen Review Read More
An atlas or a full sized map can be great tools to have with you when you’re traveling. But, how many times have you forgotten the atlas or spilled liquid on the map? Or, are you one of those people that get so frustrated that you end up wadding the map into a ball after
MicroMap Viewer Review Read More