Dear Gadget Diary, Gadgets have been keeping me busy the last couple of weeks with the iPhone 4S and now the Kindle Fire. I’ve only had the Fire for a few days, but my initial impressions are that it’s no iPad. But for $199, it’s a nice little tablet. I don’t want to make any […]
Julie’s Gadget Diary 11-20-11 Read More
You’ve trained for the better part of your life for your flight to outer space with countless simulations, time in a deep water tank designed to simulate the weightlessness of space, rode the “Vomit-Comet” through parabolic arcs, and are suited up and ready to go to the launchpad. What is your ride of choice for
How do the Astronauts get to the launch pad? In a 27 year old Astrovan Read More
When Julie and I recently reviewed the newest, cheapest Amazon Kindle e-Reader, I mentioned that I had ordered the lighted cover for it. The Kindle readers use eInk screens, which don’t have any backlighting. A lot of people say the more paper-like nature of eInk screens is easier on the eyes, but apparently their eyes
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Finding it hard to get your old film negatives processed these days ? Process and print them yourself…..on your clothing. Lumi’s Inkodye Photo Fabric Dye Kit uses a dye that develops photos on materials like fabric or wood when exposed to sunlight. You can use negatives or even small objects to create images out of silhouettes.
Photo Fabric Dye Kit – Be in your own photos Read More
I received a handful of iPhone 4 cases to review over the last several months, including the Crimson Aluminum Frame Case. Its design and form-factor set it apart from the rest of the crowd. My hope was the design would allow better reception while not compromising on usability or protection….we shall see. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
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There’s a lot of software available for the iPad that lets you record and edit music, but you need some sort of adapter to connect the instrument to the iPad. Instead of needing an arsenal of different adapters, the Alesis iO Dock Pro Audio Dock for iPad and iPad 2 lets you connect any of
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Duct tape artisans can now enjoy a wide variety of patterns in their favorite cloth tape. Want to create a polka dotted duct tape wallet? Now you can with Platypus Designer Duct Tapes from Fortis Design. There are 14 designs to choose from, that range from plaids and paisley to wicker and leopard. Each
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I love my iPad 2, but I have to admit that its speaker is lacking. I find myself cupping my hand around the back of the iPad 2 to try to redirect the sound to the front – where my ears are. The iSP210 MusicPac Portable Stereo Speaker Case for iPad from iLuv is a
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I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who was disappointed a month ago when Apple failed to announce the iPhone 5 after many months of rumors and speculation. Instead, we were offered the iPhone 4S – an evolutionary instead of revolutionary update to the one year old iPhone 4. Even though I wasn’t eligible for an upgrade,
Apple iPhone 4S Review Read More
The VueZone system from Avaak is an easy to setup wireless security camera system that we’ve reviewed here on The Gadgeteer. Before today, the VueZone cameras weren’t meant to be used outdoors because of a lack of weather resistance. Now the cameras can go outside when they are housed in the new water-resistant outdoor camera
Avaak Announces New Mounting Options for VueZone Camera System Read More
You may have noticed that I seem to have a lot of bags and purses. Some of them are cheap and some are expensive, but I want to keep all of them clean and nice-looking for as long as possible. I do not want to set my bag in the floor in public places, where
Protect Your Bag from “Bagteria” Read More
The kind folks at Quiver are going to give one lucky Gadgeteer reader 2 Quiver pen holders (your choice of color) along with two pocket Moleskine notebooks. Pocket notebooks like the Moleskine make perfect journals, pocket scrapbooks, reference books, etc. Add a Quiver to the notebook and you’ll always have your favorite pen attached to
Win 2 Quiver Pen Holders for your Moleskine Notebooks Read More
Belkin’s LiveAction Camera Grip is an accessory attachment that you slide over your iPhone’s dock connector. It features a camera grip similar to the ones on DSLR cameras. It has 2 buttons, one for taking photos and another for videos. The camera shutter button is a fast shutter button for those quick snapshots of your
Make your iPhone feel like a DSLR Read More
This personal safety device from GreatCall gives you immediate access to trained personnel who can summon emergency services and notify your family. The 5Star Urgent Response device fits on your keychain or can be clipped to a bag or backpack. A single button push will connect you with highly-trained certified response agents who have access
Stay Protected at Home or On the Go with 5Star Urgent Response Read More
Powerline Ethernet may be the least understood and used technology for networking. It’s a shame because it’s so easy to use and is more reliable than WiFi. The good news is that there are more vendors offering products in the space, Intellinet being the latest. Their Powerline AV500 Ethernet Adapter provides a true plug and
Intellinet AV500 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Review Read More
I am an avid Home Theatre PC gadgeteer with an Apple TV, Roku, Mac Mini, and a few Blu-Ray Players around the house to stream content to whatever screen I happen to be in front of. I have always wanted a Boxee Box, mainly because I run Boxee on my Mac Mini, and would
Boxee Live TV Coming to a Boxee Box Near You Read More
Walking your dog at night can be dangerous for you and your dog. Drivers are more likely to see you, with your light and/or reflective clothing and a flashlight, than they are to see your dog. With the LED-lighted collars and leashes from Dog-e-Glow, your dog will be as visible as you are. The collars
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Sometimes you want to listen to music, but it’s not prudent to wear earbuds. The built-in speakers, if your device even has them, usually sound pretty bad, so it’s nice to have a small external speaker with you. It’s even nicer when the speakers are Bluetooth so you don’t have to mess with a bunch
Get a Charge from Zephyr Speakers Read More
“The pen is mightier than the finger” -Ian 2011 (Apologies to Edward Bulwer-Lytton) Let me start this article by saying that if you’re looking for a technical review of the new Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet then this is not the article for you. There’s quite a few speed and feed reviews out there, but what I want to
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We all do it… When our smartphone’s screen gets smudgy and fingerprinty (those are technical terms), we polish them on our pants leg or tshirt to clean them. Sometimes that helps, other times, not so much. Instead of carrying a microfiber cloth in your pocket for this job, you can use the back of your
Forget your pants leg, now you can use your tie to clean your smartphone’s screen Read More
