I receive frequent emails asking me how I take such nice close up (macro) product images for my reviews. As a result, I thought I would share some of my ‘secrets’ for macro photography. Some people think that if they buy the most expensive bazillion mega pixel DSLR camera on the market, that they will […]
How to take great macro pictures without a lot of equipment Read More
Michael Hess of RoadWired.com just emailed me some news thrifty shoppers will find very useful… LIMITED TIME: ROADWIRED CARRYING CASE BLOWOUT WITH BONUS “INSIDER’S” COUPON FOR SUPPORTERS OF THIS SITE… SAVE ALMOST 50% PLUS GET FREE SHIPPING. Readers and supporters of selected tech sites can use coupon code BLOWOUT to save an additional 20%, PLUS
Get some great bags from RoadWired for close to 50% off! Read More
You can’t turn on the television, open a magazine or read a newspaper these days without hearing stories about global warming and hearing terms like carbon neutral and green power. Whether or not you subscribe to the belief that we humans are accelerating our damage to this planet, I think we can all agree that the more power we use, the more we have to pay. Unless you live off the grid (another term we often hear…), you most likely have to pay a monthly bill to your electric company. If you would like to lower your electric bills and maybe even help save the planet a little bit, I have a product that can help you do just that.
Kill-A-Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor Read More
In June 2006, Samsill Corporation obtained an exclusive multi-year brand licensing agreement with Microsoft Corporation. Their task, as mentioned in their press release, is to “manufacture, market and sell a broad assortment of computer bags and business accessories leveraging the Microsoft brand.” To get the word out on their products, Samsill offered The Gadgeteer Team to review any of the new Microsoft Laptop Bags.
Samsill Ladies Madison Laptop Tote Read More
I’m such a loser. All my friends and family agree with me: I have a terrible habit of losing USB thumb drives. Not only have I left them in the most unlikely of places, but I have also laundered them, stepped on them, and even left them out in the rain. A few of the drives I’ve owed over the years have included a neck lanyard, but I’ve never used them because they look so ugly.
Cyber Snipa Dog Tags with USB Flash Drive Read More
Here are some teaser thumbnail images showing 3 of my upcoming reviews. Can you guess what the products are? I’ll send out 3 prizes. 1 prize each to the first person that can name one of the items until they are all correctly identified. Want to know what you’re playing for (said it my best
Guess the gadgets and win a prize! Read More
An audio device that moms-to-be wear around their belly to project heartbeat type sounds to their unborn children which introduces them to a sequential learning process before they are even born. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: BabyPlus Read More
If you read my review of the Slim Mouse, this review might seem a bit familiar because both mice have a somewhat similar shape and design. The mouse that we’re going to focus on for this review is the Twister Laser Mouse from Rocketfish. It is hands down better than the Slim Mouse though. Keep reading to find out why.
Rocketfish Twister Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse Read More
Mice come in all shapes and sizes these days. They are available in corded and non-corded varieties, using Bluetooth and other wireless protocols. Some run on batteries, some don’t. But all mice share a couple of important features… They have Left and Right buttons (ok, some Mac mice have just 1…), and they move the cursor around on your display. Today I’m going to tell you about the Slim Mouse. This mouse has those important features mentioned above, all bundled into an extremely thin package. Power Positioning (2P) actually claims that this mouse is the world’s thinnest. Is that a good thing? Let’s find out.
What features do you all think defines a mobile phone as a smart phone? The ability to install 3rd party software? PIM features? Email? I’ve been discussing this topic with Deslock in the comment area for my Apple iPhone review, and I now I would like to hear some other opinions on the subject. So
Is the Apple iPhone a smart phone, or a feature phone? Read More
If you are into LED fashion watches, then you will want to read about the Giordano Timewear Fashion Curve LED Watch that the folks at The LED Watch Shop sent me to review.
Giordano Fashion Curve LED Watch Read More
Mobile phones aren’t just for placing calls these days. They have become full blown digital audio players for a lot of people. Heck, the advertising for the LG Chocolate phones is pretty much based on that very feature alone. Altec Lansing’s T515 portable wireless speaker system is now available for those of you with mobile phones that have Bluetooth (it must have the A2DP profile though…) and music playing capabilities.
Altec Lansing T515 Wireless Speaker / Headset System Read More
Logitech just announced a new rechargeable mouse that can be used in the air as well as on your desktop. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: MX Air Mouse Read More
Are you a wannabe guitar god that can’t even play a C chord to save your life? Or do you have a child that keeps touching your shiny new Fender Strat with their little peanut butter and jelly encrusted fingers? Then I have an inexpensive ‘guitar’ for you or them to check out. It’s the mi Jam Guitar from B2.
mi Jam Guitar and Mini Mixer Read More
I’ve been a fan of Apple products since I purchased my first iPod back in 2003. Yes, I waited until the 3rd generation of the world’s most popular audio player was on the market before I drank the kool-aid. Two years later, I took another gulp of that kool-aid and ditched my Windows PC, for an iMac and haven’t looked back. It did take me 3 tries before I finally made that switch though, as I always found some reason why the Mac OS didn’t quite do it for me. And now, I find myself standing at yet another Apple crossroads in my gadget life. This time, it’s with the world’s most hyped mobile phone: the
Apple iPhone.
This August, The Gadgeteer will turn 10 years old. Officially it doesn’t turn 10 years old until December as that is when I actually purchased the domain name. But I started a site called The Gadgeteer on Geocities.com back in August of the same year. I was tripping down memory lane this afternoon when I
What did The Gadgeteer look like back in 1998? Read More
I know I said I’d have the review posted by tonight, but it’s going on midnight here and I still need to add a few things. So I’m going to be day late in my promise. Sorry guys! Forgive me? :o) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
iPhone review coming early tomorrow Read More
Now this looks like a nifty USB gadget! It’s a 600x USB microscope, webcam and USB hub all in one package. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: USB Digital Microscope Read More
Gadgeteer Spotlight articles are short informal interviews with some of this industry’s most influential and interesting people. Gain some insight and learn some interesting facts about the people behind some of our favorite gadgets, gizmos and gear.
Today we sit down (virtually) with Michael Hess of RoadWired.com…
Gadgeteer Spotlight on Michael Hess of RoadWired.com Read More
Available sometime this summer, the ONIX400 allows the tracking of constantly changing weather conditions overtop the GPS, including specific weather threats for the current location, personal path and final destination. It also receives XM Satellite Radio service as well. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Bushnell Weather Tracker GPS Read More