I came home last night to find a replacement 24″ iMac on my front porch… To catch everyone up, I had ordered one at the end of September before attending Mobius. The first one had a really annoying defect where turning the brightness level down from maximum would cause a humming noise. Upon calling Apple […]
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-12 Read More
For those of you that may have missed it, I posted my first ever Gadgeteer Podcast Monday. I have received several nice emails and would like some more feedback. So let me know what you think good or bad. I may even read your email in the next episode! This first episode is only 11
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-11 Read More
I enjoy cooking and tend to be the main person in my household to do this task everyday. Until now, my method for timing dishes on the stove and oven has been accomplished using the timer in the microwave, the grandfather clock in the living room and the timer built into my stove. That doesn’t sound like a problem does it? Well it is when you forget what time source was used for which dish. And then there’s the fact that the grandfather clock doesn’t actually buzz when the time is up.
Chef’s Quad-Timer Professional Read More
Here we go! My first ever attempt at podcasting! It is something that I’ve thought about off and on for years, but just never got around to trying. Remember, this is my first try, so be kind ;o)
Gadgeteer Podcast #1 Read More
I love games that I can pick up and almost instinctively know the rules for, and that play fast so I can just do it and put it away. This freeware version of the classic game Breakout accomplishes both.
The Prison – Palm OS Arcade Game Read More
Here’s another cool item from Brando. This time it is a 4 port USB hub with a twisting cube design. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: USB Twister Hub Read More
The world’s smallest hydrogen car. Use solar power to turn water into hyrogen, then transfer the hydrogen to the car and vroom! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: H-Racer Read More
I just posted 3 more Video / Slideshow contest submissions. You guys are very creative! It is going to be a tough job picking the grand prize winner! — Gadgeteer Garage Sale Redux I’m relisting a few things that didn’t sell, along with some other items that I came across that need to go too!
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-08 Read More
I’m warning you now, don’t click on this link. Don’t do it! If you’re anywhere near as obsessed with LEGO as I am, it will be a big mistake. Your credit card won’t make it out alive. I’m just sayin… SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: LEGO Ice Cube Tray Read More
My current favorite Bluetooth headset is the Cardo Systems scala-500 that I reviewed earlier this summer. This headset comes with a clip that allows you to hook it on your eye / sunglasses. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work too well if you have thin framed glasses. Evan Koblentz just emailed me with a hack that will
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-06 Read More
This one is for all of you travelers out there. Start rejoicing, because I’m going to tell you about a gadget that will replace that soggy ziploc baggie that no self-respecting gadgeteer should be using. You know what I’m talking about, we all know that Blue and Yellow make Green, but do we really want to use a baggie to hold our toothbrush and toothpaste, when we can use something cool like the OHSO Marco Travel Toothbrush instead? I didn’t think so.
OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush Read More
I’ve added a page with all of the Video / Slideshow contest entries that I’ve received so far. Remember, the all entries must be received before 10/16. — Thanks to everyone that helped make the Gadgeteer Garage Sale a big success! I’m going to make a new list in the next day or so with
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-05 Read More
The contest is closed for submissions. I’ll be selecting the 1st place winner, but you can help me with 2nd place! Go watch the entries and send me the video # and name of the person you want to win 2nd place. I’ll announce the winner on 10/20. Here are all the submissions thus far!
Video / Slideshow Contest User Entries Page Read More
First there was the USB missile launcher. And now Brando brings us the USB circus cannon. Can move up/down/left/right. Even comes with sound effects. Good for those boring afternoons at the office. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: USB Circus Cannon Read More
Power adapters. These bulky bricks are a necessary evil for electronics, even more so for gadget lovers. My gear bag is daily weighed down by several power adapters and when I travel my bag contains at least 5-6 adapters.
Many devices are now able to be charged via USB or Firewire, but on a laptop ports can be a premium. Additionally, many laptops do not charge external devices while in sleep mode.
Madsonline Lucille Apple Powerbook/iBook AC Adapter Read More
UPDATE Wowza! I posted this entry before going to bed last night, and I woke up to find my inbox practically bursting at the seams from all your messages! Thanks guys! Needless to say, I have more than enough volunteers for this go round. I’ll be contacting you all before the end of the day
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-03 Read More
You don’t have to worry about your kids killing this pet ;o) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: USB Hamster Read More
Updated with Day 2
This year, Microsoft changed things up and decided to hold two Mobius events back to back. The first one was held in Thailand, and the second one here in the US. Typically, the events here in the US have always been held in Seattle, WA., near Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. But this year they opted for Boston, MA. Lucky for me, I was invited to the Boston event. This meant a short 2hr flight, instead of 4-5 hours to Seattle.
Mobius Boston 2006 Trip Report Read More
Gadgeteer Garage Sale! It’s been a LONG time since I’ve cleared out the gear cabinets here at Gadgeteer HQ. So, it’s time for a purging! I figure this time I’ll kick it old school and just post everything here on the site instead of going through eBay. If you see something you definitely want, email
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-02 Read More
No doubt some of you eagle eye users will have noticed that Judie’s gear diary is missing. No, she didn’t fall off the side of the earth or anything like that… She is moving on to other opportunities. One such opportunity is a new site that she is just now starting up, called GearDiary (great
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-10-01 Read More