Shaun McGill over at one of my favorite sites: PDA247, has just posted an interested editorial / survey piece on the subject of eBooks. He’s asking the question if publishers should be forced into offering digital versions in addition to paper editions of their books. Personally, I would like to see this practice adopted asap. […]
Julie asked me a couple weeks ago if I would be interested in reviewing Easy PocketNAV’s OnCourse Navigator GPS software and I didn’t have to be asked twice! Understand that I am a novice when it comes to GPS and GPS software but the technology behind it just fascinates me. My previous experiences with GPS were with HP’s Navigation System (the GPS Bluetooth unit and software bundle) that I used with my HP hx4705 IPAQ and after I upgraded to Windows Mobile 5 on that unit, I bought OnCourse Navigator 5 (OCN5). I have since sold my IPAQ and GPS unit over a year ago and I let the OCN software sit to the side…that is until now.
Easy PocketNAV’s OnCourse Navigator 6 GPS Software – Windows Mobile Utility Read More
We’ve used VBBS forum software for our reviews and articles for years and years, but recently we built a new comment system that we’ve only been testing here in the Gear Diary area of The Gadgeteer. Since this new system has been stable, we’re now considering using it for the rest of the site. What
I want your feedback on using the Gear Diary comment system site wide Read More
Recently my day job has required me to give numerous presentations to large groups. Of course, you always want to come off looking as professional as possible, so I found myself in search for a presentation remote that could assist me. JasperLaser recently released the Jasper Keynote presentation remote, so let’s see if that fits my needs.
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 Peter Rojas (Editorial Director) and Ryan Block (Editor-in-Chief) of Engadget.com…
Gadgeteer Spotlight on Peter Rojas and Ryan Block of Engadget.com Read More
Today is July 29th. One month ago today, I was standing in line (it was a very short line, but a line all the same) at my local AT&T store to buy the much hyped iPhone. On that day, I remember being excited because I was getting a new toy to play with. But I
How one month with the iPhone has made me appreciate the Treo 680 more than ever Read More
Here’s an iPod speaker system that one ups all the others I’ve seen on the market these days. The Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Digital Mini-Theater system has a built-in color display so that you can view photo slideshows and videos stored on your video iPod, on a much larger screen. Is it worth the price tag though? Let’s take a closer look…
Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712 Digital Mini-Theater for iPod Read More
Are you in the market for an iPod speaker system that is both portable, rechargeable and has a built-in FM radio? I’m going to tell you about Altec Lansing’s inMotion iM600 Digital Speaker System for iPod that happens to fit that criteria quite well.
Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Digital Speaker System for iPod Read More
It seems the more people spend on electronics, the more they are willing to spend to keep them in tip-top shape. For example, The Gadgeteer has tons of reviews of Vaja cases for high-end Palm or HP devices, but I doubt you’ll find a Vaja case for a Palm Z22 or Zire. The same goes for laptops; there are definitely plenty of choices in cases for higher-end laptops, like Apple’s MacBook series or the Thinkpad, but I don’t think there are any for a $500 Dell or Everex. In this review, I’ll take a look at a minimalist sleeve for a MacBook, the Toffee.
Toffee Leather Sleeve Read More
The other day a box of assorted computer and video cables showed up on my doorstep from Tendon USA. I’d never heard of this company before and was curious to see the quality of their offerings. They sent me a couple of 14ft Cat6 Ethernet cables, two DVI to DVI cables, an HDMI to DVI
Cables, cables, cables Read More
Perfection. That sums up the Vaja Classic Blackberry 8800 case.
Currently, the Blackberry 8800 is my device of choice (with me 24/7). Every
cool piece of personal technology deserves a case that compliments its form
and features while protecting it from the hazards of day-to-day life. This Vaja
case does both with style & craftsmanship second to none.
Vaja BlackBerry 8800 Classic Leather Case Read More
If you are scared by germy toilet handles, then this gadget is for you! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Foot Flush Read More
An outdoor tech watch for us girls with built-in altimeter and barometer. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Suunto Lumi Read More
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
