There were many years when the only “portable media device” I had was whatever Pocket PC I happened to own. Not only have all generations of Pocket PCs played MP3s, they have also been able to play video in Windows Media format. However, other than a constantly changing selection of MP3s and a small selection […]
Neuros Audio 442 Digital Media Player / Recorder Read More
I see these wildly ergonomic computer / gaming chair / desks and wonder if people actually buy them. Anyone out there have one? If so, what do you think? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Nethrone Read More
The N-Series is a new (in 2005) line of high-end multimedia phones from Nokia. The N90 is targeted at photography and video, with a 2.1 megapixel camera and a design tailored for imaging. Opening The Box The N90 box is filled with a variety of items: N90 Phone Multi-voltage AC adapter with European plug (AC-4E)
Astraware is just about to release Chuzzle. According to their site, “Chuzzles are googly-eyed little balls of fur that giggle, squeak, and sneeze as you push them across the board! Group three Chuzzles of the same colour together and watch them pop in a flurry of fur. Tap them to hear them squeak, sneeze and
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-12 Read More
Julie’s comments are in Black, Judie’s are in Blue and italicized. Mobius 2005 was held at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle, Washington this year, and other than a jaunt to race go-karts at Champs on the second evening, we were predominantly on the 3rd floor of the hotel most of the time. The first night
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Self playing digital audio book. About the size of a cassette, but no player is required. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: PlayAway Read More
Turns any PC or LAPTOP equipped with HD Component Video or Composite/YC video output into an HDTV, DV, NTSC or PAL Video Test Signal Generator. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: CALIBUG HDTV Read More
Self powered LED light in Key Chain form. One side has the solar panel, the other a mirror. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Solar LED Keychain Light Read More
Hi all. I’m sitting in my hotel room here in Seattle, Washington. The Mobius 2005 event ended this afternoon. I know Judie mentioned that we would be having a full article when we return, but neither of us took notes, so you’ll just have to settle for a couple of gear diary entries (Judie is
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-08 Read More
It’s not often that a product brings out the total Scrooge in me, but somehow or another this one certainly did. Perhaps it was the incessant noise produced when going to this product’s webpage, or perhaps it was because the noise actually produced by this USB driven toy was even worse in person…I don’t know.
USB Geek Drumming Santa Read More
What kind of watch does your typical Gadgeteer wear? A no frills $7 Walmart special? Ummmmm, probably not. We tend to want our watches to do more than just tell time. A few of the more gadget worthy watches that we’ve reviewed in the past include the Microsoft SPOT watches, the NHJ VTV-101 watch and
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We all a small group of people on our holiday lists that we need to give gifts, but for whom we haven’t a clue as to what to buy. Whether they be co-workers, hosts and hostesses, or friends who already have everything, there is always a need for a thoughtful gift that doesn’t look like
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WaterField Designs makes some of my favorite gear. I use and have used their pouches and bags as part of my everyday gear collection. Located in San Francisco, this company is one of the friendliest that I’ve had the opportunity to work with. They make great bags and accessories too. :o) Today I’m going to
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If you aren’t the type that likes to wear your camera on a neck-strap, a wrist strap is always an option. But what if a wrist strap isn’t quite what you want to wear either? Well, there is always the Digi-Grip offered by established eBay store owner Julian Harrison. According to his eBay auctions, “If
CooLanyard Digi-Grip Camera Finger Ring Read More
I am not going to be able to get their review done before Christmas, but I wanted to let you all know that I have received a pair of the new SCOTTeVEST Ultimate Cargo Pants, and I love them! Actually, I received two pair – one for me and one for Steve. I wasn’t sure
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-05 Read More
If you are a gadgeteer, you probably have a lot of gear. Gear that usually ends up in a heap at the bottom of your gear bag. I’m sort of a neat freak when it comes to keeping my gear organized and easy to find. I’ve been using one of WaterField’s gear pouches for years
WaterField Design Cableguy Pouches Read More
For those of you that just got an eleven-email blast from Julie and me in your inbox, I apologize. You see, we are about to head to Seattle for Mobius 2005 and we didn’t want to leave without giving you all lots to read. We’ll be gone Tuesday through Friday, hopefully learning about the newest
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-05 Read More
Whew! We just posted our Christmas review bundle. 11 reviews in total. Hope they will tide everyone over for the rest of the week as Judie and I are getting ready to head out to Seattle, Washington tomorrow for the annual Mobius conference. Judie almost talked me into only packing my Treo 650 for the
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I would be the first to admit that I have a few friends who would be happy to find this item in their stocking on Christmas Day – a low-tech gadget that serves a dual purpose. Gadgeteers, I present to you the one, the only, the BeerClip… Is it a money clip? Is it
If you are an Apple Mac mini owner, you already know that you have one of the smallest, quietest, and coolest desktop computers available on the market today. I really love mine! But the first thing that I realized after unpacking and setting it up was that I really didn’t want to set it beside
Plasticsmith’s Mac mini Stands Read More
