If your main computer happens to be a laptop instead of a desktop, you may find it difficult to use a cramped keyboard, track-point or touch pad as your primary methods of input. Adding a full sized keyboard and a mouse will enhance user experience, but they will also expand the desktop footprint. One way […]
Legenda Design Laptop Stand Up Read More
It’s Christmas Day, which means it is just a week away from the end of the year, which means…time for me to clean out my gadget closet. I know, I can be a total weirdo sometimes, but tonight just seemed like as good a time as any. Sarah is in the other room watching her
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-25 Read More
I know that it’s too late to order these for Christmas, but Toy Brando has some cute offerings that they sent me to check out. One is a little walking turtle. Press his shell and he starts walking / running. Press and hold, and he stops. Nothing overly exciting, but kids will love it (I’m
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-23 Read More
A couple years ago I remember seeing a BMW MP3 watch which featured an integrated USB cable. The idea of converging a watch with self-contained digital music player was clever, but at $275 for the 256MB version and $350 for the 512MB version, the price was a bit steep. Even so, the BMW watch proved
Skullcandy MacGyver MP3 / Voice Recording Watch Read More
Right around the corner from my office is a closet which acts as the receptacle for all of the gadgets’ boxes and accessories currently being used in our household – well, the ones that will fit, anyway. Inside this closet sits a large cardboard box which holds nothing but power cords, adapters, odd cables and
Gomadic Charger Cables with Tip Exchange Technology Read More
Last year I reviewed Bluetake’s i-PHONO BT420EX Bluetooth headphones. Although they had great sound, they had a funky design that really didn’t appeal to me. I don’t mind looking geeky, but there’s a point that none of us need to cross ;o) You can see what I mean if you follow the link above to
Bluetake i-PHONO mini BT450Rx Bluetooth Stereo Headset Read More
A package of goodies arrived in my mailbox today from Mobile Brando. Unfortunately for me, 2 of the items are for phones that I do not own. Fortunately for you, I’m going to offer them up to 2 lucky readers that might like to try their hand at writing a review. Item #1: Sony Ericsson
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-22 Read More
Now this looks very cool… A small computer mounted inside the self tuning guitar controls motors that are linked to each string. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Transperformance Read More
Acoustic Energy’s Wi-Fi radio looks like a much better alternative to the SonoWave radio that I just reviewed. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Wi-Fi Radio Read More
Well, we just got back from MD Anderson, and once again Steve had a good report! We are now three years out, pulling for the magical five…YAY! The bad news was that the chemo did some damage to his kidneys and liver, which has prompted the doctor to tell him that he should cut out
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-21 Read More
Update 02/02/06 See text at bottom of review…. Wireless devices make me smile. I have enough wires in my life, so when a new wireless device comes along that I can review, my day becomes a little happier. When that device is simple to setup and use, I may just do a happy dance. The
AIRcable HiFi Bluetooth Headphones Read More
If you’re a chronic middle of the night toe stubber, these slippers are for you! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Bright Feet Slippers Read More
Ok people, I want to see a show of hands. How many of you are fans of internet radio stations? I’ve got my hand up… I enjoy XM radio in my vehicle and internet radio on my desktop. I enjoy both because I like the variety and the many, many stations to choose from. It’s
SonoWave Digital Media Player Read More
Recycle those old broken crayons into new multi-colored ones. Even comes with labels. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Crayola Crayon Maker Read More
Here is something fun for all of you Monster Garage fans… My daughter’s boyfriend Caleb will be on the show Monday. Jesse James chose him to be part of an episode where Jesse visited an Austin high school and built a rat rod with its shop class. We haven’t seen it yet, so we are
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-18 Read More
It’s nice when you can diss a company for having a goofy product, and they don’t hold it against you. Case in point: SpeckProducts. For a long time now, I’ll find products in my mailbox from them that I have not requested for reviews. Some I will end up reviewing and some I won’t. When
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-17 Read More
Check out this cool little speaker / charger ball for the Sony Ericsson W800i phone from Mobile Brando. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Sony Ericsson W800i Music Dock Read More
One of the first things that happened after walking into Seattle’s Edgewater Inn for Mobius 2005, was that I ran into Jason Dunn from Thoughts Media at the check-in desk. “Nice Skooba,” he said as he pointed to the model he was wearing and then pointed to mine, “I bought the same one for my
RoadWired Skooba Satchel Read More
Whether it’s for a PDA, or a MP3 player, Vaja knows how to protect gadgets with a combination of both style substance and style. The substance part is taken care of beautifully with high quality leather, stitching and findings. When it comes to style, Vaja set the bar a long time ago. No one makes
Vaja Apple iPod nano AP161 and AP171 Classic Cases Read More
Trying to decide on a perfect case for your Apple iPod nano can be very hard to do, considering all of the currently available choices on the market. There are metal cases, plastic cases, silicon cases, and of course, leather cases. I tend to prefer the leather ones. I don’t know if it’s the feel,
dasblau Apple iPod nano Wrap Read More
