Yesterday, we took a ride to the Mini dealership in San Antonio. Interestingly enough, my car needed a software upgrade. Supposedly, I will now have even smoother starts in first gear. I wish someone could create a software upgrade for me, to give me smoother starts first thing in the morning… ;0) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin […]
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-23 Read More
Product Requirements: Laptop computer with a USB port or a power outlet for charging As I have mentioned in previous reviews, laptop computers tend to get hot when they are left running for any amount of time. Not all laptops are built with sufficient cooling for their CPUs, especially when the laptop is always on
Jetart Technology NP4000 Portable XCool Notebook Cooler Review Read More
I just posted all the details about our latest contest: Show Us Your Space. Can you believe that it’s been amost a year since we had our last contest? Wow, time flies! I have to tell you that the idea for this contest is purely selfish on my part. I’m looking for ideas to remodel
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-22 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH-55 Following closely on the heals of the Metal & Leather Suit from Extreme Limit of Japan, comes their Body-Suit case. Available in finely grained quality black Italian leather with matching black stitching, this book style case has plenty of storage and play-through access. Like most cases that are currently
Extreme Limit Sony CLIE TH55 Body-Suit Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH-55 Even though Sony is bowing out of the PDA arena, that doesn’t mean accessory manufactures have to follow suit and abandon the CLIE line of PDAs. In fact, my favorite PDA case manufacturer Vaja has just released a new leather case for the newest and unfortunately last CLIE model:
Vaja #SO81 Sony CLIE TH-55 Custom Case Review Read More
If you want to keep your chrome dome stubble free, this razor is for you. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Headblade Read More
Product Requirements: Adequate countertop space, a 120v outlet and water Update added 03/10/05: Please read the comments section linked to this review. Many consumers are reporting that this item works well for the first couple of months, and then will die after approx. 90 days. Frontgate is one of the catalogs that I enjoy perusing.
WindChaser Portable Ice Maker Review Read More
I would like to give a great big “Thank You!” to Tyler Puckett for sending gMail invitations to Julie and me. He could have just as easily actioned them on eBay. Tyler, you are a good guy! :0) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-15 Read More
I had a lot of trepidation regarding the Motorola V500, the first time I saw it. Maybe it was the darkening Singapore shopping mall around me, at half-past closing time. Maybe it was the pushy sales clerk who alternately badgered and begged me to hand over my money. Maybe it was because I’d never heard
Motorola V400/V500 Mobile Phone Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Any brand of Laptop computer 6/15/04 See updates in red below I am head over heels in love with my 15 inch PowerBook G4. I decided to make the switch not quite 2 months ago, and haven’t looked back yet. Having used a desktop PC as my primary computer for eons, converting
LapLogic LapPads Review Updated Read More
Monday Morning Quickies We’ve got a Gadgeteer Garage Sale started on eBay. Take a look, maybe there’s something we listed that you just can’t live without! We have a big contest in the planning stages that I hope to announce either late this week or next Monday. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-14 Read More
Product Requirements: Any of the PDAs, Cell Phones or Digital Cameras listed here Most of you know by now that my favorite protectors are the ultra clear ones – the type that look and feel like a naked PDA’s screen when installed. One of Julie’s and my favorite vendors, Brando Workshop, has recently come out
Brando Workshop Ultra Clear Protector Plus Screen Protector Read More
Belkin USB 2.0 hub with 2 480Mbps high speed ports on top. Top ports flip down for stackability. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: 7 port USB 2.0 Hub Read More
When you’re killing baddies, you can’t get sweaty palms! This mouse has a built in fan to keep you cool under pressure. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Nyko Air Flo Mouse Read More
Product Requirements: Device: 3rd Generation iPod with Dock connector Apple’s super popular iPod is the only digital music player on the market that I know of, that has spawned not only a huge fan base, but also a profusion of accessories. As a person that has owned a 3rd generation 30gb unit for over a
Griffin Technology iTalk iPod Voice Recorder Review Read More
Comb your way to a fuller head of hair. At $645, I think I’d just wear a hat! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: HairMax LaserComb Read More
Pardon me while I pat myself on the back. I was just looking to see what I needed to write about for tonight’s post, when I realized that Monday’s LapPads review was actually my 500th review! I guess it is fitting that it was the review to be Slashdotted. Wow, 500 reviews in almost 7
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-10 Read More
I just got an email from Alex, with Slappa – makers of the multimedia storage products I recently reviewed. He said to let you all know that if you order from their site you can enjoy a 10% discount (until the end of June) by entering the code “gadgeteer.” If you have been looking for
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-09 Read More
Full-logic cassette deck for your PC. Archive old tapes to digital files or make new tapes of your MP3s. Nifty! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Plus Deck 2 Read More
Whew! Here it is 4 days after returning from vacation and I’m just now crawling out from under the piled up work from my day job, Gadgeteer stuff and the rocks in my yard (don’t ask…). I’d like to thank all of you for the Birthday wishes in the discussion forum and for the personal
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-06-09 Read More