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
Stick up LED lights from Sylvania. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: DOT it Lights Read More
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
Mobius 2005 Trip Report Read More
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
iBEAM Optical Timepiece Read More
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
Gift Ideas From The Troy Store Read More
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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