Name: Jim Latimer
Location: West Berlin, New Jersey
Gadgets… look in the dictionary and my picture is next to the
definition. I sometimes say that as long as I keep my hat on, the
propeller from the top of my head won’t show too much. 😉
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My search for a comfortable, easy to use, good sounding
Bluetooth headset to pair with my Treo 650, may have come to a
quick end. At least until something else comes along… After
reviewing 4 headsets in the last few months, I recently learned
about the Cardo Systems
scala-500 from one of my gadget buddies at my day job (Hello
Taire!). He highly recommended it, so I decided to test one out for
myself.
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Try as I might, I have never been able to fall in love with the
little joystick that sits surrounded by the “G”, “H” and “B” keys
on my Fujitsu laptop. That’s why I have been interested in finding
a small mouse which I could pack and bring along when traveling.
Oh, I’ve dallied with a few over the years, but the first one to
really catch my eye was announced at this year’s CES – the Newton
Peripherals MoGo Mouse.
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Apologies in advance – these pictures were taken late last night and my lighting wasn’t the best. I spent much of yesterday afternoon and evening playing with the cPC – getting comfortable with it, configuring various settings, adding programs to both XP and WM5, figuring out work-arounds for the portions of the system that still
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Unpacking the DualCor cPC Engineering Sample… Nothing is going to jostle this baby! The treasure chest… I am sure that the final version box will be quite glossy – with photos of some self-satisfied user smiling as they hold their cPC. Hey this was unexpected! A Rhinoskin cPC branded pouch…nice! My long-awaited cPC and it’s
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2006-07-26 Read More
I need some help from you guys… For the past 2-3 months, I’ve had a handful of email complaints from people saying that they sometimes have problems loading pages using Internet Explorer. The page will almost completely load and then a small popup window will come up saying that the Operation Aborted. If you press
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-07-26 Read More
Have you ever noticed that a lot of FM transmitters on the
market these days, don’t blend in very well with the interior of
most vehicles. Their design tends to be too flashy or wacky for my
personal taste. I don’t know about you, but I tend to prefer that
my vehicle accessories look more like OEM parts than something that
came from the bargain bin of AutoZone. That’s why I was pretty
amazed when I came home the other day to find a package from
Speck Products. Inside
was the MobileTune FM Transmitter for the Apple iPod.
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I have the FedEx tracking number for the DualCor cPC; it will be here tomorrow! The WeiTel GPRS Compact Flash Modem came today…the anticipation is killing me… SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Just as there is no single PDA that will meet every end-user’s needs, the same can be said for flashlights; there are torches for every type application and budget. Today I am going to take a look at one of the most multi-featured and customizable models I have seen to date, the Pila GL3 Series “Commendatore”.
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New Pic Pocket zippered pouches for pocket sized digital cameras. I love Waterfield’s products and have 4 pouches and a wallet in my gear bag right now. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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It’s an alarm clock with cycling LED lights and it’s a thermometer. But wait, there’s more! It’s also a USB air purifier. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Looks like Vaja might have some new competition for PDA and mobile phone cases… SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Judie is all excited to receive the Engineering test sample of the DualCor cPC. Me, not so much. I just can’t seem get too thrilled about the whole teeny tiny Windows XP in your hand devices anymore. It’s crazy because just a few years ago, I would have sold one of my kidneys to get
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-07-24 Read More
If you play PC games, you probably know how important keyboard
control is to many of them, especially in the real-time strategy,
roleplaying, and shooter genres. But keyboards are designed for two
hands, and in most games you’ll always have one hand on the mouse.
The Saitek
Pro Gamer Command Unit is a USB controller that aims to improve
your control of keyboard-driven games with programmable action
buttons located directly under your fingertips for quick access,
plus a thumb-operated joystick.
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If you have held off adding a small LED torch to your keyring,
after reading today’s review you may be glad that you waited. We
all know the benefits of having an LED torch where it is always
easily accessible, but the Gadget Brando 4in1 Key Ring LED Light
Pen adds a few extra perks that may make owning one even more
attractive.
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I was offered the opportunity to buy an “Engineering Sample” of the DualCor cPC today, and I jumped on it – you had better believe it! Consumer models will not be shipping for another 90-120 days, and as most of you know, I have been eager (understatement!) to try this device since its announcement early
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2006-07-21 Read More
Laptop owners, this review is just for you. Today I’m going to tell you about a stand for your laptop computer that is both stylish and functional. The Laptop Stand from Pfeffer Industries (I wonder how it took for them to come up with that catchy product name?) is a clear laser cut plastic stand that is available in 3 different sizes (7.5x10in, 11x13in, and 11x16in).
I have grown spoiled by the tiny size of the Nextlink Bluespoon AX2, but there are certain features that such a diminutive headset will never be able to provide – such as caller ID and the ability to view other details that can only be shown on a display. Today I am going to take a look at the Tekkeon ET3000 ezTalker Digital Cord-Free Headset, a Bluetooth headset that boasts an impressive list of features, not the least of which is its bright OLED digital display.
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Over a year and a half ago in December 2004, the much anticipated Treo 650 smartphone arrived on the market. This first model was a CDMA version from Sprint, but several months later a GSM version and then a version from Verizon also became available. Since its release, the 650 has become the most popular smartphone (combination PDA / mobile phone) device on the market. Time has not stood still for Palm. Their latest smartphone is the 700p. Should 650 owners pony up to buy this upgraded model, or should they keep their cash and wait for something with more revolutionary features, instead of evolutionary?
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Friday, as I was in the midst of writing the day’s review, Alison from Astraware sent me a pre-release copy of the Pocket PC version of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templar’s, which earned her the new nickname of “the evil one“. Why? Because it took a supreme act of will power to finish the
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2006-07-16 Read More
