Weekend Update I received an email from Apple confirming that my new iPod shipped today. So I should have a new toy next week. Yay! The only problem is that the electrical system on my truck has decided to go wonky, and I can’t use the iPod with the radio until it’s fixed. Boo! Rumor […]
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-24 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 or later Remember when Bluetooth was just for mobile phones? This wireless technology seems to be finally gaining some momentum now that it is showing up in other devices, such as keyboards, stereo headphones and mice. Bluetake’s BT500 Bluetooth Mouse is just such a device that
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Product Requirements: Laptop computer with a USB port or a power outlet for charging Not long ago, I reviewed the Jetart Technology NP4000 XCool Notebook Cooler. Jetart is also producing a very similar product, but with a twist – rather than including a rechargeable battery, this notebook cooler has four built-in USB 2.0 ports. Just
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Today, I ordered the iPAQ 4705 from eCost…and the total – including shipping – was $569.37. That’s pretty good, considering that eCost’s posted price was $649 (it lowers once you add the PDA to your basket), and I had heard that the final retail price might be as high as $699! :0PThe one downside is
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-21 Read More
I ordered a 40GB iPod last night. I figured it was my duty to upgrade my 1yr old 3rd gen model. ;o) Since I opted for the free engraving, it will be a few days before I receive it. I wonder if it will arrive before the fabled HP iPAQ HX4705 that I have on
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Product Requirements: Device: Laptop computers no larger than 13.5″ x 11 inches Having recently ditched my home built Athlon desktop PC for a 15″ G4 Apple PowerBook, I knew there would be some adjustment involved. I just didn’t know that the adjustment would physical. If you use your laptop computer as a desktop replacement, you’ll
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It’s official. Apple announces 4th generation iPods that are smaller, play longer, and are cheaper. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Product Requirements: Samsung SPH-i500 Smartphone The Samsung SPH-i500 is a handy device that combines a full featured Sprint Network (CDMA) mobile phone with a Palm OS 4.1 PDA. However, the leather belt case that comes with the phone isn’t very practical, unless you don’t mind fumbling to extricate your phone every time it rings. If
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I don’t usually like to post concept products, but I couldn’t pass on this one. This would make a great travel accessory. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Saturday Snippets I’ve chosen the 2 people to review the Axim battery and Dual Sim card. Thanks to all of you that volunteered. I received my Airport Express yesterday and plan to try it out this weekend. Cross your fingers that it’s not difficult to setup or use in a mixed environment. I pre-ordered the
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2004-07-17 Read More
The girly-girl in me wants to have my Motorola V60v encrusted in sparkly plum and green crystals. However, I am having trouble justifying the $200 (plus shipping) price tag, which is more than my phone cost. What’s a girl to do? Hmmm, I wonder if this company does their crystal magic to PDAs? I can
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Summertime in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mosquito city. I have an ornamental pond in the backyard which is an attraction to mosquitoes to lay eggs. After dark, the yard is practically a Bela Lugosi film festival, there are so many creatures after my blood! For those of you who are not up on mosquito 411,
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Pretty. Shiny. Must have! Too bad they are $199! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Calling all wannabe reviewers! I’m looking for two people that have good writing skills and a digital camera that can take excellent macro shots to review two products. Product 1: Replacement 3000 mAh battery for a Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC from Crayton Electronics. Product 2: Universal Twin SIM Adapter from Brando’s Workshop. If you
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Name: Roeland Krul Location: The Netherlands After having seen some past “featured Gadgeteers” the feeling “Hey, I can do better than that!” really creapt up to me :o) My name is Roeland Krul and I live in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Years ago, in the spring of 1999, I saw a friend of mine play around
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Hot on the heels of Bluetake’s i-Phono comes another set of Bluetooth stereo headphones. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Product Requirements: A strong TV signal and either four AA batteries or an outlet for charging The ability to watch television from one’s wrist is not a new thing. Believe it or not, the technology was present in 1982 when the world’s smallest TV – which also happened to be a wristwatch – was unveiled…the
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I found an interesting article today about tech myths. Covered are issues like whether opting out of spam will get you more spam or whether the Japanese Windows edition really uses Haiku for its error messages… “Three things are certain: Death, taxes, and lost data. Guess which has occurred.” Fun stuff! :0) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
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Looks like there might be a new kid on the block soon. This is a fingertip PDA (no stylus here folks) that has options such as an FM or Bluetooth radio. The jury is still out. Is this real or fake? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Product Requirements: Works with Windows 98/SE/2000/ME/XP, MAC OS 9.x or above, Linux 2.4 or above, USB 1.1/2.0 interface Now that pocket-sized memory is becoming so commonplace, it was only a matter of time before a company got the brilliant idea of adding it to an item of theirs that many people already carry. I think
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