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.
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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
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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
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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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If you aren’t the type that likes to wear your camera on a neck-strap, a wrist strap is always an option. But what if a wrist strap isn’t quite what you want to wear either? Well, there is always the Digi-Grip offered by established eBay store owner Julian Harrison. According to his eBay auctions, “If
CooLanyard Digi-Grip Camera Finger Ring Read More
I am not going to be able to get their review done before Christmas, but I wanted to let you all know that I have received a pair of the new SCOTTeVEST Ultimate Cargo Pants, and I love them! Actually, I received two pair – one for me and one for Steve. I wasn’t sure
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-05 Read More
If you are a gadgeteer, you probably have a lot of gear. Gear that usually ends up in a heap at the bottom of your gear bag. I’m sort of a neat freak when it comes to keeping my gear organized and easy to find. I’ve been using one of WaterField’s gear pouches for years
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For those of you that just got an eleven-email blast from Julie and me in your inbox, I apologize. You see, we are about to head to Seattle for Mobius 2005 and we didn’t want to leave without giving you all lots to read. We’ll be gone Tuesday through Friday, hopefully learning about the newest
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-05 Read More
Whew! We just posted our Christmas review bundle. 11 reviews in total. Hope they will tide everyone over for the rest of the week as Judie and I are getting ready to head out to Seattle, Washington tomorrow for the annual Mobius conference. Judie almost talked me into only packing my Treo 650 for the
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I would be the first to admit that I have a few friends who would be happy to find this item in their stocking on Christmas Day – a low-tech gadget that serves a dual purpose. Gadgeteers, I present to you the one, the only, the BeerClip… Is it a money clip? Is it
If you are an Apple Mac mini owner, you already know that you have one of the smallest, quietest, and coolest desktop computers available on the market today. I really love mine! But the first thing that I realized after unpacking and setting it up was that I really didn’t want to set it beside
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For those times when you don’t want to listen to your iPod (or other device) through headphones, you need a small speaker set like the iPod Audio System from Brando’s Workshop. These battery powered (3 AA’s not included) speakers take up little space on your desk, but have big sound. Hardware Specs Frequency response :
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Even though these days I buy much of my music from online download sources, there are still times when I want to buy my music on CD. As everyone knows, CDs come wrapped in plastic which can best be opened with the use of a sharp knife. Some CDs come with a discreet pull tab,
“Rub Buddha’s belly for good luck,” haven’t we all heard that before? Well now a mouse pad is out that takes that old saying literally. Billed as “The only mouse pad to generate good fortune every time you use it,” the BuddhaPad is set to “make good things happen.” How does it work? Well, on
Finally a USB gadget that you can use to put out an eye! Bout time! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: USB Powered Air Darts Read More
Can you think of a single article of clothing that has permeated pop culture as thoroughly as the humble hoodie? According to the Ask Andy About Clothes website, this is how the hoodie got its start: “Brothers, Abe and Bill Feinbloom, founded the Knickerbocker Knitting Company, now Champion Products in 1919. It was a sweater
SCOTTeVEST Ultimate Hoodie Read More
Friday Fun! I’ve been surfing while I should be finishing the review I have to post tonight… Bad Julie. But in the process of my surfing, I happened upon this site which is a MUST see: http://www.ertdfgcvb.ch/p1/sky.html If you have a superman complex or want to get in touch with your inner eagle, check it
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-02 Read More
Looking for a fun way to break an ankle or an arm? Look no further than the Carveboard. This is a skateboard with 14 wheels instead of 4. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Carveboards Read More
Portable media players like the Datexx Pavio Portable Digital Theater or the Sony HMP-A1 Hard Disk Multi Player are great for on the road audio and video viewing. But when you’re home and want to share your media content with your family and friends, passing around a small screened device isn’t the most convenient. That’s
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