As I sit around waiting for my eyes to heal (the right one gets operated on this Friday), I’ve been occuping my time watching TV and movies. I’ve grown bored of that, and have now been thinking about what new gadgets that I need or would be fun to check out. I really need a […]
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-25 Read More
I just got in from a week in Branson, and I have a couple of items to discuss… First of all, I realized while I was gone that a monumental error that occurred on my part. While I have been galavanting all over the country this summer – first in Florida and now Branson (and
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-24 Read More
Creative Labs is getting into the ultra quiet, mini PC market with their barebones SLiXPC packages. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Product Requirements: Device: Laptop Computer – either PC or MAC that conforms to following: can open to a full, open-face position and laptop body from base to top measures less than 1 1/2” thick. The following computers do not meet this specification: Toshiba Satellite 2430, Compaq Presario 1200, the white/”ice” iBook (note: the older “clamshell”
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Cool (but expensive) little FireWire webcam from Apple. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Standard in-dash sized 266MHz computer for your car that has built-in GPS, Audio, Video, USB, IrDA, and PCMCIA. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Product Requirements: Device: Palm Zire 71 Brando has recently released a new line of cases for the Palm Zire 71 handheld. One case is a book-style side-opener while the other two are vertical flip cases (one with belt clip and one without; otherwise identical). All three Brando cases are made from similar soft-but-rugged black-leather
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Cool idea from TDK. A soft CD case that doubles as a NXT flat panel speaker. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I’m having PTK (Phototherapeutic Keratectomy) on my left eye this afternoon. I have a genetic disease called Corneal Dystrophy which causes little spots on my corneas. I know I’m a hopeless geek when the fact that I’m having a surgical procedure doesn’t bother me as much as the fact that I won’t be able to
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-20 Read More
I received my refurbished 5040 ReplayTV last night. SONICBlue had a fantastic deal a few weeks ago. Order a refurb for $349, and lifetime service was included. Wheee! So, now I have 2 ReplayTVs. The 5040 is great because it has an Ethernet connection. It also has an automatic commercial skip feature which is great!
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-19 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: PC with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and 30MB free hard disk space; or Macintosh with PowerPC processor and Mac OS 9 through Mac OS X, 15MB hard disk space and 5 MB of available RAM, and USB or IrDA port for HotSync Billed as the “Palm™ Powered laptop alternative that’s truly affordable,” the
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Back in October,when I attended Möbius 2002, we were promised Microsoft Smartphones. I have to admit that I had practically forgotten about this until I received an email the other day asking for my shipping address. Today, a Möbius branded phone showed up at my door. This little guy is the bomb! I am not
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-18 Read More
Sneak peek at Handspring’s upcoming smartphone with built-in camera and SD slot. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Treo 600 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: HP1910 Pocket PC When a company supplying PDA cases and accessories has name like Surplus PDA, you would probably expect that the cases are going to be a nice shade of olive green, and make your PDA look about as good as a Faberge egg in a burlap sack. You wouldn’t
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Boo Hoo! I think my Tungsten|T’s display brightness is fading just like Judie’s did. I keep mine on max bright all the time, and it just doesn’t seem as brilliant as it was when I first got it. Are there many of you out there that are noticing the same thing? I’m so ready for
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-16 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: An audio device with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack I have a satellite radio receiver installed in my vehicle, but there are still times when I want to listen to the MP3s I have stored on my PDA. My new truck (I just got a 2003 Harley Davidson edition F-150) does not
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The heck with a Segway, how about a 43cc 2 stroke engine skateboard that looks more like a motorcycle. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there! :0D SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-15 Read More
I have to admit that I am addicted to mobile phones. In the past year I owned a Sony Ericsson T68i, Sony Ericsson T300, Samsung S100, Samsung T100, Siemens S55 and last but not least a Nokia 3650. Somehow none of the phones really satisfied my needs. Either the screen was great but it drained
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Nifty 5-button infrared remote control and a receiver unit that plugs directly into the top of the iPod. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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