I have set a goal to make my home smarter. By that, I’m talking about X10 and other ways of automation and connectivity. My first project is for security. I’d love to be able to install a wireless camera that points to my front door and alerts me when someone is there, or snaps a […]
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-11 Read More
There I was, a week or so ago on a typical Indiana Spring evening. Spring here tends to mean pouring rain and booming thunderstorms, and the night in reference fit that description. The time was 8:30pm or so, pitch black outside, and after a nice loud thunderclap, the inside was just as black as outside!
Fliklite LED Torch Review Read More
I just put in a pre-order for the CLIE NX80V…tune in for more info around the middle of July… SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-10 Read More
My DSC U20 is now a giant compared to this new 2.1mega pixel itsy cam from Sony! (Japanese site) SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Sony Qualia 016 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Palm Tungsten|T There aren’t many companies that will take the risk of making cases in anything other than run-of-the-mill black and boring-brown these days. Perhaps it is because most manufacturers are aiming mainly at people who work in highly conservative places; but I personally think that the PDA case market is much
Xigma Tungsten|T Leather Jacket – EX Model Review Read More
Well, we are back safe and sound from our Florida trip! Sarah and I had a great time visiting all of our new relatives from Steve’s side of the family. While it was extremely exhausting to do as much driving as we did (40 hours combined from San Angelo to Gainesville – plus extensive driving
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-08 Read More
Interesting watch from Storm that includes a compass, dual digital / analog time, thermometer, and a flashlight. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Navigator Watch Read More
802.11b wireless MP3 player that streams music from your PC and is controlled through a voice guide that announces tracks and albums. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: cd3o Read More
Portable scanner that has an SD and CF card reader built in. German site. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: HP Photosmart 1200 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Apple computer with built-in FireWire port; Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.04, or Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card; Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional I’ve become a Pod person! No, I’m not talking about Invasion of the Body Snatchers, I’m
Apple iPod (30GB) Review Read More
If you are in the market for Compact Flash and other memory media (including desktop RAM), you might want to visit Alpha Memory. They carry the Transcend brand of Compact Flash cards that are some of the fastest on the market. I tested their media with my digital cameras and Pocket PCs and wasn’t disappointed
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-03 Read More
Very skinny GSM phone from Haier. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Pen Phone P5 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Apple iPod  How do you use your iPod? Myself, it is a constant companion on my morning walk/run (more the former than the latter), in the car (running through the stereo), and occasionally in my cube at work. Personally, I am not the kind of person to stroll around with headphones
SmarterCase iPod Case Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Palm PDAs with a universal connector Windows 98SE and higher So, you’ve got a Palm with a universal connector and an SD (Secure Digital) memory expansion slot. How would you like a hotsync / charge cable for your PDA that also included a card reader? Intrigued? I was too when I heard
SyncGear 3-in-1 Palm Cable Review Read More
I’m loving my iPod! I’ve been ripping my entire CD collection a little at a time all weekend. I’ve run across CDs that I didn’t even remember buying. For example, the soundtrack to the movie Eddie and the Cruisers. And then there are CDs that I should probably should never admit to owning, like Hanson.
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2003-06-01 Read More
A hardshell backpack for snowboarders that even has a built-in shovel. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: DiGGiT Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98 or higher  I do a lot of scanning of documents as I hate keeping paper. I don’t mind the mundane and mindless activity of scanning but I (more so my wife!) do not like to be stuck to my PC and trusty flatbed scanner for long periods while scanning.
TravelScan XP Portable Scanner Review Read More
Standalone wireless unit that plays MP3s streamed from your PC. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: TerraPlayer Read More
Well, it’s time for my family to pack the car and head to Florida to visit relatives for a week! We’re going to be driving for around 10 hours a day over a two day period – each way – so you can imagine the preparations that are taking place to make sure that no
Judie’s Gear Diary – 2003-05-29 Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Pocket PC General: Act! is an information management tool dedicated mainly to customers and customer relationships. It is ideally targeted towards sales people and others that are mainly people focused. In the early days of WindowsCE, Symantec had offered a mobile version of its popular Act! database. With it you could synchronize
Trans/ACT ACT! Sync Tool for the Pocket PC Review Read More