If you’re an outdoorsman (or if you are impacted by the current winter storm), you need a way to monitor weather conditions. The Speedtech SM-28 Handheld Weather Monitor is a lightweight weather tool that lets you monitor most every possible environmental condition. It has a lanyard to keep it handy, and the cover flips open to […]
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Don’t freak out, we’re not going to start reviewing earrings on The Gadgeteer. 😉 These earrings from CD Jewelry Art.Com are just so unique that I had to share them with all our girly geek readers. They are made from re-purposed / recycled audio CDs. More than 9 billion CDs are produced annually and the
CD Jewelry Brings Music to Your Ears Read More
In mid-June of 2009, Palm sent me a Pre, its first webOS-powered smartphone, to try out as a “Real Reviewer.” That program, I was told, was launched to get the Palm Pre into the hands of a few people Palm could count on to use it daily for an extended period (about six months, to
Palm Pre: Six Months In Read More
Those of you that have been keeping score know that I was pretty ticked off when I received an email from Barnes & Noble last week letting me know that my pre-ordered Nook would not arrive on December 1st as promised. I’m happy to say that they did deliver on their 2nd promise of December
My first impressions of the Nook have nothing to do with the Nook Read More
I had no issues with my Droid battery cover for the two weeks I used it, but I have heard some complaints that the cover can fall off. I know another reviewer that had no problem with her review unit, but after purchasing she had issues with the new one. So it probably is dependent
DIY Droid Battery Cover Fix Read More
I have been pondering upgrading my stock car stereo for a fancy new one with some of, if not all, the bells and whistles; touch screen, navigation, iPod interface, HD radio, USB connection, etc. The real sticking point has been the cost. While the stereo may only cost between $350-$1000, the installation and additional parts
My Crutchfield experience….. Read More
This morning I was taking a shower when I noticed a drop in the water pressure. We have an old house, and this always happens when someone turns on the water somewhere else in the house – but no one else was using any water. After a couple of minutes, the water pressure returned to
The FaucetLock by Flow Security Systems Read More
I stayed home from work today because I was feeling blah and while I was chatting with Dave, I happened to look over at the wireless LCD of the Brickhouse Security Wi-Spi EX30 and noticed that a FedEx truck had pulled into my driveway. Since I still had on my PJs, I wasn’t planning to
My 27″ iMac arrives 3 days early – Lucky Friday the 13th Read More
Continuing their tradition of snow theme product names, Blue Microphones is announcing today the Yeti, the world’s first THX certified mic, USB for studio-quality recording at home. I still like and use the Blue Mic Snowflake microphone and can vouch for the fact that they make great quality gear. The Yeti will be priced at
The Yeti is no longer just a big hairy missing link Read More
Tomorrow marks the launch of Verizon’s first two Android phones. I have spent over a week with the Droid, but have only had the Eris for a couple of days. Since Verizon decided to call their first Android phone the Droid, and add that name to all successive Android phones, I will be referring to
Droid Eris vs. Droid Read More