Gear Diary

I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows tonight. I took my time reading it knowing I would be sad when I finally finished. I am not sad for the way the book ended (I won’t tell what happens…), but because I don’t have a new book in the series to look forward to now. […]

After completing my review of the Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor a few weeks ago, I’ve been much more interested in the how much power my gadgets and appliances use. That’s why I was interested in reading about the new VIA based computer from Systemax that only requires 20 Watts. Systemax is marketing the Venture VE

It’s been awhile since I had the last Gadgeteer Garage Sale, so I thought it was high time to clean out the cabinets and shelves here in my basement headquarters, so I can make room for new products. All of the items that I’m offering today are in perfect condition and come with their original

Is there a product, device, doo-dad, gadget, gizmo or thingamabob that you wish we’d review here in the The Gadgeteer? Then tell me and I’ll see what I can do. Seriously, share your ideas on what you’d like to read about. As long as it’s legal and family friendly, there’s a good chance I’ll add

Shaun McGill over at one of my favorite sites: PDA247, has just posted an interested editorial / survey piece on the subject of eBooks. He’s asking the question if publishers should be forced into offering digital versions in addition to paper editions of their books. Personally, I would like to see this practice adopted asap.

We’ve used VBBS forum software for our reviews and articles for years and years, but recently we built a new comment system that we’ve only been testing here in the Gear Diary area of The Gadgeteer. Since this new system has been stable, we’re now considering using it for the rest of the site. What

Today is July 29th. One month ago today, I was standing in line (it was a very short line, but a line all the same) at my local AT&T store to buy the much hyped iPhone. On that day, I remember being excited because I was getting a new toy to play with. But I

The other day a box of assorted computer and video cables showed up on my doorstep from Tendon USA. I’d never heard of this company before and was curious to see the quality of their offerings. They sent me a couple of 14ft Cat6 Ethernet cables, two DVI to DVI cables, an HDMI to DVI

I receive frequent emails asking me how I take such nice close up (macro) product images for my reviews. As a result, I thought I would share some of my ‘secrets’ for macro photography. Some people think that if they buy the most expensive bazillion mega pixel DSLR camera on the market, that they will

Michael Hess of RoadWired.com just emailed me some news thrifty shoppers will find very useful… LIMITED TIME: ROADWIRED CARRYING CASE BLOWOUT WITH BONUS “INSIDER’S” COUPON FOR SUPPORTERS OF THIS SITE… SAVE ALMOST 50% PLUS GET FREE SHIPPING. Readers and supporters of selected tech sites can use coupon code BLOWOUT to save an additional 20%, PLUS

Here are some teaser thumbnail images showing 3 of my upcoming reviews. Can you guess what the products are? I’ll send out 3 prizes. 1 prize each to the first person that can name one of the items until they are all correctly identified. Want to know what you’re playing for (said it my best

What features do you all think defines a mobile phone as a smart phone? The ability to install 3rd party software? PIM features? Email? I’ve been discussing this topic with Deslock in the comment area for my Apple iPhone review, and I now I would like to hear some other opinions on the subject. So

This August, The Gadgeteer will turn 10 years old. Officially it doesn’t turn 10 years old until December as that is when I actually purchased the domain name. But I started a site called The Gadgeteer on Geocities.com back in August of the same year. I was tripping down memory lane this afternoon when I

I know I said I’d have the review posted by tonight, but it’s going on midnight here and I still need to add a few things. So I’m going to be day late in my promise. Sorry guys! Forgive me? :o)

If you need a couple of chuckles to get you through this lazy Friday afternoon, I have got you covered. CJ Arabia from DotComedy.Com sent me an email with several links. These are my two faves… Alec Baldwin iPhone: http://video.dotcomedy.com/player/?id=125012 George Bush iPhone http://video.dotcomedy.com/player/?id=125011 FYI: My review of the iPhone will be up by Monday