The SimpleNET from SimpleTech is a super simple (sorry, couldn’t resist) way to turn a USB hard drive into a NAS device (network attached storage). Just plug this small module into your … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, Wireless

Tagged: NAS, Networking, Storage, USB

Turn an external USB hard drive into a NAS device originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 14, 2009 at 5:46 pm.

I haven’t worn a watch for several years now. I always have my phone with me or am sitting behind a computer, so wearing a time piece hasn’t been a necessity. For those of you that do still wear a watch, Tokyoflash of Japan always … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Watches and Clocks

Tagged: Watches and Clocks

Cool watches – If you still wear one originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 14, 2009 at 12:14 pm.

The LogicBUY deal of the day is a $500 coupon on a 22-inch HP TouchSmart IQ500t or IQ800t customizable … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear Diary

Tagged: Deal of the Day

Deal of the Day – $500 coupon on HP Touchsmart originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 14, 2009 at 11:51 am.

I recently moved to a new home that is in a communications dead zone.  There’s no cell access, OTA TV and most troublesome, I cannot receive antenna born FM radio.  Thankfully, VTECH, the cordless phone people have introduced the IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio which gives me a choice of over 11,000 Internet radio stations, plus the ability to stream my PC music files to most of my property. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Entertainment, Internet Radio, Streaming

Vtech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 14, 2009 at 8:11 am.

Hogwild Beetle Spoons and Sporks have a wacky design that allows the folded wings to rotate 180 degrees from the closed position to the extended and ready-to-use position. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Kid Gadgets

Tagged: Cooking, Kids

Crazy folding spoons for kids originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 14, 2009 at 6:41 am.

I’ll admit it, I’m a liar… But, I’m also a woman and we always reserve the right to change our minds, right? If you recall, back in June I told everyone that I was not going to buy the iPhone 3GS because I don’t … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: iPhone related

Tagged: iPhone 3GS

Liar, Liar, my pants are on fire originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 13, 2009 at 7:58 pm.

The LogicBUY deal of the day is a $100 instant discount on a 32-inch Vizio VA320M Full HD 1080p LCD TV. It’s on sale for $529 – $100 instant discount = $429 plus FREE shipping. Features 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Full HD 1080p and … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear Diary

Tagged: Deal of the Day

Deal of the Day – $100 off Vizio VA320M LCD TV originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 13, 2009 at 5:58 pm.

There are two beverages that I would be hard pressed to live without. Tea and Diet Coke. I love tea, but I’m addicted to Diet Coke. I drink the 20 ounce plastic bottles from vending machines at work and cans at home. Even though I recycle, I often feel guilty at the number of bottles and cans that I go through in a week. For this reason, I happily accepted the offer to review the SodaStream Fountain Jet soda maker. I was eager to see if the machine would offer fountain style taste and if it would help me save money and reduce can usage at home. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Beverage, Kitchen

SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 13, 2009 at 12:37 pm.

If you ever have that same feeling, you can use the SpyFinder to locate wired or wireless cameras that might be recording your every movement. The SpyFinder is a small handheld device that runs on 2 AAA batteries. One end has a viewfinder that you look … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Spy, Surveillance

Sometimes I feel like somebody’s watching me… originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 13, 2009 at 11:27 am.

Scorpions give me the creeps. Luckily, I don’t live in an area where we have those evil looking critters. If I did, I’d want a Photon Scorpion Finder Freedom Micro keychain light. How can … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Camping, Outdoor

Keychain flashlight that can find scorpions originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 13, 2009 at 7:01 am.

The PowrAmid is a new take on a product that’s been around for years and years – the lowly power strip. It works just like an ordinary surge protected power strip, but the dome-like shape of the PowrAmid makes it easier to accommodate larger AC adapters that sometimes … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Power

Pyramid power – literally originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 12, 2009 at 3:06 pm.

Not a fan of leather wallets? The Dosh wallet from Australia looks like an interesting alternative. It’s made of a flexible water resistant, tear resistant material called Desmopan (which sounds like a drug name) and is available in 3 styles (3 card, 6 card and a … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Wallet

Polymer wallet that is water and tear resistant originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 12, 2009 at 2:06 pm.

Back in college (late 80’s) there was a silly 100 question test/questionnaire that numerically scaled your sexual exploits. It typically involved alcohol and members of the opposite sex. Who knows, it still might exist today in some form or another….

I was dancing the Net this morning and came across a … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged:

Any one remember the Purity Test??? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 12, 2009 at 11:02 am.

I’ve never been camping in my life (I don’t like bugs, so sue me…). But that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate cool camping gear like the Light My Fire MealKit. This kit includes 2 plates, spill-free cup, combination spoon and fork (aka spork), small waterproof box and colander/cutting board. It’s available in 4 … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Travel Gear

Tagged: Camping

Go camping (or not) with a mess kit for the 21st century originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 12, 2009 at 1:00 am.

If you’ve been looking for a mobile charger for the Palm Pre or iPhone 3G S, iGo has just announced that their popular multi-tip iGo Everywhere power adapters are now compatible with both of these newest smartphones. Full press release after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear

Tagged: iPhone 3G S, Palm pre, Power

iGo chargers now Palm Pre and iPhone 3G S compatible originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

Flash memory cards has been around since 1990s starting with the PCMCIA format followed by smart media and compact flash formats.  Nowadays the common memory cards are compact flash, SD, memory stick, and xD.  The most popular one being SD (Secure Digital) which is widely used in digital camera, mobile phone, GPS, PDAs, media players, and even game consoles.  And I am sure many people have a whole bunch of SD cards lying around.  Since its size is as small as a postage stamp and even smaller in the miniSD/microSD format, many people tend to lose them or even damage the exposed contacts.  This is where the Pelican Memory Card Case comes in handy. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear

Tagged: Case, Flash Memory

Pelican Memory Card Case Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 11, 2009 at 6:00 pm.

The LogicBUY deal of the day is $271 instant savings – 15% Stackable Coupon Code on a Lenovo ThinkPad T400s. Price ends up being $1,359.15 plus FREE … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear Diary

Tagged: deal

Deal of the Day – $271 + 15% off Lenovo ThinkPad T400s originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 11, 2009 at 4:58 pm.

I like to cook, but I don’t really enjoy all the clean up tasks afterwards. The Trudeau Utensil Pot Clip from ChefTools puts an end to one messy source – your stove top. This little … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Cooking, Kitchen Gadgets

No more mess on your stove top while cooking originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 11, 2009 at 10:03 am.

The Foldz Flat Pen is a stainless steel writing instrument with leather trim that folds down to the size of a credit card, for easy storage in your wallet. The design is interesting, but I’m not sure how comfortable it would be to write with due to … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear

Tagged: Writing Instruments

A folding ballpoint pen that fits in your wallet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 10, 2009 at 12:27 pm.

The dam seems to have broken on iPhone add-on battery cases. I have changed this to a series, because it seems every week, another company releases one. Today, we look at the Fuel rechargable battery pack, from Case-Mate. … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged:

iPhone Case-Mate Fuel Rechargable Battery Pack Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 10, 2009 at 7:45 am.

Like a lot of people, if I have room for it while working on my laptop, I’d rather use a mouse than the trackpad. Most mobile mice seem to be created approximately equal, but recently Microsoft introduced something new to the field with their BlueTrack technology which claims to work more smoothly on more surfaces than the typical red or infrared laser systems of other mice. Microsoft is using BlueTrack in various products, but it seems to be an especially appropriate fit for a mobile mouse such as the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000.

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Filed in categories: Laptop Gear

Tagged: Laptop, Microsoft, Mouse, Netbook, USB

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 9:30 pm.

Back in the mid 80’s when I was getting my Computer Tech degree, I remember seeing a guy in one of my classes spinning and twirling a Bic pen around his thumb. I loved watching him do it, but I was too shy to go up to him and ask about it. This was before the internetS, so I couldn’t just google the words “visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Geek Toys, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Writing Instruments

Spinz – another trick pen originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 9:13 pm.

I’m a big fan of green devices and ways to save electricity and money. I currently use a Belkin Conserve power strip and love it. The PC and TV TrickleSavers from TrickleStar … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Electricity, Green

Electricity trickling is a sad thing originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 6:29 pm.

Check out the iZel. It’s a $25 universal device stand that can be adjusted for portrait and landscape viewing. It has rubberized arms to hold your phone, video player, etc and can be adjusted for different viewing angles. It even stores flat, which makes it nice for travel. Go watch Jason … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Stand

A universal device stand for devices that need to… stand originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 6:03 pm.

The USB Fingerprint lock from BrickHouse Security has taken the standard biometric door lock to a whole new level. This electronic lock has a USB port that you can use to export an access report to a USB flash drive. It will tell … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Biometric, Security

Biometric lock with USB data export originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 5:34 pm.