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Quickies May 31, 2007

Lego Artist

I ran across this earlier today and I had to share – and this should make Kerry’s day! Meet Nathan Sawaya. He is a Lego Artist. He’s not a Lego Builder. He is a Lego Artist. What is the difference you ask? Ah, well take a look at some of his work and you will [...]

The BeyzaCASES Universal Leather Case Review

On the short list of accessories that Windows Mobile device owners need is a case. Cases not only protect your device but often put that device in a convenient and easy-to-access location (like your hip). In the not-to-distant past, most devices shipped with, at a minimum, a neoprene or vinyl slip case of some type. [...]

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Reviews May 30, 2007

by Chris Chamberlain

I Hope It’s Not Too Early to Get Cocky

Today is day five of my IvyBlock trial and so far I am utterly rashless and unitchified. Normally, even despite my best efforts to cover myself from head to toe in old pants, long-sleeved shirts, ragg socks, hiking boots, a bandanna, a floppy grumpy old man hat and a burka when I’m working around poison [...]

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Reviews May 30, 2007

by Kerry Woo

Thou Must Protect Thy iPod: the DLO iPod Case(s) Review

When I�m sitting down with friends discussing what�s on their iPod, I�m surprised to see a newly acquired iPod shopworn with scratches not only on the metal backside, but the screen as well. With the 30GB or 80GB video iPod starting at $349.00 USD, most forget to purchase the extra accessories that will protect an [...]

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Reviews May 28, 2007

by Judie Lipsett Stanford

The HTC Advantage X7500 So Far…(a serial review)

I’ve been using the HTC Advantage for five days, which is definitely not long enough time to pass true judgement on the device, but it is enough time�to talk about some of my likes and dislikes. Ready? The screen is glorious…absolutely fabulous. 5″ of diagonal goodness that is clearer, and easier to read from, than [...]

Review: RoadWired Cable Stable.

I regularly commute to work with my laptop in tow, so I am always on the lookout for new solutions to carry my gadgets, accessories, trinkets and gizmos. My latest stop found me at the RoadWired Deluxe Cable Stable, an impressive looking gear bag, which features an assortment of pockets, cords, loops and cubbies to [...]

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Reviews May 26, 2007

by Chris Chamberlain

If It Has Leaves Three, Leave It Be or If Nobody Else Will Do It, Chris’ll Review It

Regular readers of GearDiary.com know that we have a very talented team of reviewers here. What you may not realize is that there is sort of an unspoken pecking order among the team members about who gets to do which review. For instance, if the product has four wheels or a screen bigger than 19″, [...]

The Windows Mobile Encyclopedia of Software and Accessories

You may have noticed that I, along with Clinton and Doug G.,�am on the Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine panel of judges for their 2007 Software Awards. What you may not have realized is that the magazine maintains an extensive database of applications and accessories that are available�for these Windows Mobile devices. Are you searching [...]

A Question For Our Readers

Dear Gear Diary Readers: As many of you know, Judie typically uses this space to answer questions from readers about problems they may be having with their technological gadgets. Well, we thought it was high time we turn the tides on all of you and ask you for a little help. Here is the situation. [...]

A Pair of Jacks: Samsung BlackJack and i600 Review

The Samsung BlackJack has been a runaway success over in the United States which doesn�t surprise me at all. Thin, light, black, it covers all the bases. A gorgeous and comparatively large high-res screen, thumboard, and some 3G has been thrown in for good measure. The BlackJack has just recently arrived here in Australia, and [...]

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How to Do It Yourself! May 22, 2007

by Jenneth Orantia

Pimp your Zune

I’ll tell anyone who listens – I think the brown Zune is ugly. Looks great in photos – which is what prompted me to go with that colour – but as Alicia Silverstone once said in Clueless: “From far away it’s OK, but up close it’s a big old mess”. Thank heavens Colorware is around [...]

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How to Do It Yourself! May 22, 2007

by Jenneth Orantia

iTunes workaround for non-US users

I’ve always been jealous of US-based iTunes users and their ability to buy TV shows and movies – something that’s still not available in other countries. Don’t get me wrong – I download videos just as much as the next person, but being able to download an entire season of a particular TV show for [...]

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Reviews May 22, 2007

by Chris Chamberlain

Mood Wrapz: Groovy, Dudez.

Sometimes the best definition of a gadget is something cool that you never knew existed. But once you find out about it, you have to have it. Even though you don’t need it at all. Mood Wrapz are that kind if product. Known as “a mood ring for your iPod, MP3 player, or cell phone,” [...]

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Reviews May 22, 2007

by Judie Lipsett Stanford

The ThermaClear Heat Enabled Acne Treatment Device Review

Well, here I go again…tripping merrily into “Too Much Information” land, so that I can tell you all about a product which most females over 21 wouldn’t want to admit needing, much less using. It’s okay though, I don’t embarrass easily. So the deal is that I occasionally get painful pimples which can best be [...]

Everything USB Has Way Too Much Memory On Their Hands

Wait…is that even possible? Anyway. Scott Clark of Everything USB has just finished a review on the jaw-dropping Seagate FreeAgent Pro 750GB External Hard Drive. Not only is Scott impressed with this beast’s beauty, he seems pleased with its performance. If it weren’t for the recognizable Seagate logo on the side panel or the label [...]

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