Comments for The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:32:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 TheGadgeteer-Commentshttp://feedburner.google.com Comment on Santa Just Brought Me an iSlate… I Mean Camangi WebStation by Richard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/48W6NsRskUg/ Richard Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:32:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28497#comment-52731 Dwight: Pre-orders have finished according to their website. But online and via Amazon "soon". http://www.camangi.com/store.html Dwight: Pre-orders have finished according to their website. But online and via Amazon “soon”. http://www.camangi.com/store.html


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/12/28/santa-just-brought-me-an-islate-i-mean-camangi-webstation/comment-page-1/#comment-52731 Comment on Brando Tiny USB Rechargeable RC Helicopter Review by Rob O. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/vXAOgVVztXU/ Rob O. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:59:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=21048#comment-52730 I was really stoked to receive one of these for Christmas, but after just 3 or 4 flights and some minor bumps, one of the weighted gyroscope arms snapped off. I tried Gorilla Glue & Super Glue, but neither held for long - probably since there's just not much material to bond with. I think the gyroscope arm should have built out of metal too so it could withstand a little abuse. I'm going to order a replacement wing set but I'm a little antsy about how difficult it'll be to swap that assembly. I'm a bit bummed about the flight vs. charging time too. And the included USB cable does work, but it causes Windows to give an error about the USB port being overloaded. Overall, a pricey and limited toy, but fun while it lasted. I was really stoked to receive one of these for Christmas, but after just 3 or 4 flights and some minor bumps, one of the weighted gyroscope arms snapped off. I tried Gorilla Glue & Super Glue, but neither held for long – probably since there’s just not much material to bond with. I think the gyroscope arm should have built out of metal too so it could withstand a little abuse.

I’m going to order a replacement wing set but I’m a little antsy about how difficult it’ll be to swap that assembly.

I’m a bit bummed about the flight vs. charging time too. And the included USB cable does work, but it causes Windows to give an error about the USB port being overloaded.

Overall, a pricey and limited toy, but fun while it lasted.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/16/brando-tiny-usb-rechargeable-rc-helicopter-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52730 Comment on Veto Pro Pac LT-XL Laptop Toolbag Review by 1hen2ducks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/KyRLSnSI7x0/ 1hen2ducks Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:37:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28949#comment-52729 Bullet-Proof ! The tools inside will wear out lot long before the bag. Bullet-Proof ! The tools inside will wear out lot long before the bag.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/03/zippers-and-pouches-and-hooks-oh-my-the-veto-pro-pac-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52729 Comment on Broadcom Sprint Portable Bluetooth Car Speakerphone Giveaway by YoonFui http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/pYQI179e2ck/ YoonFui Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:06:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28406#comment-52726 twit name: yoonfui twit name: yoonfui


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/12/27/broadcom-sprint-portable-bluetooth-car-speakerphone-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-52726 Comment on Broadcom Sprint Portable Bluetooth Car Speakerphone Giveaway by Jonathan Ezor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/30gDbwUdW9M/ Jonathan Ezor Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:19:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28406#comment-52723 Twitter name @PJWinner. Thanks! Twitter name @PJWinner. Thanks!


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/12/27/broadcom-sprint-portable-bluetooth-car-speakerphone-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-52723 Comment on G’day, eh? BottleMate Review by Brice Ligget http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/j_amxFYBvRg/ Brice Ligget Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:45:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28753#comment-52721 I use the back of my knife blade. Of course I drink real drinks without screw tops... :) I use the back of my knife blade. Of course I drink real drinks without screw tops… :)


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/gday-eh-bottlemate-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52721 Comment on Keep a watch on your child with the nu.m8 by Sebastien http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/hCyjUSbdDGU/ Sebastien Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:35:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28943#comment-52720 I'd liketo say that I'm above that, and that I can forget about what my kids can do, but I'm affraid I'm tempted. Donald you mentioned simultaneously that you feel kids are as safe sa before, just perception changed, but then assume no parent would allow thiers kids to do what you did... kind of contradictory... Now I do feel that the Internet amplifies what's around us and increases the paranoia effect. However, there are also a whole new breed of creeps that used to keep quiet that now feel empowered enough to get out and act on their feelings. Aso, you can't deny the fact that we are that much individualized from previous generations. We used to say that it took a village to raise a child... that implied that everybody pretty much took care of everybody else within a community. Now it's good if you even KNOW your neigborgh's name! That's why parents feel they have to rely on themselves to take care of their children, and where a gadget like this one becomes handy; it allows them to carry their duty, and allow their children to wander away. I think it meets all requirements and has a way in the market. I admit it is far from a perfect situation, but in our times, maybe it is just the best compromise around... I’d liketo say that I’m above that, and that I can forget about what my kids can do, but I’m affraid I’m tempted. Donald you mentioned simultaneously that you feel kids are as safe sa before, just perception changed, but then assume no parent would allow thiers kids to do what you did… kind of contradictory…

Now I do feel that the Internet amplifies what’s around us and increases the paranoia effect. However, there are also a whole new breed of creeps that used to keep quiet that now feel empowered enough to get out and act on their feelings.

Aso, you can’t deny the fact that we are that much individualized from previous generations. We used to say that it took a village to raise a child… that implied that everybody pretty much took care of everybody else within a community. Now it’s good if you even KNOW your neigborgh’s name! That’s why parents feel they have to rely on themselves to take care of their children, and where a gadget like this one becomes handy; it allows them to carry their duty, and allow their children to wander away. I think it meets all requirements and has a way in the market.

I admit it is far from a perfect situation, but in our times, maybe it is just the best compromise around…


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/keep-a-watch-on-your-child-with-the-nu-m8/comment-page-1/#comment-52720 Comment on Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition Reader Review by rowan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/avG6UiV3A3M/ rowan Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:09:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=21171#comment-52718 I'd like to add to this 3/1/10 that despite these features so well described above -it is a NIGHTMARE to use from the Uk I’d like to add to this 3/1/10 that despite these features so well described above -it is a NIGHTMARE to use from the Uk


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/07/sony-prs-600-touch-edition-reader-review/comment-page-2/#comment-52718 Comment on Thumbthing Uthful for Readerth by Buffet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/aYymIg-MGlE/ Buffet Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:57:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28716#comment-52716 Agree with Bruce H, the hole for the thumb looks/seems too small... Agree with Bruce H, the hole for the thumb looks/seems too small…


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/01/thumbthing-uthful-for-readerth/comment-page-1/#comment-52716 Comment on Wave Goodbye to Heat with a Targus CoolWave Laptop Stand by Ian http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/hgSXMWXnzzQ/ Ian Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:23:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28939#comment-52715 Some laptops have an optional extended battery that raises the laptop in the same way giving you better ventilation at the same time. I would go for that option every time :) Some laptops have an optional extended battery that raises the laptop in the same way giving you better ventilation at the same time. I would go for that option every time :)


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/wave-goodbye-to-heat-with-a-targus-coolwave-laptop-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-52715 Comment on Keep a watch on your child with the nu.m8 by Chris http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/P_9Zk8_MscU/ Chris Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:23:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28943#comment-52714 realistically, how good is this at maintaining and regaining a gps lock in an urban environment? I can see a lot of worried parents wondering why the signal has vanished, when their kid has popped indoors (or into a shopping centre). realistically, how good is this at maintaining and regaining a gps lock in an urban environment? I can see a lot of worried parents wondering why the signal has vanished, when their kid has popped indoors (or into a shopping centre).


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/keep-a-watch-on-your-child-with-the-nu-m8/comment-page-1/#comment-52714 Comment on Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Review by matt bailey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/OyrwPEc7DUs/ matt bailey Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:07:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20374#comment-52712 I did not notice windows 7 x64 on the list of compatible op. sys. Any info on that? Otherwise, i think i like it also. I did not notice windows 7 x64 on the list of compatible op. sys. Any info on that? Otherwise, i think i like it also.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/09/08/cakewalk-sonar-v-studio-100-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52712 Comment on Wave Goodbye to Heat with a Targus CoolWave Laptop Stand by BaldSpot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/9evMXwX624E/ BaldSpot Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:48:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28939#comment-52710 I have a Belkin cool pad with a fan. The fan is NOISY! This quiet Cool Wave looks great for table top use, but I wonder how well it works if you have your laptop on your lap top. I have a Belkin cool pad with a fan. The fan is NOISY! This quiet Cool Wave looks great for table top use, but I wonder how well it works if you have your laptop on your lap top.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/wave-goodbye-to-heat-with-a-targus-coolwave-laptop-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-52710 Comment on G’day, eh? BottleMate Review by Hai http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/8RWB_YziNEo/ Hai Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:37:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28753#comment-52708 @Andrew: Yes, I think they are screw-tops. In which case, I got two free openners which my mama gave me since birth, they are called "hands" :-) @Andrew: Yes, I think they are screw-tops. In which case, I got two free openners which my mama gave me since birth, they are called “hands” :-)


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/gday-eh-bottlemate-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52708 Comment on BookSwim is NetFlix for books by footnotegirl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/U_l7TXrGNEg/ footnotegirl Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:48:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=26836#comment-52705 Yeaaaaaah. Libraries are free. And if you must must must have the newest book right now, many libraries also have a 'for charge' option where you can get your new best seller pretty much immediately, but for a limited time and a small charge (in my system, less than the shipping charge that bookswim lists). My system also provides downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. While not all systems do, it certainly is not uncommon. I can't believe this company was able to get capital on a business plan that amounts to "charging for what people get more easily and faster, for free." Yeaaaaaah.
Libraries are free.
And if you must must must have the newest book right now, many libraries also have a ‘for charge’ option where you can get your new best seller pretty much immediately, but for a limited time and a small charge (in my system, less than the shipping charge that bookswim lists). My system also provides downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. While not all systems do, it certainly is not uncommon. I can’t believe this company was able to get capital on a business plan that amounts to “charging for what people get more easily and faster, for free.”


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/12/05/bookswim-is-netflix-for-books/comment-page-1/#comment-52705 Comment on Wave Goodbye to Heat with a Targus CoolWave Laptop Stand by 1hen2ducks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/yYT2QpzBHt4/ 1hen2ducks Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:26:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28939#comment-52704 Nice ! Form and function. A+ Nice ! Form and function. A+


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/wave-goodbye-to-heat-with-a-targus-coolwave-laptop-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-52704 Comment on Thumbthing Uthful for Readerth by Bruce H http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/gNeT6zrgJ-Y/ Bruce H Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:04:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28716#comment-52702 By the looks of the model's hand, it seems the hole in that thing is rather small. I don't think my thumb would fit. Which of course leads to the notion that maybe I don't need one anyway. By the looks of the model’s hand, it seems the hole in that thing is rather small. I don’t think my thumb would fit. Which of course leads to the notion that maybe I don’t need one anyway.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/01/thumbthing-uthful-for-readerth/comment-page-1/#comment-52702 Comment on Droid Eris vs. Droid by Bryan Sherman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/9o0dCLoErXQ/ Bryan Sherman Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:15:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24825#comment-52701 @Lisa If you are not currently a Verizon customer, that is a great way to get the phone. Essentially Amazon gives you a deal because they get a kick-back from the mobile company. That's how I got my Nokia phone a long time ago for T-Mobile. The biggest pain is dealing with the rebates, but it looks like that deal is without rebates. @Lisa

If you are not currently a Verizon customer, that is a great way to get the phone. Essentially Amazon gives you a deal because they get a kick-back from the mobile company. That’s how I got my Nokia phone a long time ago for T-Mobile.

The biggest pain is dealing with the rebates, but it looks like that deal is without rebates.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/06/droid-eris-vs-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-52701 Comment on Barbie Doll’d Up Nails Digital Nail Printer by Larry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/1g9IbCUhyeY/ Larry Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:06:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=26864#comment-52700 I got mine working today with Windows 7, I can't remember exactly how I found it but there is a "Program Compatibility" program in Windows 7 and it did something to the printer driver to allow it to work properly. If you go into the "Action Center" in Windows 7 it is the bottom option on the left of the screen. My kids have spent the last 2 hours printing their nails, hope that helps someone. I got mine working today with Windows 7, I can’t remember exactly how I found it but there is a “Program Compatibility” program in Windows 7 and it did something to the printer driver to allow it to work properly. If you go into the “Action Center” in Windows 7 it is the bottom option on the left of the screen. My kids have spent the last 2 hours printing their nails, hope that helps someone.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/12/06/barbie-dolld-up-nails-digital-nail-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-52700 Comment on Thumbthing Uthful for Readerth by Molly Smith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/neEftGJ7T3E/ Molly Smith Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:03:03 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28716#comment-52699 Just got a kindle and you can read, turn the pages, turn back, select a different book and even buy a new book with one hand! :) Just got a kindle and you can read, turn the pages, turn back, select a different book and even buy a new book with one hand! :)


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/01/thumbthing-uthful-for-readerth/comment-page-1/#comment-52699 Comment on Amazon Kindle Waterfield Cases by Kathy W http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/iS8e-jgFh6Q/ Kathy W Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:04:46 +0000 #comment-52697 I just received my SleeveCase for the Kindle with the attached shoulder strap and I LOVE IT. My Kindle fits perfectly and has room for earbuds and the cord. I got the larger size and it is perfect. THANK YOU I just received my SleeveCase for the Kindle with the attached shoulder strap and I LOVE IT. My Kindle fits perfectly and has room for earbuds and the cord. I got the larger size and it is perfect.
THANK YOU


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/05/01/amazon_kindle_waterfield_cases/comment-page-1/#comment-52697 Comment on Wave Goodbye to Heat with a Targus CoolWave Laptop Stand by Janet Cloninger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/Wql1qJ_YJlc/ Janet Cloninger Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:36:40 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28939#comment-52695 Well, I like to think of it as hand-crafted... :D Well, I like to think of it as hand-crafted… :D


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/wave-goodbye-to-heat-with-a-targus-coolwave-laptop-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-52695 Comment on G’day, eh? BottleMate Review by Andrew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/31lM3q9KKB4/ Andrew Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:18:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28753#comment-52694 Errr- aren't those screw-tops in the photographs? Errr- aren’t those screw-tops in the photographs?


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/gday-eh-bottlemate-review/comment-page-1/#comment-52694 Comment on Thumbthing Uthful for Readerth by Nirth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/cBTrm2SzZ18/ Nirth Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:09:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28716#comment-52693 I actually bought something similar to this a few years back (at Heathrow Airport in London). It takes a bit to getting used to and in the end I simply ditched it to use both my hands to read the book. I actually bought something similar to this a few years back (at Heathrow Airport in London). It takes a bit to getting used to and in the end I simply ditched it to use both my hands to read the book.


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/01/thumbthing-uthful-for-readerth/comment-page-1/#comment-52693 Comment on Keep a watch on your child with the nu.m8 by Donald Schoengold http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGadgeteer-Comments/~3/zjWp5WQwWR0/ Donald Schoengold Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=28943#comment-52692 I am a grandparent. However, if I was younger, I would like to think that I would not be that paranoid about my child's safety. I suspect that if you look at the statistics, our kids today are just as safe (or unsafe) as they were before we had all this technology. It is just that we hear about problems more because of the internet, etc. When I was a teenager (maybe 15), I and 2 buddies went alone on a multiday bike trip. My parents knew where we were going to stay and we had to call in every day. Can you imagine a parent allowing that today? I am a grandparent. However, if I was younger, I would like to think that I would not be that paranoid about my child’s safety.

I suspect that if you look at the statistics, our kids today are just as safe (or unsafe) as they were before we had all this technology. It is just that we hear about problems more because of the internet, etc.

When I was a teenager (maybe 15), I and 2 buddies went alone on a multiday bike trip. My parents knew where we were going to stay and we had to call in every day. Can you imagine a parent allowing that today?


]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/02/keep-a-watch-on-your-child-with-the-nu-m8/comment-page-1/#comment-52692