Our GearSponsor LogicBuy just sent information on a pretty good deal for those into gaming or older classic “guy” movies. They have spotlight deals on Nintendo Wii ($148), PS3 80 GB ($300) and several classic guy movies including The Matrix Collection ($7) and Goodfellas ($7). There are lots of other deals on different movies and Blu-ray titles. Head over to their site for a coupon code that will net these lower prices. More Continue reading on Gear Diary …

One of the great new features of the iPhone 3GS is the auto focus camera. I remember hearing on a podcast months ago that if the camera was improved on the iPhone, bar scan apps would finally work. If you are like me, very seldom do you shop in a brick and mortar store.  When finding yourself in a store how often do you see a price and wonder what it would cost online?  Of course a Safari search could find the item and current online pricing.  This would be after a search or two and could be tedious at best.  The idea of snapping a photo of the bar code and receiving information on my phone intrigues me.  Last week I was chatting with Gear Diary Editor Dan Cohen and neither of us had seen a bar code scanner app yet.  On my evening App Store window shopping I discovered Cyclops.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Web site Phonearena.com has a copy of a new rebate form that seems to show the HTC Touch Pro2, Snap and BlackBerry Tour as becoming eligible for US Cellular rebates as of today July 17. Seems logical that sometime between now and the rebate’s expiration date (November 12) that we’ll see this trio appear on that carrier. Or then again maybe they’ll just extend the rebate expiration. We’ll watch and wait – until then you can read the full story below. Phone Arena Continue reading on Gear Diary …

SplashData has been creating software for mobile devices since 2000, beginning with Palm software and the SplashWallet suite. As new platforms began to gain traction, SplashData expanded and began releasing software for them (BlackBerry, Series 60), and for a year now they’ve been releasing applications for the iPhone. One of their most recent releases is a version of their travel application, SplashTravel, for the iPhone.  SplashData provided Gear Diary with a copy for evaluation.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

It has only been a few days since Jason posted about TwitVid so yeah, it is kinda too early to revisit the iPhone app that lets you quickly and easily upload and Tweet videos, but hey, I LOVE this iPhone app and how else could I post these videos of my dog and her cousin. … Continue reading on Gear Diary …

It’s been  a month now since I posted my first impressions, and it’s time to fess up my thoughts on the HTC Magic. Truth be told, it has truly surprised me! User Interface The Android user interface is simple yet elegant, and was definitely designed with finger actions in mind. Unlike Windows Mobile, Android never makes you wish for a stylus. Icons are nicely sized, menus are large and the flicking motions to advance lists, web pages and menus become second nature as soon as you start using the phone. For some reason Android feels a lot nicer on the Magic that it did on the Dream, perhaps due to the way the Magic fits perfectly in hand and can be used (for the most part) with either one or two hands. The one thing that could do with a bit of work out of the box is the icon set, some of them feel a bit childish. The preinstalled theme is up to the carrier though, and replacement themes can be installed easily through the Market to address this.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

You know how the secret agents and security officers in movies always have that telltale coil coming out of their ear?  It just makes them look mysterious and important.  Well, now you can get that same look with the IASUS 500K Headset.  The 500K brings that same coiled design and stealth approach to conversations to your iPhone or Blackberry.  Full press release is after the break. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

A lot of states are joining the growing trend of banning cell phone conversations while driving unless you have a Bluetooth headset or car speakerphone accessory.  The truth is, this is probably a good move, which is likely to save the lives of many drivers and passengers who would otherwise become distracted while talking on the phone, eating a Big Mac, putting on lipstick, and driving all at the same time.  Motorola, today, offered their own solutions to this problem, with the Motorola H790 Bluetooth Headset and the Motorola T215 Speakerphone Car Kit.  Hit the jump for all of the exciting details. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Choice is a good thing, and in regards to earphones that take full advantage of the iPhone 3GS and current iPods features, there are now more choices available. iLuv today announced to new premium headphones that allow users to listen, talk and control their iPhone. The iEP515 Premium Earphones and the iEP315 In-ear Earphones with microphone remote offer excellent sound quality thanks to drivers that create a balance of high and low frequencies. The light earbuds offer a sound isolating design and include built in hands free iPhone and iPod functionality control. Available in August, the iEP515 earphones have an MSRP $59.99 and the iEP315 earphones and MSRP of $29.99 and will be available directly from iLuv. Details on each follow… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Got an old gadget out there that you don’t know what to do with? We’ve all seen the videos in cyber space called “Will it Blend?” But blending is so over done isn’t it? It’s all about the grill now. Watch the first ever episode of Gear Diary’s “Will it Grill” where Larry Greenberg puts the Vaja iVolution case for the iPhone 3G to the test.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

There’s something almost desperate and definitely lonely about this shirt, but at the same time it’s geeky enough to be amusing. Picture yourself telling a lame joke that falls flat, and just as if you were the star of a sitcom – a track is cued up and ready to go wah-wah-wah-wahhhh. Or how about if you had just figured out the solution to a challenging problem and cheering erupted – not from the people standing nearby but from your t-shirt. Or picture yourself about to do something tricky with a drum-roll starting up as you began. I dunno…maybe providing your own feedback is a good thing if you live alone and… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

I’m not a huge ringtone fan but my use of PocketMac’s RingtoneStudio 2 for iPhone may change all that. At $29.95 the application isn’t inexpensive, but after creating just 30 ringtones it will have paid for itself. Let’s take a look…… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

There are close to a million choices when it comes to bowl feeders for your dog. Most are of the plain jane variety, either stainless steel or hard plastic. A few are ceramic and have painted designs on them. But what about those people who leave their dog’s bowls out all day and are interested in maintaining the overall look and design of their kitchen? Or those  just looking for a way to make easting easier on their dog? The Fawski feeder might be just what you’re looking for.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Gear Diary’s very own Larry G is back at it again, this time with an application review for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Read on to watch his video review of Pocket Ali G for the iPhone and iPod Touch.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

It’s time for another in my series of “how it’s changed over the years.” In this post I showed you just how the helmet mounted flashlight has changed for firefighters and now it’s time to look at the Garmin Forerunner. I’m a runner.  This past May I completed my 10th marathon and I’m registered to try number 11 this November. My Garmin Forerunner has become an essential training tool.  It keeps track of my speed, distance, pace, heart rate etc. all while running and when I get home it allows me to wireless transfer the data back to my computer for analysis. The great thing about the Garmin Forerunner is it’s GPS based.  So it needs no foot pod, as some other running watches do, to track all of my stats, it does it all via satellite. Just like the iPod the Garmin Forerunner seems to get an overhaul every year and each year brings a newer, slicker design.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …