The long awaited web venture from Ryan Block and Peter Rojas has just launched. Their joint site GDGT.COM, which is separate from their popular podcast of the same name, appears to be designed as a community for gadget lovers. I need to spend some time browsing the site, however at first look it seems headed toward being a site to get trusted feedback on gadgets and eventually make purchases. Because both Ryan and Peter have extensive blog experience (they are both former editors for Engadget/Gizmodo and Peter founded Engadget) they likely have a lot of new ideas in the hopper. It’s still early so they may have added plans in store for the site beyond the initial features… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

This HP Pavilion Slimline s5110t desktop PC (monitor not included) comes with a free 500GB Hard Drive upgrade, free HP DeskJet Printer and Free Shipping. The basic specifications (which can be upgraded) are: Pentium Dual-core E5200 2.5GHZ; 3GB DDR2, 320 GB hard drive; GMA 3100; DVD +/-RW LIghtScribe; 10/100 Ethernet;Vista 64-bit; Keyboard; Mouse; 6-in-1 card reader; 5.1ch audio and MS Works. GearSponsor deal ends on July 5, 2009 and this is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7 when released. HP Pavilion Slimline S5110t – $339 – free Windows 7 upgrade… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Do you have an IBM ThinkPad that has a red pointer that’s a bit worn out or dirty? I’d recommend buying this deal simply because the shipping and handling has to cost more than the .39 the company is charging to send out one red IBM ThinkPad Trackpoint Red Cap Pointer replacement pad. As a matter of fact you can drive the price down even further and snag 4 for .99. Especially good deal for those who don’t wash their hands often and in return have filthy pointer pads. IBM ThinkPad TrackPoint Red Cap Pointer replacements – .39/ea or 4 for .99 SHIPPED via FW Continue reading on Gear Diary …

David Blaine brings his  to the iPhone with Streeet Magic: See-A-Card.  Looking at the video above you’d think that he developed the app all on his own as well, but that is merely an illuuuuuuuuuusion. You can thank Partners 1993 for bringing Blaine to the iPhone via MindBoggling, LLC (Blaine’s “software firm”).  Now you too can amaze any and everyone with card trickery right from your iPhone — because nothing impresses folks like the skill of showing off a card trick on a phone.  Download the application now and watch $1.99 vanish from your bank account. Street Magic:  See-A-Card –  $1.99… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Tired of shoving your beers in your messenger bag?  Now, with the new Dolores Chiller, you no longer have to worry about those frosty beverages ruining your laptop.  Sure, it looks like a regular ol’ laptop bag –but wait! — it’s really a cooler.    Now you can sling your beers over to the next barbecue in style, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Dolores Chiller Features: *Fully insulated interior keeps your cold ones chilly *Holds (at least) 12 cans of PBR *Classic but low-pro messenger bag (no one has to know it’s a cooler) *Red metal bottle opener attached to strap for easy opening Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Ok we know that “Two For Tuesday” is a better rhyme. But it’s Wednesday and there’s a two-for bargain that our GearSponsor just sent in – so we’ll make do with two for Wednesday. Buy the new redesigned HP Pavilion p6100z AMD-based Desktop PC and save 50% on HP MediaSmart LX195 1.6GHz Atom 640GB Home Server ($400 value). Coupon code SV2132 gets you the deal (expiring today). The HP Pavilion 6100z is packing an AMD Semmpron 2.3 GHZ; 2GB DDR2; 320 GB Hard Drive; GeForce 6150SE; 16X LightScribe DVD+/-RW;Vista Basic; 10/100 Ethernet; Keyboard/Mouse – 5.1 Channel Audio. HP Pavilion p6100z Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Japanese mobile application publisher Appliya, Inc has just launched their own rapid application development service with Appliya Studio.   Don’t know how to program?  Don’t want to pay for a contract programmer to write and design your iPhone application?  For a mere $524 (excluding any applicable excise tax), you can use Appliya Studio to create an application.  Then sell the app for a sweet return —  minus the 30% that Appliya will take out, in addition to the 30% Apple takes as a commission).  But wait, there’s more…… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Greetings from the warm and sunny beaches of the Outer Banks. Since I’m on vacation, and if my wife catches me crafting this post she might not speak to me the rest of our time here, I’ll keep this brief. While shopping today at Kitty Hawk Sports I came across this t-shirt (OBX has long been the abbreviation for the Outer Banks) and couldn’t help but chuckle.  I also couldn’t help but purchase one.  ;)  But hey, I fully admit to being an Apple Fan Boy. Just further proof that Apple’s brand image sometime stretches further than some of us realize. If you have to have one too and don’t plan on… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Do you have kids that are text messaging addicts? Everywhere I go I see people text messaging like crazy – and kids seem to be the leading users of text messaging. The problem with buying phones for kids is they lose them or leave them in the rain. That’s why I’m a big fan of prepaid phones – however the selection of phones with QWERTY keyboards for prepaid plans can be skimpy. Here’s a great opportunity to pick up a full QWERTY smartphone with Quad Band capabilities (850/900/1800/1900). The Windows Mobile powered device is unlocked so it takes any GSM SIM you throw at it. On the downside, the camera is way mediocre (only 1.3 megapixels) and this is an EDGE… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

We all knew an update to iPhone OS 3.0 would be on the way some time in the near future, but this is not only fast but significant too. If you recall, last summers’ release of iPhone OS 2.0 was a bit problematic. An update was released within a few weeks but it simply made the new operating system not suck stink. Feature enhancements were made to that generation of the OS but those came later. Well, OS 3.1 is on the way, and while it is filled with the requisite bug fixes it actually adds some significant enhancements to Video and Voice Control as well.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

As I mentioned the other day, the European Union was reviewing capping the rates carriers can charge on international roaming  across Europe.  Looks like it got resolved today!… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

A few weeks back, I wrote about a poor experience I had trying to get help for my broken iPhone 3G (the mute toggle switch broke). The staff was seriously hung up on their process to the point that they wouldn’t even let me show them where the process was broken. This past weekend, I tried again, but with a different Apple store. This time I went to the Partridge Creek store in the Detroit suburbs. The experience was totally different. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

OK, let’s face it.  If you are reading this, then it is a good bet you are a Gadget Enabled Enterprising Kind (of person) or GEEK.  And many of us GEEKs are always seeking new ways to show off.  Whether it is a t-shirt with binary humor on it, or even a shirt with a wifi detector.  Continue reading on Gear Diary …