Well, Hanukkah is almost over and Christmas is just a few days away. The contests here at Gear Diary, however, are just getting started.
It’s time to formally kick off our grand prize giveaway a package that is worth well over $800 $1000! The entire package will be awarded to one Gear Diary reader on Christmas Day. The prize package is filled with three kinds of items. There are a number of items that we have reviewed and are therefore lightly used, brand new items from some of our favorite accessory vendors and iPhone apps and some services that we find particularly useful.
For information on what’s in the package and details on how to enter, read on.
So far we’ve got-
- New Etymotic HF2 headphones (Dan’s favorites!) (MSRP $179)
-A new Mophie Juice Pack Air (we all have one, love it, and Judie is totally psyched to have just ordered a second one in their newest color – red) (MSRP $79.95)
-X-Mini 2 Speaker (MSRP $29.99)
-GorillaTube iPhone Case (MSRP $99.99)
-An open box but new Jabra Stone Bluetooth Headset (MSRP $129.99)
- Apple In-Ear Headphones (MSRP $79)
- Dexim P-Flip Power Play Dock (MSRP $54.95)
-2 years AT&T Navigator for iPhone (A $240 Value)
- 6 months of Toodledo Pro (A $7.50 value)
- WebIS’ Pocket Informant for iPhone (A $9.99 value)
- Appigo’s ToDo (A $9.99 value)
- A one year subscription to Evernote Premium (a $45 value)
- An SeV TEC Hat (A $20 value)
- An SeV 5.0 Fleece with a gorgeous Gear Diary embroidered logo (A $140 value – without the logo) <- It’s size Large, so if it doesn’t fit you, you can share it with a friend!
So what you have to do to enter? It’s really quite simple. In the comments section below list your favorite post from Gear Diary for each month of 2009. In other words pick your favorite from January, your favorite post from February, your favorite post from March, etc. and please tell us WHY you picked that particular post.
Are we asking you to spend a fair bit of time on the site? You bet we are! but we think this prize is worth it. Moreover, in the process, you’ll help us get a better sense of what you, our most loyal readers, find to be the most valuable posts of the year. In other words, by entering the contest. You’ll not only be setting yourself up with the possibility of winning the I sent past the prize package but, in the process, you may well have a direct impact on the shape of your diary in the year 2010.
January: Use Paypal’s free disposable credit card number to manage recurring charges Because money-saving tips rock
February: eBay features 17,000 square foot Cave auction Posts about unusual and amazing stuff are a good read
March: Review: USB Fever Super Travel A/C USB Wall Chargers Gadgets that make me go “Why didn't I think of that?” are always a favorite
April: First drive: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Because it's a Camaro, of course
May: Legos Falling Down – On Your Desktop Legos are always a sure bet for fun posts
June: Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch I love heirlooms, and combined with tips make for a must read.
July: http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....zons-face/ Tech blunders are also great post material
August: Snow Leopard Safe for iPhone Jailbreakers This one I love for the graffiti graphic mostly.
September: Bioshock Bento is too Cute to Eat! Food+Gaming reference=Win in my book
October: I Just Got 35 Free Songs From iTunes… You Can Too Freebies, I love posts like these.
November: Travel Notes – Gear We Really Use Reviews are well and good, but don't quite give an insight into long-term quality. This post delves into that.
December: Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!! Of course this would be my favorite December post! Giveaways are awesome.
OK, if you *MUST* know, here they are: (goes digging into the Google Reader archive)
1. January: HTC Touch HD = Stands for Hot Damn!
Why? I've always liked Mitchel's posts. He's never afraid to say what's on his mind and it was great seeing an E71 avid user's (which I still am personally) opinion on the Touch HD.
Close runner up: Most Amazing Blackberry Curve cake design ever (we love gadgets, but when it's cake-shaped gadgets, it's ridiculously mouth-watering).
2. February: Shock Pen – Good for laughs so long as you're not wearing a pacemaker. Why? Wayne's sense of humor is refreshing on the site, and his closing line with Alternate Use just killed me when I read it
3. March: The Nokia N85's Killer App. Why? I absolutely love the FM transmitter on the new Nokia devices and use it regularly in my car. Seeing it mentioned and given the importance of one full article on Gear Diary was amazing. Agreed to the teeth.
Close runner up: 50000 pound tractor meets Blackberry 8830. Blackberry wins. Why? Apart from the killer title, Wayne's “Moral of the story? Don’t BlackBerry and Blackjack” is a quote to be remembered and probably instituted as a proverb someday
4. April: Review: Spb Mobile Shell 3. Why? It's been a while since I've used a WinMo phone, but I remember dearly how much I loved Spb Mobile Shell when I did have one. Doug's review gave me an idea on how much customization I'm missing on since giving up on WinMo. Spb are sheer geniuses!
Close runner-up: A writer's opinion on the Kindle, where Joel puts down some of the thoughts that I've been having myself regarding ebooks and digital publishing.
5. May: Review: Nextar Ribbit. Why? Apart from the adorable pics of Joel's son, it amazes me how tech gadgets that used to be so high-end and reserved for geeks are now available for cheap and in children formats… because our kids too deserve to be geeks like us
6. June: RIP iPhone Workaround Apps. Why? Because it was 'bout frigging time, that's why!
7. July: Wall Street Journal Profiles iPhone Hacker. Why? I never knew the kid was 15! Ridiculous. And to know the entire iPhone community was waiting for a 15-yr old to jailbreak the iPhone/iPod Touch, makes me raise my eyebrows in owe to the next generation.
8. August: Mac Bundle Box is at it again – 12 applications for $49. Why? I'm a Macbook user. Need I say more? Ok well, DaisyDisk and Exces alone cost 49$ and are some of the utilities I use regularly. Totally worth it and thanks for telling us about it.
9. September: Sometimes a good post title says it all, take CNet's for example. Why? Because it's great when you write a good post, but it's absolutely fantastic when you recognize a good article written by someone else.
Close runner up: iPod Touch Gen 3 First Look. Why? Simply put, you convinced me. I ended up owning and enjoying one.
10. October: Forget the car, fly to work. Why? Because I've been dreaming about personal plane/boat/car transformer vehicles since I was 10 yrs old, and this is a step in the right direction. Some day they'll be affordable to everyone, much like the mp3 players that are now designed for kids.
11. Internet Immortality. Why? I do google myself very often to see what can others find about me if they search for my name. I have one of the most frequent female names in my country, Lebanon, and therefore trying to steal the top 1 search result was difficult, but eventually I achieved it and almost filled all top 10 results. Ego, I know. But I'm also immortal now
Close runner ups: The iPhone Comes Home (the mom story at the end is fascinating), and Skooba Netbook Messenger – Review (always loved their design).
12. Larry Greenberg Unboxes… Aprils Fool on December 16th. Why? Oh come on! That was a classic. It's the type of post with a tongue-in-cheek twist that I can only find here. It's not everywhere that you find great pranks between co-workers. Just goes to show how human and how good of a team you are. Plus, Larry's “hold on honey” to his girl when she wants to see the MJ case is hysterical. He's so excited about them he can't even share with his daughter.
Ugh, that was probably one of the hardest contests I ever tried to enter. Next time, have us retweet the link or something
January: Donkey dispenses cigarettes in a way that will make you want to quit
Ok, who DOESN'T want their cigarettes from a donkey's butt???
February: An HP Mini Note Webcam Fix On the Way?
<Prying bezel apart & rooting in with tweezers – GOTCHA> And, now I can actually USE the webcam on my Mini!
March: 10 Facebook tips worth reading
Gotta love FB tips – especially how to keep the chat in the sidebar!
April: Review – Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
Oh – the coveting began here – took me til a few days ago to bite the bullet and get one. If you're like me, and just weren't sure it would REALLY be useful, trust me it WILL become instantly one of your most important gear items!
May: Probably Fake (but funny) Houston Airport Homeland Security Urinal Monitor sticker
I admit it – I occasionally like potty humor….LOL
June: Way too efficient! The MiLi Pro iPhone LCOS Micro Video Projector
Seems really cool, and I really want one, but $400 is just too much for me to be able to pull the trigger – still fun to drool over
July: Need another reason to Jailbreak?
Um, nope – but LOVE BiteSMS
August: Act Fast: SCOTTeVest Travel TEC Shirt 50% Off Today Only!
Awesome deal – jumped over as soon as this popped up on my RSS Reader and bought a few!
September: Dear Gossip Mongers Who Don’t Bother To Fact Check…
'Nuff said!
October: Pet bunk bed would be great item for crazy cat lady line of home furnishings
My cats are SOO disappointed, still. All four of them. Wayne you just crushed them – they love to climb and scratch on wood. They rubbed their widdle kitteh heads on my shiny 24″ HD monitor when they saw the picture on the screen, BUT – I just can't cross over the “crazy cat lady” line, so they've just had to go without…poor bunk bed deprived kitties…
November: CoPilot Live Just $19.99 This Weekend
My 5 month old $350 Garmin Nuvi 765T succumbed to a firmware issue and died. It was send back for repairs, and I can't find my way to the grocery store without GPS – I snapped this up and it works pretty well. Of course, I had a brand new Magellan that I got to give as a gift, sitting wrapped up to give as a gift. I debated soooo much about using it and finding another gift, but decided I could tough it out. We gave it tonight, only to find out the person we gave it to had one already, so we have to take it back. Irony anyone?
December: Online Dating: Happily Ever After?
How could I NOT choose a post that has my wedding picture in it…
Best of the ENTIRE year: Could your hard drive survive this? If it’s an ioSafe, yep.
Hands down, the ALL TIME COOLEST (maybe hottest, but you know what I mean…) review EVER done anywhere, by anyone of any tech product, IMHO
January: “Donkey dispenses cigarettes in a way that will make you want to quit”
Seriously, how did this video not go viral? It's soo stupid, yet hilarious. Somehow this beats out a lot of USEFUL articles, runner-up is the Nokia gun case, hahaha.
February: “The Amazing Hubble Space Telescope in Action”
I seriously love everything about Hubble space pictures. To me, this is the neatest(scientific term) piece of technology ever invented, next to the string bikini.
March: “Beejive IM for iPhone gets upgrade for Facebook instant messaging”
With seemingly most of my friends ditching AIM for FB chat, this was a neat update. Sadly, I didn't have an iPhone yet but the update back in March actually made the value of the app… Well that and the later-to-come push notifications.
April: “Speck Candy Shell Case for iPhone 3G”
A fantastic review for a fantastic iPhone case!
May: “Buying a Palm Pre – forget about using your existing micro-USB chargers”
At the time I was drooling over the Pre, this made me gag and then drool a bit more. Fantastic piece of technology here.
June: “iPhone 3G S Dissected: 833 MHz Processor, 720p Video Recording Capable”
One, just because it's neat to know what's in your device without having to dissect it yourself. Two because people STILL reference the article.
July: “You Want Fries With That? Tasty Accessories For… iPhone 3GS”
Nothing better than looking at accessories for the device you already have. Larry didn't help much with the cases, haha. BUT that's what his youtube channel is for.
August: “Go ahead and FaceYourManga”
Really, this is just because I was curious where people were making these things!
September: “Essence of Infiniti”
Even as a petrolhead as I am, the Infiniti Essence concept vehicle slipped past my radar. What a beautiful car.
October: “Review: Sleek Audio SA1, an Altogether Different Audio Experience”
Simply fantastic review, I only wish I could afford them.
November: “Groundbreaking New iPhone Application – And We Have A Sneak Peek”
Dragon Dictation, I was excited to hear about it and I downloaded the app as soon as I saw it was available.. from Gear Diary's twitter feed! For this article and the update on when it was available for download, I thank you a lot.
December: “Dragon Search App JUST Released in the iTunes App Store”
This was the best app recommendation I have gotten to date.
January
Nokia phone case guaranteed to keep thieves at bay
Always concerned about the ne're-do-wells while I'm on my way to the dark parking lot after shopping or going for a jog on the trail this gun shaped cell phone will make me feel safe and scare away the bad guys
February
Quik Pod extends your hand for easy photographic self admiration
The Quik Pod is handle you attach to your camera to pictures of yourself. I just think it’s funny and I personally would be embarrassed to use it. It’s kind of a good idea though.
March
Asus Eee-Easter Mystery Giveaway April 1st thru the 12th
I like this article because I entered the contest and had a video showing the winner being chosen. In one of the contests they threw a dart at a corkboard with all the names on pieces of paper…mine was the name NEXT to the winner.
April
Are YOU addicted to Facebook?
I hate to admit that I am one of the addicted ones. At least I am not alone. I am ready for a support group!
May
Heart shaped ceramic chocolate cake is 3-port USB 2.0 hub
I have a thing for yummy food, even if it’s not real. It’s a cute item.
June
iPhone cufflinks complement your Apple collection
Since I love tiny things I thought the cufflinks were really fun. If my husband wore cufflinks I would have bought them for him.
July
HP and Microsoft’s Back to School and Better Together Giveaway
Once again I entered the contests but did not win. I had fun trying though
August
“Have a Coke and a…..” telephone call?
I love cute gadgets so this article introduced me to another web store that sell the stuff I like.
September
EU seeks to limit Mp3 player volume
When my kids get older (which will be soon) they will start listening to music through ear phones and I worry that they will play music too loud. I don’t want them to lose some hearing at a young age.
October
The Brickhouse Security Invisible Bluetooth Earpiece with SOS Button
I love this product. This would have been great when my friend wanted me to see her blind date at a pizza place at lunch time. She was trying to signal me to see what I thought. This would have been much better.
November
AMD Anniversary Contest – 10 360s and 10 Wiis
Really hoping to win one of these. I guess I’m a contest junkie.
December
Borders Announces eBook Partnership
I have been trying to follow all of the new ebook readers to see if there one that’s right for me. There are a lot to chose from…I think I’ll keep using my Palm m500 until I make a decision!
January- Your Valentine Will Flip Over This because I love, love, love my custom Flip Mino HD. Coolest gear, ever!
February- Bloggers Photo Guide was very cool to see examples from the Nokia N82 vs. Nikon D300. and read about how your everyday gadgets shape your photography style.
March- Dog and Cat Pencil Sharpeners because they're hilarious!
April- Let Your Friends Crash on These CTRL-ALT-DEL Pillows because those pillows might actually teach my husband that command sequence so I don't have to do it for him!
May- Ninja USB memory sticks will get you expelled from school or thoroughly screened at the airport because I actually laughed out loud.
June- Stanton T.55 Belt-Driven Turntable – Unboxing and Review because I have a couple thousand LPs and 45s that need to be digitized one of these days.
July- Review: Mosiaca for iPhone because it's just too cool to ignore.
August- Go Vertical With The BookArc For MacBook because I want one!
September- Dear Gossip Mongers Who Don’t Bother To Fact Check… because someone needed to say it.
October- Twelve South products play well with new iMacs because I want these, too!
November- Gear Diary’s Official eBook Reader Buying Guide 2009 because it's a great overview.
December- Scottevest Soft Shell Jacket – Review because that would make a great Father's Day gift for my husband.
Thanks for the comment about Luke! He's my biggest fan and my biggest challenge!
Awesome giveaway!!!
Jan 2009 – Nokia phone case guaranteed to keep thieves at bay – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/01/30/nokia-phone...
- I love this article because it’s fun and practical. It’s good not to take everything serious all the time.
Feb. 2009 – 2009 Jaguar XF supercharged – Kitty has claws! – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/02/27/2009-jaguar...
-This is just a lustable machine. Even though I'll probably never own one, a girl can always dream. Love all the gadgets.
March 2009 – Madonna album deal – $5 – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/03/28/madonna-alb...
- I was all over this deal. I have this album on cassette, so I definitely needed an upgrade. I really enjoy all the price and deal alerts. In today's economy, you need to save every $1 you can.
April 2009 – i-wood 3B: The Latest in Splinter Fast Mobile Technology – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/04/24/i-wood-3b-t...
-How can you not enjoy poking fun at 'the' gadget. I loved this!!!
May 2009 – Android Storage plans 50GB for $10 a year – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/05/31/android-sto...
-I am considering buying an Android phone, and an extra storage app like this could be a big help, especially with music. Great info!!!
June 2009 – Review – Cocoon Innovations Netbook Case – http://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/17/review-coco...
-I’m a bag-o-holic, so bag reviews always make me happy. Plus, my netbook needs fashion as well.
July 2009 – Brilliant but Doomed Technology
-http://www.geardiary.com/2009/07/29/brilliant-but-doomed-technology/
-Its always fun to see where we have been and where we are going. I love the old tech posts.
August 2009 – Taking the Gorillapod to the Extreme! -http://www.geardiary.com/2009/08/31/taking-the-gorillapod-to-the-extreme/#more-45663
-Great use of outside the box thinking for a gadgety item. It just shows we geeks can be extreme too.
Sept. 2009 – Tux Droid: a Nabaztag for Linux Geeks-http://www.geardiary.com/2009/09/29/tux-droid-nabaztag-for-linux-geeks/
-Ok, so I may have no use for this device, but I loved the article anyway. It’s off the wall, and I love to see new ideas for today’s tech.
Oct. 2009 – Report from the trenches: Recon at Barnes and Noble http://www.geardiary.com/2009/10/30/report-from...
-This is one of the tech items I am most interested in, so it was great to see continued coverage.
Nov. 2009 – Sennheiser MM400 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones – Review-http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/29/sennheiser-mm400-bluetooth-stereo-headphones-review/
-I always appreciate the reviews. Sometime just customer reviews can be sketchy, so it’s very helpful to get info from people I ‘know’ and trust.
Dec. 2009 – This was a tie. I absolutely loved Judie’s Nook review and her insight into internet dating. I think these 2 articles sum up things I love best about the site: it gives a personal spin to today’s tech news.
The Barnes & Noble nook; or how I managed to completely waste my Saturday on a piece of over-hyped hardware
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/the-barnes-...
January – Construction utensils make it ok to play with food at the table – I am a big kid at heart and these construction utensils give me an excuse to make motor noises at the table while only garnering a few odd looks from nearby diners.
February – Unboxing the Amazon Kindle 2 – I LOVE unboxing videos (which is why I subscribe to Larry Greenberg’s YouTube account). It’s the ulitmate gadget pr0n and allows me to live vicariously through the reviewers. The pictures in this post are clear and give me a solid understanding of how big the device is and the clarity of the images displayed onscreen.
March – omegle – talk to stranger people than you normally do – because, really, who doesn’t want to talk to complete strangers on the Internet? This has fun (and Chris Hansen) written all over it. I thought the article was great just for its randomness.
April – Unboxing the Vertu Ascent Ti – Unboxing this phone looked like you were unboxing a gift from the FBI, with all those boxes, pouches and papers . The pictures were beautiful, but I couldn’t wrap my head around the $8k price tag. Unboxing win, pricing fail.
May – Review: Clue for iPhone and iPod Touch – the review was thorough with plenty of screenshots (something lacking in reviews on other sites). I know Larry gave this game a good review, but from the description of the game play, I knew it wasn’t for me. Good thing I read this first, because I was dangerously close to pushing the “Buy” button in iTunes.
June – Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch – beautiful imagery to complement a beautiful history. This post was brilliant.
July – Feature: An iPhone developer who survived Nintendo and Apple taking him down – I love reading stories/interviews about people who fight “the Man”, but sadly these guys didn’t really win. Losing 90% of their sales hurt them significantly and is a wake-up to those of us developing iPhone apps that may or may not (knowingly) infringe on existing copyrights.
August – Today’s “Apple Are You Kidding Me?!” Moment – I am totally for any news article or blog post that brings Apple’s stupidity to light. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Mac and my iPhone, but there are plenty of times when Apple needs to be shown how wrong it is about something (like rejecting an app for inane reasons). Keep more of these coming, please and let’s bring them to Apple’s attention!
September – Review: Breathe new life into your iPod with RockBox – before this article, I hadn’t heard about anyone modding the firmware on their old iPods. It was cool to see you could do something to a video iPod other than keep it as a backup if your iPod Touch died.
October – Report from the trenches: Recon at Barnes and Noble – before the Nook was released, I tried to get my eyes on as many blogs, videos and pics as possible of Barnes and Noble’s elusive device. Your recon work and pics at Barnes and Noble helped me through some tough times…thank you.
November – Ideum Releases Widescreen Multi-Touch Table – I desperately want a disposable income so I can purchase a Microsoft Surface table and the video in this post re-affirmed how great the idea of a computerized table can be. Such a neat idea!
December – The Camangi WebStation: More Information and A New Promotional Video – This Android device has me really thinking more about the tablet market and what’s to come. It also shows how influential the iPhone has become in the cellphone and tablet computer industry. Many of the images and gestures in the promotional video look like they came off a new Apple tablet concept device or a new iPhone iteration. Great article and great sneak peak at what could be a killer device.
January 2009
Your Valentine Will Flip Over This Posted by Judie Lipsett in Diary Entries
I liked this article has it was very timely. I was considering getting the Flip HD. This article helped seal the deal.
February 2009
Unboxing the Amazon Kindle 2 Posted by Judie Lipsett in Reviews
I still have not purchased an EBook reader; I continue to use my Iphone. But I find these articles to be extremely interesting. I keep on eye on what you guys are using, in order to see if it is something that I should be using. I feel like I should have bought this device when it came out.
March 2009
Email Etiquette Posted by David Chao in Diary Entries
I receive at least one hundred emails a day, I found this article very interesting. I liked the reply to all, I so enjoy all of the thanks and other one word emails that I receive. If people only thought before they emailed.
April 2009
A Day In The Life Of A Kindle Owner Posted by Dan Cohen in Diary Entries
What can I say; I am really intrigued by these Ereaders.
May 2009
Seagate FreeAgent 500 GB Silver USB 2.0 – $49 Posted by Wayne Schulz in Diary Entries
I picked up one of these for me and one for my parents. Can you ever have enough storage? This was pretty cheap.
June 2009
iPhone 3GS availability page shows hour by hour status Posted by Wayne Schulz in Diary Entries
I actually used this to finally buy an Iphone 3GS. It worked out great, as there were only a couple of places that had the new Iphone in stock if you had not preordered, I had not.
July 2009
Thanks For The Apology Mr. Bezos… Still… You’ve Been Served Posted by Dan Cohen in Diary Entries
Remember the storm that Amazon caused. It was good to see them come out and apologize.
August 2009
There’s An App for That- Small Uses That Make The iPhone Great Posted by Dan Cohen in Diary Entries
Since I now had my Iphone, my focus had shifted. It is always great to read about the applications and uses for this incredible device. I learn something new from you guys on a regular basis.
September 2009
Pocket Informant 1.1 Live In The App Store Posted by Dan Cohen in Diary Entries
This is one of my most used applications on the Iphone. I probably would not be able to make it through the day without this application. I used it for years on Windows Mobile. I was very glad to see it come over to the Iphone. It was one of the first applications that I bought.
October 2009
KeyScan Imaging Keyboard Now Available Near You for $99.99 Posted by Larry Greenberg in Deals, Diary Entries
This scanner is very interesting, especially with all of the items that I scan into evernote. This keyboard/scanner would make that much easier.
November 2009
The iPhone Comes Home Posted by Christopher Gavula in Diary Entries
I am trying to convince my parents to switch to AT&T and use the Iphone. Articles explaing how easy it is to use go a long way. They always received my old phone, and that will not work since they are currently on Sprint.
December 2009
Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!! Posted by Dan Cohen in Diary Entries I love your contests. This one was a lot of work. I hope that I win. Good luck to all that enter. I cannot imagine anyone not picking this one as their favorite entry for December.
Any idea why my comment was flagged?
no clue what happened there!!! checking into it now …
No idea.
urgh!! and i loved your comment, too! i was one of the ones who “liked” it! trying to find out what happened … still!
Me too. I love it when they say Luke is cute!
Awww, thanks. Hope u get it fixed. For now I'll blame it on Steve Jobs not liking my “about friggin' time, that's why” comment regarding the iPhone's software update post on GD. *evil laugh*
worst case scenario – i can go into your comments through disqus and copy/paste it as reply in this thread. Very, very bizarre, as it is not even giving me the option of moderating it.
khouryrt's comment reposted after disqus ate it:
Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!!
OK, if you *MUST* know, here they are: (goes digging into the Google Reader archive)
1. January: HTC Touch HD = Stands for Hot Damn!
Why? I've always liked Mitchel's posts. He's never afraid to say what's on his mind and it was great seeing an E71 avid user's (which I still am personally) opinion on the Touch HD.
Close runner up: Most Amazing Blackberry Curve cake design ever (we love gadgets, but when it's cake-shaped gadgets, it's ridiculously mouth-watering).
2. February: Shock Pen – Good for laughs so long as you're not wearing a pacemaker. Why? Wayne's sense of humor is refreshing on the site, and his closing line with Alternate Use just killed me when I read it
3. March: The Nokia N85's Killer App. Why? I absolutely love the FM transmitter on the new Nokia devices and use it regularly in my car. Seeing it mentioned and given the importance of one full article on Gear Diary was amazing. Agreed to the teeth.
Close runner up: 50000 pound tractor meets Blackberry 8830. Blackberry wins. Why? Apart from the killer title, Wayne's “Moral of the story? Don’t BlackBerry and Blackjack” is a quote to be remembered and probably instituted as a proverb someday
4. April: Review: Spb Mobile Shell 3. Why? It's been a while since I've used a WinMo phone, but I remember dearly how much I loved Spb Mobile Shell when I did have one. Doug's review gave me an idea on how much customization I'm missing on since giving up on WinMo. Spb are sheer geniuses!
Close runner-up: A writer's opinion on the Kindle, where Joel puts down some of the thoughts that I've been having myself regarding ebooks and digital publishing.
5. May: Review: Nextar Ribbit. Why? Apart from the adorable pics of Joel's son, it amazes me how tech gadgets that used to be so high-end and reserved for geeks are now available for cheap and in children formats… because our kids too deserve to be geeks like us
6. June: RIP iPhone Workaround Apps. Why? Because it was 'bout frigging time, that's why!
7. July: Wall Street Journal Profiles iPhone Hacker. Why? I never knew the kid was 15! Ridiculous. And to know the entire iPhone community was waiting for a 15-yr old to jailbreak the iPhone/iPod Touch, makes me raise my eyebrows in owe to the next generation.
8. August: Mac Bundle Box is at it again – 12 applications for $49. Why? I'm a Macbook user. Need I say more? Ok well, DaisyDisk and Exces alone cost 49$ and are some of the utilities I use regularly. Totally worth it and thanks for telling us about it.
9. September: Sometimes a good post title says it all, take CNet's for example. Why? Because it's great when you write a good post, but it's absolutely fantastic when you recognize a good article written by someone else.
Close runner up: iPod Touch Gen 3 First Look. Why? Simply put, you convinced me. I ended up owning and enjoying one.
10. October: Forget the car, fly to work. Why? Because I've been dreaming about personal plane/boat/car transformer vehicles since I was 10 yrs old, and this is a step in the right direction. Some day they'll be affordable to everyone, much like the mp3 players that are now designed for kids.
11. November: Internet Immortality. Why? I do google myself very often to see what can others find about me if they search for my name. I have one of the most frequent female names in my country, Lebanon, and therefore trying to steal the top 1 search result was difficult, but eventually I achieved it and almost filled all top 10 results. Ego, I know. But I'm also immortal now
Close runner ups: The iPhone Comes Home (the mom story at the end is fascinating), and Skooba Netbook Messenger – Review (always loved their design).
12. December: Larry Greenberg Unboxes… Aprils Fool on December 16th. Why? Oh come on! That was a classic. It's the type of post with a tongue-in-cheek twist that I can only find here. It's not everywhere that you find great pranks between co-workers. Just goes to show how human and how good of a team you are. Plus, Larry's “hold on honey” to his girl when she wants to see the MJ case is hysterical. He's so excited about them he can't even share with his daughter.
Ugh, that was probably one of the hardest contests I ever tried to enter. Next time, have us retweet the link or something
Thanks Judie. It's a conspiracy theory :'(
Huh – mine is gone too – not even a “flagged”
And so it the one from the person who had posted first in the thread. Sorry I can't remember who it was…
OKAY. Grr. Let me see if I can get yours back, and I am going to turn off the LIKE option, because that is the only thing I can think of that might be causing this. :-/
That was khouryrt, I believe. I was able to retrieve her comment and repost – which is what I am going to attempt to do now with yours. :-/
And here is your post, reposted:
Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!!
January: Donkey dispenses cigarettes in a way that will make you want to quit
Ok, who DOESN'T want their cigarettes from a donkey's butt???
February: An HP Mini Note Webcam Fix On the Way?
<Prying bezel apart & rooting in with tweezers – GOTCHA> And, now I can actually USE the webcam on my Mini!
March: 10 Facebook tips worth reading
Gotta love FB tips – especially how to keep the chat in the sidebar!
April: Review – Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
Oh – the coveting began here – took me til a few days ago to bite the bullet and get one. If you're like me, and just weren't sure it would REALLY be useful, trust me it WILL become instantly one of your most important gear items!
May: Probably Fake (but funny) Houston Airport Homeland Security Urinal Monitor sticker
I admit it – I occasionally like potty humor….LOL
June: Way too efficient! The MiLi Pro iPhone LCOS Micro Video Projector
Seems really cool, and I really want one, but $400 is just too much for me to be able to pull the trigger – still fun to drool over
July: Need another reason to Jailbreak?
Um, nope – but LOVE BiteSMS
August: Act Fast: SCOTTeVest Travel TEC Shirt 50% Off Today Only!
Awesome deal – jumped over as soon as this popped up on my RSS Reader and bought a few!
September: Dear Gossip Mongers Who Don’t Bother To Fact Check…
'Nuff said!
October: Pet bunk bed would be great item for crazy cat lady line of home furnishings
My cats are SOO disappointed, still. All four of them. Wayne you just crushed them – they love to climb and scratch on wood. They rubbed their widdle kitteh heads on my shiny 24″ HD monitor when they saw the picture on the screen, BUT – I just can't cross over the “crazy cat lady” line, so they've just had to go without…poor bunk bed deprived kitties…
November: CoPilot Live Just $19.99 This Weekend
My 5 month old $350 Garmin Nuvi 765T succumbed to a firmware issue and died. It was send back for repairs, and I can't find my way to the grocery store without GPS – I snapped this up and it works pretty well. Of course, I had a brand new Magellan that I got to give as a gift, sitting all wrapped up. I debated soooo much about using it and finding another gift, but decided I could tough it out. We gave it tonight, only to find out the person we gave it to had one already, so we have to take it back. Irony anyone?
December: Online Dating: Happily Ever After?
How could I NOT choose a post that has my wedding picture in it…
Best of the ENTIRE year: Could your hard drive survive this? If it’s an ioSafe, yep.
Hands down, the ALL TIME COOLEST (maybe hottest, but you know what I mean…) review EVER done anywhere, by anyone of any tech product, IMHO
No, there was one above hers. She was the second person to reply. Whoever
was the first one to post is also missing. FYI
CRAP. OK – about to kill disqus. :-/
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January – Dave Dickson Asks “Will It Blend?” Oh come on, who in the right mind hasn’t wanted to throw something ridiculous into a powerful blender, or more importantly, derive vicarious entertainment from watching someone else do it?
February – Glasi Hergiswil Pilsner Beer Glass Review Well, it was an interesting beer, interesting glass, and I grew up in Chicago’s orbit, so that piqued my interest. Especially Chris confirming my weather crack.
March – The ACME MADE Courier Laptop Bag Review I was in the market for a laptop bag, and while I had already purchased a well-reviewed one, I saw that Judie got her hands on an ACME Made one, and having seen myself how sharp they look was interested and, well a wee bit jealous. Though thank goodness I’ve got good vision…those strips would have driven an astigmatic nuts!
April – When good gadgets die…. April Okay, I admit a slight bias here because the unit in question suffering ailments was an HTC Advantage X7501, which I also own, so I was sympathetic to the fellow’s suffering.
May – Win an AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro I’m partial to this post because, well I was the winner of this nice phone and card. Funny thing was that the day I won I found a couple of 4-leaf clovers an hour before Judie sent me a winning email…the 4 leaf clover, ironically, is the logo of one of her favorite little cars, too!
June- Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch. There were three things that caught my eye 1)Pocket watches. I love pocket watches. These items, particularly the windups, when properly cared for will still tell time when mobile phones we use now are crushed and mouldering in some landfill centuries from now. 2) It was interesting reading up on Judie’s watch’s provenance, and 3) I love Portland and have heard of Terry Nelson. Great bit of photography, storytelling and a happy ending.
July – R.I.P. – CompuServe 1969-2009 I can’t believe it lasted as long as it did, but I spent many endless hours on Compuserve for a few years back in the early 90s. There was a part of me that was sad to see it go, but 40 years was a decent run for it.
August – Samsung Jack Reviewed at Mobile Jaw I also reviewed this phone, so I was interested in getting the other non-GD
reviewer’s take on it. Plus Chris posted a nice photo of the unit…the Jack was so blinkin’ shiny and I hate getting camera reflections into my review pictures!
September – SPB Releases Mobile Shell 3.5 for Windows Mobile I’ve been using SPB Mobile Shell on a couple of devices since it was first introduced, and since I recently put version 3 on my Fuze I was very interested in what bells and whistles SPB had added to a really fine product.
October – Making a bootable USB stick to upgrade to Windows 7 – Well Clinton’s article was right up my alley. I have a Samsung NC10 netbook and did some Win 7 upgrade research on it over at ademiller.com (Ade Miller is Development Manager for Microsoft’s patterns & practices group). Clinton’s article dovetailed nicely with Miller’s article and should make my upgrade all the more easy.
November – My Black Friday Adventure: 2009 – Okay, I’ve never participated in a a Black Friday shopping spree, largely because I hate getting stuck in rabid crowds, so Joel’s article was a nice vicarious adventure for me over a cup of joe from the relative safety of my home office.
December – Review: Tom Bihn Synapse I think Joel’s a man after my own heart…always looking for the optimal storage bag for sundries. Of course, then Judie just had to do her Waterfield Muzetto Vertical laptop bag and play she said/he said with Jason Surgine.
Mmmm…leather.
Great contest, is there a delay on the posting?
Jan : Logitech Squeezebox Boom Review
Feb : Unboxing the Amazon Kindle 2
March : Review: USB Fever Super Travel A/C USB Wall Chargers
Apr : Review – Tiger Woods PGA Tour for iPhone/iPod Touch
May : Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 Storage Array Review
Jun : Is The iPhone 3G REALLY A Good Deal??
Jul : Need another reason to Jailbreak?
Aug : Gear Diary Takes A Quick Look At Yelp’s Sneaky Augmented Reality Trick
Sep : CNN’s iPhone Application — As Good As The Hype
Oct : Making a bootable USB stick to upgrade to Windows 7
Nov : The Motorola T215 Bluetooth Car Kit Speakerphone Review
Dec : Hercules XPS 2.1 40 Slim Speakers – Review
January: Nokia phone case guaranteed to keep thieves at bay
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....es-at-bay/
- I know this was near the end of the month but I loved this case so much. It’s bound to get you stabbed, shot or arrested. Love it.
Febuary: Why school projects should be banned [rant]
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....nned-rant/
- I look after and care for my younger brother who is ten, and this is something I could really relate to.
March: Geekdeal: Sex for Dummies – $9 after $5 rebate
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....-5-rebate/
- Love most of the geek deals, the title says it all for me. And yes, I do have a copy of this book.
April: Release your puzzle frustrations with Rubik’s cube salt and pepper grinders
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....-grinders/
- My older sister and her two kids love rubix cubes so I actually bought a pair of these for Christmas months ago.
May: Ninja 2GB USB memory sticks will get you expelled from school or thoroughly screened at the airport
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....e-airport/
- I just love sharp things. I own two swords that hang on my wall. Unfortunately this price was way to steep for only 2 gigs.
June: GearDeal: ‘UniWar’ and ‘Hero of Sparta’ $0.99 at App Store
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....app-store/
- I am a huge fan of stratagey/Turn based games like this. After reading the article I picked up UniWar. I love Battle of Wesnoth on computer.
July: GearGames Review: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Director’s Cut (DS)
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....rs-cut-ds/
- Loved this article because I remeber playing the PC version when it first came out. Not only that, but I also have love of anything of the Knights Templar.
August: The Shotgun
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/08/27/the-shotgun/
- Aside from my love of gaming, I also love beer. I did not know a key-chain of this greatness ever existed until I read this post. Thank you Judie.
September: Bioshock Bento is too Cute to Eat!
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....te-to-eat/
- Bioshock is one of the best games I have ever played, I also enjoy food. Making this post +2 Zing.
October: Pleo the Baby Dino is Back!
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....o-is-back/
- I love Pleo. It is such a great idea, and I think it is perfect for people in the city without access to pets/can not care for one all the time or a not allowed them in their living situation. It’s a super cool robot.
November: Sennheiser MM400 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones – Review
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....es-review/
- While the price is high, it is really worth it. I love these headphone and picked them up after reading the review. I go to Ontario a lot, and I’m glad they have the in-flight function, it was really smart thinking on Sennheisers part.
December: With a wave of the Magic Wand– poof, your TV station’s been hanged
http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....n-changed/
- Ordered as soon as I read this. Got two of them one for myself, and one for my sister and her family.
Guys, I have tried to post my comment three times, and ever time I hit submit it does not go through. Yet when I type these little ones they do go through.
Sorry Orako! Since you were kind enough to add links in your comment, it sent you directly to spam. All is better now, and I deleted the two extra comments. Thanks for entering!
Thanks so much Judie, I really appreciate it! Happy Holidays.
Ok so here are my favorite posts from you guys:
January: Blue’s New Eyeball
I like this because I buy a lot of webcams and its hard to find good audio and video quality webcams. I like its discreteness (it looks like a mic).
February: 2009 Jaguar XF supercharged – Kitty has claws!
I’m car enthusiast as well. This is a kick ass car, period.
March: ProClip offers adjustable mount that grips and charges an encased iPhone or Touch
Mounts are another product that are hard to purchase because some are just not well made. The fact that you can put your iPhone or iPod with a case on the mount, is an absolute plus. Another great thing is that its simple to install.
April: New Seagate Replica PC Backup Appliance
Seagate external hard drives it what I use. So knowing that this product can back up multiple computers sold me right on the spot. Always back up your computer people, I’ve learned the hard way on losing all my data to not doing so.
May: 22″ 1080 HD LCD Monitor – comes with pretty decent Dell Vostro 220 – $369
This desktop looks like a beast and the price is killer, starting at $369, you just can’t go wrong. Now that Windows 7 is out, this computer will be one of the best, especially with that 22″ monitor.
June: Kerchoonz Releases the K-Box
I was amazed when I saw this little speaker. I’m always amazed on how technology products get smaller and smaller, but pack a punch when comes to all its capabilities. Best part is that the battery lasts up to 20hrs. This went on my wishlist.
July: Belkin Releases Headphone Adapter for iPod shuffle
I was very happy to hear that Belkin release this adapter. I have the iPod shuffle 3g and was so frustrated to know that I would be stuck with those apple headphones, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my music. But, thanks to Belkin and great accessory line, I’m a happy camper.
August: Review: Coveroo Custom Cases
This was a good article to read, just for the fact that my girlfriend has an iphone and has always wanted a custom case for her phone. I personally like that companies allow you to customize their products. The price is great too.
September: Creative Introduces Inspire S2 Wireless Speaker System
This is by far one of my favorite products from your website. I enjoy listening to my music, especially when using my laptop. Its great that there’s no wires involved and the best part is the bluetooth capabilities. This is a great product.
October: Make it through the day with USB Fever External Batteries for the iPhone
I like this post because products like these are a life-saver. In general, back up batteries are the best and most important accessory for your electronics especailly your phones. USB Fever always has great iphone accessories too.
November: Shopping part deux: Cyber Monday
I liked this post, just for the simple reason that I knew you guys would deliver. You guys posted some great deals to shop for and shopping on the internet is always so convenient. Thanks GearDiary.
December: Gear Deal: Sony Vaio W Netbook w/ Windows 7 for $374.25
I’m currently in the market for a new computer, but one really for just on the road. Just for quick access to documents and email. So I’m definitely considering this Sony netbook. The price is good and it comes packed with Windows 7, thats a plus in my book.
Thanks everyone at GearDiary for always having the latest news on technoloy/gadgets and gizmos. Keep up the great work. Happy Holidays!
My post disappeared too!
I’ll try it again with no links.
@thehotrod – If it has more than 2 links, I think WP automatically sends it to moderation.
It’s a pain, but they do it to keep a spam handled. 
I had almost all of these ‘Starred’ in my Google Reader account. Thanks for a great year of tech news, info, and help. Merry Christmas.
January: Use Paypal’s free disposable credit card number to manage recurring charges
This is a great tip on some of Paypal’s lesser-known features. Thanks so much.
February: The Amazing Hubble Telescope in Action.
I can’t get enough Hubble or Space images. It is simply amazing to see how big the Universe is and how infinitesimal we are.
March: The Ultimate Windows Mobile Business Phone.
Ever since I got my first Zaurus years ago, I’ve been a pocket pc nerd. I loved my Windows Mobile devices until I got my iPhone. But I still like keeping up with the old WM world.
April: Watching Local Jobs Disappear.
This recession is affecting us all and using technology to document and visualize it is cool.
May: Livescribe Pen in Action This post helped, caused, made me by the Livescribe pen. I LOVE IT. One of my best tech purchases of the year. Thanks GearDiary Team.
June: Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch
This is a non-tech post, but I really liked because, I too have my Great Grandfather’s and my Grandfather’s pocket watches. Thankfully mine still work and are in good condition, but they don’t have the history that these watches had.
July: First Look: Navigon (Lite) for iPhone with North America Maps
Ah the iPhone. I can’t get enough of it. iPhone this and iPhone that. And while using it as a GPS is not perfect, Navigon is probably the best GPS solution for the iPhone. Thanks for your in-depth reviews of all things iPhone.
August: Resource: Snow Leopard Software Compatibility List
Because of the iPhone and probably Gear Diary and it’s team….I ended up getting my first Mac in 17 years. I’ve been a loyal Windows user and I would never use constrained limited Mac. But it is not constrained or limited. My Macbook is the best piece of computer hardware I’ve ever owned. And the software is really reliable too. Thanks to the Gear Diary for helping me to stay up to date in all things Mac.
September: Monolingual: Delete unused language packs on your Mac.
Again, this was an excellent Mac tip that freed up some good space on my Macbook.
October: Nerf “N-Strike” Elite Blasts Through To Retail On October 27th!
We are getting this for Christmas thanks to this heads up on what should be an excellent Wii game for my whole family.
November: PowerCurl Keeps MacBook Cords Organized- Review
Another Mac tip…this one for something I didn’t think I’d actually ever use, but I saved it in my ‘starred’ section of Google Reader just in case. Lately I’ve been traveling a lot and having the full-length cord for my Macbook has been helpful in hotels. This might be just the thing I need.
December: Road Trip!: iGo My Way, Sygic Mobile, Navigon, and CoPilot Live
This is a great comprehensive review of several of the GPS mapping products for the iPhone. It is really helpful to keep track of the different mapping solutions available. Thanks.
Thanks for a wonderful year of information. Reading Gear Diary is something I do almost everyday. Merry Christmas and safe Holiday travels to you all.
Rodney
No Problem. I was just hoping to make it easier for everyone to go back and read my favorite posts. Merry Christmas. I better get off the computer and back to the family.
January: “Camouflage moldy sandwich bag deters lunchroom thieves”
I thought this was absolutely hilarious. I hope nobody I know ever has to use it!!!
February: “Make your own bubble gum kit – $1″
Not too tech related, but it brought back some nice memories. (wait, were they even nice??)
March: “It’s 3.0 Day…and?”
what iPhone love wouldn’t love this article? NEXT GENERATION SOFTWARE BABY!!
April: “Are YOU addicted to Facebook?”
Uh…yes…I…am…nuff said
May: “Review – Mophie Juice Pack Air”
LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!!! It’s absolutely incredible. Not too high MaH but still its good because those dropped call things don’t happen on mine and its simply something you can use everyday
June: “iPhone 3GS Gives YouTube a 400% Boost in Mobile Uploads”
Shows how powerful and influencing Apple products are. The iphones are revolutionary.
July:”Like Your Pictures on Facebook? So Do Advertisers”
This gave me some nice information that will help me keep my privacy. I don’t post many photos, but I deleted some of them because I was a bit scared. Haha, not a bad thing to do though.
August: “Yup, There’s An App For Crap, On The iPhone”
This was funny, not the most appropriate for audience purposes but it made me laugh. There are so many of these parodies though.
September: “iPod touch Gen 3 First Look”
What can I say? I bought this baby, and I don’t regret a single thing about it. It is flawless.
October: “Pleo the Baby Dino is Back!”
When I first saw this product when I was visiting Tokyo, I REALLY wanted it. Anything pleo related is entertaining to me (although it has a some-what steep pricing)
November: “Black Friday deal round up”
Helpful post, I was going to go to blackfriday, but decided against it. I still regret that…hehe
December: “Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!!”
Its an amazing giveaway. Nuff said.
Hope you enjoy my list Gear Diary Team.
Happy Holidays. Be safe, and have fun!
January: Use Paypal’s Free Disposable Credit Card Number To Manage Recurring Charges
I am always looking for ways to save $$$$$$
February: Shock Pen
I love to laugh!
March: 10 Facebook Tips Worth Reading
Gotta love FB tips – especially how to keep the chat in the sidebar!
April: A Day In The Life Of A Kindle Owner Posted by Dan Cohen
Just learning about E-Readers.
May: Buying A Palm Pre – Forget About Using Your Existing Micro-USB Chargers
Always want to read before I buy.
June: Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch
I have been working on my family photos and thought this might be an interesting read – I was right.
July: HP and Microsoft’s Back to School and Better Together Giveaway
I thought about entering – but am turned off by HP at the moment.
August: Snow Leopard Safe for iPhone Jailbreakers
The graphics were interesting.
September: Bioshock Bento Is Too Cute To Eat!
I love to eat!
October: Twelve South products play well with new iMacs
I know nothing about iMacs but want to learn
November: Sennheiser MM400 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
Because the Bluetooth I have sucks.
December: The Camangi WebStation: More Information and A New Promotional Video –
Because I need more gadgets!
january:
HanDBase for iPhone: allows my databases to be on my iphone/itouch
february:
The Amazing Hubble Space Telescope in Action: reminds of the wondrous of space
march:
The Ultimate Windows Mobile Business Phone – A Comparison: comparison of win mo phones to narrow the list of possible phones
april:
Using Tech To Navigate A Health Crisis: using tech in not the usual ways
may:
Take Control of Time Machine – way to customize mac for my tastes
june:
Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch: not a techy reason at all but family one. my father & grandfather were watchmakers, so this just was a natural.
july:
Escort releases RedLine – the muscle car of radar detectors – with up to 13 mile radar and laser detection: the perfect road trip accessory
august:
Taking the Gorillapod to the Extreme! – not the usual use of this product
september:
ioSafe CEO gives back to fire victims: a first rate feel good story about a very good product
october:
Review: HyperMac External Battery – mac & iphone/itouch dual usage
november:
Travel Notes – Gear We Really Use – travel thoughts that work, including products that i wasn’t familiar with but seem to make travel easier
december:
Reason to Jailbreak #86 – Bluetooth Keyboard Support – finally, a reason to jailbreak my iphone.
January 2009: White Castle reservation line.
Why?: Gut bombs! I remember when they were $0.05 each. Fortunately there are still enough White Castles in my area to keep my appetite sated. I can also get them frozen at the grocery store.
February 2009: Hubble Space Telescope
Why?: I think we’ve already been visited by extraterrestrial life forms. My all time favorite outer space movie is (the original) “The Day The Earth Stood Still”. Star Trek, Star Wars and Stargate are all great because they show the contact is possible.
March 2009: ProClip mounts
Why?: I have been using ProClip mounts for many years. I lease a new car every 3 years, which means I have to redo all of my gadget installations often. I’ve also got a couple of friends hooked on them.
April 2009: USB Borescope
Why?: I enjoy running wires. This gadget would make it so much easier to dig wires out of the wall if I could see where they were.
May 2009: elite al-pro qx2 storage array
Why?: I have used NAS solutions for many years. I’m currently using Maxtor 1TB and Linksys 1TB setups. The Elite-Al is a cool concept, but come on, all that money for a drive solution and then expecting the customer to buy more software is ridiculous.
June 2009: Great grandfather’s pocket watch
Why?: This brought back good memories. I have my great-grandfather’s Gruen pocket watch that was given to him by his fellow lodge members. I never did find out what lodge it was. It’s inscribed to him and dated 1912.
July 2009: Apple and Google Voice
Why?: Get real Apple, AT&T and Google. Someone had to do it.
August 2009: Today’s Apple are you kidding me moment
Why?: Just reinforces my desire to never own anything with iPod/iPhone in the name. Another case of Apple not seeing the forest thru the trees. BTW…I use ewallet on my pockerpc and find it works well.
September 2009: Iosafe CEO gives back
Why?: I do volunteer work and it’s always nice to see someone stepping forward to help others.
October 2009: Bootable USB stick to upgrade to Windows 7
Why?: I was about to buy a netbook with Windows XP and had made one of my 4GB sticks ready. I usually procrastinate when I’m about to spend money and this time I waited long enough to buy the AspireOne with Windows 7 Starter. I’ve since upgraded to Windows 7 Pro.
November 2009: Motorola t215 Bluetooth kit
Why:? I have the Motorola T305 and it’s garbage. When I used it,m people would always claim I was in a tunnel. Sad to see Motorola has not made much progress.
December 2009: Geni.com
A cousin of my wife’s invited us to join. This thing replicates like the Star Trek tribbles. Now we find out about far removed relatives’ birthdays and anniversaries.
I waited till last moment so i can have more option under dec category.
But first of all, there is nothing like i didn’t like any other post. I like almost every post on GearDiary.com. I am subscribed to this with RSS reader and i really like every article on this site as it helps me to update with latest tech news. I am hard core geek guy and want to update myself with everything. so its tough for me to give any specific post which i liked most. I like all of them but just to fulfill the giveaway condition i am selecting one post from each month.
1. For January 2009 – i liked the Logitech Squeezebo Boom Review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....om-review/). I liked this because it gave information about everything if anyone wants to know before buying this.
2. For Febuary 2009 – I liked the Unboxing the Amazon kindel 2 post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....-kindle-2/). It was very good post and had everything from details to all photos.
3. For March 2009 – I liked the review: USBfever 3-in-1 USB adapter.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....tc-phones/) because of its useful information atleast for me which i can use.
4. for April 2009: I liked the unboxing the vertu Ascent Ti post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....ascent-ti/). Even though i won’t be able to support this mobile but i really like all the features it had and how good this mobile is.
5. For May 2009: I liked the Gear diary gets touched.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....s-pending/) post. I really like to read views about all tech gadgets.
6. For June 2009: For month of june i didn’t have any difficulties to choose my favorite here. I liked the “is the iphone 3G really a good deal (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....good-deal/) post. As most people overlook in this information that how much it will cost with data plans.. So it might looks like you are paying $199 for phone. but reality is different and how many of them continue use those data plans.
7. July 2009: my favorite post for this month was FCC looking at apple and the decision
I waited till last moment so i can have more option under dec category.
But first of all, there is nothing like i didn’t like any other post. I like almost every post on GearDiary.com. I am subscribed to this with RSS reader and i really like every article on this site as it helps me to update with latest tech news. I am hard core geek guy and want to update myself with everything. so its tough for me to give any specific post which i liked most. I like all of them but just to fulfill the giveaway condition i am selecting one post from each month.
1. For January 2009 – i liked the Logitech Squeezebo Boom Review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....om-review/). I liked this because it gave information about everything if anyone wants to know before buying this.
2. For Febuary 2009 – I liked the Unboxing the Amazon kindel 2 post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....-kindle-2/). It was very good post and had everything from details to all photos.
3. For March 2009 – I liked the review: USBfever 3-in-1 USB adapter.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....tc-phones/) because of its useful information atleast for me which i can use.
4. for April 2009: I liked the unboxing the vertu Ascent Ti post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....ascent-ti/). Even though i won’t be able to support this mobile but i really like all the features it had and how good this mobile is.
5. For May 2009: I liked the Gear diary gets touched.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....s-pending/) post. I really like to read views about all tech gadgets.
6. For June 2009: For month of june i didn’t have any difficulties to choose my favorite here. I liked the “is the iphone 3G really a good deal (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....good-deal/) post. As most people overlook in this information that how much it will cost with data plans.. So it might looks like you are paying $199 for phone. but reality is different and how many of them continue use those data plans.
7. July 2009: my favorite post for this month was Review fun booth 2 for mac.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....2-for-mac/) as
it was great tutorial or guide which will be really helpful for so many peoples.
8. August: HTC Touch diamond 2 review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....d2-review/) because of nice review and lot of information.
9. September: otterbox commuter case for blackberry bold review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....ld-review/). I really like to read review of tech gadgets as it give lot of information and make you aware of everything about the gadgets.
10. October : http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....windows-7/ I liked this article because i really wanted to try to install this on my frds desktop and his cd drive was not working. So i found the way to try window 7 with usb install.
11. Novmber : Review universal iPhone / ipod cradle from (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....fever-com/) because lot of information and getting updated myself with latest gadgets.
12. December : Review Aerial7 chopper.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....headpones/) as with same reason to keep myself updated and get to know things before buying anything..
please delete my previous comment as it was not full..
I waited till last moment so i can have more option under dec category.
But first of all, there is nothing like i didn’t like any other post. I like almost every post on GearDiary.com. I am subscribed to this with RSS reader and i really like every article on this site as it helps me to update with latest tech news. I am hard core geek guy and want to update myself with everything. so its tough for me to give any specific post which i liked most. I like all of them but just to fulfill the giveaway condition i am selecting one post from each month.
1. For January 2009 – i liked the Logitech Squeezebo Boom Review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....om-review/). I liked this because it gave information about everything if anyone wants to know before buying this.
2. For Febuary 2009 – I liked the Unboxing the Amazon kindel 2 post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....-kindle-2/). It was very good post and had everything from details to all photos.
3. For March 2009 – I liked the review: USBfever 3-in-1 USB adapter.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....tc-phones/) because of its useful information atleast for me which i can use.
4. for April 2009: I liked the unboxing the vertu Ascent Ti post (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....ascent-ti/). Even though i won’t be able to support this mobile but i really like all the features it had and how good this mobile is.
5. For May 2009: I liked the Gear diary gets touched.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....s-pending/) post. I really like to read views about all tech gadgets.
6. For June 2009: For month of june i didn’t have any difficulties to choose my favorite here. I liked the “is the iphone 3G really a good deal (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....good-deal/) post. As most people overlook in this information that how much it will cost with data plans.. So it might looks like you are paying $199 for phone. but reality is different and how many of them continue use those data plans.
7. July 2009: my favorite post for this month was Review fun booth 2 for mac.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....2-for-mac/) as
it was great tutorial or guide which will be really helpful for so many peoples.
8. August: HTC Touch diamond 2 review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....d2-review/) because of nice review and lot of information.
9. September: otterbox commuter case for blackberry bold review (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....ld-review/). I really like to read review of tech gadgets as it give lot of information and make you aware of everything about the gadgets.
10. October : http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....windows-7/ I liked this article because i really wanted to try to install this on my frds desktop and his cd drive was not working. So i found the way to try window 7 with usb install.
11. Novmber : Review universal iPhone / ipod cradle from (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....fever-com/) because lot of information and getting updated myself with latest gadgets.
12. December : Review Aerial7 chopper.. (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/.....headpones/) as with same reason to keep myself updated and get to know things before buying anything..
1/09 Rock Paper Trimmer: Is there anything they won’t add an MP3 player to?
- Amazing. Wonder they have this for Dog Igloo.
2/09 Dummy lawn sprinkler head is perfect key hiding place.
- Because of it, I bought one. Neat.
3/09 Review: USB Fever Super Travel A/C USB Wall Chargers
- Again. Because of it, I bought one. And, it solve my problem by bring one for all of my family need when traveling.
4/09 Unboxing the Vertu Ascent Ti
- You know what. I always want to see someone review this kind of phone. Finally.
5/09 GearDeal – PSP 2000 – $119 shipped
- I almost bought it. Too good to be true
6/09 Restoring Family Treasures: My Great-Grandfather’s Pocket Watch
- Because I am so addict to mechanical watch. This is something I love reading.
7/09 FCC looking at Apple and the decision to pull Google Voice
- It is usually MS and Apple. Now it is Apple and Google.
8/09 HTC Touch Diamond2 Review
- I love HTC and I love review of HTC phones. I had Tilt and have Diamond Pro. Love it.
9/09 Feeling Nickeled and Dimed? Me Too!
- Cannot agree it with you more because WM software cost even more than Apple application.
10/09 Report from the trenches: Recon at Barnes and Noble
- Cannot believe it. I actually played with Nook today at B&N. It is amazing solid and easy to use. Mmmmm….buying it, not buying it, buying it, ..
11/09 Hitachi Announces New Starboard; Chalkboards Weep in Corner
- I remember someone utilizing Wii remote control to accomplish the same functionality of the smartboard. And, it cost way cheaper than Hitachi.
12/09 What Would You Put In Your SCOTTEVEST TEC Cap? Tell Us and Win!
- As I so desperately want one of it to be my BD present (12/25).
January -” Nokia phone case guaranteed to keep thieves at bay”
Lets keep those Thieves away, Love the idea of this case, although i dont have a Nokia, i do have an iPhone and sure do love switching up cases on it! If they brought out one for the iphone i sure would jump on that deal! Love the Article!
February – “Quik Pod extends your hand for easy photographic self admiration”
I was Actually lucky enough to recive one of these for review on my youtube channel, and i must admit i use it on a day to day basis, i sure am a “camer whore” im sure they invented this product for me! no other words to describe this product other than “spectacular” Also was an amazing written article by Wayne Schulz i do give him credit!
March – “ProClip offers adjustable mount that grips and charges an encased iPhone or Touch”
Another Great article by Wayne! I must say the thing that attracted me to this post has to be the picture! i mean the case Wayne was rocking looked Awesome! And also onto the product it simply is a useful gadget to have in your car! 10/10 Review there Wayne!
April – “Are YOU addicted to Facebook”
This Article made me laugh! Carly Sure did tick every box on my list! i mean i:
1. I lose sleep over Facebook
2. I spend more than an hour a day on Facebook
3. I become obsessed with old loves
4. I ignore work in favor of Facebook
5. The thought of getting off Facebook leaves me in a cold sweat
I mean he read my mind with some of those points!!! Carly sure knows his stuff about FaceBook! But hopefully this years new year resolution is to cut down on Facebook! Hope will do lol.. need to do more studying!
Great Article Carly!
May – “Legos Falling Down – On Your Desktop”
Not much i can say about this Article! i mean the word “Lego” just made me open and read it! Simply and awesome Topic!
June – “iPhone cufflinks complement your Apple collection”
I am the BIGGEST APPLE FANBOY! i mean these things made me buy them! i remember when i read the Article i was like “Ok i WANT them”… Never got round to buying them but i must say something i will probably buy in the near future! sure will top off my apple addiction!
July – “Wall Street Journal Profiles iPhone Hacker”
I remember this post pretty well! i mean the second i read the kid was 15! it made me think could i have really done that at 15! i mean the kid must have been a genius! and sure is a legend in the eyes of some people! The kid opened the eyes of the non apple believers and made them buy iphones/ipods! cant say jail-breaking is good but still a massive success to the public and to this 15 year old kid!
August -“Have a Coke and a…..” telephone call?”
Love Coke, Reminds me of Xmas! and i have to say Christmas dosent start till Coke Adverts come on TV! Also a very well written article! and A cool Website/Gadget!
September – “Dear Gossip Mongers Who Don’t Bother To Fact Check”
I guess this topic was just something that had to be read, Facts facts facts! Great Article!
October – “The Brickhouse Security Invisible Bluetooth Earpiece with SOS Button”
Its just simply an awesome Product! i mean carrying an SOS button with you.. Yes a bit OTT but still something any Gadget lover must carry with them right!?
November – “Gear Diary’s Official eBook Reader Buying Guide 2009″
I must admit i dont read enough! and to see this Guide sure motivated me to pick up a book! and buy a GADGET and then read hahaha! Awesome Article!
December – “Enter Gear Diary’s Grand Prize Holiday Giveaway!!!”
Obviously the best post this month! I mean this simply has to be one of the biggest giveaways online! and an amazing selection of prizes to be given away! I must congratulate GearDiary for a very successful year! and Thank you to all the Writers! they have kept me out and up to date throughout this year! i hope all the best and you have a very good upcoming year and that God be with you all throughout it!
Have an awesome day today (christmas 25th) And i hope your families are safe!
- Mario!
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Jan- Construction utensils make it ok to play with food at the table… something my son could really ‘dig’ into.
Feb-And my useless gadget of the year award goes to… if i had a big house and a lot of money, a full size juke box would be cool
March-Skype for I-phone… i need to look into this more, could cut down on our international phone bills!
April-New Seagate Replica PC Backup Appliance – we ended up getting a seagate backup and are glad we did!
May-Take Control of Time Machine – glad for the help with our Mac we got at Christmas last year.
June-Safer Car Seats! Safety 1st Brings New Technology – i just hate that the safest seats and best rated ones usually cost a lot more $$$
July-Escort releases RedLine – the muscle car of radar detectors – with up to 13 mile radar and laser detection… something like this could come in handy for those long road trips.
August-Non-AT&T iPhones Within A Year- Now That Would Be Nice.. still waiting for summer to see if this will be true… i hope so!
Sept-Creative Introduces Inspire S2 Wireless Speaker System… only a parent with a toddler who likes to climb into tiny spaces can truly appreciate this for all its worth!
Oct-Skooba Introduces New Netbook Messenger Bag… this bags just look cool.
Nov-HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition Core i7 18.4-inch 1080p Blu-ray Laptop for $899.99 – Todat’s GearDeal…. just wish i had the $$$ to take advantage of it. but i always like a good deal.
Dec-Salt Dough Ornaments: Holiday Fun for the Whole Family… i will have to save this for next year when i wont have to worry about my son eating it… but i love crafts and being crafty