Hi, I’m Judie Lipsett, Gear Diary’s founder and Editor in Chief.

I got my start in late 1999 by answering a software reviewer request at the now defunct smaller.com. By mid 2000 I was an occasional reviewer at The Gadgeteer. Within six months I was Julie Strietelmeier’s writing partner, and for the next six years I had the privilege of being part of the Gadgeteer’s enormous growth from a well regarded enthusiasts’ site into a world-wide recognized authority on gadgets, gizmos and their accessories. Due to my years of work at the Gadgeteer and my continued work here at Gear Diary, I have earned a solid reputation as a respected gadget reviewer.

Over the years, I’ve been mentioned or interviewed in Popular Science, The New World of Communication and many other web, television, radio and print sources. I’ve been profiled by several online sites including Born Rich, My Open Wallet, Elite Choice, and Rohdesign, and my reviews are regularly quoted all over the web. With Julie Strietelmeier, I co-wrote a monthly column for the Philippine magazine, The Reviewer. I was a recipient of the 2006 Sigma Kappa Colby Award. I am a member of Mobius, and as such am recognized as a member of its “invitation-only community of the world’s most influential technology pundits and online writers.” I am also proud to be part of the reason why The Gadgeteer won recognition as a member of C|Net’s Blog 100.

In addition to editing Gear Diary, I have contributed (or still contribute) to Device Diary, Girls Gone Mobile, MYiPhone, pocketnow.com, Geek.com, Just Another Mobile Monday, SlashGear, Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com!, Pocket PC Thoughts and Just Another iPhone Chat; I have also been on the panel of judges for both Handango’s and SmartPhone & Pocket PC Thoughts Magazine’s Software awards.

I started Gear Diary on September 30, 2006, and my goal was that this not be an easily labeled site. We all have gear that we use daily – some of it electronic and some of it organic. I think it is fascinating to explore the equipment that makes our lives easier, more entertaining, more productive, and more manageable.

My hope is that Gear Diary visitors will find this site to be a comfortable and friendly place to discuss interesting topics – and not only those that are tech related, as well as a location to discover various types of gear – whatever that term may end up implying – that they never knew existed.

My specialty is in-depth reviews written in a layman’s terms,

because…

Everyone can understand technology;
sometimes it just takes a little translating.

You can watch my YouTube videos, watch my Google videos, watch my Vimeo videos, peruse my Amazon Wish List, sign up for my FriendFeed, or send me an email. I’m also on FaceBook and Twitter; if I already know you or if you seem interesting, then I will probably add or follow you. Be advised that fanatics of any type scare me, but rational thought and skepticism are always welcome.

For those who were wondering, but who were also too polite to ask:

• I own a Vertu Ascent Ti, and an iPhone 3GS . Right now I am trying out the LG eXpo, Google Nexus One and the Nokia N900 (which I am using as my primary phone); I also have a Nokia N85 (long term loan).

• I own a latest generation 17″ MacBook Pro (also running Windows XP thanks to VM Ware Fusion), and a second generation MacBook Air (SSD model). I also have on an HP dv6-1299lx running Windows 7 (long-term loan).

• I own three cameras – a Canon G11, a Canon Rebel XTi and a Canon 5D.