Category Archives: Gadgets

I picked up a Garmin eTrex Legend last night for a couple of camping trips we have scheduled.  One of the primary things I want to do with it is to geotag our photos.  There’s a 3rd party Google map … Continue reading →

I bought a 2GB SanDisk Cruzer today ($89 at Wal-Mart.)  The pen is a great size, and has this slide out USB thing (instead of a cap.)  Unfortunately it also includes this really crappy U3 software.  Some people may like … Continue reading →

This flight has power in it. I’d have to say that the DC power adapter is one of the best technology purchases I’ve made. $59 for power in the car and the plane. Too bad, I’ve read through all my … Continue reading →

My tablet batteries suck. I know one of the prices of an ultra-portable is power but I now get less than 2 hours to a charge. This plane does not have power outlets. I need a third battery. With kids … Continue reading →

Well, most of them at least. There’s a list posted here. Halo, and Halo 2 are both on there. Neither Star Wars Battlefront II or Lego Star Wars are listed. I guess I’m not going to be in a real … Continue reading →

This one looks nice as well.  Its an aluminum case with a cutout for the hold switch, click wheel, and dock connector/headphone port.  The screen is covered with a Window.  The only thing I don’t like is that there’s a … Continue reading →

The iKeychain nano case looks really nice. Its milled anodized aluminum, with a play through design. The click wheel and screen aren’t protected. There’s a hole on the bottom for headphones. Unfortunately, the hold swich and dock connector are covered … Continue reading →

Remember that wooden nano case I linked to a while back? Well their site now has ordering information. € 75 for the case itself. € 10 each for the outside monogram and the inside inscription. € 8 for worldwide shipping. … Continue reading →

I ended up ordering a couple of skins from DecalGirl.com. I ordered the crystal skin, the black skin, and some screen protectors. All in all it was less than $15. They arrived yesterday, and I just finished applying them. I … Continue reading →

Carl blasted me for not having a DVR, and thinking that $2 videos from iTunes might be a good thing Every month or two I think about calling Dish Network (our content provider), and ordering a DVR, but then I … Continue reading →