Julie Strietelmeier

Editor-in-Chief at The Gadgeteer

I'm a female geek that has been reviewing gadgets since 1997.

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This watch is a must buy for 70s kids who loved the Atari 2600!

6 days ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – My first gaming console was the Atari 2600. It was actually the Sears Tele-Games Video Arcade, a rebranded but officially licensed version of the Atari 2600. My dad worked part-time at Sears, so he got a discount. I loved spending hours playing games like Pong and Breakout. I would go to sleep with the animations still playing in my mind.
SenseRobot Chess review - This robot actually plays chess with you!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – The game of chess was invented in India around 1400 years ago, but I learned to play it with my grandfather during summer visits when I was just a kid. I always liked playing with him because he never let me win. I haven’t played in decades, but when the opportunity to review the SenseRobot Chess came along, I thought it would be fun to revisit the game in a much more “gadgeteer” kind of way. Let’s set up the board and check it out.
Rugged and ready - Nestout launches new outdoor USB charging cables

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Nestout has just rolled out two new Outdoor USB charging cables, and if you love spending time outside, they might be the cable upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Designed to match the rugged style and durability of Nestout’s outdoor power banks, solar panels, and lighting gear, these cables are built to handle the elements.
I just ordered a TRMNL e-ink display for my desk and here's why

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – If you’re tired of picking up your phone to check the weather or your to-do list, only to get sucked into a sea of notifications, then TRMNL might be your new favorite desk gadget. This e-ink display is designed to show you just the information you want, right when you need it, and nothing more. I just ordered one for myself to see if it deserves a permanent spot on my desk. What makes TRMNL special?
SenseRobot Chess – A High-Tech Twist on a Classic Game - The Gadgeteer

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – If you’re like me and you get excited about gadgets that blend old-school charm with new-school tech, you’ll want to hear about the SenseRobot Chess. Sure, it comes with a price tag that might make you think twice, but after spending some time with it, I can tell you it’s a really special piece of tech. Right now, I’m in the middle of testing it out, and my full review will be ready in just a couple of days.
Haptic Edge Glider review - A better burnishing tool for leathercrafters?

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – I became interested in leathercraft several decades ago when my partner and I were stranded in Nashville, Tennessee, due to a car problem. We managed to get our car to a service station, and while we waited for them to fix it, we walked across the street to check out a Tandy Leather shop. Inside the shop, we not only found the wonderful scent of leather, but also tools and instruction books for how to stamp and carve it.
SonarPen, Logitech MX Master 3S mouse, Unihertz Jelly Star, and more - Review updates

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW UPDATES – There are thousands of product review websites on the web, but there aren’t many that go back again and again to update older reviews like we do here at The Gadgeteer. Our frequent review updates let you know how well a product that we’ve tested in the past holds up over weeks, months, years, and even decades later. So, check out the list of five updated reviews below and scroll to the bottom of each review to read the most current updates.
Goodnature Clever Killer mouse trap review - Is this a better mouse trap?

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – I live in a rural area surrounded by 12 acres of woods. No matter how many times we’ve made sure there are no holes for mice to get into the house, they still manage to find a way in. Usually, we’ll just hear one scratching in the ceiling. But occasionally, we’ll see one or evidence of one. Yuck! Then there are times when one has died in a wall or the ceiling and we get to enjoy the lovely aroma of the dead mouse for a couple of days.
5.11 Tactical women's cargo pants review

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – I’m a 61-year-old woman (how the heck did that happen?!) who likes to wear cargo pants. That probably makes me weird, and I don’t care because more pockets solve all life’s problems. But I also don’t want to look like I’m on safari when I run to Walmart for some Diet Coke, so I’m picky when it comes to actually buying new cargo pants.
Reusable dental floss - Gross or genius?

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – If you hate flossing your teeth because the string shreds, cuts off the circulation to your fingers, or it’s just plain uncomfortable, SimplyFloss might become your gum’s new best friend. Unlike traditional string floss, SimplyFloss is made from soft, stretchy silicone, making it great for sensitive gums or tight spaces between your teeth. SimplyFloss is designed to be reusable and eco-friendly, so you’re not throwing away 2 feet of string every time you floss.