Chip Chick

Technology and Gadgets

from a girl's perspective
May 2010
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TwistDock for the PS3 Adds More USB Ports and Charges the Controllers

TwistDock is the perfect accessory for any PS3 owner. It is currently preparing to launch in the U.S. (it already has launched in Europe) during E3. The TwistDock docks your PS3 and manages…

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Sony VAIO W Series Billabong Netbook Surfs Stateside for $499

Last week many sources were excitingly talking about the special edition Billabong VAIO W Netbook. At the time, there was only going to be an Australian version that would retail for AU$749. Well…

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Tech From a Small Island: The Dell Streak, Man Infected with Computer Virus, and Underfull Tablecloth

May has been a strange month for the UK with three of the biggest events of the year taking place- the UK election, the launch of the iPad and the (hopefully) final Sex…

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Darth Vader Lamp with Alarm Clock Should Wake You Up on the Dark Side

What is the next frontier for Star Wars merch? Well lamps of course! These latest Star Wars themed goodies from Funko are just too adorable for words. Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and a…

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iPad Case Review Roundup – UPDATED

Well the iPad is here and that means we are about to be inundated with cases – LOTS AND LOTS OF CASES. Of course this is needed to protect your new precious cargo….

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Commodore Invictus Tries to Compete with the Asus EEE PC Keyboard

Cybernet, a company that puts the guts of PCs into the body of a keyboard, recently announced that they had obtained the right to use the Commodore branding on their computers. This was…

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Immortal Video Eye Gear Sunglasses Can Tape All Your Sporting Aventures

Somehow it always feels like a bad idea to pack technology into sunglasses. To that effect we’ve seen many “hidden DVR sunglasses” floating around. But Immortal Video Eye Gear promises to be more…

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Verizon Kin Two Review

There is a lot of buzz about Microsoft’s new Windows phones Kin One and Two. They’re built by Sharp and run on Verizon’s 3G networks. What are they exactly? Tough to say…It’s not…

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KontrolFreek’s FPS Freek and SpeedFreek for XBox 360 Controllers Review

Throughout the week I have had the extreme pleasure of testing out 2 KontrolFreak products called FPS Freak and the SpeedFreek. The attachments to the X-Box 360 controller have drastically enhanced my gaming…

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Personalized Ballpoint Gunmetal USB Pen for Father’s Day

A fancy engraved gunmetal Pen for your Dad for Father’s Day? Nice, but very traditional. But a fancy engraved USB Memory Gunmetal pen for your dad for Father’s Day? Now we’re talking! Things…

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iCarry iPad Stand Doubles as a Bag

The new iCarry Stand Pad from Ozaki is a truly clever iPad case. This case has a stand that folds over to double as a handle for the case, essentially transforming the iCarry…

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Minesweeper Doormat is Potentially Lethal

Unlike this geeky Enter key doormat which is very welcoming, the Mine Doormat from Meninos has the potential to be a major hazard when entering or exiting your home. This doormat is designed…

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Deal of the Day: $380 Off the HP Pavilion dv6 Select Edition

Only 1.21-inch thin and weighing 5.5 lbs, the HP dv6 Special Edition (dv6tse) sports brushed aluminum finish in stream argento (metal). In addition to Multi-touch screen, optional upgrades include Blu-ray, Core i5/i7 CPU,…

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Philips Activa Portable Fitness Device Review

Working out with the Philips Activa Portable fitness device is kind of like having a trainer, MP3 player, and pedometer combined into a tiny 1″ x 1″ smart product. If you’re serious about…

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New Speck Fitted ArtsProjekt Cases Includes One Inspired by CES 2010

Speck just keeps rolling these out more gorgeous ArtsProjekt cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The latest crop include four brand new pieces: Boy vs. Dragon no. 5 by Matthew Curry, Peace…

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Locimobile GPS Tracker App Now for the iPad

Well it looks like the iPad’s next leap is to become a GPS tracker. Locimobile, which makes GPS Tracking Apps for iPhones, iPods and smartphones is now taking on the iPad.  From the…

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Celebrate the Anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back with a Star Wars Keyboard

Just a couple of days ago we tweeted that it was the anniversary of the original Star Wars movie – it’s the big anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back. So what better way…

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P. Diddy & Dr. Dre Celebrate diddybeats Launch at Best Buy

Today in New York at Union Square’s 24 hour Best Buy store, P. Diddy, Dr. Dre, Head Monster Noel Lee and Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records, came together to publicly launch the diddybeats…

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Sex and the City 2 Spoilers: Does Carrie Really Become a PC?

A little while back we reported that because of HP’s involvement in the Sex and the City 2 movie, Carrie would no longer be a Mac. Sarah Jessica Parker is also starring in…

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Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 is the Ultimate Experience for Racing Games

Thrustmaster has just released the swankiest racing cockpit/ video game steering wheel ever! The Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition will make you feel like you really are racing in a luxury…

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Lost Dharma Initiative Laptop Decal

We kind of feel bad for the Dharma Initiative. For the first couple of season in Lost, they played a major part of the plot. But in the last season, they really got…

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