Chip Chick

Technology and Gadgets

from a girl's perspective
September 2011
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Video Unlimited – Preview for PlayStation 3 Makes Renting Movies Sexy

Today, Sony announced that they are rolling out a new version of their video store for the PlayStation Network, called Video Unlimited. Actually renting movies won’t be too much different, but there’s a…

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How Marketing Tech Towards Women Hasn’t Changed Much in 100 Years

The slow rise of women’s lib (the term was coined in 1964!) and the extreme patriarchal dominance that overshadows much of the Western world might lead you to believe that women have been…

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Hot Deal: Dell Studio XPS 7100 Six-Core Desktop PC for $749

The Dell Studio XPS 7100 Desktop PC is on sale today for just $749 for the Six-core AMD model with 8GB of ram. The Six-Core model bundled with two 22″ LCDs and a…

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review – Verizon Wireless

The new BlackBerry Bold 9930, and the Bold 9900 series have been along time coming. A lot has changed in the smartphone landscape since the Bold 9700 series first landed. Over the course…

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Dog Tags Go Hi-Tech With Lost & Found QR Codes

There’s not much worse than the prospect of losing your best friend. But, dog tags can only carry so much information, and if your precious four-legged friend gets away from you, whoever finds…

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Get the R2-D2 USB Drive Instead of the Star Wars Blu-ray Collection

Really, though, how many Star Wars boxed sets can you be expected to buy? It’s time to take a stand against George Lucas (OK, maybe not that big of a stand, he still…

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Geek Meets Chic with Kidrobot for Swatch Watches

From classy to sporty, we can usually rely on Swatch to deliver something stylish, regardless of our lifestyle. Now, Swatch has gone geek with their new line of watches, produced in partnership with…

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Philips Fidelio for Android AS351 Speaker Dock Review

It was only a few weeks ago at IFA, that Philips announced to Android fans everywhere that they would finally be getting a speaker dock to use with those ubiquitous micro USB smartphones….

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Germany Debuts Largest Flashlight Ever!

Anyone need a light? Well, not in Germany where they have just revealed the largest ever flashlight. So much so that it was just entered into the Guinness Book of Records. So who…

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Hot Deal: Dell Vostro 260 Mini Tower Desktop for $299

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Lady Gaga Born This Way Limited Edition USB Drive Arrives in Japan

Last year Lady Gaga released a limited edition Fame Monster USB Drive to compliment the release of the album. Well here she goes again by releasing a limited edition Born this Way USB…

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Your Cat Will Be Spinning Tunes Like DJ Pauly D with the Cat Scratch

If you buy your cat just one toy this year, please let it be this one! This latest SUCK UK creation is the cat scratching DJ Box. Don’t let your kitty takes its…

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Crosley Debuts Ranchero the Vintage Looking iPod Dock for Audiophiles

Crosley might be more commonly known for their turntable converters or jukeboxes, but recently they have been dabbling in iPod docks too. The Ranchero is their latest attempt at making retro cool. This…

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iPhone App of the Week: Do I Have Depression App is Making Me Feel Depressed

Before I even get into the app, it’s best to stress this from the outset – if you think you are suffering from depression, do not rely on this app. Consult a mental…

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BlackBerry App of the Week: Tag All You Want With Shazam Encore

Chances are good you’ve used the free version of Shazam to tag that song that’s driving you crazy because you can’t quite remember what it is. If you usually find yourself in that…

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iPad App of the Week: Lose Yourself in the Music With Soundala

It’s probably the most zen-like visualizer you’ll see around. The Soundala App for the iPad is a music visualizer based on a mandala made up of lotus petals, and is one of the…

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Android App of the Week: Getting Lost in Bargains? Deal With It With CityPockets

Social discount sites are one of the hot new things these days. Groupon and LivingSoical, among others, are blowing up with activity, which means plenty of copycats have popped up since. With that…

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Windows Phone 7 App of the Week: Foodspotting Isn’t Your Typical Restaurant Finder

Foodspotting actually doesn’t key in on restaurants at all. It lives up to its name perfectly – the app just finds you good food. As a user, you submit reviews not for restaurants,…

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Motorola Droid Bionic Review – Verizon

DROID! The new 4G LTE Motorola Droid Bionic for Verizon has just been released and we have been playing with it for over a week now.  This 4.3” touch-Screen phone is packing some…

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Hot Deal: Sony NEX-5 Bundle with Extra 16M Lense for $749

This amazing Sony Alpha NEX-5 Interchangeable Lens 14MP Digital Camera bundle is on sale today for $749 after a $150 off. This bundle includes the Sony NEX-5, an extra 16M Lens, an 8GB…

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Yoü and I Need One of These Lady Gaga iPhone 4 Cases

Your iPhone clearly isn’t monstrous enough. It’s OK, though – Strapya and the Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, are here to help.

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