Chip Chick

Technology and Gadgets

from a girl's perspective
November 2011
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New Study Shows Smart TVs are Taking Over

Cutting edge LED televisions like the Samsung Smart TV series are looking a lot like the future, according to a report from IC Insights. Demand for LED-backlit Smart TVs is set to increase…

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V-Moda Faders Review – Practice Safe Sound

V-Moda’s Faders are an interesting take on the classic ear plug. They’re essentially a pair of nice-looking earbuds you would listen to music on, except they don’t play music. Like any other ear…

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Case-Mate Panda and Monkey iPhone 4S Case Reviews

Go bananas with Case-Mate’s funky animal silicone cases! We have just gotten our hands on Case-Mate’s Bubbles the Monkey Case and Xing the Panda Case for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, and we…

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Gigantic Windows Phone 7.5 Takes Over Herald Square in NYC

Yesterday in New York, Microsoft celebrated the launch of their new Windows Phone 7.5 devices – the HTC Radar 4G, the Samsung Focus S and the Samsung Focus Flash, with quite the splash….

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Hanukkah Gets Geeky with Keyboard Keys Menorah

It’s never too early to start dusting off the dreidel and getting ready for Hanukkah season. This year, Hanukkah finally manages to go geek for the 21st century. This menorah is made up…

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Google+ Tries To Lure Companies with Brand and Business Pages

After being the next big thing for about a week, Google+, Google’s new social networking service, has stopped looking like the next Facebook, and started looking like the next Google Wave. Traffic and…

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Hands-on with Boost Mobile’s ZTE Warp Android Phone

With a 4.3″ display and 1GHz processor, the ZTE Warp is Boost Mobile’s new flagship phone. It’s also quite a steal at $199. The Android smartphone running Gingerbread 2.3.5 is packing in a…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Lands at T-Mobile for $249

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will be available soon to United States customers through T-Mobile. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus looks great as a more compact tablet. The price tag is looking…

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Hot Deal: Dell Vostro 3550 15.6″ Core i5 Laptop with Mobile Broadband for $745

The Dell Vostro 3550 Core i5 2.4GHz “Sandy Bridge” 15.6-inch Laptop is on sale today for just $745.20 after a 20% off coupon, plus $30 off. This configuration also comes included with integrated…

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NOOK Tablet vs. Kindle Fire – FIGHT!

So Barnes & Noble finally announced the NOOK Tablet today, their direct competitor to the Amazon Kindle Fire. There is no question that these two new tablets / e-readers are set to go…

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$249 NOOK Tablet Hands-On and First Impressions

Barnes & Noble has finally unveiled their NOOK Tablet and it’s just as everyone expected based on last week’s leaks. Read on for our first impressions and hands-on with the NOOK Tablet. The…

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Ford 2013 Models Get Touchy-Feely With MyFord Touch Upgrades

MyFord Touch, running on Ford’s SYNC platform, was the first real attempt to bring smartphone-like functionality into cars. Most mobile devices could be synced with the MyFord Touch system, then controlled via touch-screen…

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HP TouchSmart 620 3D Edition PC Brings 3D to the All-in-one

HP is showing its commitment to the PC market, and doing so in a bold way that manages to separate them from the pack. The HP TouchSmart line is a series of all-in-one…

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HP 2311gt is a Cheapo $299 23-inch 3D monitor

The new HP 2311gt is a 23” 3D monitor, but the real eye-opener is the price tag – this is probably one of the cheapest ways to get 3D technology into your home,…

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Speck CandyShell Grip Case for iPod Touch 4G Review

There are a lot of cool cases to choose from for your iPod Touch 4G, but one that you don’t want to miss is the Candy Shell Grip gaming case from Speck. This…

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Inside the Beats by Dr. Dre Holiday Pop-Up Shop in NYC

Can’t get your Beats by Dr. Dre fix? Well if you live in NYC you are in luck, because Beats By Dr. Dre has opened up their first pop-up store that will stay…

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iHome iP4 Stereo Boombox for iPhone Gets its Retro On

In a world where all iPhone docks more or less look the same, the new iP4 Stereo Boombox for iPhone/ iPod from iHome blows us away. That’s not to say that its boombox…

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Get Inspired for the 2012 NYC Marathon with These Gadgets

Disappointed you couldn’t participate in the NYC 2011 marathon this year? Well there is no reason you can’t next year! That’s right, these 5 gadgets should get you in tip top shape for…

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Kermit the Frog Headphones are Just in Time for the Muppets Movie

Whether you’re 5 years old or 50 years old, Kermit the Frog is one of those classic characters that you can’t get enough of. That said, we have always felt like the amount…

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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Review (AT&T)

The new Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket for AT&T is hardly a far cry from its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S II, and that is a good thing. For a full review of…

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Kensington PowerBack Case for iPad 2 Review

The iPad 2  is not just a cool gadget that you use now and then, for many it is in their hands all day long. And the last thing you want to do…

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