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Hide Your Ugly Speakers in a Trunk or Clock Speaker Cover

Chip Chick — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:02:23 +0000

We all love our music but sometimes the speakers that pump our tunes out aren’t as pretty as we would like them to be. Acoustic Research has a solution to that problem. Decorative speaker covers. Hide your speaker in a wicker box, or satellite speakers in Sconces. There is also a clock to hide them in or a set of fake books. Insert your speakers into these cases from either the top or bottom. If you have larger speakers, there are leather chests for $129.95 that will cover those as well. The best part is the sound won’t be affected at all and you’ll have people guessing were the music is coming from - which should be pretty entertaining in itself.

Create and Send Someone a Tacky Holiday Sweater Through E-mail

Ali — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:46:52 +0000

When the the holidays roll around there is always two things you can expect. Fruit cake and someone wearing festive holiday clothing. We Love Holiday Sweaters We Hate Sheep is a site solely dedicated to letting you create tacky holiday sweaters online. Know someone who would appreciate a festive sweater vest - go ahead and deck it out with as many Santas as you can or reindeer and then e-mail it to them. The recipient will receive this message when they open the e-mail: “Chip Chick said you were the kind of person who loves holiday sweaters. Really loves them. Like you would wear a fuzzy felt reindeer on your chest in July with a pair of khaki shorts and sun visor. Get your holiday sweater fix, create your own, and see what Chip Chick knitted up here.” The e-mail will include a link to view the creation as well as to make your own. The best part is your victim doesn’t ever have to wear the sweater. So go ahead spread some holiday and tacky fashion cheer - It’s free and fun.

SanDisk 16GB microSDHC Card Giveaway - Last Day to Enter is Sunday

Chip Chick — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:06:11 +0000

Don’t let its minuscule size fool you, the new SanDisk 16GB microSDHC is the biggest capacity microSDHC card ever. It’s hard to believe that something so, so, small can pack in so much. Perfect for the new T-mobile G1, a compatible MP3 player, a mobile phone, and other mobile devices, with its 16GB you are sure never to run out of space on your favorite gadget. We’re giving away a SanDisk 16GB microSDHC flash memory card. To enter, email us a line or two about what you would do with a 16GB microSDHC card. We even have a prize for a runner up - a 2GB microSD card.

The last day to enter is Sunday, November 23rd.

Regulations: SanDisk & ChipChick.com are not responsible for any lost packages or incorrect shipping addresses. The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. Approximate value of prizes may vary. By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or voice/photograph and municipality of residence for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation over the internet and picture data storage).

GreenPrint Helps You Live a Greener Life

Chip Chick — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:04:18 +0000

Greenprint is a site dedicated not to track your dirty carbon footprint on the earth but to help you determine how you can live a more green orientated life. Mygreenprint.org will take you through 30 questions in 10 minutes and in those 30 questions you will be challenged to live more sustainably. The data collected as well as your scores, will be shared publicly and will hopefully increase awareness about energy efficiency and how just baby steps in the right direction could impact everyone in the greater scheme of things.

Incase’s Parra Designed Macbook Sleeve and iPhone Case

Ali — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:10:12 +0000

I haven’t been wowed by any cases lately, the designs have been pretty average and nothing that has popped in my opinion. However when I came across the latest from Incase I was definitely impressed. Dutch artist Parra was commissioned by Arkitip to create a custom designed sleeve for the 15″ Macbook Pro and a Slider Case for the iPhone 3G. The colors are a vibrant hot pink, light blue, and black with a funky weather orientated design concept. The Parra Macbook Sleeve is comprised of a form fitting polyurethane and poly-satin quilted interior lining. The Parra Slider Case for the iPhone 3G is made of a hardshell plastic with easy access to all the controls, and the bottom portion of case slides away so that the iPhone can easily be docked. Both the sleeve and iPhone case retail for $59.95 from Incase.

Etre Touchy iPhone and iPod Touch Friendly Gloves

Ali — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:10:02 +0000

Here in New York it might as well be the dead of winter. It feels like 20 degrees and it’s only mid November. This is the time of season that many who have a iPhone or any device that requires your pointer or thumb to operate it, will find themselves removing their gloves constantly when outside to do anything. So Etre Touchy has a pair of cute cotton gloves that are feminine and not atrocious looking like a few other gadget friendly gloves we have seen. These brown gloves with a aqua blue trim on the pointer and thumb parts of the glove. The best part is that both the pointer and thumb are exposed and easily freed to use your iPhone, iPod Touch, or any other gadget that would not easily work with all fingers in a bulky glove. The best part is they can be shipped worldwide and cost USD 22.45 or EUR 17.76. The only problem I foresee with these gloves is you will probably have 4 very cold fingers.

iClean from Monster Makes Your Gadgets a Little More Cleaner

Chip Chick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:51:04 +0000

It seems our gadgets have become a little OCD lately. If it’s not wipes to get rid of bacteria, then its a spray to make them look a little more presentable. So here comes another cleaning product called iClean from Monster that guarantees to make just about any screen cleaner than it is right now. The included gentle microfiber cloth when cleaner is applied, will not scratch or harm your gadgets. If you are looking for something specifically for the iPhone and iPod then there is a iClean from Monster for that too. The iClean Screen Cleaner retails for $14.95 and the iClean iPod and iPhone Cleaner retails for $9.95.

Bedford Smart Wall-Mounted iPod Speaker Shelf

Chip Chick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:34:31 +0000

There are iPod speakers a plenty out there, but only a handful are smart enough to integrate your furniture and the speaker together. The Bedford Smart Wall-Mounted iPod Speaker Shelf is a simple shelf that has two stereo-quality speakers built in to it on either side. The middle section is perfect for holding CD, DVDs your ipod, MP3 player and/or magazines. What makes the shelf “smart” is that it keeps the electronics cords discreet and covered whilst also keep your household items organized. The Bedford Smart Wall-Mounted Speaker Shelf is currently on sale for $79, it was originally $199, and it comes in white, black, or mahogany stain.

SMHEART LINK Connects to Excercise Bike to Track Burned Calories on your iPhone

Ali — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:54 +0000

Most of us will be eating our weight this coming Thanksgiving. So for all those out there who have an iPod Touch or iPhone you may find the SMHEART LINK something quite useful. SMHEART LINK by iTMP Technology, is a wireless bridge that collects data from stationary cycling speeds and power meters, or just about any excercise equipment with a sensor. It will then send the data to an iPhone or an iPod touch. If you utilize the bevy of fitness applications iTMP has available, at the App store you can then turn “your iPhone or iPod touch into the ultimate fitness metrics monitor.” The SMHEART LINK will be available this holiday season and you can sign up on the site to to get updates when it will be available for purchase.

Limited Edition 2009 Vertu Ferrari Handsets Go Vroom

Chip Chick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:01:11 +0000

Because we can’t get enough of phones we can’t afford, Vertu announced three new editions to the Ferrari branded collection of mobile phones. “Reflecting the exclusivity, elegance and performance of the best supercars, the Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero” The 2009 limited edition handsets is covered in black leather. The other two being launched - Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Rosso and Giallo will both be crafted in vibrant red and yellow. “The battery cover mirrors the distinctive bonnet detailing and on the handsets, the sides of the Ascent Ti are sculpted to reflect the louvers, found on various Ferrari cars.” The limited edition collection will also feature sounds that were recorded from a Ferrari engine of an F430 and the 612 Scaglietti. All three editions will be available soon if you have the pocket change to afford it.

ScanFast for Her Womens Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags

Chip Chick — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:50:52 +0000

We knew it was coming, with all these new checkpoint friendly bags that have been popping up, we knew it was a matter of time before not quite as ugly feminine-styled bags came out as well. Mobile Edge for Her has three new bags in their ScanFast for Her collection that exceeds all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines to be considered Checkpoint Friendly. There are three new cases in the collection: the Onyx ScanFast Briefcase, the Onyx ScanFast Backpack and a redesigned Element Briefcase. “The Onyx Briefcase and Backpack feature a designer developed exterior material with faux-croc accents and polished steel fittings. The redesigned ScanFast Element Cases will be offered in three color combinations of chocolate brown, forest green and passion pink poly-suede accented with a dark faux-leather trim.” The bags will retail for $99 each and begin shipping later this month.

The Dust Bunny Will Go After Your Dust, Not Your Wires

Ali — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:22:22 +0000

Now this is just adorable! As some of our readers may know we have a special sweet spot for bunnies . So it was with great fan fair that I came across the Dust Bunny microfiber mit. You won’t have to worry about this bunny eating your wires (rabbits are attracted to electricity and love to chew on wires). All it wants is your dust from your computer or other high-tech areas around your house or office. The best part is it is machine washable, so that its little chenille tail always stays white. The Dust Bunny from Perpetualkid retails for only $14.99.

Smile! Your Teeth are on Miharu Intraoral Camera Video

Ali — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:20:05 +0000

Don’t have time to go the dentist and think you might have a cavity but are not sure? Then you may have some interest in the MIHARU Intraoral Camera Video. Just pop in a couple of batteries, plug the other end of it into the video input of your TV, stick the device into your mouth, and presto your entire oral cavity will be on display. Either you will see that you have a cavity, or you’ll get to know more about the meal stuck in between your back molars. The spiral video cable that comes with the MIHARU is 6 feet long, which won’t put that much distance between you and the TV screen but you’ll definitely be able to see your pearly whites up close and personal. The MIHARU comes with disposable covers for the camera and operates on AAA batteries. You can also use the device to get close ups of other parts of your body but we won’t get into that. The MIHARU Intraoral Camera Video retails for $161.

Hannah Montana and Camp Rock Washburn Electric Guitar Giveaway at Chip Chicklets

Chip Chick — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:10 +0000

Want to jam like Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers? We’re giving away two awesome Washburn Electric Guitars. E-mail us a note about why you love Camp Rock or Hannah Montana and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Hannah Montana or Camp Rock Washburn Electric Guitar. More…

Mobigrip Keeps Your iPhone on a Leash

Chip Chick — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:50 +0000

The Mobigrip was created for those folks out there, myself included, who tend to drop our cellphones while we have it in our hands. This device, as ridiculous as it looks is somewhat practical. Attach the adhesive circle on the back of your iPhone, cellphone etc…and then there is an elastic band you slip on to your finger so your device is always safely in your hand. The Mobigrip comes in many different colors - hot pink included. For $9.95 it’s a cheap enough investment if you have a thing against cellphone cases and like to dress your phone up to look like a yo-yo.

Hello Kitty Cell Phone Holder Will Alert you of an Incoming Call

Chip Chick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:30:27 +0000

Yes, getting cell phone calls can be annoying, but not if a little kitty tells you beforehand that you have an incoming call. Before you go to sleep, tuck your cell phone into the Hello Kitty Cellphone Holder. The best part of this gadget is that Ms. Hello Kitty will tell you when you are getting a call by swinging her head and her cheeks will sparkle. It’s hard to tell from the the broken english on the Dream Kitty site anything else this holder might do. But a Hello Kitty that I can see from my bed that swings its head and twinkles its cheeks in disdain for a call I’m receiving is certainly no phone I want to pick up. The Hello Kitty Cellphone Holder will only work with GSM based cellphones that work with sim cards and retails for $35.99.

Get Wasted with the Crystal Swarovski Phone Flask

Ali — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:19:40 +0000

Now this is the perfect gift for the geeky drunk girl in your family. This Crystal Swarovski Phone Flask is one of the most unique looking flasks we’ve ever seen. The phone is shaped to look like a cellphone and is covered in hundreds of genuine Swarovski crystals. It will also hold about 6 ounces of your favorite booze. But nothing with crystals ever comes cheap, the Crystal Swarovski Phone Flask retails for $99.95, but atleast it does something you’re iPhone can never do. Now they need to come out with one shaped like a Sidekick for Paris to use.

Slingshot Prepaid Mobile Broadband is First to Offer Contract-less 3G Internet

Chip Chick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:16 +0000

Prepaid wireless broadband services is nothing new overseas. But here the concept is new and way past due. Look at this way, there is a strong market for people looking to use a 3G wireless modem for internet access, but not everyone wants to sign up for a 2 year contract. Some people might just need it for 6 months, or perhaps they just dont have the credit required to even get a two year contract. That is where Slingshot comes in. It’s the first Prepaid Wireless Broadband service in the U.S. - at-least that we know of. The service costs $59.99 a month for 5GB. Considering Verizon charges $79.99 a month with a 5GB cap, and Sprint charges $59.99 for unlimited Data, this is actually a good value. Unfortunately you wont be getting any discounts on the actual modem like you would when you sign up for a contract. A starter kit includes a modem, monitor clip and USB cable, a carrying pouch, and 2 months of slingshot service for $249. So in essence it’s like you are laying out $129 for the modem.

Moshi Neato Screen Cleaner and Concerti iPhone Case Review

Chip Chick — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:24:47 +0000

Moshi’s new neato is a simple eco-friendly product that aims to keep your computer screen clean. The neato is there to wipe off fingerprints, grease and dust particles. Neato is made of microfiber and Terahedron which excels at managing to keep your screen clean without scratching or damaging a screen’s sensitive anti-reflective coating. The other “neat” aspect of the neato is that it’s able to adhere to many different types of surfaces, including the side or back of your display so you can reach for it to clean easily. This “stickiness” tech powered by what Moshi calls the GeckoPad so that neato is able to be attached over and over without leaving any residue.

Neato is also green friendly - it’s hand washable and renewable so that you can keep using it over and over, as opposed to traditional screen wipes where you use one and then throw it away.

I tried using the neato out on a 24″ iMac, which is a pretty big dust collector. The neato does a nice job of wiping dust away. The best part for me is that I can stick it to the bottom of the monitor for easy access. Neato comes with both a black and gray cleaner in each $16 package. These two colors of-course blend in well with the iMac and new Macbooks.

The Good:
Eco-Friendly, Sticks to most surfaces for convenient access, keeps your screen clean

The Bad:
A bit pricey

The concerti case for the iPhone and iPhone 3G is kind of like a triple threat. It’s a case with an inner case, and it also comes with a Terahedron inner lining to keep your iPhone scratch free. Available in red, black or white, the outside of the concerti case is made of a stiff front and back panel covered in a smooth polyester like material that provides a good amount of protection for the iPhone. But that isn’t where the case’s protection ends.

Physically attached to the concerti’s outer case is a silicone case for extra protection - the silicon particularly serves to protect the sides of the iPhone. On the inside back of the silicon casing there is a microfiber like Terahedron inner lining which is there to help further protect your iPhone from scratches. A detachable neato microfibre pad is also attached to the back side of the front flap, so you can easily keep your iPhone streak and smudge free as well. The top of the case clasps to the other side of the case to keep the front flap together - without the use of a button.

Overall, the concerti case is well made and well thought out. It provides a tremendous amount of protection for your iPhone, while still allowing your iPhone to be usable. The included detachable neato pad helps keep your iPhone in tip top shape as well and is a nice touch. This is definitely the iPhone case for a clean freak. Unfortunately this level of protection does come with a price - the case adds a significant amount of bulk to the iPhone which could be cumbersome in pockets. The concerti iPhone case from Moshi retails for $40.

The Good:
Offers good protection, included neato screen cleaner is handy, case is made of quality materials

The Bad:
Case makes the iPhone significantly bulky.

Give a Big Hug to the I-Dog Soft Speaker

Ali — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:25:43 +0000

We all know and love the adorable I-Dog but its plastic casing is nothing that you can cozy up to, even though you know you want too. However the I-Dog Soft Speaker is definitely something we can snuggle up too. The new soft version of the I-Dog is still as cute as its cousin. It is the same design concept of the original - it will let you know its mood by the blinking LED lights in its face and has ears that move along to the beat of the music. But now you can give it a big hug and snuggle up to it in bed as well as enjoy your music from your iPod or any other MP3 player. The I-Dog Soft Speaker from Hasbro retails for $34.99.