Blog Profile / Chip Chick
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| Filed Under: | Technology / Gadgets | |
| Posts on Regator: | 9135 | |
| Posts / Week: | 34.1 | |
| Archived Since: | April 6, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Making the Switch From iOS to Windows Phone
Back when Windows Phone first launched, I spent time reviewing handsets like the Nokia Lumia 900. But until the past few weeks, I hadn’t had the opportunity to spend some serious hands on time with Windows Phone 8. I decided to take a one month challenge, trading in my iPhone and iOS for the HTC The post Making the Switch From iOS to Windows Phone appeared first on Chip Chick.
BeoLab 14 Surround Theater System is Wife Approved
Bang & Olufsen has been making waves in a lot of audio markets lately, and their newest offering is sure to make just as big of a splash. That’s because it’s one big, luxurious surround system. BeoLab 14 is made up of satellite speakers...Show More Summary
Hot Deal: Dell XPS 14 Core i5 Ultrabook for $824
The powerful and sleek Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook is on sale today for just $824.99 after a $350 off coupon code and $25 off coupon code, plus you get free shipping. This system runs on a 3rd gen Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 processor and it’s also packing a 1GB GeForce GT 630M card, a The post Hot Deal: Dell XPS 14 Core i5 Ultrabook for $824 appeared first on Chip Chick.
HP SlateBook x2 and Split x2 Detachable PCs Offer Android and Windows Flavors
HP is releasing a couple more entries into its hybrid x2 series – the SlateBook x2 and the Split x2. Both will feature detachable keyboards (that won’t be sold separately), but with one big difference – one will run Android, the other Windows 8. Show More Summary
BlackBerry Q5 is the Pink BlackBerry We’ll Never Get
One market that is heating up in the world of smartphones is that of the low-end, business-friendly, text-friendly phone aimed at emerging markets. Historically, BlackBerry has done pretty well with all of those things, and it seems like they’re poised to continue that with the Q5. Show More Summary
AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile Team Up to Stop Texting While Driving
When reading that AT&T was joining forces with Verizon, I was stricken with a vague sense of terror. Fortunately, it’s for a good reason, and the alliance is much wider than just those two. AT&T’s It Can Wait initiative, focused on discouraging...Show More Summary
Iron Man Armor Power Bank Would Be Good Enough for Tony Stark
Iron Man’s done with fighting supervillains for now. Looks like he can go on to fight a villain of a different sort – the evil of short smartphone battery life. The Iron Man Armor Power Bank really is the superhero of external battery packs – it’s bulky, but that’s because it’s packing a 4,000mAh battery. Show More Summary
Hot Deal: Dell XPS 10 32GB Dual-core Windows RT Tablet for $299
The Dell XPS 10 32GB Dual-core Windows RT Tablet is on sale today for just $299 with free shipping! That is a savings of $150 off the previous price, making this a steal! The model weighs just 2.89lbs and packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon...Show More Summary
Beats Mixr Headphones Go Neon With New Colors
Kids aren’t the only ones with their eyes glued to the next summer of fun. Beats by Dr Dre is preparing with a bright, shiny new line of Mixr headphones, which will be hitting Target stores very soon. The Mixr headphones, which are the...Show More Summary
Women’s Online Earnings Now Growing Almost 20% Faster Than Men
So says Elance, one of many websites matching up employers and freelance workers. According to a survey of Elance users conducted by Elance, women’s earnings are growing 20 percent faster than their male counterparts. It’s hard to tell...Show More Summary
Project Wordsworth Asks What a Good Story is Worth to You
There’s been some back and forth about the death of journalism in the Internet age. Much of the roots of the discussion – how can journalism be both profitable and trustworthy when it needs to rely on advertising dollars – is much, much older than the Internet. Show More Summary
Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX 3D Review
If you threw both Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans into the same room… it would be difficult to say which group would survive that death match, but suffice it to say, J.J. Abrams reboot of Star Trek is the clear winner when it comes to reigniting a franchise. So for now, those with The post Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX 3D Review appeared first on Chip Chick.
Bing It On Challenge: Which Search Engine is For You?
Coke vs. Pepsi. KFC vs. Popeye’s. These are just some of the central head-to-head rivalries in our life best settled by blind taste tests. Microsoft would like to add Bing vs. Google to that list, too, and has introduced a blind taste test of its own – the Bing It On Challenge. Show More Summary
Dyson DC47 Animal Delivers Big Cleaning Power in a Small Body [Review]
How is it possible to create magic in such a small device? The Dyson DC47 Animal is the latest cylinder vacuum that is so powerful, you’ll be shocked that this machine isn’t bigger than it is. Compact and extremely versatile – the DC47...Show More Summary
Hot Deal: 60? Samsung PN60E530A3 Plasma HDTV + $150 Gift Card for $998
f you’re looking to upgrade your home theater with a massive and brilliant display, but you don’t want to spend a lot, boy do we have the deal for you. That is because the 60? Samsung PN60E530A3 Plasma HDTV is on sale today for $997.99 with Free shipping, after $502 in instant savings. Show More Summary
Phonesuit Keeps Your iPhone Charged and Looking Good
Phonesuit is here to provide iPhone 5 users with extra battery power, but they don’t want to cramp your already existing iPhone case style. So, they made an external battery that can work alongside with a case, and fit in your pocket to boot. Show More Summary
Star Wars Death Star Birdhouse is Where the Angry Birds Hang Out
Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to birdhouses needed to contain all that anger. The true conclusion of the Angry Birds – Star Wars crossover is conceptually complete thanks to the Death Star Birdhouse, which I’m sure is equipped to do awful, awful things to those Piggy structures. Show More Summary
Zact Gives Parents Control Over Their Kids Mobile Life
It does a whole lot of other things, too, but the extent to which parental control is made possible with Zact is possibly unrivaled as of now. First and foremost, Zact is a wireless provider, which purports to challenge the big telecoms for your business. Show More Summary
Dyson DC 47 Animal and DC 50 Animal Are Compact and Hungry For Dirt
Dyson is releasing a couple of new vacuum cleaners, and they suck harder than ever. The AM04 and AM05 models are being put to bed, replaced by the DC47 and DC50. The general idea is that these two do a better job of cleaning your house and can get into tinier places. Show More Summary
Case Scenario’s Pantone Universe iPad Mini Case Review
Pantone is taking over the world one Apple device at a time, thanks to Case Scenario. Pantone is the “authority on color” while Case Scenario is a top notch case manufacturer that’s earned our affection earlier this year with their Pantone iPhone 5 case. Show More Summary