Believe it or not, I know someone who still has an original Motorola Razr. Those phones were first released in 2004. It is almost unheard of that someone would hold on to a cell phone that long… THAT STILL FUNCTIONS! I think that says a lot about the workmanship of the phone. Motorola should be… Continue Reading
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
Samsung Rugby Smart Smartphone Giveaway from AT&T!
You just read my review of the Samsung Rugby Smart (and maybe watched the video). :) Did you think to yourself "Wow, that is a phone that I need!"? Is your phone outdated? Has it been damaged? Do some functions not work? Is anything taped together? Or do you just ...
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4Category Archives: Gadgets
Capture Family Memories with the New LG Nitro HD: A Camcorder in your Pocket
I am a total camera junkie. I love taking photos and I love shooting video. Since the invention of digital cameras I have loved that I can just take as many photos as I want or shoot as much video as I want and I am not wasting film! It is great. This is especially… Continue Reading
Houzz Ideabook: Mobile Office Must-Haves
If you like Pinterest and you like interior design, you will LOVE Houzz. OMG, I can spend way too long on the site looking at all of the photos. I have tagged a few that I really love for upcoming design projects that I hope to complete. I was asked to spice up the site… Continue Reading
Gift Guide Giveaway: Microsoft Touch Mouse
I love a good mouse! They are a must. Even though I used a laptop 80% of the time I still use an external mouse. I have tried out quite a few and they just keep getting better and better. My new favorite is the Microsoft Touch Mouse. The Microsoft Touch Mouse is unique in… Continue Reading
Gift Guide Review & Giveaway: GameChanger for iPad
The GameChanger is as awesome gift idea. It is a dock accessory that plugs into any iPad. The GameChanger interfaces with the original iPad or iPad 2 via the sync port and turns it into an interactive board game. How does it work? You simply download the Gamechanger app to your iPad. Then plug the… Continue Reading
Bipper Kids: Parental Controls for your Kids Smartphone
Are you getting your tween or teen their first Smartphone for Christmas? Are you worried about just how much they can do with it? Are you worried about who they will talk to? Or who they can text? Most parents are. You don’t want the bill to get out of hand. But more importantly you… Continue Reading
Holiday Review & Giveaway: Striiv Fitness Device
It’s no secret that I do NOT like exercise. So, any device that makes me feel like I am doing something by just walking around has my vote. I first learned of the Striiv at Blogher. It’s a pedometer on steroids! It was just released a few weeks ago to a lot of buzz including… Continue Reading
Gift Guide: HTC Radar Windows Phone 7.5 Review
If a smartphone is on your Christmas list for yourself or a family member, take a good look at the HTC Radar. This is an awesome Windows Phone. It runs Windows 7.5 which is a solid smartphone OS. The meat and potatoes of the Windows Phone OS is the People Hub. This is an awesome… Continue Reading
Cyber Monday Deal: Get a Motorola Xoom from Verizon Today for Only $199!!
Want a Xoom???? You cannot beat this deal! Verizon Wireless is offering the Xoom for only $199 when you sign up for a new plan. I have one and I LOVE it!! Check out: LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in… Continue Reading
AMD Holiday Twitter Party Tonight!
With Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in just a few days chances are that you may be thinking about a new PC and needs some help! Join myself, the rest of the AMD Tech Moms and of course AMD for a Twitter party jam packed full of prizes tonight. AMD has… Continue Reading
The Winner of the Motorola Droid Razr from Verizon Wireless is….
Sara Haaf. Congrats Sara!!!! You should have received an email from me. Check out: LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over 13 years. Twitter and Facebook. Kris figured out a while ago that she was destined to… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Holiday Shopping Tips
As we all gear up for holiday shopping, chances are that a new smartphone is on the list for someone in your family. And with the decision to make that purchase comes more questions. Do I get a plan? What type of phone do I get? Do they need a text plan? There are several… Continue Reading
Kingston urDrive Review & Giveaway – Big Software in a Tiny Package
Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. I have written before about my addiction (problem) to USB keys. There are just so many interesting ones out there now. It’s… Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Motorola Droid Razr from Verizon!!!
Yes, you read that right!! As part of the Verizon Midwest Moms program I am offering you a chance to win the new Motorola Droid Razr. Remember the original Razr? It was the sleek form factor that got people so interested in the phone. It was a flip phone, but it was very thin and… Continue Reading
My Top 5 Tech Picks for the Holidays at RadioShack
I have been talking about how it was *almost* November for a couple of weeks. Well here it is. It is officially November. Christmas is next month. And as I have already mentioned, tech items are at the top of the Christmas list. But how do you know what to get? There are some best… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Smartphone Giveaway & Twitter Party
I just heard on the news this morning that 70% of cell phone users still do not have smartphones. That is a huge number and hard to believe. When I am out roaming I swear everyone around me is using an iPhone, an Android phone, or a Blackberry. But, apparently we are in the minority…. Continue Reading
LeapFrog LeapPad & Tag – Great Educational Toys #LeapFrogParty
My kids love to play with my iPad. But, of course I don’t like to leave them alone with such an expensive gadget. Giving a child the LeapFrog LeapPad is like giving them their very own iPad! My kids already have Leapster units, so we were familiar with the great quality of LeapFrog. My girls have original… Continue Reading
5 Cool Tablet Accessories
Many, many people have invested in tablet computers. It might be an Original iPad, iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, or even HP TouchPad that you caught during the $99 fire sale. Companies watch the wire and jump right on creating accessories to beef up the functionality of our tablets. What some people do not… Continue Reading
Long Live the Atari 2600!
I mentioned in the last post that I had an Atari 2600. Well, I actually just dug it out from under the guest room bed and hooked it up this past weekend! AND IT WORKS!! There are a few games that I have had to blow in (remember that) to make it work, but for… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Siri-ous questions for iPhone 4S personal assistant
Siri was one of the headline announcements at the iPhone 4S launch. Tagged as a virtual personal assistant, the feature uses voice recognition software to integrate with the smartphone’s apps. Siri interacts with a wide range of the iPhone 4S apps, allowing the user to use their voice to send messages and arrange meetings, to make phone… Continue Reading
The Olympus PEN Ready Project
Some of you may know that I LOVE photography. I call myself an amateur pro. HA! What does that mean? That means that I LOVE to take photos, and I do make some money from it sometimes. But, I don’t have the time that I would live to dedicate to consider myself a full pro. If I… Continue Reading
Verizon 4G LTE is Fast!!!
So as you already know I got a Motorola Xoom a while ago as part of the Verizon Wireless Midwest Mom Blogger program. And later I also received a Motorola Droid Bionic which is a 4G LTE device. We were also allowed to send out Xoom’s in for a 4G LTE upgrade. I got great… Continue Reading
Motorola MotoRokr S305 Bluetooth Heaphone Review
I am finally free from my wires!! No more snatching my earbuds out of my ear when I turn at my desk. I previously reviewed a Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth headset a while ago. And while the sound and function was great, it was not all that comfy. At least not for my head. Since then… Continue Reading
Buy & Sale Video Games on Glyde.com
It is already October. Its hard to believe but it is already time to think about Christmas shopping. I’ve been thinking about my list already. Once again I am determined not to wait until the last minute. Around now I start paying attention to my kids when they mention things that they want from commercials…. Continue Reading
Say Hello to My Little Friend – The Droid Bionic
As part of my participation in the Verizon Midwest Moms, I was given a Xoom tablet. I also received a shiny, sharp Droid Bionic! The Bionic was released just 1 month ago to rave reviews. I have been using it about 2 weeks and so far everything is A OK. I happily passed on my… Continue Reading
Where Will Technology Go Now?
The world is still mourning the death of Steve Jobs. Many are wondering what affect it will have on Apple. Sure… Apple will certainly live on. But, Steve was the master of ceremonies. He was the man behind it all. There has been a lot of talk in the news about what this means for… Continue Reading
Microsoft + Bump Club & Beyond Panel – Top 5 Gadgets for Mom
Hopefully before you read this, you will read my Tail of the Bad Car Karma post to get the background on why I am writing this post. Although I probably would have written it anyway. As a busy mother, we have to deal with keeping schedules, running a household, working, and entertaining kids. We are… Continue Reading
T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Review
There are some of us who have had no problem adapting to the using the new touch screen only phones that have become so popular. Others have held on to the need to have a hardware based keyboard to be happy with their phone. The myTouch 4G Slide on T-Mobile by HTC is for all of us…. Continue Reading
Top 10 Android apps for Xoom
As previously mentioned, I just received a Motorola Xoom. I am going to say something probably controversial, but I think that an Android tablet is much better than an iPad. Specifically, my Xoom is much better than my first gen iPad. I won’t get into all the specs here, but it rocks. Now I do… Continue Reading
Sony Vaio YB 11.6″ Laptop Review
The computer is another little AMD Fusion beauty. I have always had a thing for Sony Vaio laptops. I begged my boss for one years ago when everyone else at work was using Dell. He did not fall for it. LOL! They were always among some of the sexier designs out there. Sleek, shiny, colorful…. Continue Reading