Showing posts with label 2013GiftGuide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013GiftGuide. Show all posts

Saturday, November 16, 2013

TECH REVIEW: TYLT VU Wireless Qi Charger

Charge your smartphone wirelessly and with style using the TYLT VU Wireless Qi Charger...

Special thanks to TYLT for suppling complementary product to facilitate this review...

I think smartphones are one of the most wonderful devices ever invented.  And since I am a blogger, I get to try out all the newest smartphones and accessories and determine which ones are worth the money.  Smartphones have come a long way since I did not first tech review back in 2010. But despite all the great advances that we have with smartphones, they are still useless when the batteries are dead. So owning proper charging devices is just as important as the smartphone itself.

Earlier this year, I wrote reviews for a great powerful portable charger and some fashionable portable chargers great for gift giving made by a company called TYLT.

TYLT makes durable and fashionable tech chargers that are perfect for all your charging needs. In addition to the products that I reviewed, TYLT introduced some new and innovative products in January at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas that I have been waiting with anticipation to try.

Fashionable tech  - TYLT VU Charger!
One of their new chargers is called the TYLT VU Wireless Qi Charger and it is the most useful and fashionable charger that I have ever used.  The TYLT VU Wireless Charger is a beautiful combination of technology and fashion.  The TYLT VU measured 3.25" high, 3.5" wide, and 7" long is made from a durable mat finish material in the shape of a stand that holds your smartphone at a 45 degree angle so that you can see the screen while the phone charges.

The TYLT VU Wireless Charger comes in a traditional black color as well as fashion forward colors including red, blue, and lime green and the modern design makes this one charger that you will be glad to display on your work desk or the side table next to your bed.  I used the TYLT VU to charge my Nexus 4 smartphone and and found the VU charged my phone just as fast as using the supplied charging cord, but with a whole lot more style.

I would sum up my review of the TYLT VU as follows -

PROS -
- Beautiful design that looks like a piece of art
- Comes in fashionable colors that are fun and stylish as well as traditional black, making this charger a product that is appropriate for teens and adults
- Charges just as fast as using the smartphone wall charger
- Charges the smartphone no matter the position you lay it in the charger

CONS-
- Pricey, like most qi wireless chargers

The TYLT VU Wireless Charger retails for $69.99 and is available for purchase on the TYLT website as well as retail stores including Spirit, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Nordstrom, REI, and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

If you are looking for a smartphone charger that would make a great gift for the tech lover with a smartphone that has wireless qi charging capability, look no further than the TYLT VU.



Part of the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide


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Saturday, November 9, 2013

GIVEAWAY: Meet the Newest Hot Toys of the 2013 Holiday Season - The Beatrix Girls!!! - ENDS 11/14 (CLOSED)

Get 20% off Beatrix Girls Dolls at Toys R Us thru November14th... 

Special thanks to the makers of The Beatrix Girls for sponsoring the prize for this giveaway...

This year while attending the BlogHer13 conference in Chicago, I was invited to the Big Toy Book's Sweet Suite party that featured the hot toys of the upcoming 2013 holiday season. That is where I found out about a toy that is turning out to be one of the hottest toys for the holiday - The Beatrix Girls.

The Beatrix Girls are a group of strong rocker chicks who know how to make beautiful music together. The group is made up of ultra feminine Ainsley on the drums, fiery red haired Lark on guitar, super cool Brayden on lead guitar, and French Canadian Chantal on keyboard.

These 12'' fashion dolls are pop musicians and role models for a new generation of empowered young girls who just be themselves and follow their dreams.

Last month, I reviewed Beatrix Girls keyboardist Chantal, who is one super cute doll that made me want to be a kid again. From styling her hair to dressing her in super cool clothes, to rocking out with her rock music pals, this is one fashion doll with which young girls will love to play.

The Beatrix Girls dolls just became available for purchase last month at Toys-R-Us and online at Amazon.com.  The dolls can also be purchased at www.buybeatrixgirls.com where each doll plus her musical instrument is sold for $34.99.


BEATRIX GIRLS SALE AT TOYS-R-US!
Now through November 14, 2013, Toys R Us is running a special sale price of 20% off Beatrix Girls Dolls for $19.99 (retail $24.99).  Don't miss getting one of the hottest toys of the holiday season at a great price.

If you want to find out more about the Beatrix Girls on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheBeatrixGirls and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheBeatrixGirls.

GIVEAWAY
One FREEISMYLIFE reader will WIN one (1) Beatrix Girl doll of your choice. Choose between Ainsley, Lark, Brayden, or Chantal. This giveaway has a retail value of $24.99 - HOLLA to the FREE!!!

TO ENTER

- Fill out the information in the form below.

- One entry per person please. Duplicate entries will be removed.

- USA addresses only.

- The contest ends on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:59am EST.

- The winner will be selected by random number generation.

- Prize will be fulfilled to the winner by the PR company for The Beatrix Girls.


(7) EXTRA GIVEAWAY ENTRIES

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Instagram.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Facebook.


- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following The Beatrix Girls on Facebook.


- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Twitter.


- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following The Beatrix Girls on Twitter.


You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following my "And the Winning is Easy" Pinterest board.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for tweeting the following message on Twitter " I entered the @freeismylife Holiday GIVEAWAY to WIN a $25 @TheBeatrixGirls Doll http://ow.ly/qF4Ad "  


Random.org has spoken!!! Out of 90 entries, Random.org has picked #51. Congratulations to the winner of the Beatrix Girls Doll Giveaway - Valerie G. of Southfield, MI!!!



Part of the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide


Enjoy!