Showing posts with label iPad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iPad. Show all posts

Sunday, July 22, 2012

What do we want? Low Prices! When do we want them? NOW!



I'm probably the most weird woman on the planet, I HATE to shop. There I said it. Nothing bores me more. I hate the endless walking up and down aisles. I hate trying on clothes. If I could do all my shopping online I would.

This always drove my sisters crazy. Unlike me, if they could shop all day everyday they would. And the concept of window shopping, drives me crazy and my sisters, well they live for it.  I wasn't the teen trying to hang out at the mall. Fitting rooms plain make my hairs stand up on end.

Now when my sisters shop, I hang with my brother-in-laws. We check out electronics stores, sit on massage chairs and watch the room size televisions or play video games while we wait for everyone else to finish up their shopping so we can go eat!

Unfortunately I can't avoid shopping all together, and me being the tech nerd that I am, I figured there had to be a way to make shopping, faster, shorter, just plain easier, and thankfully there is! I personally enjoy marking decades by their commercial catch phrases (remember 'Where's The Beef?). This decade will be probably be best known for 'There's an App for that!', because usually there is! I actually found an app that takes the chore out of shopping, and I figured you'd want to know all about it too!

We are definitely living in an instant gratification society, and while I am not here to debate the pros and cons of it, I can tell you that when it comes to low prices, we can all agree we want it now! I want to know the lowest price on an item before I even step foot in the store, no one wants to waste gas driving around searching for the lowest price on something, especially when it comes to high end items like electronics. I for one am currently searching for a new laptop as I will be Live Blogging this year at the BlogHer 2012 Conference. (and I don't just mean as a blogger who will be there, I am live blogging at panels FOR BlogHer! I am super excited!) Here is the app I am using to help me take the choices I've narrowed it down to and find the best price for it:



About RedLaser:

RedLaser is a free app available for download for iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Downloaded over 20 million times, RedLaser is a secret weapon for the smart shopper – allowing you to scan or search for items to make sure you have all the information you need, including product details, ratings and price comparison.

Features:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Scan and search for products using the bar code scanner

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Compare prices online and at local retailers, so you’ll know you’re getting the best deal

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Find out which stores stock what you’re looking for by searching for a product locally. No need to drive around town searching for what you need!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Browse product reviews and rating

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Buy directly from your phone using PayPal mobile express checkout and you can pick up your item in a nearby store.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Create shopping lists (or wish lists!) and easily share them with friends and family via email, SMS, Twitter and Facebook.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Scan a food item to get allergen and ingredient information

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To see RedLaser in action, check out this video, which shows how you can use RedLaser to find a last-minute gift.

I know know where the three specific laptops I've narrowed my choices down to are the cheapest. The app gave me just the info I need, the only thing I need to do now is decide which of the three I want! (of course if any laptop manufacturers are reading this and want to send me one, I'm totally open to it!).

RedLaser App in Action


My Take:

The app is free, easy to use, and tells you exactly where to go to find what you are looking for at the best possible price, it's instant gratification at its finest! For me it takes the chore out of shopping, and makes finding what I want at the best possible price, quick and painless. I for one read reviews on everything before making a purchase (minor or major) so I especially love that I can also browse product reviews!

Get Social:

You can get social with RedLaser on both Facebook and Twitter @RedLaserApp and don't forget to use the hashtag when you let them know just how much money you've saved, #RedLaser


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FTC Disclosure: I am participating in a sponsored post campaign for RedLaser in conjunction SheSpeaks, however all opinions are 100% my own.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Dads N Grads Gift Buying Guide Recommendation from The Official #TwitterPartyDJ



My apologies on the late start on this year's annual 'Dads N Grads' Buying Guide, but I can tell you it's worth the wait! My first pick not only perfectly covers both the Dads AND the Grads on your list, but it's also a great gift suggestion for any Music Lover in your life.

As you all know by now I'm fondly considered 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ' because I love to host (and attend) twitter parties and spin party tunes that fit the party's respective theme. Music has been a long time passion and love of mine so throughout the years I've road tested my fair share of Audio, from Home Theatres to personal/portable and the accesories that go with them!

I literally enjoy music in every room of the house, when I'm cooking there is always music on. I have a huge pink boom box in my kitchen that is an iPod dock and I also have a different type of dock in the bathroom for long hot bubble bath music! I'm obsessed with music and am always updating my playlists. I'm an early adopter when it comes to tech, electronics, software and I'm currently obsessed with Spotify. I'm in the market for a new player as my bedroom dock died and I want something a bit jazzier than what I was using to replace it.

So my research is your gain, and of course this fab music loving, twitter party DJ'ing frugalista also had to find something that not only fit the bill, but also offers a great deal too!









About:

Get ready for some floorboard rattling, heart thumping HiFi sound. In the kitchen. The bedroom. Any room at all. Start with one Sonos® player, then expand wirelessly, wherever you want music. Now take control with your Android smartphone or tablet, iPhone or iPad and play whatever you want, wherever you want.


Listen to Millions of songs and stations:

Stream a radio station from Brazil in the bedroom, listen to Top 80s in the kitchen, and play your favorite song from iTunes all over. Sonos connects directly to the Internet, so you can blast a universe of music in every corner of your home. Play a different song in every room or play the same song everywhere, in perfect sync.

Your music library:

Play any music stored on any computer or NAS drive.

Free Internet radio:

Tune in to more than 100,000 Internet radio stations, shows and podcasts for free.

Online music services:

Stream millions of songs and stations direct from the Internet —no computer required.

GREAT DEAL:  Sonos Wireless HiFi System Promotion At Target Stores And At Target.com

Receive a FREE $30 Target Gift card with the purchase a Sonos Play:3 wireless HiFi system or a FREE $40 Target Gift Card with the purchase of a Play:5 now through June 16, 2012 at Target stores and at Target.com.



Sonos Play: 3

Compact, all-in-one Sonos player with 3 integrated speakers and 3 digital amps for big HiFi sound. Available in Black or White ($299)


Sonos Play: 5

Original, bigger room, all-in-one Sonos player with 5 integrated speakers and 5 digital amps for a powerhouse of HiFi sound. Available in Black or White ($399)

Want to let Sonos know that you would love to see a full product review and giveaway featured on Ascending Butterfly? You can send them a tweet on twitter, or post on their facebook wall!



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Disclosure: I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and I'm eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own.