Showing posts with label Tech Reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tech Reviews. Show all posts

Thursday, January 18, 2018

{#TechThursday} Found out why the @ASUS_ROG is the first product reco in my #AmazonStore #ROG #Technology

NOT SPONSORED OR COMPENSATED

ASUS ROG Gaming Notebook PC G752 with Webroot Unboxed

For the past few years me and gadgets, me and appliances and tech haven't had a very good run. You already know I tend to test stuff for MORE than 30 days to make sure it survives until warranty and I am NOT afraid to update a review if a product dies on me before it should.

A little over a year ago my desktop died out on me. I brought it to the well known Geeks and they could NOT fix it, (they of course offered me the option to escalate it to a higher level of support for an additional fee - I declined on that, um nah!)

I lost a ton of photos, I had all my music backed up but ran out of room on my back up drive and ended up losing more photos than I would have liked.

I have stepped up my photography and I thought only a desktop would be able to handle everything I put a system through in a typical day - I am a Life Coach, Social Media Consultant, Freelance Writer, Blogger and I edit A LOT of photos - RAW, hi-resolution photography, usually have a ton of client databases open and very few systems seem to be able to handle what I dish out.

While at the Geeks I decided to start looking over systems - my gut told me they wouldn't be able to fix it, and I was right. I let them know what I put a system through and asked almost off-handedly if a laptop was even an option for me. What did they recommend that could handle such a heavy workload. They recommended three different systems, unfortunately I ruled the HP out because after 2 decades of using them almost exclusively I was replacing them too quickly and my last one just did not last long enough to justify trusting them with my hard earned cash again.

So that left us down to two.

I took a shot of both spec sheets on my phone, and while I was in the store I toyed around with both machines. When I got home I immediately got on social and polled my tribe: friends, family and colleagues and read pretty much every consumer review from a ton of online sources and narrowed my decision down.

When I got the final call saying my HP Desktop could not be fixed, I went to the store to pick it up and left with one of the recommended laptops the Asus ROG G752VL-DH71.

I will admit I put a three year extended warranty on this little puppy. And vowed that if it survived me for a year and I was just as happy with it as the day I bought it I would share about it.

I am already an Amazon Affiliate, but I also recently got approved for their influencer program, where you can build a store with your custom recos to share with your online tribe via social media. I LOVED this idea.

And because this laptop really has been able to dish out anything I have thrown at it, I thought I would make it the first item in my 'online influencer amazon store'.

You will obviously want the NEWER model which is the G752VS which I am linking you directly to it.

I can whole-heartedly recommend the ASUS ROG (ROG = Republic of Gamers) - this is a 'gaming rig' and so far it has been able to dish out everything I have thrown at it.

PROS:

I operate two different browsers with an average of 30 tabs on EACH of the browsers, several client databases, and I also do a ton of RAW photo editing SIMULTANEOUSLY. This system does NOT hiccup or cough.

I know this is probably the most off handed and weird thing a reviewer might mention in a tech review, but out of all three laptops I played with, I LOVE the keyboard, it just helps me types faster, and I already type pretty fast, I test out at 90 WPM with 0 errors. and it of course has backlight so when my nightly insomnia hits and I decide to write, the keyboard being lit means I do not have to put on the light or break my flow and train of thought.

Cons:

This bad boy is HEAVY. I want something lighter for Press Trips.

And for some reason this is an issue across brands for me, but it does not wake up well from 'sleep mode' but in all fairness it is probably because I had a million things open and I should just shut down more and let it update.

What computer are you currently using? Desktop or Laptop? If you love yours, feel free to drop the model name in your comment, I prefer 'real reviews' and your reco might help someone who is narrowing down choices before they get ready to buy.

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway & Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure. Things that lure this butterfly out of her cocoon: Technology, Travel, Fashion, Beauty, Spirits (Sparkling, Champagne, Prosecco, Sake, Bourbon, Craft Brews), Foodie Fun - really I'm such a *simple girl*.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Find out why this @HelloBeautiful X @LatinistaFW TECH: THE NEW FASHIONISTA #NYFW #TechTalk Collab @SonySquareNYC #SonySquareNYC will have you wanting this Light Bulb for Christmas!

This is NOT a Compensated or Sponsored Post. It is an Event Recap and the product being featured I WON in a raffle!


Hello Fashionista X Latinista Tech Talk, Sony Square Space NYC
Hello Fashionista X Latinista Tech Talk, Sony Square Space NYC
I'll bet you were thinking I forgot Fashion Week completely as I hadn't posted my featured event yet. This year there were quite a few events that focused on the intersection between Technology and Fashion, which couldn't have made me happier, or kept me busier. This was one of the year's I was happy about being over-scheduled.

I do have a stand out event this year, and it is an event that focused on Tech and Fashion and I figured that #TechThursday on the interwebs was the perfect day to hit you with it. Hello Beautiful and Latinista hosted a tech talk called: TECH: THE NEW FASHIONISTA How Tech Is Changing The Way We Live. The event was held at Sony Square NYC. Nestled in the bustling Flatiron District, Sony Square NYC is a PUBLIC space committed to showcasing innovations in products, movies, music and gaming igniting creativity and curiosity through extraordinary experiences, you can catch product launches, creative workshops, live performances and more. It was a great venue for this event being held during New York Fashion Week and talking Tech.

Currently the space is hosting an a7R III Photo Exhibition (10/25 - 11/27) from 10 am to 7pm EST - view the extraordinary images created with Sony's newest camera - this is perfect for me after hitting the Photo Plus Expo, I am more inspired than ever to get more creative with my Photography! More on my takeaways from Photo Plus Expo to come. Separate Post, Promise. From 11/3 - 01/08/18 you can also Experience PlayStation and get hands on with a variety of games across multiple PlayStation Platforms. So if you are considering a PlayStation for anyone on your holiday shopping list this year, this one is for you.

Hello Beautiful X Latinista Tech Talk at Sony Square Space Playstation VR, Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Demo at Sony Square Space NYC






































Hosted by Dee Rivera, CEO of Latinista, the panel included:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Danielle James, Style & Beauty Editor, Hello Beautiful
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Sachin Narode, CEO of XENIAPP
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Tamica Fields, Senior Product Marketing Specialist of Sony Life Space UX
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Esmeralda Cruz, CEO of EC-OPS
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Cesar Galindo, Celebrity Designer

The insights on technology, incorporating influencers into marketing campaigns, and changes with technology were great to explore. Not only did the panelists knock it out the park but the Q&A is definitely where the magic happens, and I was happy to hear fellow influencers and bloggers who knew their numbers, value and worth asking those juicy questions, and now you can be there too, check out the video below:



No event recap coverage from me is complete without sharing the cocktails and the DJ, the cocktail sponsor was Spring44 Honey Flavored Vodka:

Hello Beautiful X Latinista Tech Talk at Sony Square Space New York Spring 44 Honey Flavored Vodka Sponsor
Spring44 Honey Flavored Vodka
and as for the DJ, now that is where it gets interesting!

SONY LSPX-S1 GLASS SOUND SPEAKER

SONY LSPX-S1 GLASS SOUND SPEAKER

Music was coming from some creative places. Places where light and music combine. And the sound was warm and immersive and doing a bang up job filling a space where tons of editors were talking.

The Sony LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker was hidden among a row of plants!

At the end of the panel during the networking session Sony hosted a raffle for a different product one that was overhead, the LED Bulb Speaker, and take a guess who won?

Shortly after this beauty arrived in the mail:

SONY LSPX-102E26 LED Bulb Speaker
And you guys know I test any tech product for at least thirty full days before even mentioning it to you. I have put the SONY LSPX-102E26 LED Bulb Speaker to the test and was surprised at the ease of set up, it was as easy as screwing in a light bulb, literally. It paired super fast and easy with ALL my music from owned to subscription, played nicely with ALL my devices from android, desktop, windows laptop and all my portables. It surprised me by pairing with no trouble to a really old iPod of mine, and most wireless speakers give me trouble with that one. I now literally want one of these bulbs in every room. I sort of wish I had put this bulb in the kitchen or bathroom, so I may have to pick up a few more. I never thought I would be recommending a Light Bulb for the holidays, but you should definitely add this one to your list for Santa. it takes up the least space, has immersive sound and pairs easily with a wide variety of devices.

My Take:

With print magazines struggling financially and many going out of business, Influencers are changing the Media Game. Blogs have changed the face of Lifestyle Stories. People are more interested in seeing a person whose lifestyle is similar to their own wearing fashion instead of celebrities, blog reviews are the new consumer reports. It's all about Real People putting products to the test and sharing the good, the bad and ugly.

Are lines getting blurry? That depends on the blogger.

You are always going to get real talk from me. The biggest 'concession' I am willing to make is with-holding a review when I get a stinker so the brand can work on it. And some stuff is so bad it just doesn't make my pages at all by MY choice, not theirs.

Designers are coming straight to Bloggers, dressing them, collaborating with them and putting us front row at their Fashion Shows which I have been doing for years. It started with "Print" Magazine Editors cursing me out and trying to get me to move to the back because the front row was 'for them', and I stood my ground brass balls style in the very beginning and love that it happened so much less this year.

I am the Rosa Parks of Bloggers when it comes to Fashion Week, if a designer tells me I'm in the front row, then I am holding my ground. I let no one move me back and I don't let Editors intimidate me.

Tech and Fashion have been intersecting, are intersecting and I love that I talk both languages. Tech is second nature to me (former Tech Recruiter) and as an Entrepreneur and Professional Woman my Fashion choices continue to evolve with the places I find myself walking in life. Tech and Fashion have been intersecting for me for quite awhile and I wouldn't have it any other way. This event was a breath of fresh air during New York Fashion Week as far as I'm concerned and hope to see more of these smart talks next season.

Spill Butterflies: Where are YOU going for Reviews? (Feel free to share who you love to read, I was reading blogs before I began contributing to them and I was actually contributing to Brand Blogs before I even started my own.) Are you reading more digital and less print?  Do you have a favorite Wireless Speaker? If so, please let me know which one it is as I am an audiophile!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post or compensated.  This is an event recap and a product review for a product I WON and was no under obligation to write about. The event was sponsored, this review is NOT. All opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway & Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure. Things that lure this butterfly out of her cocoon: Technology, Travel, Fashion, Beauty, Spirits (Sparkling, Champagne, Prosecco, Sake, Bourbon, Craft Brews), Foodie Fun - really I'm such a *simple girl*.