Tech Geek Level 5

Let's Talk Tech!!

When it comes to your Gadgets, are you an:
iPhone/Apple follower?
Android lover?
Dedicated Windows user?
Error 404?
I don't need no stinking labels!

New smartphone! I recently upgraded to a Samsung Note Edge smartphone. I have only had this phone for a week but I am really in love with the Edge technology!!! Everything is neatly wrapped around the phone in a beautiful curved, crystal clear display. I just swipe from one bar to another with ease. I don't even need to wake up my phone to see a quick view of my sports scores, notifications/missed calls, etc. I find the Edge to be innovative and new. Samsung has really come a long way and they aren't slowing down. It is nice to see companies come out with new products, designs, features, etc. that are out of the box. We need more of this! Do you agree?

D you look at all these new techie toys and think, "I didn't know I needed that!" This is how I felt about my Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch that I have paired with my Note Edge. I usually don't buy the first model of anything electronic. I want them to work out the bugs/kinks and come out with a better version. This usually doesn't take long, only a few months. The Note Edge is basically the child of the Note 4 and Galaxy S6 Edge. I actually prefer having the S Pen/Stylus. I like physically writing notes. The S Pen works really great. I have always been a Post It Note kinda girl. Now I can keep my notes in one place and erase/reuse them instead of wasting a bunch of paper.

My tablet, a Samsung. My PC monitors? You guessed it, I have Two 27" Samsung Widescreen LED in White/Blue.

Pretty!! :)

I am not sure how this even happened. All of a sudden I find myself surrounded by Samsung technology. I'm not complaining. I obviously love their products. It didn't happen on purpose. Well, the Gear 2 can only be used with Samsung tech so that part was on purpose I suppose.

I love to try out the newest and greatest technology. I can't buy it all however I try to go to my local electronics store and test them out, even if it's just for a few minutes.

What level is your Geek? What tech/gadgets are you crazy about right now? Let me know!

#GeekOn #TechGeek #Gadgets

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Updates! Gaming, Love, Life!

I'm Baaaccck!! Hello my lovely Geeks & Geekettes, Nerds & Nerdettes!!!! How is everyone doing? It's been a long time since I made any posts on this blog.

To play catch up really fast here is what has happened to me the past few years:

1. Played roller derby,
2. Met my future husband,
3. Got my dream job,
4. Left dream job to move to Phoenix, AZ with future husband,
5. Adopted a Pomeranian. We named him Wickett.
6. Got Married! (We eloped & got married as Zombies! It was awesome. We were even featured on a Food Network show called: Worlds Weirdest Restaurants!),
7. Found my new addiction: Marvel Heroes! The game is FTP and created by David Brevik aka the creator of Diablo 1&2 and co-founder of Blizzard North. You can download the game via their website HERE or on Steam.
8. Rescued a kitten. She is gray with crazy long grey/silver hair. We named her Allie Einstein.
9. Purchased our 1st home!
10. Adopted our second dog, a German Shepherd puppy. We named her Psylocke. I've wanted a GS my whole life!!

That my friends is a wrap! Phew, that was a lot.

Since this blog is about being a Geekette let's get back to #7 on the catch up list. Marvel Heroes. You guys.... This game is so much fun! Free to play, NOT pay to win. All characters can be unlocked via Eternity Splinters that drop off all different types of mobs in the game. New heroes are being added as often as one per month. Game updates take place every week. There are: Achievements, PvP, Raids, Story mode and new content is always being added. If you are looking for a fun game with a great community, look no further! If you started to play the game at launch and didn't care for it, I strongly urge you to give it another try. It is a completely different game. Seriously, what do you have to lose? Nothing! It's FTP!
Note: Gazillion is not paying me in anyway shape or form for this. I truly love this game and the community. I simply want to spotlight it and make sure it reaches as many people as possible.

In addition to creating the game, David and his wife stream on Twitch. You can find them here:  TheJungleQueen. David is very active with the community. He loves to answer questions and even has viewer raids from time to time. Mr.&Mrs. B are a very entertaining and wonderful couple. I promise you will have a great time if you come to one of their streams. They have recently started doing Throwback Thursday and play Diablo 2 on stream. If you join in on the fun, please let me know! I'm FyrGurl on Twitch.

If you decide to join Marvel Heroes, my Gamertag is: FyrGurl. Please feel free to send me a tell in game, I will be happy to help you with any questions you may have! This is also my Steam name. Please feel free to add me (I only request that you send me a pm to let me know who you are) and maybe we can game together!

If you aren't following me on Twitter, please give me a follow: Click Me!

I want to know:

What Games are you are playing?

What Shows are you obsessed with? I recently binge watched 9 seasons of #Supernatural I cannot get enough of Sam & Dean!

What Books are you reading?

To Droid or Not to Droid?

Hmm...  maybe I should change the spelling of Droid since it is TM by LucasArt?  Nah, I'm gonna roll with it.

I am currently using a Blackberry Curve (8330) on "The Network" aka Verizon.  Lately RIM has had server issues and I am having consistent problems with my blackberry.  (I am on my 3rd one). I have read a few reviews on the new Droid phone and over all it seems to be positive.  I also have a Samsung Omnia that I was using before I got my blackberry.  I am considering switching my services back to the Omnia temporarily.

My question to all of you, would going with a Droid be a good choice?  Do you have one? What do you love/hate about it?  Be honest.  I am not up for renewal for a few months so I will continue to do research.  Any information or suggestions you may have I would really appreciate.

Happy 2010 to all of you! I hope your year is filled with gadgets and geekiness galore! :)

BatSmart

Check this out: http://www.igeektrooper.com/2009/11/the-wicked-eco-friendly-batsmart-by-george-barris/

Who wants one? Haven't you always wanted your very own batmobile? I'm not ashamed to admit it. 

Bored & need Suggestions

I am in need of suggestions for a few new websites to pa ruse...

The ones I currently love:
www.geekgirlsnetwork.com
www.entertainmentearth.com
www.threadless.com
www.snipe.net
www.thinkgeek.com
www.wilwheaton.typepad.com
www.teamxbox.com
www.gamesabyss.com

Please help! Looking for some fun new geeky websites.

Journal entry # 1

Dear Journal....

To blog or not to blog, this is the question. I guess I should start off by confessing that I am a Geekette. Like it or not, if you speak to me more than likely there will be a gaming or movie reference made. If that means I am speaking Klingon to you then I apologize in advance.

A little about me:
I'm short and cute. I wear nerdy glasses. I'm a PC. I love God. I love my Blackberry. When I chose to game my drug is the Xbox 360. I also have a PS3 which is more of a blu-ray player than a gaming console for me though. I love Batman. (Mark Hamill is the best Joker voice, EVER!) I am originally from Chicago so I am a Bears fan :)

Vader vs Jedi = Vader / Come to the dark side, we have cookies
Kirk vs Picard = Kirk for physical combat, Picard for battle
My theme song = White & Nerdy - Weird Al
Doritos vs Chex Mix = Chex Mix, I like variety
Milk chocolate vs Dark chocolate = Milk


So until we meet again, May the Force be with you...