Journey of a Pro Fashion Techie and her Vivienne Tam HP Mini: Day One

I've been writing about the Vivienne Tam HP Mini for the last 5 months. First I found out it due to be released, then I found out it was walking down New York runways, and then I started experimenting with gadgets and apps...planning the day when I would get one.

So, like a true fashionista, when the Hp Mini Vivienne Tam Edition arrived on my doorstep, I excitedly thought about how I was going to review it. I mean, I could do those boring laptop reviews like everyone else is doing, but this isn't a tech geek blog... this is a fashion based tech blog, and it's just not our style.

So, many people don't know this, but I own my own business, www.thefashiontechie.com, and I'm actually a full time fashion techie. Everyday, all day, I deal with fashion as it relates to technology, and this is the month long "Journey of a Pro Fashion Techie and her Vivienne Tam HP Mini."

Day One

So the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition arrived on my doorstep last week and today I took pictures of everything. I can't wait to take it with me to all my meetings, parties, and stuff this month. Of course, I expect some jaw dropping... I mean this thing is gorgeous! Anyway... here's the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition before I opened it up... look how cute the mouse is!

In the box you the get the HP Mini, a small bag, a mouse, the charger, two Duracell batteries for the mouse, and the battery for the HP Mini.



However, the thing I love the most is the mouse. Inside of it is the small USB reciever. It's so cute and small! You just plug it into your HP mini, turn on the mouse, and voila! I love this because I'm not really finger clicking kind of girl, I like my mouse. It's a must have.

It also perfectly matches the HP digital clutch, so it's fashionable and resourceful.. exactly what I like.


It's really not a difficult device to use. It's simple and easy, Windows XP ready, web cam built in, and microphone built in. Here's a look at some of the basic features.


It also includes a SD Card Reader, 2 USB ports, expansion port, headphone and microphone jack, HP Mobile Drive indicator, and a security cable connector.

So stay tuned.. and we'll def see the response and give a real life road test! Like This? Love This? Let me know!

The HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch Is Finally Here

The Fabulous Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch, technically HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam edition series is finally here! Style.com had this to say:

"Flaunt your style with the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition. Lightweight and fashion-forward, it's the must-have digital accessory of the season. Bursting with the same fabulous florals found in Vivienne Tam's Spring 2009 collection, this mini comes with fashionable wallpaper, 8-color finish and custom slip cover! Stay on top of what's "right now" with e-mail and Internet access on the go. And stay connected in style. Get the digital accessory that turns heads at tech-chic.com "

Vivenne Tam and HP are pulling out all the stops on this one. Check out some of the fun things I did today trying to get the inside scoop on the digital clutch:

I Played the Vivienne Tam Virtual Catwalk Game

Okay this was just too funny (check out my picture below). I got to choose 5 Vivienne Tam Virtual pieces that I would rock on the catwalk, uploaded my headshot, and hit the runway (LOL)...

I Downloaded & Installed The Design Your Digital Life with Vivienne Tam Application

This allowed me to pimp out my desktop, I changed the background, changed Mozilla Icon to a flower, changed my screensaver, read Vivienne Tam Beauty Tips, listened to a podcast, checked out the blog design, and much more. Pretty cool application.



Okay, we know its fun and fabulous but what about the specifications???

• The price starts at $699.99
• Original vivienne tam design
• 2.25 punds and 1 inch thin
• Email, IM and HP Mini Web Came
• 10.2 inch LED display
• 1 year HP Warranty
• SmartFriend Calling Card
• 1 GB of memory
• 16GB hard drive
• Bluetooth
• 3G broadband connection
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• 2 Universal USB ports
• Microphone
• Integrated Speakers
• 3 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery

Okay so either Buy It or Admire It, whatever you do respect the fact that fashion and technology is slowly but surely becoming one!



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HP Mini Coming Soon!

It's coming... I'm so excited!!!
Check it out... http://tech-chic.glam.com/intel/en/index.html

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HP Notebook "China Chic" Creeps Onto the Runway

Hewlett Packard has done it again by partnering with none other than Vivienne Tam. The two have launched a special edition laptop, which looks to be "the" accessory for tech geek fashionistas everywhere. HP and Vivienne Tam unveiled the design of the new "digital clutch" at Vivienne Tam's fashion show at Bryant Park during New York's Fashion Week.

This is definitely a milestone for fashion and technology and I'm so excited! This is the first time that a computer has partnered with a famous fashion designer... plus the 'digital clutch' is just too cute. Viviene Tam even worked with HP to design all the notebook's accessories and even the packaging.

***Update: Video From Fashion, Evolved.***



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