Monday, November 29, 2010

i likey the laptop: the review


This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Intel.



so this last week i was suppose to see if having a laptop would actually be beneficial to me...hmmm well lets see, on wednesday my laptop had multiple tabs going, one of them being how to brine my turkey... you know i do it every year, yet it's like my brain can't seem to take that piece of information and store it, instead it drops it like yesturday's news the minute thanksgiving is over and i have to look it up again every year on how to do it. i also looked up how to add cute little cut out of pastry dough leaves to place on top of my pumpkin pies. they turned out looking very festive and martha stewart-y. yay for me! no one else cared but me and katie...aint that how it just goes with men?
the rest of the week aka friday, was spent on blogging, email writing (and organizing the disaster of emails just sitting there collecting dust), picture editing, and i even got to check out a couple of blogs which i've not done in over 6 months it seems.


while the kids did homework i edited pictures, because this way i was still able to give full attention when questions were brought up. (um like what the defenition of a word was and we totally looked it up in the online dictionary). while they played video games or played i was in the back ground able to answer some questions from some of you and heck start thinking about writing more blog posts. all the time i used to spend on these things in the office, (or didn't get to spend time on in the office) were now getting addressed. not perfectly, because let's face it...my time really isn't all mine just yet...but yes, this lap top with Intel Core i5 processor can handle my motherly multitasking as well as my attempt to multitask in the other areas in my life.
it was able to handle me editing pictures, look up dictionary definitions, look up something on amazon and try to answer questions through email. i would have to say it did pretty well trying to keep up with me, and i appreciated it.
now remember when i said in my last post about also getting the wireless WiDi HDTV to use my tv as a monitor? yeah, i kept thinking why would i want my tv as a computer monitor? i mean thats cool and all but really when was i going to use it? well, let me tell you. our dvd has been kind of on the fritz and we've lost the remote control, somewhere in the move maybe? anywho, we've not been able to watch movies since i guess we moved here. did you know that a lot of movies these days now have in thier package a computer file dvd that you can put and download onto you computers and onto ipods? yeah well, we just recently bought Toy Story 3 (oh my gosh the spanish buzz is HILARIOUS!) and we put in the computer file onto the lap top, and yup you got it we watched toy story 3 in our bedroom all snuggled up and comfy on our bed. the set up was a little trialsome...but most electronic things are for me, so i waited till the husband came home and set it up, then we were good to go. i even found him watching a tv show we've not ever watched before and asked what it was he was watching. he answered instant player Netflix of "lie to me" pretty good tv show where the heck have i been? and we watched a few episodes together. so i would say i would use the WiDi wireless to watch netflix in my room and keep catching up on Lie to Me and Mad Men.

so did you get that?

*lap top good for time management and able to move around more and take my work (so to speak) with me wherever i need to be.

*intel core i5 processor totally able to keep up with me and my multitasking skills and even came to save the day to help us get defenitions off the online internet dictionary.

*more time opened up for me to do the other things i do because i can fit in small incriments of computer time even in between awkward down time (ahem like waiting for the husband to hurry up and get out of home depot)
*spanish buzz in toy story 3= Hilarious good times.

*WiDi wireless confused me for set up but not the husband and when it was set up we are now catching up on past seasons of shows we've missed out on because sometimes we live under a rock.
so here's your chance yet again at $250 best buy visa card.
1.how many tabs do you have going right now? (i have three) tell me and get a chance to win. please leave an email address at the end of your comment.
2. tell me if you won the $250 gift card what would you buy with it? (i need ideas on what to get the husband...) please leave an email at the bottom of your comment.
only two entries per email
and remember blogher and intel are giving away 4 computers, one every week, so make sure you go to the round up page to find out how to get in that drawing as well.

Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 22, 2010.
This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.
You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.The Official Rules are available
here.

btw i have a holiday tutorial coming up soon.
we'll talk soon.
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919 comments:

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Julieh said...

I'd get a scanner/printer with the gift card. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

Rachel said...

I have 9 tabs - not the most that I've had today, believe it or not!

chickadeecreation [at] gmail [dot] com

Rachel said...

I would buy a new camera as my screen is all scratched on the one I have now.

chickadeecreation [at] gmail [dot] com

Unknown said...

right now I have 9 tabs opened

singermagic1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Unknown said...

the best buy GC would go towards getting my daughter a new computer

singermagic1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Unknown said...

I have 6 tabs open- my blog, Facebook, Twitter, your blog, blog her, this tab for comments...

alwaysinwonder@aol.com

Unknown said...

I would use the gift card to buy my husband a new ipod, he only has an ipod mini that his parents got him for his High School Graduation 6 years ago.
alwaysinwonder@aol.com

Breanne said...

I have 3 tabs right now

bmweida at yahoo dot com

Breanne said...

If I won I would buy a TV. We still don't have one and it's annoying to have to use a computer monitor!

bmweida at yahoo dot com

Deb said...

I have 4 tabs up!
debgiro at wildblue dot net

Deb said...

I would put the $250 toward a wooden barn quilt sign (4x4) for the side of my garden shed. debgiro at wildblue dot net

Charity S said...

I've got 2 tabs going.

charisscharity at yahoo dot com

mrssquigg said...

I have 3 tabs open right now. But I have had as many as 20. Don't ask....



mrssquigg @ gmail.com

mrssquigg said...

I plan on buying a new Blu-Ray surround sound DVD player!


mrssquigg @ gmail.com

lezanac said...

I have 5 open right now lezanac@yahoo.com

lezanac said...

I would get some wii and Xbox360 games for the kids lezanac@yahoo.com

kygirl said...

I have 5 tabs open right now.
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

kygirl said...

If I win I will put it toward the xbox 360 my son wants so badly.
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

Jinxy and Me said...

I have 5 going right now.

nesta 67 {at} live dot com

Jinxy and Me said...

I would use the gift card toward a TV!

nesta 67 {at} live dot com

Chip said...

I have four tabs open right now.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

Chip said...

I would buy a Zune - HD 32GB* MP3 Player - Platinum Silver
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

Tracy Allen said...

I have 5 tabs going right now!

Tracy Allen said...

I would buy some kinect gear - hubby says its the way to go
tallen0104@yahoo.com

Jill said...

Right now I have four tabs open. I'm trying to figure out what to make for Christmas morning brunch - my FIL is coming and he's vegetarian. My children are decidedly not. I need help. Boy howdy, do I ever.

funnyfunnymother{at}gmail{dot}com

Anonymous said...

I only have 2 tabs going right now, which is rare since I usually have more than that. Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I would put the $250 towards a nice new tv, since mine is still one of the old school tube tv's. Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

Jill said...
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Jill said...

If I won the $250 gift card, I'd put it toward a projector and screen. I have many, many, many plans for those two items.

funnyfunnymother{at}gmail{dot}com

Trisha D said...

i have 4 tabs. tmz. this one. hotmail. facebook

i would get a new faster lappy!

luckydoll_13@hotmail.com

Chelsea said...

i have 7 tabs open, which isn't bad for 1am. mid-day it is usually about 15. i dunno why i do it, either. it's an illness


chelsealexander@hotmail

Chelsea said...

I would honestly just give my husband the gift card! well, maybe half of it. i would get myself some nice headphones first and maybe a couple new movies.



chelsealexander at hotmail

kakihara said...

I have word up, firefox 4 tabs and google chrome 8 tabs.
kakihararocks@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I currently have five tabs open, and would add this to the purchase of a new tv.

spiersrp at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Five tabs are open, and my TV needs replacing.

spiersrp at gmail dot com

Liz said...

I have 17 tabs open right now. Is that a lot?

eemoody77 at gmail dot com

Liz said...

I would put the $250 toward a new, larger TV!

eemoody77 at gmail dot com

Betty C said...

I have 6 tabs open right now.

willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

Betty C said...

I would probably either get a new desktop (mine is getting old and slow) or invest in Wii Fit.

EmmaPeel said...

I have 3 tabs- your site, twitter and Blogger.com

evrywoman said...

I have 13 open and I just had to close some to make my system run faster..ugh !

evrywoman@yahoo.com

evrywoman said...

I would give it to my Chocolate Covered Angel (my hsband) he so deserves.
evrywoman@yahoo.com

AmyLynn said...

Don't laugh but I have 11 tabs open at the moment and am really being slowed down. Thanks.

AmyLynn said...

I have been dreaming of the new ipod touch, so that is prob what I would put The $250 towards.

masonsgranny59 said...
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masonsgranny59 said...

I have 6 tabs open @ the moment.
masonsgranny59(at)yahoo(dot)com

masonsgranny59 said...
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masonsgranny59 said...

I would buy a HP - Photosmart Premium Fax Wireless e-All-In-One Printer
if I won:)
masonsgranny59(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

14 tabs

jdmimi at gmail dot com

Crafty in Paradise said...

5 tabs
wilmabeach@juno.com

Anonymous said...

I'd put it toward an ipad

jdmimi at gmail.com

jenni said...

Currently 8 tabs - I can't help it!

jenlynnatkins@yahoo.com

FerrellGraph-x said...

I really really need a new laptop! Mine only holds a 18% charge on the battery! Ugh not fun.

angie lilly said...

I currently have 23 tabs open!!! LOL That's nuts! I am really bad about that though.
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

angie lilly said...

If I won, I would use the GC to help me pay for the new camera I want. It would not cover it all, but it sure would help!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

pauline15 said...

I have four tabs going right now!
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com

pauline15 said...

I would get an Ipod Touch (my son has now decided that he must have one too!)
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com

Melonie said...

I am a multi-tasking maven, so any way I can get more done in more places FASTER is made of awesome! I woul love to check out the turbo feature :)

Thanks for the Giveaway!

Leslie S. said...

I have 9 open right now lol.Thanks!
lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)comunder

Becky said...

Umm well I have 8 tabs going right now..oops...

sweetypieinsc at aol dot com

patis2 said...

i only have 2 b/c my computer isnt working too great, but usually i have a lot more!
patis2@msn.com

patis2 said...

if i won the gc, i would put it towards a new computer, like one of those mini laptops since they are good on the road
patis2@msn.com

Indigo said...

I've got 5 tabs! EEK!

winelush@gmail.com

carolpie said...

7 yikes! what the heck?! I'm nuts!

spencer1953 at gmail dot com.

carolpie said...

I would buy a small TV, a camera, or a phone-since I could use all three. Oh and a portable DVD player would be fun!

mail4rosey said...

I have six tabs open.

msurosey@yahoo.com

mail4rosey said...

It would be a big chunk of change towards a new netbook, and I'd love to have one (the laptop is too bulky for travel and drives me crazy).

msurosey@yahoo.com

Scott said...

I have three tabs and iTunes up!
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Scott said...

I would use the GC to get a GPS for my car!
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Catharine said...

13 tabs for me

ceriehl at gmail dot com

Catharine said...

I'd buy a new digital camera at Best Buy. Mine has seen better days.

ceriehl at gmail dot com

Melinda said...
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Melinda said...

I have 8 tabs going on right now, and i would buy a tom tom gps as mine just broke last week

mjf926 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

4 tabs

I would buy a netbook (they're so tiny and portable)

artisticbaker (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

2 tabs as I have a hard time multi-tasking

Here is my email as requested:
bluegirl1423 at gmail dot com

With this card I would buy surround sound for my hubby's birthday in february

shopping chic said...

3 tabs, and i would buy a laptop

shoppingchic2 (at) gmail (dot) com

Kimbers867 said...

I have 25 tabs open at this minute, sad I know

I would use the gift card towards an iPad!

frugalmdmom AT comcast dot net

Anonymous said...

I have two tabs open.

pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I would get a blu-ray player.

pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Aisling said...

Just four tabs right now, but sometimes I'll have six. Usually no more than that. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

Aisling said...

I think I'd be purely selfish if I won the Best Buy gift card and get myself an iPod Touch. My (very ancient) iPod died awhile back and I miss it! mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

Unknown said...

I have 4 (email w/user name)

Unknown said...

I would put it towards a new laptop for the littlest diva hers is on the fritz.

Becca said...

I have 10 tabs open right now. I like having everything I use open instead of having to re-open it! Thanks! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

Becca said...

I would use it toward a blu-ray player and/or wii games! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

Janice said...

only 3 tabs right now

tallcapp said...

I currently have 4 open tabs.

Rita M said...

I have 4 tabs up on a daily basis.
rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com

Sewlovely said...

I have 9 tabs open in 6 windows. I would buy an MP3 for my son who broke his.

Lisa Garner said...

I have 11 tabs open. I'm coat shopping!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

Lisa Garner said...

If I won I would use the GC to help buy a laptop for my 3 older children to share.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

April said...

I've only got two open at the moment because if I try for more the browser freezes. If I had my druthers I'd have at least five open.
april dot vrugtman at gmail dot com

Jamez D said...

17 Tabs open, 3 folders, and currently windows task manager as I don't have such a processor like yours YET that will run all these seemingly well.

What would I buy from Best Buy, THIS Processor!! I already have the Motherboard, however I got laid off and have no money for the Boards Speedy Intel Heart.

Anonymous said...

I usually have at least 6 tabs open sometimes double that.

Anonymous said...

With the BB card I would put it towards buying a mini laptop.

Sand said...

I have four tabs open. I'd spend it on The Firm workout DVDs.

atreau AT gmail DOTCOM.

Amy delong said...

I have 12 tabs open
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

Amy delong said...

I would buy a new camera or tv
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

Dawn Reid said...

I have 4 tabs open right now.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com

Dawn Reid said...

I would buy a new camera for our family.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com

Anonymous said...

I have 6 tabs going on! I would use it toward a new lcd tv!

ardy22 at earthlink dot net

Anonymous said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17712338694045696

ardy22 at earthlink dot net

cmd said...

I have 5 tabs open!
cmd277 at gmail dot com

cmd said...

probably would buy a Kindle and accessories!

cmd277 at gmail dot come

esldiane@gmail.com said...

i have 3 tabs up now and would love to use it towards an ipad.
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com

07violet said...

I have 4 open right now

alterna7 at hotmail dot com

07violet said...

I'd get a Wii

alterna7 at hotmail dot com

KatM21 said...

I have four tabs open on top window, and on the underneath window I have more. Work and pleasure!

Anonymous said...

I have 3 tabs open as well. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would put the gift card towards the purchase of a Droid phone for my hubby.Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

heatherzilla said...

I have 6 tabs open.

heathererwin(at)hotmail(dot)com

heatherzilla said...

If I were to win, I would put the gift card towards the purchase of a new laptop.

heathererwin(at)hotmail(dot)com

Cathy W said...

I've got 12 tabs open
cjwallace43 at gmail dot com

Cathy W said...

If I win I'd put it towards a laptop
cjwallace43 at gmail dot com

Joseph said...

I have Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, VanessaChristenson, BestBuy and Intel tabs open right now.

Princess Golden Hair said...

I have two tabs open right now!!
Sometimes I've had as many as 10 open at one time

teechbiz at gmail

Princess Golden Hair said...

If I won I would use it towards a new computer. I really really really need one

callbr549 said...

Three Tabs going now.

vgsaxon(at)gmail(dot)com

Style Searchin said...

This laptop sounds awesome. As a college student, everything about it sounds perfect.

stylesearchin@gmail.com

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