Disclosure: I shopped for and purchased a Seagate GoFlex Hard Drive as part of the #GoFlexMemories campaign and was reimbursed by Collective Bias.
Showing posts with label computers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label computers. Show all posts
Friday, October 29, 2010
Shopping for a Hard Drive
I am predictably rotten at keeping my data safe. This might be because the last external hard drive I had fried my iMac! Seriously. I was lucky enough to get all my info back but it scared me into thinking that investing in a more dependable memory solution would be smart. As luck would have it, I was asked to shop for a Seagate GoFlex Hard Drive. Here's my story:
Disclosure: I shopped for and purchased a Seagate GoFlex Hard Drive as part of the #GoFlexMemories campaign and was reimbursed by Collective Bias.
Disclosure: I shopped for and purchased a Seagate GoFlex Hard Drive as part of the #GoFlexMemories campaign and was reimbursed by Collective Bias.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Printer Errors
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy is giving away an Epson Artisan 800 printer. Our old HP runs out of ink every five seconds and has never been my friend. I preferred my old Epson but my husband didn't like it. I want to go back! I'd love to play with all of the features of the Epson Artisan 800 printer, especially the crafty ones like the personalized note paper and coloring pages. Take a picture of your problem printer and blog about it to enter. Or don't, since I really want to win!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Pit Stop for PCs
***CONGRATULATIONS, blondiagw15, ky2here and rosannepm (non-bloggers) !!!***
Norton by Symantec has long been a name synonymous with computer safety. Now they've created a solution to optimizing your computer from the comfort of your own home. Norton PC Tune-up Service gives you one-on-one access to Norton experts who will listen to your complaints and then directly access your computer via the internet to run diagnostic tests and fix any problems they discover. They can defragment your hard drive and make sure your settings are optimized so your PC runs faster and more smoothly. They can answer all the questions you never even realized you had!
Norton and Mom Central would like to offer three readers a complimentary PC Tune-up Service.
To enter and win a PC Tune-up Service (a $69.99 value), please comment on this post.
Entries will be accepted through December 17th and I'll pick the winners using Random.org. US readers are eligible. Only one entry/comment per person, please.
For an additional entry, post my button on your blog, fave me on Technorati or subscribe via email or subscribe via reader and leave an extra comment letting me know.
Make sure you leave an email address in your comment or that you have one accessible on your blog so you can be contacted if you win! Or, you may choose to check for your nickname at Prizey.Fetch, a site that compiles winners in one convenient place:
***Click Giveaways on my sidebar to see what else you could win!***
Monday, September 29, 2008
TAG, You're It!
Roo is learning to read and constantly surprises me with how much she already knows. She can spell her full name and Mom and Dad (although she prefers to write B-O-B!) and Jasper. At bedtime, she "reads" books from memory, but it seems as though she is actually starting to pick out words.
She is at the perfect stage for the Leapfrog Tag Reader, an electronic stylus that "reads" stories aloud. I was really impressed with how quickly she took to it and learned how to use it. The Tag Reader can "read" by the word, page or full story. It's kind of an updated version of the filmstrips I remember as a kid: "when you hear the bell, turn the page…" only you control the speed and can go back and forth as you please. Being a typical four year old, Roo enjoys repeating the same words and pages over and over and over again… at least repetition builds recognition, right?!
The Leapfrog Tag Reader comes with one introductory book called Ozzie and Mack. We also received the Tag Classic Storybook Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, which we already were familiar with, but Roo swears this version is better. Apparently the voice actor has a more compelling way of rhyming than I do! There are currently 20 other Tag Classic Storybook titles available, including many characters your child knows and loves including The Cat in the Hat, Ariel, Diego, Dora and Kung Fu Panda. The next titles we'll be getting are two of Roo's favorites: Fancy Nancy and Olivia. I, personally, love Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends so we might have to get that one, too. And, of course, the pretty pink Tag storage case to stuff them all into…
An unusual proprietary feature of the Tag Reader is the LeapFrog Learning Path, a free online tool that lets you see your child's learning progress. It's kind of a virtual assessment, based on your child's use of the Tag Reader. You can monitor your child's style of reading and discover new ways to encourage their growth and learning. And as they grow, their LeapFrog Learning Path will suggest different titles and products to transition into. Smart. Like your kids!
She is at the perfect stage for the Leapfrog Tag Reader, an electronic stylus that "reads" stories aloud. I was really impressed with how quickly she took to it and learned how to use it. The Tag Reader can "read" by the word, page or full story. It's kind of an updated version of the filmstrips I remember as a kid: "when you hear the bell, turn the page…" only you control the speed and can go back and forth as you please. Being a typical four year old, Roo enjoys repeating the same words and pages over and over and over again… at least repetition builds recognition, right?!
The Leapfrog Tag Reader comes with one introductory book called Ozzie and Mack. We also received the Tag Classic Storybook Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, which we already were familiar with, but Roo swears this version is better. Apparently the voice actor has a more compelling way of rhyming than I do! There are currently 20 other Tag Classic Storybook titles available, including many characters your child knows and loves including The Cat in the Hat, Ariel, Diego, Dora and Kung Fu Panda. The next titles we'll be getting are two of Roo's favorites: Fancy Nancy and Olivia. I, personally, love Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends so we might have to get that one, too. And, of course, the pretty pink Tag storage case to stuff them all into…
An unusual proprietary feature of the Tag Reader is the LeapFrog Learning Path, a free online tool that lets you see your child's learning progress. It's kind of a virtual assessment, based on your child's use of the Tag Reader. You can monitor your child's style of reading and discover new ways to encourage their growth and learning. And as they grow, their LeapFrog Learning Path will suggest different titles and products to transition into. Smart. Like your kids!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Worst week, ever.
First the digital camera was stolen. Then Godzilla was killed. Then my hard drive conked out all of a sudden. I am typing this at my local library while Jasper is sleeping in his infant carrier. I have no idea when the computer will be fixed and whether or not my files will be recoverable. Grrr. (I am now REALLY hoping I win that DevDad iMac...)
Anyway, contests will remain open until I get decent access to a computer. Which may not be until my birthday (11/03) if I can justify buying a new one. Thanks for your patience, everyone.
Anyway, contests will remain open until I get decent access to a computer. Which may not be until my birthday (11/03) if I can justify buying a new one. Thanks for your patience, everyone.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Stay At Home Dad iMac Give-Away
Now, here's a contest that I'd really love to win. Daddy Blogger Mike of Stay At Home Dad, Geek Style is giving one lucky reader their own little piece of tech. Last month, he gave away a digital camera and this month, he is offering a brand new, unopened 20″ Apple iMac. Look at how pretty it is:
This sweet white hunk of plastic and metal has a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB of memory, a 250 GB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive, and a 20″ glossy display and retails for $1199. It would render my current G4 iMac not exactly obsolete but, uh, Bob's. I could force him to learn to upload his art photos and email them to galleries. Heck, I could even set the iMacs up side by side (maybe the would breed!) so Roo could play online while I update my blog… Oh, the possibilities are endless!
How can Stay At Home Dad, Geek Style be so generous? For this contest, he has teamed up with SitterCity, an online database that allows babysitters and petsitters to connect with the people who need them. Go check it out:
If you have a blog, Stay At Home Dad, Geek Style would love for you to participate in this contest, too. All you have to do is write a 250-word post about the Stay At Home Dad iMac Give-Away and include his special link to SitterCity. There's even extra credit to earn more entries:
Oh, I hope I win! I'm crossing my fingers and my toes.
This sweet white hunk of plastic and metal has a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB of memory, a 250 GB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive, and a 20″ glossy display and retails for $1199. It would render my current G4 iMac not exactly obsolete but, uh, Bob's. I could force him to learn to upload his art photos and email them to galleries. Heck, I could even set the iMacs up side by side (maybe the would breed!) so Roo could play online while I update my blog… Oh, the possibilities are endless!
How can Stay At Home Dad, Geek Style be so generous? For this contest, he has teamed up with SitterCity, an online database that allows babysitters and petsitters to connect with the people who need them. Go check it out:
If you have a blog, Stay At Home Dad, Geek Style would love for you to participate in this contest, too. All you have to do is write a 250-word post about the Stay At Home Dad iMac Give-Away and include his special link to SitterCity. There's even extra credit to earn more entries:
Oh, I hope I win! I'm crossing my fingers and my toes.
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