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Cisco Valet Wireless Router Giveaway

December 22, 2010 by

I would die without my internet! Let’s face it most of us would. I’m connected through my laptop and when that is closed I’m connected through my phone. In order to stay online the way I depend on a reliable wireless router. With multiple laptops, smartphones, printers and iPods in the house we need good service and equipment.

Cisco’s Valet is a smart solution for uninterrupted connectivity with easy set-up. Just like it’s cousin the Cisco Flip Video Camera the Valet has adopted the same plug and play ease. Installation took about 10 minutes with the USB key and we ran into no glitches.

The extra features are what impressed me most. Upon setting up our network I found that a guest network could be set up so that visitors can gain access of wi-fi without accessing shared files. This is perfect for keeping your financials safe and family photos safe. The Parental Controls are going to be key in the new year. I can shut off connectivity at a certain time. Sabreena’s been known to lose track of time, this should help her memory a little bit. While most anti-virus software comes with website filtering the Valet is an added touch of protection. Keep your kids eyes off of what they shouldn’t be watching.
Cisco’s award winning customer service is available 24/7 is you get stuck during the installation process. The Valet is priced at $99, a touch more expensive than other routers on the market but truly designed so that everyone can use it.

Win the Cisco Valet for your home here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell me how many devices you need to hook up wirelessly.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

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Learn To Play Guitar With Power Gig : Rise of the SixString

December 9, 2010 by

To me playing the guitar would be so freaking awesome and the closest I am able to come is by playing Power Gig : Rise of the SixString.

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString  is the first game to feature a real electric guitar controller and teaches the fundamental skills of guitar playing in the process.  All of its controllers are compatible with Rock Band & Guitar Hero games and peripherals . Go to powergig.com/compatibility for more information.

Right out of the box you get that real guitar feel which is pretty cool in my opinion.  The one thing I really like about this game is the song selection.  I really like that the games features three exclusive artists : Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock.  One of my favorite bands on this game is Disturbed.  LOL, if it wasn’t for this game when else would I have the opportunity to play a Disturbed song.

In a marketplace of violent video games, rest assured that Power Gig’s world of Ohm is a peaceful zone. The ESRB gave the game a T (Teen) rating, listing mild lyrics and mild suggestive themes.  You can buy everything you need in one box! The band kit comes with the game and the SixString guitar controller so you can start playing right away.

Power Gig is available at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, ToysRUs, BJ’s, QVC, and Amazon.  If you have a gamer on your list who is interested in the guitar be sure to pick this game up.

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Need Gifts For The Tech Savvy?

November 21, 2010 by

We have years of family photos and videos that if we ever lost I am not sure what I would do that is why the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive is so important to me. It is the ultimate portable hard drive that offers many different storage capacities from 320 GB to 1.5 TB so there is a drive for every one.

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive offers drives with plug and play connectivity in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. It includes pre-loaded easy to use backup software and allows you to access your drive on your TV, network or on the go when combined with other Go Flex devices like the FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player.

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player allows you to share and play your movies, music and photos on your TV in 1080p. You can also plug your GoFlex Ultra Portable drive into the drive slot and access everything via your TV. Another cool thing is you can watch stuff on YouTube and movies on Netflix.

I have been using portable Seagate drives for years even before receiving the 1 TB drive but I really like that you can now use it with the media player. Melinda immediately wanted me to transfer home movies that I recently converted from Hi8 to mpegs to the drive so we could watch them on TV with the media player. Transferring the files was simple and hooking up the media player was a snap as well. With both of us blogging we take a TON of pictures and shot a lot of video so the 1 TB drive is already coming in really handy.

For anyone looking for a portable hard drive that is lightweight and dependable and a media player to use with the drive I would suggest you look at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex line of products.

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Checkout Nintendo’s Awesome Red Holiday Bundles – Limited Time!

November 15, 2010 by

On November 7th Nintendo released the Limited Edition Red Nintendo DSi XL and the Limited Edition Red Wii™ Console system bundles to celebrate Super Mario Bros 25th anniversary.

Limited Edition Red Wii Console (MSRP $199.99)

What’s Included:

• Red Wii™ console
• New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii game disc
• Wii Sports™ game disc
• Red Wii Remote™ Plus controller
• Red Nunchuk™ controller

Limited Edition Red Nintendo DSi XL system (MSRP $179.99)

What’s Included:

• Red Nintendo DSi XL system featuring special artwork
• Mario Kart™ DS video game
• 3 pre-installed titles, plus built-in software
• A large stylus tailor-made for easy use

This is a Press Post that was provided by Nintendo.




Holiday Wishlist 2010 – Powermat

November 2, 2010 by

If you are anything like my family then you have nine million things that need to be charged. In our house we have three cell phones, two blue tooth devices, three iPod’s and a Nintendo DS and were in desperate need of a charging station.  Thank goodness we got a chance to analyse the Home & Office Mat with Powercube from Powermat.

The home and office mat with Powercube is really cool because you can charge up to three devices at one time by either using a receiver or the Powercube.  Powermat also offers portable mats for that person who is always on the go.  The Powercube comes with either 2 tips : Mini USB and Micro USB or 8 tips : Mini USB, Micro USB, Samsung, LG, Apple, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, Sony PSP making it a very universal device.   The Powercube is what I use to charge my Blackberry 8530, Melinda’s Samsung Fascinate and both of our Jawbone Icon Bluetooth’s.  The Powercube allows you to charge hundreds of devices wirelessly.

The Powermat to me is the most versatile charging system out on the market today with so many different options it would be hard to find a device that it wouldn’t charge.  It is simple to use with its audio confirmation which is a unique sound that lets you know your device is connected properly and charging.  The Powermat also had auto shut off and full charge check allowing you to save energy and not overcharge your device.  It is also a very affordable system versus having to buy multiple home chargers for your cell phone, Bluetooth or any other device you might need to charge at home or while in the office.

If you are looking for a device that is slim, sleek and allows you charge many devices with one plug then you need to get yourself or that gadget person on your holiday list a Powermat.

Want a Powermat of your own head over to Powermat and tell me what item or items you like or something cool about the products.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Holiday Wishlist 2010 – New Carnival Games Giveaway

November 1, 2010 by

Carnival Games was one of the first games we purchased when we got our Wii 3 years ago. It’s also still the most played game in our house. This was the game that we ALL could and would play together because the concept was simple yet fun and there didn’t need to a huge gamer skill level. This meant mom could play.  Pure fun, no violence, no foul language, not warnings of any kind; a real family friendly game.

New Carnival Games for Wii takes the family-fun to new heights with all-new games and prizes, much-requested multiplayer action for every game and for the first time, full compatibility with the Wii MotionPlus controller accessory.
Wii Features:

  • Over 30 NEW games and attractions bring New Carnival Games to life with midway favorites like Pitch-A-Plate, Bottle Stand-Up, Fish Bowl Bounce, Tic Tac Toss, Gold Rush Alley Ball and Bumper Cars.
  • All-NEW MotionPlus™ capabilities allow for increased accuracy, enhanced game play and more precision than ever before!
  • 300 NEW Prizes and Wacky Wearables – No carnival is complete without great prizes like moon rocks, eye-bots and decoder rings and Wacky Wearables including a Walrus Mask, Dragonfly Wings and Rabbit Ears.
  • NEW Multiplayer 4 player action allows for cooperative play or head-to-head competition in every game. Now mom, dad, kids and grandma and grandpa can all play together Games like Lucky Toss, Gone Fishin’ and Speed Bingo!
  • DS features all- NEW games, prizes and DSi Camera support

In time for the holidays win your own New Carnival Games for Wii OR Nintendo DS (winners choice). Visit 2K Play and tell me what other family games you would like to play.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

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Free e-Books for the VTech V.Reader

September 27, 2010 by

In the recent months we had the pleasure of reviewing both the VTech MobiGo and the VTech V.Reader. These gadgets have been extremely popular in our house. Shae adores her MobiGo and she and Shaun fight over the V.Reader on a pretty regular basis. Hopefully our giveaway winners are enjoying their prizes as much as we are.

Recently VTech announced the availability of six FREE, downloadable e-Books, worth $30 for the V.Reader through VTech’s Learning Lodge download library.

VTech’s Learning Lodge is a free online tool that offers downloadable books, games, customized themes and avatars. Additionally, Learning Lodge allows parents to track their children’s achievement through a customized Progress Log which provides parents with an overview of how their child is progressing through key learning curriculum, all of which are age-appropriate. Online registration is easy and can be accessed by visiting: www.vtechkids.com/download.

I hopped on the other day and not only registered both units but downloaded new games for Shae and Shaun to enjoy. Be sure to have a SDCard handy as this is required to install anything onto the V.Reader. Don’t hesitate, get online and get your FREE E-Books today and further your kids entertainment and learning.

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Back to School TI-Nspire Touchpad Calculator Giveaway-CLOSED

August 27, 2010 by

I remember when I was in high school (which was a very long time ago, LOL) and needing a scientific calculator. If I remember correctly it was a Texas Instrument; expensive and did everything but not like the new TI-Nspire with Touchpad from Texas Instrument.

We recently received the TI-Nspire with Touchpad from Texas Instrument for review and just in the nick of time because on the 30th of this month Sabreena will be starting high school and this calculator will be getting used often. The TI-Nspire with Touchpad has a ton of really cool features like Touch it and Graph it. The Touch it is an easy glide touchpad which allows it to operate like a computer with a mouse. You can install software onto your home computer which allows you to easily create, edit and transfer TI-Nspire documents between computer and handheld. With this software you can save your documents, print out documents and share TI-Nspire documents between calculator and computer – and with your teacher.

The TI-Nspire with Touchpad from Texas Instrument also has a nice selection of accessories like a rechargeable battery and in interchangeable keypads. The TI-Nspire comes with four AAA batteries but the rechargeable battery allows you to easily charge it via the wall adapter or USB to charge it through the computer. Interchange it –When you snap on the TI-84 Plus Keypad, you get all the features of the TI-84Plus – a great added value. Need one? Get it by mail at no added cost – just look on your package.

This is a really hi-tech calculator that your student should not be without. I am glad that Sabreena will be starting off high school on the right foot with the TI-Nspire with Touchpad from Texas Instrument. Win a Math Makeover Kit which includes a TI-Nspire calculator, 60 minutes Tutor.com, and other fun prizes for a student in your life. Tell me who would benefit from this “Math Makeover”

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  September 17, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

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Gelaskins, art for your phone, iPod, e-reader and more

July 31, 2010 by

Take a look around; everyone’s phone and iPod look the same. There may be some colors but nothing really unique going on. Enter Gelaskins, a totally unique alternative to silicone and rubber skins.

GelaSkins are removable covers for protecting and customizing your portable devices. They feature stunning, photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to contemporary urban images designed by our growing family of artists from around the globe. Stand out in the crowd with personalized protection from GelaSkins.

That’s the official description but I call it portable art. Find a ridiculous amount of gorgeous and vibrant designs to show off your personality and mood to fit over almost any electronic device. The designs range from off the wall Dali-esque to slick cool cat Jazz motifs to progressive art.

Here is what I got for my laptop. Some of you have already seen my laptop, it’s a cool green but Wall of Birds really brings it to a whole new level.  I love love love how colorful it is and it matches the green perfectly.

My Blackberry is pink but you would never know because I always had it covered in a silicone glove. The Gelaskin gives it protection from scratches and beauty for all to see. I smile whenever I look at it.

Rob got this cool boombox design for his Kobo (kobo giveaway coming soon). I couldn’t get a picture of it because he always has it with him.

The price is right too. Depending on your device the skins run the same amount as the less pretty ones from the big box stores.

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Panasonic Jetspin Cyclone Vacuum Compares WELL to Competition

July 21, 2010 by

Cleaning is my least favorite thing to do. That’s why I like my cleaning products and instruments to work well. I thought I was beyond happy with my last vacuum but I was recently introduced to the Panansonic Jetspin Cyclone Vacuum and I’m loving it so far.

While it has the cyclone technology it doesn’t have the pivot, turn on a dime feature. I do miss that but check out this list of other features:

  • Dirt sensor eliminates guesswork – display turns from red to green when floor is clean
  • Unlike competitor models, the dirt cup can be disassembled and washed, eliminating pet odors
  • Four onboard tools including Air Turbine Brush to remove pet hair from upholstery
  • 12-foot wand and hose for curtains and other hard-to-reach areas
  • HEPA filtration to remove allergens, pollutants and irritants
  • Belt Saver stops the motor when a cord/shoelace/carpet fringe becomes wrapped around the agitator
  • Available at an SRP of $249

A vacuum that tells you when the carpet is clean, what gets better than that? What I really liked about the Panasonic Jetspin Cyclone is it feels sturdier, more durable than its cyclone competition. It is heavier than our most recent vacuum but the onboard tools are handy when you decide to reach for those corner cobwebs or want to dust off the drapes. I also like the idea of bagless vacuuming but worry about particles getting back in the air when emptying out the canister.

In this house we have a mix of carpet, hardwood and ceramic tile. The Panasonic Jetspin has an EZ Bare Floor Switch that gives you a quick transition from carpet to floors without the need for changing or adding attachments.

It all comes down to cleaning. How well does the Panasonic Jetspin Cyclone Vacuum measure up to other vacuums out there? I would say excellent! It have great suction power a hefty “this is gonna last a long time” feel and everything I need to get the job done throughout the entire house.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




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