This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Intel.
It was like Christmas morning: opening my brand new computer (courtesy of BlogHer) that is powered by the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, complete with Turbo Boost Technology and an Intel® Wireless Display (aka WiDi) adaptor!
There are 3 main components that I love about the Intel® Core™ i5 processor:
- Hyper-Threading Technology
- Turbo Boost Technology
- WiDi adaptor & Intel HD graphics
What does all this mean?…Let me simplify.
I am a multi-tasker. On any given day, you will find me instant messaging with friends, downloading pictures, checking email, blogging, checking bank accounts, logging into Facebook, etc.- simultaneously.
The more applications that I have open, the slower my computer runs, and the higher my blood pressure boils. Not good. If Mama aint happy, aint nobody happy.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊2
Features four-way multi-task processing that allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. You and your PC won't be slowed down, regardless of how many applications you have open at once. (Intel®)
So, in other words---NO WAITING! NO slow apps. I can be doing 10 different tasks at once, all with super fast speed. It literally took me one quick hour to download 5 YEARS worth of pictures and videos to my new computer hard drive.Intel® Turbo Boost Technology◊1
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance. (Intel®)
This processor is FAAAAAST! I love it.…not to mention the WiDi adaptor and ability to use my HDTV as a monitor!
Check it out!
Intel® Core™ i5 processor with WiDi & Netgear Push 2 TV Adapter from suz steece on Vimeo.
Super easy to set up! Click here for specific instructions.
My husband REALLY loves the WiDi feature because he is able to watch sports games via internet that are not broadcast on our local TV channels. Just this week, Uncle Ed came over to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves game with Joe.
And the Intel® HD graphics are amazing! Such a clear picture.
Do more faster. Get a smart Intel® processor inside in your next PC.Intel® HD Graphics◊3
Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.◊3 Watch movies and Internet videos in high-definition, play popular game titles, and get full support for Microsoft Windows* 7. It's all built in; no need for an extra add-in video card. (Intel®)
This new processor has definitely allowed me to free up my life and spend more time doing the things that I truly love like playing with my hubby and kids.
For a chance to win a $250 Best Buy gift card:
Leave me a comment and answer this question: “What could a faster computer processor do for you?”
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
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You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
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◊1 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a system with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/.
◊2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires an Intel HT Technology enabled system, check with your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. Not available on Intel® Core™ i5-750. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/.
696 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 696 of 696I could use it for streaming videos faster.
http://twitter.com/#!/prizepuzzle/status/17426348611993600
Time. It would give me time. I want to learn to edit the pile of videos saved on my computer, but it's not happening on my current laptop. It's 6 years old and showing it.
this would be AMAZING to have!!
hope I win ;)
Anna
annag0529@yahoo.com
What could a fast computer do for me? I would feel like I have 30 hours in a day instead of 24! It would give me MORE time to do everything! debgiro at wildblue dot net
I could work with photos so much faster!
It would allow me to multi-task without crashing my computer several times per day!
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/LuckyJinxy/status/17437525471662080
A faster processor would help me download faster so I could get work done and actually allow me to do other things while downloading without so much lag lezanac@yahoo.com
A faster processor would mean more time for my 5 kids. I could breeze through e-mails and forum posts, watch my favorite tv shows and help the kiddos with their homework faster.
mrssquigg @ gmail.com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/mrssquigg/status/17453246180229120
mrssquigg @ gmail.com
This would help me do my school work (I'm a teacher) from home much faster!
A fast computer would save me SO much time! And expedite my job hunt too! :)
No my computer can't keep up with me --I have to borrow my husbands for everything----the worst is I tried to make photo albums for Christmas--it took forever.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
I would actually get baby pictures e-mailed to my parents while my baby's still a baby:)
This would speed up my sweeps and allow me time for reading a book or watching a good movie.
A speedy processor would free up time for reading or watching a good movie.
It could get me thru my emails faster!
A faster computer to allow me to multitask more effectively.
I would use it to download my pictures faster.
A faster computer processor would allow me from getting mad at my computer for taking forever to load programs. It would also allow me to multi-task which I cannot live without doing. Thanks for the chance.
Followed the link and provide me email address and response to the sweepstakes prompt.
I tweeted your awesome giveaway
http://twitter.com/jmahurin40/status/17547956475404290
OH I would love to get one of those little laptops!!
juliandjackson@windstream.net
I would be able to complete online banking faster. When working from home with a sick kidddo log in and check on my e-mail and access my files from my couch faster.
Also sho online more (DID I really say that YES I DID, HE HE) and blog about my favorite little boy, my only son Nick.
It'd improve my productivity bse I would get alot done faster
jdmimi at gmail dot com
I always have a minimum of 3 programs open at once, so this would keep thing buzzing right along!
wow, what COULDN'T I do?! I would love to be able to download pictures while balancing my checkbook and chatting with friends.. I'd love it!
Oh how exciting must it have been to open that box and get your new laptop all set up!!!
I really need a new one. I look forward to memory and speed. I wanna be able to be all comfy on the couch blogging while my son is playing or watching cartoons again! Mine will only hold a charge for 20-30 minutes anymore! lol
A faster processor would allow me to play farmville better.It takes too long on this computer.Thanks!
lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am a huge processor vampire. I am always running multiple programs and have multiple windows and tabs open. A faster processor would make everything run faster and not compete with each other!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/17602482037329920
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com
Currently we only have a desktop and it would be nice to be able to multi task and be in the same room working on my small home based business and being able to see what mess my 2 year old toddler is making! It would also be great to have a mobile office when working with customers outside the home.
It would me more time , which equates to more time to enjoy my life!
evrywoman@yahoo.com
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/evrywoman/status/17610944276332545
evrywoman@yahoo.com
I am a multi-tasking maven, so any way I can get more done in more places FASTER is made of awesome! I would love to check out the turbo feature :)
Thanks for the Giveaway!
I would be able to do more blogs faster and open more tabs at a time!I could download so much faster too! Great giveaway thank you! Happy Holidays :)
tishajean@ charter.net
Tweeted too
http://twitter.com/#!/latishajean/status/17618907892289537
tishajean@ charter.net
A faster processor would allow me to load pictures and videos faster.
Because we live out in the country internet service is HORRIBLE!! This would be a HUGE help!!!
Sarah
rowansarah@ymail.com
A faster processor would be great for me because I am an uber multi tasker...gahh...
a faster computer would help me get my work done faster so more time for the family!
patis2@msn.com
A faster processor means I could finish my work faster and have more time with the family. I might even have time to clean house once in a while.
how awesome a new laptop.... LOVE technology
Tweet - http://twitter.com/willitara/status/17630010177232896
My laptop is 5 years old and is so slow! A faster processor would save so much time loading photographs and videos.
marcia.goss@gmail.com
This would allow me to have multiple applications going on at once without freezing my computer which is happening now.
Tweet.
http://twitter.com/#!/mgoss123/status/17636353940393984
marcia.goss@gmail.com
what i would like most is the multiple windows open,that would save me a lot of time without losing speed!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Help me get more housework done around the house and more time for family.
spencer1953 at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/17640010383630336
A faster computer would bring alot more organization to my life! We are on the go constantly.
Wow, it would get my work done faster so that I could get back to the important things in life, like my family.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would just love to have the processing power that would keep my computer from locking up or crashing all the time!! It seems anytime I open more than one thing, my computer can't handle it!
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com
my tweet http://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/17645577277800449
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com
Tweeted http://twitter.com/chipdip2010/status/17645634081267713
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/velvet1116/status/17646407875825666
Thanks
matternu@gmail.com
A faster processor would help me get my everyday computer tasks done faster, leaving more time for family and house things, hurrah!
msurosey@yahoo.com
Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mail4rosey/status/17649011427119104
msurosey@yahoo.com
Having a faster computer processor would speed up everything I do, from downloading photos to paying bills. I'd love to have a really efficient computer! mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net
The faster processor would give more time to do more things on the computer, especially when we're in our RV.
kg4rmt at arrl dot net
Turbo boost = faster processor - has to be faster than the 6 year old desk top I am using. Will make my internet time a lot enjoyable.
frugalmdmom (at)comcast (DOT)net
I would use it to update my websites faster
This would be great for uploading photos to albums and facebook!!
artisticbaker at gmail dot com
With a faster laptop I could more easily run my cake business from my home!
bluegirl1423 at gmail dot com
cut my workday virtually in half- most of my time is spent waiting to load or crashing :(
Downloading photos of family & friends would be so much faster!
rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com
I would be able to edit photographs without my computer locking up. How awesome would that be!?!
Keep me from pulling my hair out..lol
I could get my work done
a faster processor will make my movie viewing more exciting! wow
zippy573 AT netscape DOT net
It would help me finish up my last minute Christmas shopping faster:)
pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com
http://twitter.com/lpauld68/status/17692174787280896
pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com
A faster processor would make my work day shorter. I can get more done in a shorter amount of time. That way I can spend my time doing the things that I would prefer to do, like spending more time with my family.
A Faster computer would make my business run a lot smoother
A faster computer would help my surf faster and edit photos. With a young baby at home my time online is limited and I could get so much more done with it.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/17704155900551169
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
A faster computer processor would make things easier by uploading pictures faster.
My husband would be able to work on photos faster and I would be able to enter sweeps faster!
http://twitter.com/#!/madreblair/status/17706156847796224
a faster computer would mean no more programs bogging down!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
tweet
http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17707305428586496
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
I could get my work done faster so I can spend more time with my family and friends.
My husband would love to watch sport games on our big screen rather than from my mini laptop. The faster speed would enable that for him.
* enjoyed your review showed so many capabilities with the intel processor
Thanks
Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com
Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/MACMOMof3/status/17713243267014656
Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com
Probably can VPN faster!
It would be so much quicker to do all our photos and all my other tasks I do and be done and have more time to spend with my family.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
It would help me load many, many different pages at the same time. I'm always all over the net, bouncing from one thing to another.
A faster processor would let me get my work done in a lot less time!
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
I could finish up all the things I do on the computer (e-mails, news reading etc) so I could actually have time to clean my house. LOL!
A faster computer would allow me to be more efficient in running my dominoes league at eliters.com Thanks! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com
The i5 processor will really help handle all the multiple programs I have open all the time without slowdown. This would mean more time to spend reading, or more likely playing with my kid. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Well no not at the moment my current AMD processor and ample amount of RAM memory made even your page not load due to other simple processes going on! IF I WIN, I'M GETTING an Intel Core i5 ll56 Processor from Best Buy!
could edit pictures using Photoshop much quicker!!!
it would save me some time because I'm on a computer a lot
alterna7 at hotmail dot com
first of all I am a teacher and I definitely need to upgrade my computer. I could also use something faster to download all of my pictures and music
Let's face it. I just need a computer.
teechbiz at gmail dot com
A faster processor would be amazing!! Being able to be in the internet, work on my blog, download photos and videos all without the computer freezing up would be awesome and save so much time!
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