Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I love my modem!

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Sprint







I love being connected. I believe approximately 80% of my interaction with the world is virtual. My best friends live in my computer and although we don't see each other often we communicate on a daily basis, sometimes multiple times a day. I have an pda, a laptop, a netbook and a desktop. All of these devices are connected to the Internet.

I primarily stay connected by using WiFi. My husband and I have wifi in the house and this enables me to work from any room in the house while keeping an eye on my active toddler. The only problem is that sometimes I have difficulty with the wifi connection on my laptop. There have been times when I was so frustrated because the signal wasn't working properly and my husband was not around to investigate the problem. Please don't think we have the stereotypical gender roles going on in my household, we are both pretty tech savvy but the router is in my husband's office and I respect his space.

Luckily, for the past few months problems with the Wifi have not had a negative impact on my ability to work and connect with my friends. As part of the Momspotters team at BlogHer, I was given the opportunity to try out the Sprint 3G/4G network with my own modem. Life has not been the same. Not only has having my own modem enabled me to always be connected in the home, when I am traveling (which is fairly often), I am always connected! No longer do I have to worry about paying for WiFi at the airport, at the hotel or in random places when I am on the road. If I need an Internet connection I simply connect with my modem. This year I've traveled to California, Tennessee, and New York. I always have a connection! If I want to take my son to the playground and need to catch up on some work - I have a connection! Not only do I have a connection but it is fast. I really cannot tell the difference between my wifi connection and my modem. For now, I only have experience with the 3G network, 4G is not available in my area yet but I am sure that when it is available the connection will be even faster!

My personal modem is truly my favorite bit of technology. And it was so simple to use. It is basically plug and play. I uploaded the software, plugged the modem into my USB port and with one click - connected! I love it.

I have had a few quirks with my modem. I've found that when my computer goes to sleep it takes several attempts for me to get the program working. Sometimes I have to remove the modem from the USB port and reattach it. This really isn't that big of a deal and if I wasn't such a lazy person I am sure I could get some tech assistance from customer service to alleviate it. Clearly, it is not bothering me enough to take the extra step of placing a call or sending an email.


The folks at Sprint have graciously decided to share the love with one of my readers. One of you will be the winner of a $300.00 Visa gift card. All you have to do is answer this question:
How would the power of the Sprint Now Network keep you organized and connected?

This contest is open from 3/10/10 -3/31/10 you can read the full contest rules HERE.

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284 comments:

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Nita said...

I could keep my email from overwhelming me when I am away from home. It would be great not to have pack a laptop for vacations.

Anonymous said...

I would use the power of the Sprint Now Network because my laptop is really slow and it would speed upmy connection alot!

Nycole
knycks1@aol.com

chlorinebrain said...

It would keep me connected because I would have everything at my fingertips. Numbers, recipes, internet, tv, etc. I run an online ecommerce business & this would really help me with my stores and keeping in touch with my customers!

Deb Anderson said...

I travel a lot because of my tech support job and this would definitely help me out A LOT because I wouldn't have to constantly be searching for a computer I can borrow just to check in on email, appointments, etc.

Lydia L said...

I would use Sprint's Now Network to check my e-mail and phone so I never miss an important message again! Having it all at my fingertips would allow me to travel more with my daughter without worrying about being out of the office.

VickieB said...

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VickieB said...

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Alice said...

being able to check my emails anytime would be great

bettycd said...

We have 4 cars and 4 drivers in the family. The 4 of us are often going in different directions and need the Now Network to stay connected. How many people make it thru the day without changing their schedule? Life happens and we need to be able to communicate

Trisha D said...

i have 2 sets of twin boys and my phone and emails blow up all the time with the constant appointments. this would help me stay in the know, when i am on the go!

lmurley2000 said...

wow that would be great to have a work i could check contest and emails on lunch.

lmurley2000@yahoo.com

lmurley2000 said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/11235223730

lmurley2000@yahoo.com

Erin from Long Island said...

it would be very helpful for me to be able to look up anything I wanted to anytime. Ok, maybe I am hjust too curious for my own good, but wouldn't it be great to find something new in the Indian/Mexican/Asian market and look it up to figure out what it is?

Erin from Long Island said...

tweeted!

http://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/11242122324

petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...

I am always into getting my set aside quiet time.. I like to get connected to people because I live far away from all of my family and this would help.

petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/SWAGBUCKSIGNUP/status/11246539978

fluggy said...

The speed of the Sprint Now Network would give me more time to spend with my family and stay well connected.

Shawn said...

I would love to be connected when I travel, I feel like I am missing so much.

shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

intime said...

How would the Sprint Now Network™ help keep you connected and organized?



By having everything at my fingertips intime@myself.com

~JEWEL~ said...

I live in a somewhat remote area and we travel a long ways to get anywhere!! So having this would help me in being able to use my computer while on the road (Hubby driving of course!) Also I travel a LOT so airports and hotels are places I see often and this would be great to have to end all the fees that wrack-up !

Janette said...

I'll be doing a lot of traveling in the next few months. It would be great to be able to use it in car on long trips and in the airport!

Erica C. said...

Sprint's speed would actually let me keep track of my spending because I'd be able to enter amounts at the very moment that I spend it...instead of trying to remember it later!

Kidazy said...

I am a WORKAHOLIC but being that I run my own business this isn't a terrible thing because hey, if I don't do it who will right? And when we go on a 10hr drive down to FL I desperately need access to the net and it drives me crazy not knowing what's going on with my business when I can't get access!

amysweepstake at yahoo.com

Erica best said...

well im out and about alot sometime and this would help me stay connect
on the go.

Mari said...

I would use this to keep all of my info in one place and to help keep me in touch with my loved ones.

runningmatey at hotmail dot com

angie lilly said...

I think that the speed will make it that much easier to use the internet on the go. You can use it to comparison shop on the spot, find a restaurant, get directions, email, text, and as a phone and all at super fast reliable speeds!!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I currently use Virgin Mobile and am not very happy with them. I have a pay-as-you-go service with them, which I do like, but the available features and phones are sorely lacking. I think that if I switched to Sprint, I would be very happy indeed. Speed is very important to me at my home PC for internet and communications. Why should it not matter for my cellphone? hmmm lots to think about. Could really change my life in a lot of ways.
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Miriam T. said...

This would help me to work on my blog when I'm not at my computer - such as while at Starbucks or riding the train to work!

Lily said...

I am currently at college 1500 miles from home. The internet connection here is terrible, so the Sprint Now Network would let me finally be able to video chat with my family!

Unknown said...

A lot of Sprint phones let you sync up calendars -- this would be GREAT for my husband and I to stay organized and connected.

Plus, it's way better than our current system of Post-It notes!

klamanuzzi at gmail dot com

Laurah said...

I travel a lot and internet service can be spotty. The Now Network would be perfect for keeping in touch while away.

Katherine M said...

This would help me keep in touch with my family and organize my nephew's activities during the long days at his house while I watch him for my sister.

Unknown said...

It would allow me to check/respond to emails, post on Facebook, upload pictures, entertain my son while waiting somewhere, and to read reviews/compare prices while shopping.

hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

Cookin' Canuck said...

I often travel 30 to 60 minutes away from home to go to meetings for work, but have no way to access the internet while away from home. It would be a great way to keep in touch with my kids' teachers, my other clients, and to publish comments on my blog. What a great device!

cookincanuck@hotmail.com

Barbara Bee said...

All that extra speed would let me upload photos faster to stay connected with the relatives.

3oink63moo484 (at) gmail(.)com

Unknown said...

We are all over the place- seriously- so this would be wonderful- in the car, in Starbucks, while shopping, while visiting, while gardening, volunteering, etc.

Coordinating our schedules would be just the tip of the iceberg.

Hotsnotty2 said...

I travel often for my job and I run into so much down time, I would love this awesome device to help keep me entertained and to help me stay in contact with my friends, family and co-workers! Thanks for the chance!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Deb said...

Right now, I only have a tracphone....I can't text, I can't check my email, nothing. I'd love to be able to keep up to date with my twitter and facebook and especially my email.

Unknown said...

This device would help me stay in touch with friends and family at all times, in many different ways, and help me have information readily available to me when I need it.

shopgurl101 AT gmail DOT com

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

It will keep me connected when everyone takes off fishing and I am stuck at the campsite by myself.

Janet and Maya said...

How would the Sprint Now Network™ help keep you connected and organized?

The calendar and reminder features would keep me on time!

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

Meet the Browns said...

I'd stay connected to friends and family by sending pictures and video around the nation!

Katie
showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com

vegan4life said...

great while traviling ty.
vivianbl@olg.com

Barbarawr said...

I spend a lot of time driving my kids to various lessons and activities. There are many times when I have to just sit and wait for them. It would be SO nice to be able to get stuff done while I'm sitting there. And of course, the more I get done, the more organized I could get.

Anne said...

This would keep me organized because I could use it while my kids are at piano or dance lessons, and make better use of my time.

ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

Anne said...

I blogged
http://lunaj1456.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogher-reviewsgiveaways.html

mommy2luke2008 said...

It would help me stay connected by enabling me to have high speed internet which saves me time to do other more important things, like play with my son!
maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

js22 said...

I could use the internet anywhere with my laptop and check my email more often!

I’m currently unemployed and job-hunting, so I am always hoping for an email that is setting up an interview or telling me I’ve got the job!

At home I have dial-up internet, which obviously takes a lot more time! I’d love to have high speed internet to use in my home. I’d have more time to do things like clean and garden!

It would be great when I am meeting a friend somewhere too. Instead of sitting there for the half hour that she's late, I could be doing something productive like reading emails or entering giveaways!
Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.

A said...

I am very much on the go. I never thought the life of a mom would be so busy, even when all three (kindergartners) are in school. I am go go go. But I need my lifeline, but I can't be strapped to my home because that is where my main source of internet is. While I'd like to not be as dependent on the internet, I have to face the facts - the internet is vital in my world as well as many others. ;) To be able to have access on my laptop when I am out, it'd be so helpful.

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Anne said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/11375448078

ladcraig said...

With a pay-as-you-go phone, I am okay in emergencies, but really can't chat or organize my e-mails, etc. This would give me those freedoms.

Ladcraig at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I have such a hectic work schedule that this would help me out so much

bryan.bryan70@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I have 3 kids and a part time job and this would be a great way to connect with everyone faster

yoshismokey80@yahoo.com

Janice said...

I could go to lunch alone and look busy. I feel so self conscious eating alone

Amy delong said...

With a newly started business this would be very help full with travel,kids games etc....

ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

Betty C said...

Breaks and lunches at work could be so much more than staring at the TV if I had internet access. I could catch up on my email, balance my checkbook or read my favorite blogs.

carolpie said...

I would be able to reach my kids when I travel with my hubby for work. That would be fantastic!

Unknown said...

I love the navigation system!

Sonya said...

The Sprint Now Network would allow me to get some work (and blogging) done while waiting to pick up the kids from all their activities!

sharonjo said...

We are always on the go with sports, school, volunteering, church, clubs etc. The Sprint Now Network would help us to stay connected with email reminders to help with scheduling, bill paying etc. Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

Pamela S said...

I could help keep me organized by allowing me to always have a calendar with me and preventing me from getting LOST by using the navigational system (I have a HORRIBLE sense of direction). And it could help me stay connected by being online any time I want. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Julieh said...

I like to research before I buy something to make sure I get the best deal, and with this I could do it anywhere, not just at home! It will make bargain shopping so easy, and keep me organized! honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

Charity S said...

I would be able to stay in touch with my family. I could actually have a scheduler that works for me.


charisscharity at yahoo dot com

Kerry said...

The speed of this would really help me stay connected on facebook!

Unknown said...

i would use it when i am on the go

mineola said...

I telecommute & travel quite a bit, so I'd love to be accompanied by a secure connection wherever I go!

susan1215 said...

The speed of the Now Network from Sprint would help keep me organized and connected by helping me stay in touch with my friends and family who live halfway across the country no matter where I use my computer.

guettel78 said...

I think the the Sprint Now Network would be a huge help in allowing me to schedule and correspond with professional colleagues and collaborators no matter where I am (traveling, on layovers, in waiting rooms, etc.) and give me the ability to work on projects and tasks at any time and place, which would really keep my to-do list active and well-organized. Thanks!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

Emmy Coffee said...

I would add ALL of my appointments in it and set reminders...not just work but personal and family, etc.

Jinxy and Me said...

This would be really awesome for turning "down time" while waiting for appointments, etc. into actual useful time!

Jinxy and Me said...

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Jinxy and Me said...

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Karin said...

Living in the boonies-- it would connect me to family, friends, the world!


karin56381 (at) gmail.com

Maja said...

perfect to connect while on the go with my friends on facebook

Anonymous said...

It would allow me to stay current with my email and not miss the important ones

Storm Safety Blog said...

The Overdrive would help hubby and me stay in touch with our aging parents. We could keep an online shopping list and never forget it on the fridge. We could comparison shop while standing in the store. And I'd use it to update my blog and to tweet, to hubby's endless annoyance.

mchavez718 said...

I could check my e-mail in the car while I'm waiting to pick up my daughter.

skytoucher said...

i'm one of the rare creatures on the planet who has never had a cell phone. i am now dealing with a plethora of rare medical disorders, including neuroendocrine tumors, and so i believe it would be important to have one for emergency purposes.

cman said...

It would help me get things done while commuting.

Jayfr said...

I would like to keep up with the happenings in my distant hometown. I'd use this device to connect to my hometown radio station while commuting.

07violet said...

it would help make talking to loved ones from anywhere easier

alterna7 at hotmail dot com

ShesAnAngel said...

It would keep me connected and organized cause I could do my errands and still pay bills, win my ebay auctions and return emails, awesome!

justine417@comcast.net

masonsgranny59 said...

wow this would be handy anywhere internet wasn't easy accessable or available:)

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