Intel® Core™ i5 processor Review & $250 Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway
This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Intel.
I was recently asked to participate in a program through BlogHer to review the Intel® Core™ i5 processor and Intel® Wireless Display (aka WiDi). The Intel® Core™ i5 processor increases speed as needed for demanding tasks and features four way multi-tasking. My life has been crazy busy lately, so I was very excited to try out the new processor to see if it would speed up my computer tasks.
I have always been a multi-tasker, especially on the computer. I always have multiple tabs open while I work-my blog, documents, Facebook, Twitter, my email, etc. It drives Josh nuts when he watches me work, but I like to jump around from job to job. I love that the Intel® Core™ i5 processor does not slow me down. I can have several programs running at once and still work at a fast pace. The computer doesn’t have to sit and think before letting me do my tasks, I am able to get things done when I want to.
I am also able to listen to music while editing my food photos without being slowed down. The Intel® Core™ i5 processor is able to stream my music and let me edit high resolution photos without freezing up the computer. The only thing that distracts me is my poor singing:) The photos and graphics are also very sharp and rich in color, which really helps when editing photos for the blog.
I really enjoy having the laptop to look up recipes while in the kitchen. I usually run back and forth from the office and kitchen when I need a recipe from our blog. It is nice having the recipes right there, I just set the laptop on the counter. A little flour may get on the computer, but don’t worry, it will brush right off:)
I am getting ready for the holiday season so I have been keeping track of my shopping lists, budgets, baking lists, parties, and my list for Santa on my new laptop. The Intel® Core™ i5 processor allows me to organize all of my holiday lists in a timely, efficient manner.
We watch most of our favorite television shows online. We used to crowd around the laptop to watch our shows, but now we can watch them on our big screen HDTV. The Intel® Wireless Display allows you to view your favorite online shows, movies, games, photos, and more with a simple wireless connection. I thought it would be difficult to set up, but we had it up and running in minutes. The picture and sound are fantastic! We also are able to video chat with our family and friends that live far away. It is nice to see my cute little niece up on the big screen:)
I’ve been very happy with the Intel® Core™ i5 processor and the Intel® Wireless Display. I’ve been able to get “a lot more done in less time!”
And now for a giveaway! Here’s how to enter to win a $250 to Best Buy: (comments from post 1 and 2 will be combined when choosing a winner)
Leave a comment here and tell us, What you would buy with your Gift Card at Best Buy?
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
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*Disclaimer: Giftcard is courtesy of BlogHer. Laptop was given to me by Intel.
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def a new ipod and strap!
I would buy a bluray player and some movies!
I would buy my mom a laptop… She’s been wanting one for a while, and I would love to get her one for Christmas!
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definitely a bluray player or a new bedroom tv!
I would love a new monitor for my desktop! If I can pull that off for under $250, the rest might go into me finally owning a camera.
i would get a bluray player for my husband!
I would definitely get a new lens for my DSLR. I haven’t had the funds to get a great lens, so I’m still using the kit lens that I bought with the body… sigh.
I would buy Christmas presents for my stepkids. They all want electronic gadgets!
After playing it this weekend, I would have to admit it would go toward a Kinect. That or Rock Band 3. It may sound selfish, but those interactive video games are great family time fun.
I would buy a new lens for my DSLR.
Oh, I would buy a DSi for my son. He’s dying to have one for Christmas.
I would get a netbook for my boyfriend
I would buy this Intel® Core™ i5 processor and the Intel® Wireless Display. It sounds amazing!
I need to buy a new printer!!
I would buy a satellite radio for my mom
I would buy a netbook.
l would get a digital camera, mine broke! lt’s terrible not having one, especially at the holidays.
a nice digital camera for my daughter who just left for college-
I would buy an xbox 360 for my son for christmas!!!!!!!!!!
I would apply it toward an iPad for the family
I would use it to offset the cost of a DSLR.
I would definitely put the card toward a new computer for my husband.
I would buy a laptop for my job working for my husbands office.
I would buy my husband a new computer! He really needs one and Best Buy is always having awesome deals! Hope I win!
I need a new camera- this would be awesome!
A new oven would be fantastic! But there’s also the option of a gift card going toward a new washer/dryer set. You know, the red ones? Seriously, I almost don’t care about the brand, the red ones always beckon to me…
I would love a new camera, but would probably get my husband the DJ Hero… yep, my husband
I would get a camera!!!
I would buy a vaccum!
I would buy a digital photo printer – there are so many moments stuck on my computer that I would love to hang at my desk at work or send to friends in a frame
I would use it to buy Kinect for Xbox so I could work off all of these yummy treats you keep inspiring me to bake!!
I would put it towards a new TV!
I would buy a new camera so I could start my own blog!
I’d buy a new scanner and/or a new digital camera.
I am in desperate need of a new computer ….maybe one like yours!
I would definitely use it to buy a new laptop! My current one can no longer be unplugged from its power source, so it’s not much of a laptop these days.
What an awesome giveaway and review you have here. If I won the giveaway I would apply the money towards and macro lens for my new camera OR I would probably buy the complete series of Home Improvement for my husband for Christmas
Thank you!
I would put it towards a new laptop.
I would get the Wii Fit package to go with our Wii. That would be a nice surprise present and be good for all involved!