This is it! I'M GIVING AWAY AN ACTUAL PALM PRE PLUS!
I've been using the Verizon Palm Pre Plus for the past few weeks. First, I had to figure out how to use the Palm Pre Plus, then I explored some of the commonly used features, and then we talked about the fun stuff, the Apps for the Palm Pre Plus.
If you're still trying to make up your mind, be sure to check out:
An online tutorial for the Palm Pre Plus: http://phones.verizonwireless.com/palm/
Click here for a product demo online: http://support.vzw.com/swf/palm_pre_plus/swf/simulator.html
Now it's your turn for a chance at one of your very own!
The Giveaway:
Thanks to Verizon and the fine folks at The Motherhood, I'm giving away one (1) Verizon Palm Pre Plus (service not included) phone (Retail: $149)
1. (Required) Leave a comment (and a valid e-mail address) telling me why the Verizon Palm Pre Plus would be the phone for you.
2. For an extra entry, tweet (Be sure to leave a separate comment linking to your Tweet below) about this giveaway. I'm @busymom.
3. For yet a third chance to win, leave a separate comment and let me know how you found out about this contest. If it was a website or blog, be sure to tell me which one.
4. 1 (one) winner will be picked randomly via Random.org from the comments.
5, Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older
6. Winner has 24 hours to get back to me, otherwise another winner will be drawn.
7. Hurry! Contest ends Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10pm CST.
8. Now that you've entered, why don't you come say hi to me over on my blog, Busymom.net? C'mon, I'll even break out the Cheez-Whiz for you.
Be sure to check out these fine folks to hear more about the Verizon Palm Pre Plus (hint: they have opportunities to win, too):
This Full House
Mom Trends
Tech for Mommies
Mom Generations
The Full Mommy
Rockin Mama
Musings of a Housewife
Manic Mommies
Quirky Fusion
Be sure to enter my Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken giveaway, too!
I wrote this review while working on a Verizon Palm Pre Plus campaign by TheMotherhood.com on behalf of Verizon Wireless and have been given a Palm Pre Plus (and prizes for giveaways) to facilitate my review.
Comments (71)
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Posted by Busy Mom | March 12, 2010 12:40 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 12:40
I played with a Palm Pre Plus for the first time last night. I really enjoyed the functionality. Currently, I have a Blackberry but my contract with Verizon doesn't end for another year. I'd love to win one. :D
Posted by newscoma | March 12, 2010 12:53 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 12:53
The Palm Pre Plus would be a tremendous help for me as I travel, tweet and update about happening's in and around Asheville, NC. In addition, what better way to stay up to date than a Palm Pre Plus? Your review of the device made me very interested and I hope that I win!
Posted by ThatguyinAVL | March 12, 2010 12:58 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 12:58
Wow! I could tweet on the go? That would be awesome. Plus the caledar feature would be good for me - if I don't write it down - it doesn't exist!
Posted by Carolyn Mom of 4 | March 12, 2010 1:05 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:05
My tweet from @thatguyinavl:
@busymom is giving away a Palm Pre Plus: http://bit.ly/cN2G1d #VerizonPalmPrePlus
Posted by thatguyinAVL | March 12, 2010 1:07 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:07
I heard about the giveaway from following you on Twitter. @camparrowhead ... my business and yet another of my twitter accounts.
Posted by that guy inavl | March 12, 2010 1:09 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:09
The Verizon Palm Pre Plus phone would be great for me, because my contract is up at T-Mobile, and my husband will not get my phone upgraded for me! Boo!
Posted by Kristina | March 12, 2010 1:15 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:15
hey Busy Mom. great contest. sure, I'd love a Palm Pre Plus. it'll finally bring me up to date with it being a new smartphone and all. I still have an old flip phone from a generation (or two) ago. and I already have a verizon account so even better.
Posted by This Old Man | March 12, 2010 1:15 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:15
I would love to have the Palm Pre Plus - then my 11 year old wouldn't be the only one in the family with a cool phone!
Posted by Kathy | March 12, 2010 1:27 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:27
I found out about this Palm Pre Plus giveway on Twitter - but don't know how to pass it on through my Twitter account (yes, I am not very tech-savvy!)
Posted by Kathy | March 12, 2010 1:28 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:28
I think the layered Google Calendars would be SO amazing. My blackberry does a crappy job of keeping up with the calendars I have. Or worse, I have to update it separately. What's the point??
Posted by Beth G | March 12, 2010 1:35 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:35
I found out about the contest because I subscribe to your blog via my RSS feed!
Posted by Beth G | March 12, 2010 1:35 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 13:35
I love and would never give up my Droid for the Pre... but... the wife is quickly outgrowing her enV Touch, and is getting tired of hearing me talk about all the apps I have... so this would be a killer win. :-)
Posted by JayMonster | March 12, 2010 2:20 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:20
I heard about your give-away from YOU! You tweeted/twittered it.
Posted by Sherry | March 12, 2010 2:24 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:24
Here's my re-tweet
http://twitter.com/sherrypg
Posted by Sherry | March 12, 2010 2:25 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:25
The area of the county we moved to a year and a half ago is pretty much out in the middle of nowhere. ("Welcome to Iowa. We hope you brought something to do.")
Our choices of cell phone providers in this area:
1)Verizon
2)Uhhhhh....
3)There is no other choice.
I am liking Verizon. I haven't had any problems so far (knock, knock).
That being said, all my Oklahomies have iPhones and la-di-dah. I always tell them, "Oh yeah?! Well, my phone is LAVENDER!"
I would love to have a Palm Pre Plus just to show them a thing or two about who's the coolest kid on the block.
Posted by Sherry | March 12, 2010 2:29 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:29
Perfect timing! Our Verizon 2-year contracts are up for renewal next month; normally, my husband and I do the "buy one/get one". Only problem this year is that we want different phones! He wants the Droid and I want the Palm. THIS would solve everything!
Posted by Rachel | March 12, 2010 2:35 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:35
Just sent out your tweet from @Rachel_L. :)
Posted by Rachel | March 12, 2010 2:38 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:38
Oh -- and I found out about the contest b/c I follow you on Twitter!
Posted by Rachel | March 12, 2010 2:39 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 14:39
The Verizon Palm Pre Plus would be the perfect phone for me because it can handle multitasking. I have a pretty busy schedule so it would be nice to have my facebook, twitter, calendar, e-mail, and internet with me at all times. I have been waning a Pre Plus for a while now but my Verizon contract isn't up for almost a year. I would love to win one. Thanks for this great opportunity!
Posted by Deanna | March 12, 2010 3:31 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:31
I tweeted about you :)
http://twitter.com/DeeCee8889
DeeCee8889: RT @palm_webos_blog: Verizon Palm Pre Plus Phone Giveaway (Busy Mom Reviews) http://bit.ly/ajQCUb
Posted by Deanna | March 12, 2010 3:33 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:33
I heard about this contest on twitter.
Posted by Deanna | March 12, 2010 3:35 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:35
This would be awesome to win! I've been avoiding moving to a smart phone and this would put me in the right direction!
Posted by Kimberly | March 12, 2010 3:48 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:48
I found out about this giveaway via a tweet on twitter.
Posted by Kimberly | March 12, 2010 3:49 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:49
The Palm Pre is exactly what I need, and NOW is exactly when I need it. :)
I'm a very busy mother of four, and am currently using the Envy Touch. I am having some serious issues with the Touch...and need a different phone in the worst way! And, it just so happens, I am a Verizon customer.
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
And, thank you for running such a cool contest.
Regards,
Deb Schaffer
Posted by Deb Schaffer | March 12, 2010 3:51 PM
Posted on March 12, 2010 15:51
This Palm Pre would be the perfect phone for me because I have one that it's from last century literally and I would love a phone that can do so many things in just one device, thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Posted by happybunny87 | March 13, 2010 12:51 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 00:51
I've been thinking of a smart phone. I need to learn "the texting", teenager in house and another pre teen on the way...plus all the apps would be great!
Posted by Amy | March 13, 2010 3:22 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 15:22
Blonde Mom told me about this.
Posted by Amy | March 13, 2010 3:23 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 15:23
The Palm Pre Plus is the phone for me because it will allow me to stay connected to the office when I am away. It seems that some urgent email is always received once I leave the office for the day. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by amy h | March 14, 2010 7:51 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 19:51
The Palm Pre Plus is the phone for me because it will allow me to stay connected to the office when I am away. It seems that some urgent email is always received once I leave the office for the day. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by amy h | March 14, 2010 7:53 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 19:53
I found out about your contest from MomTrends (http://momtrends.blogspot.com). Thanks!
Posted by amy h | March 14, 2010 7:54 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 19:54
Hello the reason I would like to have a Palm Pre is because the phone I currently have is falling apart yet my contract isn't up for about another year. And I think the Palm Pre is an awesome phone.
Posted by Will | March 14, 2010 9:19 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 21:19
I found this giveaway by searching phone giveaways on google.
Posted by Will | March 14, 2010 9:20 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 21:20
I love the Palm Pre, but my wallet had other ideas. I still checked it out when I was shopping, and drooled a little.
Posted by Christina @RantRaveRoll | March 14, 2010 9:43 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 21:43
I follow you and tweeted
http://twitter.com/RantRaveRoll/status/10498414640
Posted by Christina @RantRaveRoll | March 14, 2010 9:47 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 21:47
Many thanks to Rockin Mama, she told me all about you.
Posted by Christina @RantRaveRoll | March 14, 2010 9:49 PM
Posted on March 14, 2010 21:49
want to win because i don't have a cell phone now!
Posted by Daniel M | March 15, 2010 3:18 PM
Posted on March 15, 2010 15:18
I need an updated phone that I can use for twitter.
Posted by Kathy Luman | March 16, 2010 4:29 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 04:29
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/kathyluman/status/10562542443
Posted by Kathy Luman | March 16, 2010 4:32 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 04:32
I found about this contest: I seen a tweet on twitter.
Posted by Kathy Lman | March 16, 2010 4:33 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 04:33
I like that you can open more than one application at a time. Usually if you're using the navigator than you can't take a call but you can with this phone. Thank you!
Posted by Crystal F | March 16, 2010 9:13 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 09:13
OMG. This phone is amazing and it would be great for me because I am online CONSTANTLY and I need a phone that does EVERYTHING.
Posted by Alissa | March 16, 2010 10:17 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:17
I found this contest through a twitter tweet :)
Posted by Alissa | March 16, 2010 10:17 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:17
I desperately need a way to keep on top of my schedule. The google calendar would be awesome. I am a verizon customer and would love to update my phone.
Posted by Shelly Lorenzen | March 16, 2010 10:21 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:21
I found out about this contest from you on Twitter.
Posted by Shelly Lorenzen | March 16, 2010 10:21 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:21
Sent the tweet.
@Busymom
I'm giving away a Palm Pre Plus phone: http://urlzen.com/1gv8 #VerizonPalmPrePlus
Posted by shelly | March 16, 2010 10:25 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:25
This would be perfect for my upcoming trip to Vegas! I might even have to upgrade my plan for web surfing.
Posted by heidi | March 16, 2010 10:25 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:25
I found out about this from your tweet.
Posted by heidi | March 16, 2010 10:26 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:26
Would love to win the phone knowing I'd rather not have to purchase it myself. lol Hate spending money on a phone. But this is one phone I probably will. Unless I win!
Posted by The Hunter's Wife | March 16, 2010 10:28 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:28
Here's my Tweet .. http://twitter.com/thehunterswife
Posted by The Hunter's Wife | March 16, 2010 10:31 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:31
HA! I truly am a dinosaur. I so far have refused to be tied to electronic gadgets - I'm too busy for all that distraction. But, I guess I should enter the new century. And why not start with a wiz-bang cool phone?
Posted by Carole | March 16, 2010 10:31 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:31
Found out about the contest from your @Busymom tweet.
Posted by The Hunter's Wife | March 16, 2010 10:32 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:32
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/justAcliche/status/10574772307
Posted by heidi | March 16, 2010 10:34 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 10:34
The Verizon Palm Pre Plus would be the phone for me because I have the Sprint Palm Pre and am really jealous of the extra memory in the Pre Plus!!!
Posted by Adam M | March 16, 2010 11:00 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 11:00
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Audemars02/statuses/10575967925
Posted by Adam M | March 16, 2010 11:04 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 11:04
entry #3 -- i learned about this by the tweet from @everythingpre -- http://twitter.com/everythingpre/status/10574568791
Posted by Adam M | March 16, 2010 11:05 AM
Posted on March 16, 2010 11:05
This would be a great phone for me because of the great multitasking ability: I could keep up with Twitter without having to receive tweets as text messages. It looks like it has a great FB app. The web browser is way better than I have now. An RSS feed reader that isn't dependant on my phone's yucky browser. Multiple email accounts and calenars - all in one place.
And I can do it all while nursing my baby, or pumping for her!
Posted by Michele | March 16, 2010 1:29 PM
Posted on March 16, 2010 13:29
I learned about your giveaway from my lil sis Blonde Mom AKA of Blonde Mom Blog fame.
Posted by Beth Todd | March 16, 2010 1:47 PM
Posted on March 16, 2010 13:47
I'd love to have a new Palm. I am technologically challenged in my life and stay consistently behind the times. What a great upgrade to my busy life this would be!
Posted by Beth T. | March 16, 2010 1:49 PM
Posted on March 16, 2010 13:49
This is the phone for me because I'm a loyal Verizon customer! I've never had any other wireless provider and I really have no plans to leave them. However, I covet, covet, covet the iPhone! So until Verizon can offer the iPhone, I want a smart phone like the Palm Pre Plus so that I can keep up with my social media addictions even when I'm away from home. And so I can be a faux cool kid. ;)
Posted by Malia | March 17, 2010 1:02 PM
Posted on March 17, 2010 13:02
tweet tweet - http://twitter.com/justmalia/statuses/10632114067
Posted by Malia | March 17, 2010 1:03 PM
Posted on March 17, 2010 13:03
I found out about this giveaway, well, from you!
Posted by Malia | March 17, 2010 1:04 PM
Posted on March 17, 2010 13:04
This would definitely be the phone for me because I need to be able to sync up calendars for everyone in my family digitally. Right now the calendar on the fridge isn't working so well! :(
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!! :)
Posted by Katy M | March 18, 2010 4:31 PM
Posted on March 18, 2010 16:31
I Tweeted about this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/katygmorris/status/10690322570
Thanks!!! :)
Posted by Katy M | March 18, 2010 4:33 PM
Posted on March 18, 2010 16:33
If you can believe it, I found out about this contest from searching on Google about the Palm Pre! Pretty cool!
Thanks!!! :)
Posted by Katy M | March 18, 2010 4:34 PM
Posted on March 18, 2010 16:34
I'd love to own one! I found out about this from you!
Posted by Cindy | March 21, 2010 10:21 PM
Posted on March 21, 2010 22:21
I would love to own one because of the wonderful features available. I think it would really make my life easier. I love that I would be able to check my e-mail on the go with ease and also entertain my kids when we are someplace where we have to be quiet. I really love the look of this phone, it's so sleek and modern and just perfect for my lifestyle!
tigpooh1516[at]yahoo[dotcom
Posted by Felicia | March 22, 2010 6:21 AM
Posted on March 22, 2010 06:21
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/SAHMFrugalBlog/status/10867326499
Posted by Felicia | March 22, 2010 6:25 AM
Posted on March 22, 2010 06:25
I found this giveaway when I entered the Palm Pre giveaway on "The Full Mommy" blog. Thank you for the great giveaway!
Posted by Felicia | March 22, 2010 6:27 AM
Posted on March 22, 2010 06:27
I found your blog and giveaway when I was entering a Palm Pre giveaway on another blog Thanks so much for this giveaway!
Posted by Felicia | March 22, 2010 11:39 AM
Posted on March 22, 2010 11:39
I found you and your contest thanks to Palm's RT of a tweet by Tech for Mommies. I've found lots of good info on your blog, and that of your fellow moms. Thanks to you all for this great opportunity! :)
Posted by Michele | March 22, 2010 8:14 PM
Posted on March 22, 2010 20:14