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Last month I was at a conference where I walked away with a giveaway item of a Samsung Chromebook — courtesy of Gogo Inflight Internet.
Now, I love Gogo. Inflight internet has materially changed my life. I used to get off of a plane after a long flight during the business day and I’d be inundated with work, with messages, with ‘crises’ (manufactured or otherwise). Instead, I keep up with work from the air. I’m more productive, and landing after a long flight is no longer stressful. I currently pay for a ‘monthly pass’.
But I didn’t want anyone to think I loved Gogo because I received something in a giveaway. (Not that these things go out on the wire services, but bear with me.)
So I figured I would give away the device here. Plus, while it’s the latest and greatest and coolest in technology the Chromebook probably isn’t for me. I desperately want to be a one-device kind of guy. I use a high-end Lenovo Ultrabook. It’s not that much heavier, not that much bigger, than a Chromebook but serves as my desktop and my laptop and my tablet. So why not give it away?
Don’t know what a Samsung Chromebook is? Details here.
A sticker on the outside of the box reads, “Included with this device for 2 years is up to 100MB per month of Mobile Broadband service provided by Verizon Wireless.”
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My favotie post was this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/04/where-have-all-the-mistake-fares-gone/
It taught me a lot about how the industry works.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2008/04/19/off-to-roses-and-dinner-at-el-bulli/
It is near impossible to try anything like this again, so it is a good thing your readers do get to experience it from your point of view.
This video/discussion is one of my all time favorites. Reading about other people’s opinions on the morality/their favorite things to take from hotels
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/03/16/do-you-steal-hotel-bath-amenities/
Optimal miles, please!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/01/04/dont-forget-to-add-a-segment-to-the-end-of-american-aadvantage-award-bookings/
Food, food, food!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/31/bring-the-andaz-5th-avenue-home-make-lemon-poppyseed-pancakes-in-your-own-kitchen/
This is my favourite post!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2010/05/15/lunch-at-the-fat-duck-restaurant/
because who doesn’t like the Fat Duck and the ton of mouth-watering pictures you added!
Thanks for organizing this giveaway! 🙂
Trip report on CX First :
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/11/30/suites-treats-and-eats-a-malaysian-mileage-thanksgiving-cathay-pacific-first-class-jfk-hong-kong/
How to use Delta Skypesos:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/11/07/how-to-make-deltas-skypesos-work-for-you/
My “all-time favorite” View from the Wing blog post was called “The Most Rewarding Credit Cards for Different Kinds of Spending” because it outlined, in a very concise post, a great deal of extremely valuable advice.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/19/the-most-rewarding-credit-cards-for-different-kinds-of-spending/
I enjoyed this response to Lucky’s post about the relative value of Hilton points.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/16/how-much-is-a-hilton-hhonors-point-worth-lucky-isnt-as-rich-as-he-thinks-he-is-edition/
Everything’s Amazing and Nobody’s Happy is still a favorite.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/01/everythings-amazing-and-nobodys-happy/
This one was good and I got in on it but was canceled…
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
I have so many favorites. But you reminded me of one that has really come in handy today “Using Hidden City and Throwaway Booking to Save Big Money on Airfare” Link: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
Thanks!
I found it really cool to read abou the first female pilot in Saudi Arabia. Things we take for granted here (although maybe not prominent – yet) compared to other cultures is interesting to me
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/11/bits-n-pieces-for-june-11-2013/
Favorite? Why, this one of course. Oldie but a goodie.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2004/03/31/drink-beer-earn-points/
Adding more so WordPress stops saying duplicate comment. 🙂
Final entry.
The Southwest Companion pass was the most useful post for me.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/11/26/two-southwest-50000-point-bonuses-and-a-strategy-for-3340-in-free-travel/
Thanks!
Love this one: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/. A real eye opener, how much this trick can save you.
Your post about the 20% increase for Chase bonuses is currently my fave, since I’m magically ready for a churn thus week.
I love that your blog so informative and I always come to it to learn the latest on credit cards. I also enjoy reading your trip reports (although you haven’t written many recently, so: more, please! :)). However, I must say that my *favorite post* is where you shared the recipe for the Andaz pancakes you kept raving about, so that all your readers could taste them too. 🙂
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/31/bring-the-andaz-5th-avenue-home-make-lemon-poppyseed-pancakes-in-your-own-kitchen/
one of the first links that got me started
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-current-deals-offers/
Used this one earlier this year.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/18/an-ideal-first-credit-card-churn/
I’ve got a new favorite, thanks to you!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/20/how-the-american-arlines-app-and-my-own-stupidity-cost-me-45-minutes-and-made-me-miss-a-meeting
While my usual preference is for trip reports, I find this one to contain great advice and have suggested it as a good read for others looking to tackle this issue: The Best Ways to Cure Jetlag
http://viewfromthewing.com/2010/06/30/the-best-ways-to-cure-jetlag/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/05/01/when-do-you-cancel-cards-youve-gotten-just-for-the-signup-bonus/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/18/an-ideal-first-credit-card-churn/
Since I’m a SkyMiles captive, I always enjoy trip reports about international first class in other alliances.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/03/27/return-to-the-maldives-new-york-jfk-abu-dhabi-etihad-first-class/
How to Use Delta Skymiles to Book International Premium Class Awards
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/06/how-to-use-delta-skymiles-to-book-international-premium-class-awards/
I like this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
Who could not like this one? Does anyone actually have one of these?
http://viewfromthewing.com/2005/12/06/now-i-know-what-i-want-for-christmas/
My favorite is the post about the impact of credit card sign ups on your credit score.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/30/the-effect-of-credit-card-signups-on-credit-scores/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/24/hang-up-call-back-the-four-most-important-words-in-travel-and-maybe-even-life/
truer words could not have been said
Your post that made the most impact for me is…http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/18/starter-tips-for-collecting-miles-and-points/
Thanks Gary!
Your post got me a nice bottle of wine in BKK!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/20/instant-top-tier-platinum-status-for-new-le-club-accorhotels-signups/
My most favorite post is the following. This is what got me introduced to your blog and I have been following regularly ever since. Of course, there have been lots of other favorite posts since then.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/15/best-of-the-best-which-is-better-chase-sapphire-preferred-or-ink-boldink-plus/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/11/30/suites-treats-and-eats-a-malaysian-mileage-thanksgiving-cathay-pacific-first-class-jfk-hong-kong/
Love reading reviews of how I will probably NOT travel 🙂
My favorite blog was probably this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/04/the-best-credit-card-signup-bonuses-big-miles-to-fly-free-quickly/
All the updates on which card to use on everyday spending. Every little bit helps!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/26/the-5-most-rewarding-credit-cards-for-your-spending-every-day/
I think the article about TSA racially profiling was really an interesting read http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/06/inspector-general-tsa-behavior-detection-doesnt-work-racially-profiles/
If I win, then certainly this will be my favorite post! 🙂
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook
I love reading about tricks like the hidden city ticketing… I never would have thought of it and it has saved me money!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/19/real-world-airfare-savings-using-hidden-city-ticketing-to-travel-for-less/
This post definitely got me excited about some more Chase ultimate reward points!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/16/big-offer-this-week-only-for-chase-ink-cards-up-to-60000-points/
An ex-consultant, I now run the card strategy for a one of the biggest issuers in the country. I used to be one of you, now I like to know how people are gaming the “system”.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/18/an-ideal-first-credit-card-churn/
This one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/16/big-offer-this-week-only-for-chase-ink-cards-up-to-60000-points/
I subscribe to a bunch of travel blogs, and all of them were stoked about this offer. All of them mentioned the bonuses for cards they had affiliate links to, but yours is the only one to mention the ones that had a bonus but didn’t have an affiliate link to. I appreciate that you offer the full story, even if it doesn’t have an opportunity to monetarily benefit you.
i really like this and i always keep this words in mine 🙂 <3
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/06/07/a-flightstats-com-primer-how-to-access-airline-fare-class-availability-for-free/
i really like this and i always keep this words in mine <3
My favorite post here is one detailing an ideal first credit card churn:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/18/an-ideal-first-credit-card-churn/
Great blog!