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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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I liked when you started highlighting that, despite the relatively steep fee, the Amex Platinum was a good value for certain travelers:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/01/09/american-express-platinums-amazing-travel-benefits/
My all-time favorite VFTW blog post is http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
🙂 Just kidding. It’s impossible to single one out.
(But yes, would love to have the Chromebook; and I promise feedback :))
The Yangon mistake fare post as that was useable for me based in Australia.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/09/27/mistake-fare-one-way-first-class-originating-in-myanmar-is-back/
I liked “Using US Airways Dividend Miles to Book Star Alliance Awards” since I have many miles in that program from the old Grand Slam days.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/05/using-us-airways-dividend-miles-to-book-star-alliance-awards/
This is easy:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2002/06/13/fly-the-concorde-for-125895/
I’m new to the boarding Area Blogs so I would have to say…This one! http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/#comments
I enjoyed the very helpful post on travel insurance:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/24/the-travel-insurance-scam-read-this-post-before-you-book-your-next-trip/
The non obvious frequen flyer programs. Was quite interesting and insightful.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/09/07/some-non-obvious-frequent-flyer-programs-to-consider/
I like the post on the best awards for each US Frequent Flyer has to offer. http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/08/25/my-million-mile-secrets-interview/
I think my favorite post was when you talked about buying the Track-it-back stickers. I love reading stories about exploiting loopholes and legally getting one over on careless companies.
I have to say it’s the comparison of the best CC since i’m new at this game.
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-credit-card-offers/
“http://viewfromthewing.com12/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
BY FAR THE MOST USEFUL!!
it’s this one…
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
Top 10 Deals
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-current-deals-offers/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/18/starter-tips-for-collecting-miles-and-points/
One of the first ones I read when I found your site and the one I recommend my friends
This my favorite
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/08/10/83000-american-airlines-miles-for-60/
It did not work, but was still fun, earned a few miles and my donation of the charges looked good on my tax deductions.
lots of great content but my vote is probably avoiding fuel surcharges on BA
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/20/minimizing-fuel-surcharges-when-redeeming-british-airways-avios/
and hidden city ticketing is my runner up
This was awesome – http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/28/free-hilton-gold-status-the-gift-that-just-keeps-giving/
Resulted in a room upgrade at the Hilton Tokyo 🙂
Having tasted much of the Austin area BBQ myself, I enjoyed reading about your pilgrimage to Austin:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/09/05/my-labor-day-barbecue-pilgrimage-to-lockhart-texas/
This one was great.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/01/preview-of-my-next-trip-report-best-first-class-award-ever/
My favorite post was your review of the Conrad Koh Samui. It sounds magnificent and the photos are absolutely stunning. It’s now on my bucket list of places to visit myself!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/01/conrad-koh-samui-2-bedroom-ocean-pool-villa-burn-avios-burn-cathay-pacific-first-class-and-amazing-conrad-suites/
I liked your post on the AMEX financial review process
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/02/preparing-for-the-dreaded-american-express-financial-review/
I liked the suites on every Hyatt stay post
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/11/suites-on-every-stay-why-do-i-ever-stay-in-a-regular-room-at-a-hyatt/
I liked the “Monday Open Thread” and, more importantly, the posts answering those questions.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/28/monday-open-thread/
I like this one because it is in tune with the way I think about maximizing travel:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
The post about the ability to hold United award using the Paypal trick was a lifesaver for me.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/08/a-new-method-to-hold-united-award-and-revenue-tickets/
duh this post 🙂
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
BBQ!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/16/austin-food-culture-and-what-it-taught-me-about-barbecue-and-thai-food/
This and your Lockhart post last year motivated me to sniff out a BBQ joint last Friday near DFW.
We found Hard Eight in Coppell on Yelp, had decent reviews => http://www.hardeightbbq.com/. I am not a connoisseur of good BBQ, but I thought it was excellent – and my brother-in-law rated it just shy of Salt Lick (he lives in Austin).
The brisket and ribs were succulent!
I like being able to see in one spot a daily round up of other important happenings aka bits n pieces:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/bits-n-pieces-for-june-17-2013/
My favorite post was the one letting us know about Singapore First being available with United miles. Had a great flight from MUC-SIN with that!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/08/gobs-of-singapore-airlines-first-class-awards-available-to-partner-mileage-programs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boardingarea%2Fviewfromthewing+%28View+from+the+Wing%29
I think this one is useful, in that so often we see the advice about business cards, but everyone just assumes you have to own a large company to have one, even though simply selling things on eBay qualifies. Good stuff!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/16/why-you-should-add-a-small-business-credit-card-to-your-wallet/
I reference the credit card offer page most often.
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-credit-card-offers/
I enjoyed this post: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/06/08/easy-lifetime-star-alliance-gold-status/
I enjoyed your Park Hyatt Maldives review. It was the first trip report with amazing images that I had read and it inspired me to want to book a trip! Thanks Gary!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/01/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-park-hyatt-maldives-part-i/
I always enjoy posts pointing out misleading/inaccurate frequent traveler stories in the national media. Here’s a recent favorite:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/09/dont-be-fooled-by-the-flawed-award-seat-availability-study/
I am a fairly new follower and am just this year going to reach the first tier of MVP on Alaska. There is so much information to weed through and I still have a million questions, but I love receiving these emails to gain new insight. My favorite blog, accordingly was this one regarding frequent flier programs and which ones are best and why. http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
Thank you so much!
Cheri
It was this trip report and the ones associated with it that made me hope each and every time I boarded that I was the only one in first class:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/03/27/the-voyage-home-ana-first-class-tokyo-washington-dulles/
I loved your trip report from the Maldives, especially the photos in this one!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/01/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-park-hyatt-maldives-part-i/
It’s now quite high on my list of aspirational travel!
Calling American to Task: Why Randy Petersen and I Disagree on AwardWallet
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/31/calling-american-to-task-why-randy-petersen-and-i-disagree-on-awardwallet/
My favorite is the one covering most rewarding cards for everyday spend:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/26/the-5-most-rewarding-credit-cards-for-your-spending-every-day/
This one started it all for me:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/03/27/the-voyage-home-ana-first-class-tokyo-washington-dulles/
Gave me the idea on what to use all my miles on and am very excited for our trip next year!
This one is probably my favorite since it got me Hilton Gold status:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/22/hiltons-new-instant-free-gold-status-offer/
I liked your breakdown/comparison of which hotel programs are most rewarding based on spend.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/02/26/which-hotel-program-is-most-rewarding-for-free-nights-the-results-will-surprise-you/
Favorite post (an early one for me) was “Using US Airways Miles to book star alliance awards”. I was new to this whole thing, and had a ton of USAir miles that I didn’t know I could use on non-USAir flights. I think ideas like this (using Qantas, aer lingus, united, etc for looking up availability is definitely something I focus on learning.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/05/using-us-airways-dividend-miles-to-book-star-alliance-awards/
dont want to seem lazy or cliche’, but this post! I am a student and hope I win 🙂
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/comment-here-for-a-chance-to-win-a-samsung-chromebook/
Thanks!
I enjoy reading your reports and then (eventually) fly or stay at the same place. I’ll be on this flight later this year and can’t wait – and your report is the reason
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/11/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-cathay-pacific-first-class-hong-kong-chicago/
Definitely this:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/26/the-5-most-rewarding-credit-cards-for-your-spending-every-day/
I prefer posts that let me travel more comfortably without expending a lot of money. This post really keyed me into a creative (and very useful) way of doing that:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/04/07/12-airline-lounge-visits-for-20-at-your-choice-of-lounge/
I’ve taken advantage of some of your links for bonus miles on new signups (thanks!). I read all your articles, but I guess my favorites are travelling along with you on some of your high-end adventures: Maldives, Paris, Thailand etc and then there was the Falls trip…my dream.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/05/26/weekend-at-the-falls-american-business-class-gol-domestic-and-the-sheraton-iguazu-resort-the-wonder-of-the-falls/