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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.”
How to enter:
- In the comments, answer the question “What is your all-time favorite View from the Wing blog post?” and include a link to that post in your comment.
This will serve two functions:
- It will help me better understand you (my readers), hopefully giving me relevant feedback on what you value most.
- It will help to introduce other readers to some of the posts I’ve written that they might enjoy as well.
Here are the rules:
- You may enter up to once per day — and I give you a bit of slack in this, I won’t disqualify any entry as long as you don’t make more than one entry per calendar day or as long as no entry is closer than 24 hours together from another one. And if you’re close, we’re cool. I’m not looking to disqualify people, just to make sure there’s no massive ballot stuffing.
- All entries (comments) must be received no later than Thursday, June 20 at 5pm Eastern time.
- I will draw a winner at random in the days following the close of the contest from those that meet these guidelines. Make sure you provide a valid e-mail address when entering to be eligible to win (you do not need to leave an email address in the comments, but along with your name where it asks for your email that email must be ‘real’ or I will have no way of contacting you).
- I’m the final arbiter in all matters related to this contest and in all matters of interpretation. There is no appeal. I’m doing this because there’s an opportunity to send out a pretty cool computer, and not taking anything in return, so please don’t give me a hard time in the process.
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This is the way to earn 60,000 miles extra, just in a snap.
Great work.
I like this news http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/marriott-brings-back-mileage-earning-with-and-transfers-to-american-aadvantage-plus-500-bonus-miles-per-stay/
Thanks for all your info
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/04/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-introduction-introduction/
Absolutely love the one with United awards in China for only 4 miles!!….http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
http://viewfromthewing.com/best-credit-card-offers/
I stumbled upon this blog while exploring one of my other passions – food. Your review of El Bulli (http://viewfromthewing.com/2008/04/19/off-to-roses-and-dinner-at-el-bulli/) got me hooked on this blog.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/07/15/united-awards-originating-in-china-for-4-miles/
Interesting to see how the authorities deal with the rule on such mistake deals..
I just started reading your blog so I don’t have a favorite post. Yet.
My all-time favorite is definitely your trip report at from the Park Hyatt Maldives. The pictures and descriptions are really nice.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/09/return-to-the-maldives-park-hyatt-hadahaa-maldives/
This is my favourite:
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.
While I appreciate your credit card suggestions and trip reviews, it’s the little, almost random posts that are my favorite (e.g. your love of poppyseed pancakes). Here’s one I’ve recently been grateful for!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/15/my-two-favorite-blog-readers-for-when-google-reader-goes-away-july-1/
My favorite is: Marriott Brings Back Mileage Earning With and Transfers to American AAdvantage, Plus 500 Bonus Miles Per Stay: http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/17/marriott-brings-back-mileage-earning-with-and-transfers-to-american-aadvantage-plus-500-bonus-miles-per-stay/
This opens many doors! 🙂
I like the posts about best credit card application offers. This is my go-to place for information about application offers. A recent favorite post:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/22/the-five-most-lucrative-credit-card-offers-right-now/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/30/fly-more-places-for-fewer-miles-americans-little-known-distance-based-frequent-flyer-awards/
Great information to have.
We will be going to Paris shortly so this post comes in very handy:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/15/new-years-in-paris-air-france-business-british-airways-first-and-the-park-hyatt-vendome-in-and-around-paris/
Trip Reports are the best. Great pictures and informative writing. Way better than the standard twitter like feedback on tripadvisor.com
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/14/new-years-in-paris-air-france-business-british-airways-first-and-the-park-hyatt-vendome-a-wonderful-place-to-stay-in-paris-on-points/
For me it has to be the Park Hyatt Vendome review (http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/01/14/new-years-in-paris-air-france-business-british-airways-first-and-the-park-hyatt-vendome-a-wonderful-place-to-stay-in-paris-on-points/). But uf I win, it will be this one.
I frequently use this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
Great compiliation!
Since reading this post: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/24/suites-treats-and-eats-a-malaysian-mileage-thanksgiving-korean-air-first-class-seoul-washington-dulles/
…I’ve way over-used “I am, after all, not a baboon.”
Despite most folks disdain for Delta, they have IMHO the best domestic product and I fly them fairly frequently for business and leisure and it’s good to see options for what I can do with my SkyMiles.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/28/top-eight-best-uses-of-delta-skymiles/
Love learning about a lot of the practical aspects of a bigger trip:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/04/maximizing-miles-in-the-maldives-cathay-first-eating-in-singapore-and-a-park-hyatt-water-villa-positioning-flights-to-san-francisco-sheraton-fishermans-wharf-and-some-dim-sum-for-the-day/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
Excellent comparison of the different awards programs
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/03/28/free-hilton-gold-status-the-gift-that-just-keeps-giving/
Because you helped me renew a valuable status which I had lost.
This is my favourite as I LOVE looking at photos from airlines/cabins that I haven’t traveled in myself…
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/15/cathay-pacific-getting-new-first-class-cabin-next-month/
Definitely this one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/28/up-to-10000-free-american-express-points-for-signing-up-for-extended-payment-option/
Used it to get an easy 10k MR points
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/16/1000-free-british-airways-avios-points/
Got me a much desired 1000 avios!
The post I enjoyed most is http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/17/upgrade-policy-changes-and-other-developments-at-my-favorite-new-york-hotel-the-andaz-5th-avenue/
Love Hyatt properties and helps me in determine which was the best for an upcoming stay
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/14/update-on-the-lawsuit-between-starwood-and-le-parker-meridien-hotels/
Always fascinating to see how the sausage is made.
I really enjoy the aspirational posts including posts about were the international award tickets are such as the following:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/17/where-the-first-class-award-seats-are-using-united-and-us-airways-miles/
I like the posts with useful information from someone who knows the game. So I appreciate all the credit card info and this particular blog also includes tips for dealing with call agents.https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/611/#tl/travel-view-from-the-wing
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/22/hiltons-new-instant-free-gold-status-offer/
Still taking advantage of this one!
This one on AA: http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/30/fly-more-places-for-fewer-miles-americans-little-known-distance-based-frequent-flyer-awards/
My favorite post is:Managing good credit to fly and stay free all over the world (but I really enjoy all of the posts about getting the most out of crdit cards)
this article can be found here:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/06/11/managing-good-credit-to-fly-and-stay-free-all-over-the-world/
Using US Airways Dividend Miles to Book Star Alliance Awards, this opened a whole lot more options on Star Alliance redemptions, especially the 90K to North Asia one!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/02/05/using-us-airways-dividend-miles-to-book-star-alliance-awards/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/10/22/the-best-awards-each-us-frequent-flyer-program-has-to-offer/
gives me perspective to maiximize miles and minimize headaches as I plan trips
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/04/04/the-best-credit-card-signup-bonuses-big-miles-to-fly-free-quickly/
Credit card signups are the easiest way to earn miles and your posts are a terrific source for them
Thanks
Free Avis Presidents Club Status
http://viewfromthewing.com/2007/11/18/free-avis-presidents-club-status/
This post made me a dedicated reader of your blog and I still have free Presidents Club Status 😉
Your post from last June about the little known oneworld policy is my all-time favorite.
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/06/01/oneworld-treats-passengers-better-during-irregular-operations-when-connecting-on-separate-tickets/
This one:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/15/cathay-pacific-getting-new-first-class-cabin-next-month/
It’s a product I’ll get to experience, hopefully quite often! 🙂
I like news about changes like this:
Virgin Atlantic Reduces Fuel Surcharges on Coach Awards
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/02/virgin-atlantic-reduces-fuel-surcharges-on-coach-awards/
Signed-up for AMEX Platinum after learning about all the amazing benefits that more than offset the $450 annual fee
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/01/09/american-express-platinums-amazing-travel-benefits/
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/11/26/two-southwest-50000-point-bonuses-and-a-strategy-for-3340-in-free-travel/
I liked this one because I got the companion pass and just got tickets for my whole family to go to a memorial service.b
I like this post b/c you have a sense of humor about the miles and points game:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/06/08/should-i-help-this-client-through-my-award-booking-service/
You are one of the first if not the FIRST one to alert us in grabbing free status such as the recent UA Silver
http://viewfromthewing.com/2011/12/25/a-backdoor-way-to-free-checked-bags-with-american-airlines-instant-kingfisher-king-club-silver-status/
Aloha Gary,
Your posts are so enjoyable that it is difficult to pick just one. However, I own and run a small B&B so my favorite has to be—
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/31/bring-the-andaz-5th-avenue-home-make-lemon-poppyseed-pancakes-in-your-own-kitchen/
I haven’t been to NY in years but when I get back, I am heading for the hotel to see if their pancakes are as good as, or better than mine!
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/08/01/using-hidden-city-and-throwaway-ticketing-to-save-big-money-on-airfare/
I love learning tips to get the most out of my miles.
Wow, there are too many to list, but most recently two come to mind:
Bare toes on planes and the limitations of Google wallet
http://viewfromthewing.com/2013/05/31/club-carlson-rules-for-points-transfers-between-accounts-changing-tomorrow/
I like it because you keep me up-to-date on one of my favorite programs! 🙂
I enjoyed the post where you discussed some different perspectives of certain frequent flier programs that could be very useful to some
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/09/07/some-non-obvious-frequent-flyer-programs-to-consider/
I an not a Hyatt / Andaz guy but like your focus on poppy seed pancakes so:
http://viewfromthewing.com/2012/12/31/bring-the-andaz-5th-avenue-home-make-lemon-poppyseed-pancakes-in-your-own-kitchen/