BlogHer Reviewers try Sprint and offer you 8 chances to win $300!

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Sprint understands that the future of wireless is about more than just making phone calls - so they’ve introduced a handset lineup, rate plans and new technologies like 4G to give you the best of everything from email and web surfing to Live TV, GPS and Facebook Apps on your phone. If you want to do more than just talk you want Sprint. The Now Network™.

We asked 8 BlogHers to review some of the latest products from Sprint, and share what they think with you. Read each of their posts listed below to learn what being part of the Now Network™ is all about, and find out how you can win 1 of 8 $300 Visa gift cards! (One chance to win below!)

Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
Accelerate at high speed with the first dual-mode shareable device of its kind-available only from Sprint. Now you can extend your 3G and 4G (Sprint 4G currently available in over 25 markets and counting, and on select devices. See sprint.com/4G for details) experience beyond your laptop to any Wi-Fi-enabled device such as cameras, music players and portable game consoles. And because it supports up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, you can share your high-speed connection with friends, family, co-workers and customers. 16 GB of shared storage and no software or activation to fuss with, the Overdrive is a must have for work or play, home or away.

Claire of Life in Chicago is able to use her Overdrive™ in so many places and for as long as she wants due to the “rechargeable battery that lasts for around 4 hours!” She also loves how sleek looking her Sprint Overdrive is, it makes her “feel like I stole it from James Bond!” Check out her video!

Samsung Moment™ with Google™
With the Android Platform, you'll connect seamlessly to your personal and work life through its rich Internet browsing, huge selection of mobile apps, plus powerful productivity tools-all with the speed of the Now Network. Combine that with the full capacitive touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, along with the brilliant wide display and you have the freedom to organize your work and have fun with ease.

 

Giyen of Bacon is my Enemy found herself using the Samsung Moment™ with Sprint’s 4G Network for not only phone calls, but “non-conversational types of things. I actually wanted to find apps for my new phone because they actually worked better, faster!”

Quatro Mama of 4tunate loves that her Samsung Moment allows her “to sync my husband’s and my personal calendars and set up reminders for events.”  She’s also letting her four kids “play with the phone without causing any damage, all while they play with shapes/colors/music” due to the toddler lock feature!

Sprint 3G/4G Mobile Broadband USB Device
The U301 delivers the best of both worlds: Turbo-charged Sprint 4G Network (Sprint 4G currently available in over 25 markets and counting, and on select devices. See sprint.com/4G for details) and nationwide 3G coverage everywhere else. Plug the U301 into your USB port and you can download mammoth files or video conference without the lag. With access to ultra-fast speeds and easy setup, it's the perfect portable solution for both business and personal use.

“I can track down internet recipes while standing in the grocery store!  I could visit my sister and show her things online and order them right there!” Find out all the many other ways TW of Retro Food is enjoying her Sprint 4G card!

Renee of Cutie Booty Cakes loves being always connected. “If I want to take my son to the playground and need to catch up on some work - I have a connection! Not only do I have a connection but it is fast!”

“I have experienced the Sprint 4G USB Modem, and I am in love!” raves Christine of Welcome to my Brain.  She loves how the modem “just plugs right into a USB port. No complications. No confusing set-up.”

Dwana of Healthier, Happier, You!!! has “been so pleased and so fulfilled with her Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem that she’s using it to help plan her wedding. “I am really feeling that I can not live without my U301! It’s reliable, trustworthy and adapts to any environment!”

Many of the above reviewers are also participating in BlogHer's Family Connections Group, where you can join BlogHer's community journalism project on digital parenting by talking about how you and your family interact with technology. Check it out!

After entering each of the BlogHers’ sweepstakes above, tell us how the speed of the Now Network from Sprint would keep you connected and organized. By sharing in the comments area below, you will be entered for a chance to win $300!

Each sweepstakes runs from March 10, 2010 through March 31, 2010 and is only open to individuals who, at the time of entry deadline, are legal residents of the United States and are 18 years or older; one entry per person and per email address. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Sweepstakes solely administered by BlogHer. For Official Sweepstakes rules, and details on alternate form of entry, click here>>

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denadyer 5 pts

The speed of the NOW Network would help me be able to do so much more as I organize my days as a mom, wife, author and speaker!

Dena Dyer

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Lvpierson 5 pts

This would keep me connected and organized cause I could run my errands but still keep up on ebay auctions, pay bills, email, twitter, and everything else!!

prizehound7 5 pts

How high speed mobile internet access would keep me connected and organized: there would be no disruption in my work; I wouldn't have to tear myself away from my work tools if I wanted to go somewhere.

choochoo 5 pts

I would be able to keep my shared documents online and then all my peeps could access the same information without having the clean the guest bathroom beforehand.

07violet 5 pts

it would help me keep in touch with loved ones form anywhere more easily

jayfr 5 pts

I'd keep connected to my distant hometown through listening to internet radio. I find my current data network doesn't keep up with the broadcast rates, but Sprint sounds like they have that fixed.

gkran 5 pts

It would help makes things easier for me working.

mchavez718 5 pts

Accelerate at high speed with the first dual-mode shareable device of its kind-available only from Sprint.

Maja 5 pts

facebook and do the emails. saves me a lot of time.

jinxy 5 pts

The speed of the Now Network™ from Sprint would help keep us connected with our family spread out all over the country!

guettel78 5 pts

I think the speed and reliability of the Sprint Now Network would be a huge help in allowing me to schedule and correspond with professional colleagues and collaborators no matter where I am (traveling, in transit, stuck in traffic, etc.) and give me the ability to work on projects and tasks at any time and place, which would really keep me productive and well-organized. Thanks!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

susan1215 5 pts

The speed of the Now Network from Sprint would help keep me organized and connected so I can do my emails and cruise the internet quickly

nuthouse_ 5 pts

This speed would really help me stay connected on my facebook page. I keep connected about everything on everyone there!

Julieh 5 pts

I like to research before I buy something to make sure I get the best deal, and with this I could do it anywhere, not just at home! It will make bargain shopping so easy.

sharonjo 5 pts

The Now Network would help our family stay connected even though we have different schedules! Sprint would really help! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

carolpie 5 pts

This would help us stay in touch with friends, relatives and would be very useful for work also and make our life so much less stressful!

ccboobooy 5 pts

I wouldn't miss emails, phone calls, or any other important things. I would be really in the loop.

willitara 5 pts

I would love to be able to use my breaks and lunches at work for something more productive than staring at the TV. I could read my emails, balance my checkbook, or catch up with my favorite blogs.

amyhd29 5 pts

With a newly started business this would be very help full with travel,kids games etc....

ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

jw1966 5 pts

I would not be chained to the desk. I might actually get some sun..awesome!

ladcraig 5 pts

would allow us to keep in touch even when we are scattered about

tesashel 5 pts

with the kids and always know where they were, who they were hanging out with, and what they were doing.

alisonad23 5 pts

While like many I have an internet capable phone, the size of the screen (SMALL) and the speed of the internet (SLOW) makes it of very little use. And when I am on the go, I wonder, what is the point of my laptop at home when I am stuck to being at home to have the internet?! How silly!

I need that connection to the outside world even when I am OUT and about. I cannot be rushing home to get this or that from my laptop/internet, it’d be much easier for me to have it WITH me!

THANK YOU!!

js22 5 pts

I could use the internet anywhere with my laptop and check my email more often! I’m currently unemployed and job-hunting, so I am always hoping for an email that is setting up an interview or telling me I’ve got the job!

At home I have dial-up internet, which obviously takes a lot more time! I’d love to have high speed internet to use in my home. I’d have more time to do things like clean and garden!

It would be great when I am meeting a friend somewhere too. Instead of sitting there for the half hour that she's late, I could be doing something productive like reading emails or entering giveaways!

Thanks for the giveaway!

camper223 5 pts

With one income hubby feels cell phones are a luxury and not a necessity.
I would love to be able to check my email, keep in touch with all our family that lives over 1200 miles away. It would be also nice to enter contests while being on the go like when waiting for kids at sporting practices

reeg2223 5 pts

I really need instant contact with work--I live in a different state, so speed is of the essence!

Jammie 5 pts

It will keep me connected an organized while we go camping. As of now when we go I get stuck at the campsite while everyone goes fishing. I would love to chat with my fellow bloggers and blog while in the wilderness.

shopgurl 5 pts

This device would help me stay in touch with friends and family at all times, in many different ways, and help me have information readily available to me when I need it.

barbarawr 5 pts

I had to fight my husband every step of the way to get each and every cell phone our family has. At the moment, we all have Tracfones and are on one of their family plans, but EVERY month is a hassle because at least one of us didn't get their minutes, so I have to spend at least 1/2 hour on the phone with non-English speaking people trying to get the problem resolved.

It would be SO nice to have "real" cell phones that would work reliably, and it would be easier to get my day organized when I could be sure that people are actually getting through to me when they call! Sprint has a great reputation, so I'm sure they could make my life a lot easier!

fairydancer 5 pts

Right now, I only have a tracphone....I can't text, I can't check my email, nothing. I'd love to be able to keep up to date with my twitter and facebook and especially my email.

leslieflambert 5 pts

I love having the internet on my phone! It definitely helps me stay organized.

dddiva 5 pts

We are all over the place- seriously- so this would be wonderful- in the car, in Starbucks, while shopping, while visiting, while gardening, volunteering, airports, etc.

We could keep up with each other- send instant pics, know which Starbucks to meet up at, etc... (yes, I know, the java chip frap with double chocolate is an addiction but man, sooooooooo good so whenever we're out we need one. ;) )

Coordinating our schedules would also be a wonderful thing- esp who is picking up Ian or Dev etc...

Cookin Canuck 6 pts

I often travel 30 to 60 minutes away from home to go to meetings for work, but have no way to access the internet while away from home. It would be a great way to keep in touch with my kids' teachers, my other clients, and to publish comments on my blog. What a great device!

cookincanuck at hotmail dot com

http://cookincanuck.blogspot.com

Katherine M. 5 pts

This would allow me to stay connected to my family and work online while I spend long days at my nephews where there is no internet. It would also help me to keep my nephews activities scheduled and coordinate my own schedule with his Mom.

lateich 5 pts

I travel a lot and internet service can be spotty. The Now Network would be perfect for keeping in touch while away.

Lelielis 5 pts

I am currently at college 1500 miles from home. The internet connection here is painfully slow, so the Sprint Now Network would let me finally be able to video chat with my family!

MiriamT 5 pts

The Spring Now Network would allow me to keep blogging and working while on the go, riding the train, or visiting friends!

nynekats 5 pts

Scott

I currently use Virgin Mobile and am not very happy with them. I have a pay-as-you-go service with them, which I do like, but the available features and phones are sorely lacking. I think that if I switched to Sprint, I would be very happy indeed. Speed is very important to me at my home PC for internet and communications. Why should it not matter for my cellphone? hmmm lots to think about. Could really change my life in a lot of ways.

one4earth 5 pts

Angie

I think that the speed will make it that much easier to use the internet on the go. You can use it to comparison shop on the spot, find a restaurant, get directions, email, text, and as a phone and all at super fast reliable speeds!!

LuckyMari 5 pts

This would help keep me connected by allowing me to organize my info more efficiently and thus increase my work AND play efficiency. It will keep me in touch with my friends, loved ones, and business associates.

runningmatey at hotmail dot com

donovanquads 5 pts

The speed of the Now Network makes "keeping in touch" much easier!

skalobster11 5 pts

I could better track my spending because I'd be able to note all of my expenditures as soon as they happen instead of trying to remember them!

gidgie 5 pts

I’ll be doing a lot of traveling in the next few months. It would be great to be able to use it in car on long trips and in the airport!

purplelover04 5 pts

well im out and about alot sometime and this would help me stay connect
on the go.

intime 5 pts

The speed of the Now Network would helpo me communicate with cousins in other states

godan 5 pts

i hate my current provider, i'm always losing the signal and can't get anywhere it seems

fluegas5 5 pts

The speed of the Sprint Now Network would give me more time to spend with my family and stay well connected.

dementeddoll 5 pts

the hardest thing ever, was driving around looking for wifi. i would love the aspect of not worrying about finding wifi, i have 4 kids and lots going on! the now network would help me stay connected to the ones i love!! im on the go and in the know!!

wigraupel 5 pts

bein able to check my emails online would be perfect

wigraupel 5 pts

being able to check my emails on the road would be great

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