I told you all that in the new year I would have some great giveaways! Well I know that this one is a little early, however after the nightmare of switching hosting, I thought you could all use a pick me up as much as I could. so with out furture ado here is the first of several large giveaways over the coming months. My family and I have all pooled together to bring you a MacBook Air (the crowd is screaming!!!!) This is the largest of the giveaways and I hope one that you will all enjoy. One lucky winner will receive the MacBook Air 13 inch. Below are the details on the laptop itself and the Rafflecopter entry.
The new MacBook Air is up to 2.5x faster than before. It features the latest Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O, a backlit keyboard, and OS X Lion, the next major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. MacBook Air also comes standard with flash storage, so it boots up in seconds, launches apps quickly, and wakes from sleep in an instant. And a long-lasting battery powers MacBook Air for up to 7 hours and offers up to 30 days of standby time. All in a durable unibody design that’s thin, light, and ready for anything.
This version of the MacBook Air (model MC965LL/A) sports a 13.3-inch high-resolution display, 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 128 GB of flash memory storage, 4 GB of RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics processor, and an SD card slot (see full specifications below). It also comes with the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.
OS X Lion
Every Mac comes with OS X Lion, the latest release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. With over 250 features including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, and Launchpad, OS X Lion takes the Mac further than ever.
Key OS X Lion Features
- Mission Control provides a bird’s-eye view of everything running on your Mac.
- Launchpad puts all your apps front and center for easy access.
- View apps full screen and switch between them with a swipe.
- Interact with your Mac using intuitive new Multi-Touch gestures.
Key Features
Flash Memory Storage
By replacing the standard spinning hard drive typically found in laptops (as well as desktop PCs) with flash memory, the MacBook Air delivers an almost instantaneous boot-up when you open the display, as well as faster application launches and snappier overall performance. Additionally, Apple has shed the enclosure that typically surrounds flash memory (usually about the same size as a standard hard drive), thus giving it a smaller footprint and helping to decrease the size of the MacBook Air.
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the MacBook Air, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You’ll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays.
Glass Multi-Touch Trackpad and Backlit Keyboard
With the smooth, glass Multi-Touch trackpad, the MacBook Air makes it easy to navigate OS X Lion and your software applications. You can pinch, swipe or rotate images on the display screen with the brush of two fingers, or add more digits for a four-fingered vertical swipe to open Expose and quickly glance at all of your open windows.
In spite of its compact size, the MacBook Air has a full-size keyboard for comfortable, natural typing, and it’s backlit so you can keep typing in even the dimmest light.
Integrated FaceTime Webcam
You’ll be able to easily connect with friends, family, and business colleagues using the MacBook Air’s FaceTime camera, which is integrated into the thin bezel above the display. And with Apple’s FaceTime application, you’re not limited to video chats with other Macs–you can now make video calls to iPhone and iPod touch users (Wi-Fi connection required for mobile users).
- 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen displaywith a 1440 x 900-pixel resolution
- Up to 7 hours of wireless productivityplus up to 30 days of standby time
- 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processorwith 3 MB shared L3 cache.
- 128 GB flash memory storage
- 4 GB installed RAM(1333 MHz DDR3; maximum capacity)
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor(with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience.
- Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking(based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Bluetooth 4.0 technologyfor connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and cell phones.
- Two USB 2.0 portswith networking using optional Apple USB Ethernet adapter
- SD card slot
- Thunderbolt portwith support for up to 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution (compatible with Mini DisplayPort devices)
- Built-in stereo speakersalong with omnidirectional microphone, headphone port
- Full-size keyboardwith backlighting
- Multi-Touch trackpadfor precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
- Dimensions:12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 2.96 pounds
What’s in the Box
13.3-inch MacBook Air, 45W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, printed and electronic documentation
Note: The MacBook Air does not come with an optical drive, however OS X Lion offers the convenient DVD or CD Sharing feature, which lets you wirelessly “borrow” the optical drive of a nearby Mac or PC. So you can install applications from a DVD or CD and have full access to an optical drive without having to carry one around. Additionally, you can connect an optional optical drive (such as the MacBook Air SuperDrive) via one of the USB ports.
Included Software
- OS X LionIncludes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more.
- Lion Recovery OS X Lion includes a built-in set of tools for repairing your Mac in the Recovery HD, a new feature that lets you repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without a physical disc.
Giveaway Ends: January 13, 2011 at Midnight EST
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Susan says
I would love to see more recipes.
Betsy Price says
How cool is that! You sure do know how to start of a new year! 😉
Rita says
I wanted to start it off with a bang!
Iain Patterson says
Wow that’s one awesome giveaway
I’d like to see some recipe reviews please, keep up the good work. Glad to here you got your web thing sorted out.
Happy New Year 🙂
Betsy Price says
One thing I want is Gabby Mom reviews! 😉
Rita says
There will be Gabby Mom reviews!! I am goignto do a post and add the button as well. I’m just finishing up some more cosmetic parts.
Sarah says
I would love to see more live show reviews!
Thanks for the chance to win this amazingly generous giveaway!!!
Jill says
Wow, Rita, that is a big deal give away. Generous of you:)
In the coming year? I like all your reviews. Eden Fantasies, I’d say.
Kristin says
I would love to see more book reviews!
Ashley H. says
I’d like to see some new food reviews.
MEG says
I would love to see a “This week is *insert awesome theme* week galore!”
Kind of like shark week, but with no scary sharks 😛
Also, vegan and gluten free books are always good 😀
Have a great 2012!!!
Rita says
Great idea! I love it. it may be somethign i will work in.
Glogirl says
What a great giveaway!
I like the range of content you feature on your blog. I’m partial to anything related to beauty and fashion and love to see reviews/giveaways in this area.
Erin says
I would like to see some more fashion/beauty/etc. reviews.
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Tabathia B says
book reviews would be great and of course I love the giveaways. But some reviews for items geared toward teens.
DEBIJOT says
I would love to see more ways to save money in the coming year.
phillisha says
I would love to win this for school, my computer started having some problems, and I was thinking about getting a new one. This would be perfect
phillisha says
Sorry I forgot to say I would like to see more technology and adult inspired things for everyone. Maybe some DIY projects for everyone in the family.
ellen says
I would like to see maybe some more tech inspired topics- what the cloud is etc. I also like to read about politics and religion but it makes people bonkers 🙂
Patricia says
I love it. Thanks. I think maybe more food reviews would be fun not only that maybe easy projects and crafts that your can do with the kids.
Geri S says
I LIKE recipes, and recipes that go with product giveaway!
Eric To says
I saw the pumpkin pie, but an apple pie recipe would be great!
Lisa KH says
More reviews of cool kids toys.
Ashley says
I love anything related to fashion/beauty
Rita says
SORRY!! The newsletter DATE was suppose 12/30 NOT12/20. I will change it
Sonya Morris says
I am a new fan, but I would love to see more book reviews for teens! I have a hard time finding appropriate books for my very intelligent 15 year old!
Latonya R says
I like any reviews. They help me personally weed out the bad products.
Latonya R says
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Amy says
I’d like to see more book reviews.
Alyssa Burns says
I would love to see more book reviews 🙂 And thanks for the awesome giveaway, this would make traveling and school work so much easier lol
Jessica Dobbs says
I would like to see some creative guest posting!
Jennifer Feliciano says
I would like to see more recipes/food reviews please!
Kim D. says
I would love to see more recipes and giveaways.
Christina N says
I would love to see more ways to save money this year. What a great giveaway!
Belinda McNabb says
I would love to see more giveaways. Lots of beauty products and household items
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Sarah Shaw says
I really like your blog a lot and would like to see more kids clothing ideas
Sarah
Lisa Smith says
I would like some more give-aways, you can never have too many!
Bree says
I would love to see more recipes!
Emillie says
more fabulous giveaways 🙂
Elena says
More recipes!
karen M says
Movie and Book reviews, and reviews of products for your home and love recipes
Yuni Ardita Sari Dewi says
Awesome Giveaway! I’m in. 🙂
Michael says
I would like to see a review on the bible since i am also attempting to complete reading it but it has been two weeks and i have only finished reading genesis
Rita says
I have a weekly bible plan for this year. I posted it but will add a button to my sidebar so everyone can follow along as I read through it this year.
Jesse says
More of everything please
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would love to see more deals and giveaways, thank you!
C Wilson says
i would love to see more electronic review/givaways…thanks!
Rita says
That is something I am planning on.
Laura Jacobson says
Oh just more reviews and giveaways. 🙂 I love to read all the reviews…find alot of new things that way I would not otherwise see. And..the giveaways are great fun!
giveaway hound says
I’m a new visitor to your site, but I’d love to see more giveaways like this one. Wow!
giveaway hound says
the link for your RSS feed isn’t working for me.
Rita says
I will work on it
giveaway hound says
I accidentally hit the “enter” button for the Facebook fan of the week. Sorry!
april j says
I like the more personal posts so more of those. Your giveaways are awesome and so are the book reviews.
kim says
love the recipes and giveaways.
elden w says
The book reviews are the best. More of those. Plus I like the personal stories and posts about family.
lala r says
recipes and giveaways
Jacqueline Griffin says
Hi Rita, I am a new follower! I’m glad I found you! Your giveaway is wonderful!
Thank You so much
Have a wonderful New Year!
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Jessica says
I would love to see product reviews/giveaways for kids/babies
Rita says
Jessica…I do have more of those coming this year. In fact I am doing a year of baby must haves.
renee says
I would love to see kitchen appliance reviews and giveaways like kitchen aide
Tina M says
I would love to see more book reviews and giveaway
beegee says
I’d like to see more ways to use my iPad as an educational device for young children.
MCatherine says
This is an extraordinary giveaway!!! I’ll definitely be checking into your giveaways in the future! Looking forward to hearing who wins!!!
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Tamra says
Love reading the reviews, also a big fan of recipes!
Marilyn J says
more recipes, giveaways and family articles. Love the site!
Rebby says
I would LOVE to see some more articles on being frugal, and saving for your family. ALSO some more great reviews for Canadians! I heart your site! Thanks for a great year! 🙂
Raffi says
I like the variety on your site. Would like to see more reviews, and more giveaways. Perhaps hot deals and shopping tips.
beverly h says
I’m a newcomer to your site, but I’d like to see reviews for gardening
and eco-friendly products… thinking Spring here!
Eugenie says
I would like to see reviews of healthy food products.
Howell says
I would like reviews of cooking equipment.
Anson A says
Your chicken soup recipe was great, and it made me feel a lot better when I was sick! I would love to see more awesome recipes!!
AJohnson says
Exercise and healthy food tips would be an extra bonus. Keep up the nice work on the site. I love to read it every few days when I get a chance.
Christina says
Healthy cooking recipies the whole family will enjoy.
Andrei O. says
I’d like to see more gadget/electronics reviews but I’m just a big geek.
Bohden s. says
More apple reviews.
AJohnson says
Love the site. Maybe more healthy living and clutter tips.
angie lilly aka Tofu Fairy on FB says
I am all about the giveaways and reviews. I love reading reviews of items that are new to the market. It has saved me lots of money over the years when I hear what you have to say and think..nah…not for me. Its also introduced me to lots of new brands and things I didn’t know about! I also love giveaways, especially for gift cards that I can use to get exactly what I want or for green/organic items I would not normally be able to afford.
komarudin says
awesome giveaway
Sean S says
My mom reads your site and loves it. I love your contests and giveaways so more giveaways please!
Rita says
So glad both of you enjoy my crazy ramblings
Joanna Rangasa says
Independent film reviews please 🙂
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bc edwards says
cooking,baking,giveaway, reviews etc
ellen says
I have a fan of the week- extra entries please 🙂
Bohden s. says
I would like to see more book and product reviews.
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Marc Hoff says
I would like to see more tech reviews, and more organizing tips.
angela m says
I would love to see more giveaways ,reviews and recipes
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Jennifer Rote says
I’d like to see some beauty reviews.
Betty Baez says
Love to see more deals, reviews and giveawways like this one how amazing! Thank you for the chance!!!!
Christine M says
I would love to see craft projects that you can do with your kids
ellen says
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Mary Beth Elderton says
I like seeing tutorials on how to use things like electronics, gadgets, social media, etc.
Tina says
more recipes.
SueSueper says
I would like to see reviews for things around the house.
Holly Hennessy Swint says
I like giveaways! That’s all I really go to blogs for! LOL
Holly Hennessy Swint says
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Heather R says
I would love to see lots of electronic reviews & giveaways!
Lawrence Scofield says
i am new to your site but from what I see you have allot of great stuff on your site. I am definetly interested in Recipes. Love to try new things and meet new people. I appreciate all you do and the giveaways that you do for people.
Shannon says
I’d like to see reviews of vacation locations and hotels!
Danny says
I’d like to see techie reviews.
Georgine says
Came to your site through Stumbleupon. You already know I am signing up to your rss.
Brigitta says
Found yuor web blog through Bing. You already know I am signing up to your rss.
How to Cook a Sweet Potato says
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Athena Titanides says
I’d like to see more cosmetic reviews
Daiva says
I’d like to see reviews of carseats, games and books for kids and families, camping equipment and still or video cameras
ellen says
If you could, Please add in entries for FB fan of week-TY!!!
Nikki Elkins says
I would love any reviews you do!!!
Doris Calvert says
I like to read about funny things that happen to people, or funny things they do!
Tabitha P says
I love to see recipes on blogs so more recipe ideas, also cool kids toys would be great!
Tammy says
I would love to see more recipes, and makeup reviews!
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Eva says
Wow, Macbook Air what a truly awesome giveaway. I have a 2005 obsolete Microsoft Windows Media Edition. This would surely be a terrific upgrade in my household. My young 8 year old son calls dibs on our one computer, somehow my allocated time is 9 PM – 12 PM. Tired mom, would be so thankful if chosen.
Molly Bussler says
More reviews and giveaways. Thank you Rita
Tian Kinasih says
Would love to see the review of baby stuffs! thank you Rita! 🙂
Jane says
How about some vegan food reviews!
debbi says
Wow, your blog is already great. Hmm…maybe food and kitchen tools reviews/giveaways. Anything to do with cooking and, of course, eating. LOL
Bohden s. says
I would love to see more recipes, especially vegetarian / vegan.
ellen says
Thanks so very much for hosting this Rita- I am actually liking your fashion posts in that you are a ‘normal’ woman who can dress up or down. I also am enjoying your travels through the Bible !
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