Fun Windows 8 Apps | Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows Tablet #GIVEAWAY
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From now until December 28, when you purchase a Windows touch PC under 14”, you’ll get a free $25 gift card to purchase apps from the Windows Store!
Here is just a snapshot of some great Windows apps you can download on your tablet or PC, just in time for the holidays.
Where’s Santa?: NORAD Tracks Santa on Windows 8.1 is ready to begin the countdown on December 24th! Track Santa in real time as he travels the world delivering gifts. See where’s he’s been and where he’s headed next. Learn more about how and why NORAD tracks Santa, watch videos about the journey, play games, and hear special holiday greetings.
Interactive Education: Get your kids out of their seats and enhance their learning and education with Sesame Street Touch & Learn TV. This TV viewing and interactive experience is an extension of the Kinect version, available exclusively on Windows. Kids can search for a variety of hidden objects in the eight 20 minute episodes for a more touch centric experience.
Create: Morph and manipulate your pictures into funny photos with Crayola Photo Mix & Mash on your Windows tablet or PC and Windows Phone 8. And from now until the new year, Windows Store and Windows Phone store users will get an exclusive coupon for the Mix and Mash toolset!
Holiday Cards: It’s not too late to get your holiday cards out in the mail! Create a personalized getting card from your Windows 8 tablet or PC and send directly to the mailbox with Hallmark Go Cards. Add a photo from your camera roll or snap one while using the app. Access the Message Library for inspiration and ideas, add your signature and save your favorite cards to rework and send again.
And guess what? So excited to announce Instagram, Waze and Vine are all now on Windows Phone! Let us know if you have questions.
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ONE OurKidsMom reader is going to win a Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet and a $25 gc to the Windows App Store!
Dell Venue 8 Pro
Stay productive, entertained, and connected wherever you go with the Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet. It’s got an Intel Atom quad-core processor, 32 GB solid state drive, and 2 GB of memory to quickly power you through all your work and play needs, and features a 1.2-megapixel HD webcam for crystal-clear calls and chats. There’s also a 5-megapixel camera for capturing all those special moments, and it comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013. Wherever you’re headed and whatever you need to do, the Venue 8 Pro has you covered.
Specifications:
Up to 8 hours battery life, .87 pounds, .35 inches thick, Intel Atom quad-core processor, 32GB hard drive, micro SD card reader.
Price: Starting at $299. Sold at the Microsoft Store
This giveaway ended at 11:59 PM EST on December 31, 2013.
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I adore the new windows tablets and like how they look and would love to own one. I guess if I had to pick something out of the store it would be the Surface Pro. I am drooling over one !
I learned it has Up to 8 hours battery life.
I like the 8 hours battery life.
I learned it’s priced at $299.00
With my busy family 8 hours of battery life sold it for me. It could be passed around the house with no problems of losing battery time
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I really really want the new Surface 2
We have a windows 8 computer, and I really like it. I didn’t think I would like the touch screen, or the change to the touch pad, but I really love it! It’s hard going back to my husband’s older computer because I’m so used to the ease of my awesome Windows 8! 🙂 I can’t recommend it enough!
I learned that for a limited time, you can get a $25 gift card with purchase of qualifying Windows touch devices
I learned that the Venue 8 Pro also comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013
I would love to own this.
I want the Xbox One, of course 😉
i like that there are 8 hours of battery life
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I like that the Up to 8 hours battery life , it would be great for traveling.
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Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
I would love to have the Sony VAIO Tap 21 Touchscreen All-in-One (SVT21216CXB). Thanks:)
I like that it has a Micro SD card reader
i want the xbox one
I love the worry free technical support and protection.
i like that its easy to transfer data 🙂
I learned that there’s also a 5-megapixel camera on the tablet! Super 🙂 Thanks!
that is hasa 1.2-megapixel HD webcam and a 5-megapixel camera
I love that they make it so easy to transfer data and that the battery will last up to eight hours of constant use.
One item from the Microsoft Store that I’d love to have would be the Nokia Lumia 925 Windows 8 Phone!
I want the Surface 2!
I like the 1.2-megapixel HD webcam for crystal-clear calls and chats
I would love to have the Xbox One Day One Ultimate Bundle
I love the new tablets! I especially want the Surface Pro 2 – 128 GB. Hey, I have expensive taste. :p
I’d love to have a Surface Pro.
We’d like the Dell XPS 12 two in one core i7
I learned the Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet has up to 8 hours battery life, which is really nice! 🙂
I like Surface Pro
I learned that the tablet comes with Microsoft Office professional and student, which is awesome!
I learned that they are offering a $25 gift card with purchases.
I love that it has Up to 8 hours battery life
i like it has 8 hours on the battery………..great for the road
I love that it has up to eight hours of battery life. I also like that it has Windows 8.1 Operating system!
I like the Dell Inspiron 15z Touchscreen Laptop
I love the long battery life. That is key and would be great when traveling.
I learned that it comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 – this would be great for my nephew
I like the Windows Office is included.
I learned that it has an 8-inch IPS display.
I’d like to get the XboxOne.
I would like the HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j052nr Touchscreen Laptop.
I like that this has up to 8hours of battery life.
Visited and something else I really like is Lenovo Yoga 11s Touchscreeen 2 in 1
i love the Dell Inspiron One 20 All-in-One 2020-6671BK
I like that it has Windows 8.1, which I have been wanting to try.
I love the size of it.
xbox one
I like/want the Sony VAIO Duo 13 Touchscreen 2 in 1
I want the Surface Pro 2
I learned the Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet (32 GB has 8 hrs of battery life
I want the Surface Pro
I would love the Xbox one that I saw.
They love them some Lego video games. lol
i like how there is an accidental protection coverage on the dell tablet
I want the Razer Edge Touchscreen Gaming Tablet.
i love that they make a 2 – in – 1 so you can have both a tablet and computer all together! i would love one!
I like the 8 hours battery life.
I would love to have the X-Box 360 Holiday Bundle!
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The 8 hour battery life is great! Would have to hide this from my kids!
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I like that it has a a 1.2-megapixel HD webcam
Learned that it has 2GB of memory
I love that it takes an SD card!
I would love to have an Xbox One from the Microsoft Store. I tend to hibernate until the weather warms up and playing games on the Xbox would be a great way to pass the time.
I like the surface pro 2
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I want the new Xbox 1
I would like to get my daughter a Xbox 360
There is a 5 megapixel camera in it which is cool. I did know that tablets shad cameras too
I learned that it has up to 8 hours of battery life which is pretty fantastic.
I love the Surface tablet.
I really want an Xbox One!
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Thank you SO much for the chance!!
I want Windows 8.1!
I love the Surface 2 – 32 GB
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I like the $299 prize very much.
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I would love to have the Xbox one.
i learned that it has an Intel Atom Z3740D processor
I want the Surface Pro 2.
I really like the Dell Inspiron 15z Touchscreen Laptop!
I want the Xbox One!
learned that tablet comes with ‘personalized answer desk’ app, already loaded in the tablet.
It has up to 8 hrs. memory life.
I learned that there’s no need to open a browser—just start typing from the Start screen.
I like the memory and ssd card.
I love that it has atleast 8 hours of battery life!
I would love to have the surface pro 2
I learned that the venue 8 pro is a better deal than the surface 2 pro
I love that this has up to 8 hours of battery life.
I would love to get my son an Xbox one.
I would love the Razer Blade Gaming Laptop!
I learned it brings you great results from the web, your device, apps, and the cloud, all with one search. Now that is what I like things nice and simple 🙂
For the new Windows, Bing launched two new apps—Food & Drink and Health & Fitness. Pretty great 🙂
I learned you get free support for 90 days
I love the feature that when I clear my search history, I can choose how my search info is shared with Bing, and change SafeSearch options that filter adult content from your search results, so it helps keep the kiddos from accidentaly searching something inappropriate
want an xbox one!
I would also love the Sony VAIO Duo 13 Touchscreen 2 in 1 (SVD13225PXB)
I like the Surface
When you search for your favorite musical artist or song using Bing Smart Search, you’ll see a visually rich results page that lets you play songs and watch videos with just one click.
Well done! 🙂
When you search for your favorite musical artist or song using Bing Smart Search, you’ll see a visually rich results page that lets you play songs and watch videos with just one click.
Great! 🙂
I learned that The five charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings—are quick ways to get to actions you do often, like search the web and your PC, print documents, and email photos and links. They are always available on the left of your screen
You can search for music with just one click
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I love that this company keeps bringing us new and better products and I learned that It’s built especially to help you get the most out of touch on your tablet or PC.
You can search charms once and get results from everywhere.
I love that this tablet has up to 8 hours of battery life!
love the 8 hours battery life
I want the Samsung ATIV Odyssey Windows Phone for Verizon.
The share charm lets you share files, photos and info with people you know or save things without leaving the app you’re in.
I always wanted a phone or tablet – I also like Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon
I learned that with Complete extended warranty you get two years of accidental damage protection—even from drops and spills.
Acer Aspire V5-122P-0681 Touchscreen Laptop is what I like.
I love that you can share through email or use SkyDrive to share files and photos.
I love the fact that when you use bing to search music, you’ll see a visually rich results page that lets you play songs and watch videos with just one click.
I want the Surface Pro
I learned that the device charm is a quick way to send files to other devices that are connected to your pc
The Venue 8 Pro’s IPS display ensures a clear view from any angle along with accurate, lifelike colors from edge to edge.
I learned that it has an 8-inch HD touchscreen. I love that. 🙂
I love this tablet. I really love the battery life.
I like the Surface Pro 2.
The Nokia 1520 looks great!!
I learned that there are five charms you can use to find the things you use most often.
Coolest tablet ever
I learned that you can use the start charm to get to the start screen no matter where you are in Windows.
I like the long battery life.
I like that the battery life is 8 hours.
I like that it also comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013
The Bing food and drink app is only available from Windows 8.
I learned that you can use the Start charm to get to the Start screen no matter where you are in Windows. Or if you’re already on Start, use it to go back to the last app you were using.
I want the Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
I learned it has 2 GB of memory.
I learned that it comes with with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013.
I like that it is easy to transfer data and they have worry free technical support and protection.
I learned that-Powered by Windows 8.1
I like that it has up to 8 hours of battery life!
I learned there is an 8 hr battery life – excellent for getting thru the day without worrying about recharging.
I really want the Lenovo IdeaPad S210 Touchscreen Laptop.
I would love to get the HP ENVY TouchSmart 14-k110nr Sleekbook, Thank you!
I love thatyou have 8 hours of battery life
The settings charm is the place e to m a me quick adjustments to a few common settings.
I would love the Xbox One!
With the new Windows 8.1, you can watch movies or play games with Xbox.
I would also love a surface pro.
I love their new ergonomic keyboards
I’d love to have this tablet… Since it has a Windows OS, it would be so easy to transfer files from my laptop to my tablet. I could use the tablet to transfer photos from my camera and upload them to the net on the go. So much easier to carry than my bulky laptop and all the required accessories.
When you search for music or songs, you’ll see images that lets you play songs and watch videos with just one click.
I learned that it is easy to transfer your data and info!
I learned that the Bing food and drink app is only available for Windows 8.1.
I learned that Windows 8.1 has free online storage called Skydrive that’s built in.
The battery life is great! 8 hours!
I like the Nokia Lumia 1020
I love that it has an 8 hour battery life!
I really want the Xbox One. While we don’t have much time for video games, we do enjoy playing occasionally. Thanks!
I love that this table has the windows 8.1 os.
Learned that Bing Smart Search is a faster way to get things done, available only on the new Windows 8.1.
I really like the XBox One
The 5 charms are always available on the right side of the screen, no matter where you are in Windows.
I learned that the Bing health and fitness app combines nearly 1,000 excercise videos for you.
i’d really like to get microsoft office! i miss having word and it would help me get my business started!
I’d love to get the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p Laptop. I would really love a new laptop.
I like that it has 2GB of memory.
I like the 8-inch HD touchscreen
I almost bought the HP envy, but couldn’t…so that’s what I like
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I love that the Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet has an 8 hour battery life!