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December 1, 2014 By Wendy 20 Comments

Busy Mom? Back Up Your Smartphone with a Budget Tablet! #IntelTablets

#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel. This could include the Intel Corporation providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment.

I’ve had more than one person accuse me of having too many devices. “If you have a laptop and a phone, why do you need a tablet?” they ask. Well, it’s hard to explain, exactly, because not too many people understand exactly what it is I do for a living as a blogger and freelance writer (and honestly, I was even wondering if maybe I was being overly dependent on my e-stuff.) So for one week, I paid careful attention to all the ways my small, speedy workhorse tablet – the Asus Memo Pad 7 – came to the rescue… and I’ll never doubt myself again!


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Let me count the ways…

I used my tablet to keep up with multiple email and social media accounts during the Black Friday– Cyber Monday blitz (because one device was just not cutting it during that madness!)

I used Google Maps on my tablet to find directions because it’s so much easier (and safer) to see the map on a tablet-sized screen.

I used it to keep track of the weather, as we were planning on picking up our new paneling for the basement and needed to avoid the rain.

When we went to order our carpet, I used it to pull up Caillou on the PBS Kids app and keep the kids occupied so we could actually get an accurate estimate and leave the displays in one piece. (There’s just something about a carpet store that makes my kids CUH-razy.)

I used it to record brainstorm notes and story ideas for both the blog and my other clients’ campaigns.

I finally set up my Google calendar on it, so I can now keep track of my ridiculous amount of appointments and obligations in December. If I make it through without messing up any dates, It will be solely because of my tablet.)

I used it for my alternate social media accounts so I don’t have to keep signing in and out (<<major timesaver.)

I used it to research the ingredients for an upcoming recipe while stuck in traffic during my commute. (Stopped…not driving. Safety first, folks.)

In-store photos for a few different posts were a breeze with my lightweight tablet instead of my big clunky DSLR (not that I don’t love my camera, because I SO do.) And knowing that if I happen to drop it, I’m not out $600? Priceless.

I used it to play Hay Day. (Shh…do not tell anyone I told you that.)

And finally, I relied on my Intel Tablet every single time I shopped. At the grocery store with my list and coupon apps, and at Target with Cartwheel. This is really where the need for an additional device comes in. I was noticing more and more that my phone was always dead. It’s so annoying, and a huge time-waster. Then, I realized that I was using apps or accessing email coupons in almost every store I went to, as well as using Google Maps and other apps that can really tie up my phone. Some might say it’s overkill, but my needs really do surpass what one smartphone can handle right now – and while I’m working on unplugging more often, the work I do is what allows me to be home with my kids instead of commuting 3 hours a day.

And you just can’t put a price on that! But if I had to, I’d say that a sub-$150 price tag is pretty darn cheap.

The Specs

The Asus MeMO Pad 7 from the Intel Tablets lineup is a value priced tablet with a 1280 x 800 display, a powerful Intel quad-core processor for multi-tasking, and a 9-hour battery life to keep you connected. It’s incredibly lightweight so it’s perfect to carry in a purse or diaper bag without adding bulk, but it has a stylish bezel design and glossy screen and finish (and side buttons that are not easy to hit accidentally.) It also comes in five colors: white, black blue, red and yellow.

And, whether you’re a blogger or just someone who likes to capture lots of life’s special moments, this matters: ASUS MeMO Pad 7 has a 5-megapixel/2-megapixel* rear-facing camera that lets you snap quality images; as well as a 2-megapixel/0.3-megapixel* front-facing camera for clear video chats. Is it the best camera out there? No. But it takes care of business.

To learn more about getting a super bang for your buck with #IntelTablets, take a moment to watch this quick video about the smaller, speedier Asus MeMO Pad 7:


 

Do you use more than one handheld device? What does your lineup look like?

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:10 am

    I use my phone 99.999999% of the time. I have a tablet (iPad Mini), but prefer my phone because it;s easier to hold.

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  2. Lois Alter Mark says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Yep, my line-up includes a phone, a tablet and a laptop. Oh, and a separate iPod. And a hotspot. So crazy.
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  3. Tonya C says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    It’s amazing how dependent (should I really admit, addicted) to my devices I am. As an entrepreneur they really are very necessary!
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  4. Ronnie says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    I’ve actually been thinking about getting a tablet myself.. Sometimes I don’t want/need the entire laptop with me and my mobile phone is too small for certain things like blogging comfortably. Great post – really has me thinking more about taking that leap.
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  5. Liz Mays says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    I do a lot of the same things on my tablet, as I do on my laptop and desktop. I don’t have an ASUS tablet but my son has an ASUS laptop that’s working well for him.
    Liz Mays recently posted…3 Great Cameras with Built-in WiFi available at Best BuyMy Profile

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  6. Pam says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    I have an Intel tablet and I love it. It’s great for checking email!

    Reply
  7. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    My husband has an Asus and he loves it. This looks like a great tablet!
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  8. Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    It is hard to imagine where we were before technology. This device looks awesome.
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  9. Giveaways 4 Mom says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I still don’t have a tablet. I need to get one so I will definitely check this one out.
    Giveaways 4 Mom recently posted…#Hinting Season is in Full Affect @BestBuy – Do One of These #CamerasatBestBuy Make Your ListMy Profile

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    • Wendy says

      December 3, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      It took me a long time to get one. I had almost every other electronic device first because I thought I didn’t need a tablet. Little did I know!

      Reply
  10. Amanda Love says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:07 am

    I have quite a lot of electronics myself and I don’t think I can live without any of them. This is a great tablet for my 14yr old.
    Amanda Love recently posted…And Then Comes ChristmasMy Profile

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    • Wendy says

      December 3, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      I think it would be great for kids who are just learning how to be responsible with electronics. 14 would be the perfect age for this one!

      Reply
  11. Rosey says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:32 am

    That’s great that you can rely on your tablet to shop. I haven’t tried shopping with mine yet, but maybe I will!

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  12. Christy says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I have found that I enjoy the ease of picture taking on my phone and tablet over my DSLR sometimes!
    Christy recently posted…Cool Christmas Gifts for Boys: Daisy BB GunsMy Profile

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    • Wendy says

      December 3, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      I agree! Plus, when I’m away from home, I’m just plain paranoid to carry it around!

      Reply
  13. Janeane Davis says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I like handheld devices. I use a laptop, tablet, e-readers and a smart phone. In other words, I like devices and technology.
    Janeane Davis recently posted…California Pizza Kitchen #CPK – Go Try Something New and Enjoy the Old #adMy Profile

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  14. Danielle says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    We avoid Black Friday altogether! This looks like a fantastic tablet though, I have yet to get one but I definitely need one 😉
    Danielle recently posted…Bring Your Visions Alive With Mind MappingMy Profile

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  15. Debbie Denny says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I am slowly moving several things over to tablet tasks. This sounds great since Hubby is now thinking of one.
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  16. Eliz Frank says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    That’s a great idea. I backup mine to my computer and then to my external drive. I have a Tablet but it doesn’t have a ton of memory.

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  17. Taralyn says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    A tablet is on on my wish list!
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