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Reno-Giveaway #1: HP Photosmart e-Station

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

When it came time to re-do our home office, I had but three wishes:

1) Go wireless. I hate wires! They’re so messy and in addition to presenting a fire hazard, they’re not child-friendly at all. Plus, portability is a major factor when you’ve got two laptops, two children and about fourteen potential blogging locations (bathroom floor included).

2) Keep it tidy. A lot easier to do when the wires are gone! Seriously, though, keeping an area clutter-free is one of my weak points. My husband likens me to a Tasmanian Devil, leaving a path of destruction everywhere I go (guess the kids do take after me!). So I’ve had to work extra hard to stay clean and organized.

3. Multitask. I’m a busy gal. I measure my days in productivity: how many blog posts were written, how many dishes were done, how many Duct Cleaning telemarketer calls were avoided. I live for the words “All in One”.

Therefore the new HP Photosmart e-Station All in One Printer suits me very well, indeed.

The state-of-the-art HP Photosmart eStation All-in-One is the perfect device to keep your family connected. Beyond being a fabulous all in one printer, copier, scanner and fax, the e-Station also boasts the HP Zeen; a detachable, 7-inch, full-colour wireless companion that allows you to browse and print the web, watch movies, read books and listen to music.

(I know. Totally awesome, right?)

So essentially, in between printing documents (which is absolutely seamless – read below), I can take my Zeen tablet with me to check my Facebook, read e-books, watch videos and much, much more. I frequently use the companion when I’m hanging out in the back with the kids – much more user-friendly than a tiny phone screen, and much less bulky than a laptop – it’s the perfect way to stay connected. 

Upping the WOW! factor is the ability to download apps for the whole family. With partners like Kraft, Mapquest and Disney, you can print coupons for your shopping list, search a map for that out-of-town party, and bookmark activities to keep your kids entertained – all without using a PC.

It gets better. 

First and foremost, the HP Photosmart e-Station is a printer. But it’s light years ahead of your standard inkjet:  HP ePrint lets you print and share your favorite family memories anywhere, anytime. Each web-connected printer has a unique email address, meaning you can send photos and documents from any email-enabled device. This means that you can print at your convenience – whether it’s across the room, or across town!

Think about it: You’re out at the park. Snap a pic on your mobile phone, and e-mail it to the e-Station; the high quality picture will be printed and waiting for you upon your return! You can also have the office, your friends, family (or yourself!) e-mail documents straight to the printer. It’s truly a breeze!

And the quality? Superb, of course. Remember my little DIY project for Ryder’s Room? Here’s my sequence of events:

1. In the basement, surfing the Internet on my HP Zeen.
2. Found a picture I thought would be fun to frame, as it matched the theme of the room.
3. Sent the picture to my HP e-Station.
4. Played with my boys. Went grocery shopping. Ate dinner. Tucked boys in bed.
4. Picked up my print from the printer; mounted in on cardstock, framed it.

And THAT’s why having a Photosmart printer totally rocks.

In the mood to get away? From June 1st through 30th, visit HP Canada on Facebook for their HP Print Away contest! One lucky winner will win a 7-day, all-inclusive trip to a tropical destination, and TEN lucky participants will have the chance to win the HP Photosmart eStation! Link on over for full contest details!


Shop HP’s online store for all the latest HP products. The HP Photosmart e-Station retails for $399 – which, of course, goes a long way when you consider it’s six products in one!


HP Canada has generously offered Listen to Lena! readers the chance to win an HP Photosmart e-Station! (Value $399). To enter, simply visit HP online and pick out another item that would make your life a lot easier. Then, leave a comment here telling us about it, and why.

You can also qualify for extra entries! Remember, you must leave a separate comment for each. You can:

(1) Follow my blog, Listen to Lena!
(2) “Like” Listen to Lena! on Facebook
(3) NEW Follow Listen to Lena! on Twitter
(4) “Like” HP Canada on Facebook
(5) Follow HP_PC on Twitter
(6) Tweet daily about this giveaway: Please use this HP e-Station Giveaway Tweet.

I’ll draw for a winner on June 30th. Good luck everybody!

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Comments

  7. Fantastic giveaway! I already follow you but now on twitter too (why haven't I followed you there earlier). Would also love the HP9200c scanner to scan all my old school prints but I guess with the Photosmart e-station no need:)

  9. The HP webOS tablet seems like it would be great – to bad it's not available until the summer! I'd love to read e-books on it and watch shows.ellaprettyblog AT gmail DOT com

  20. the HP TouchPad would make life simpler. The easy to use tablet would make checking email and staying in touch with friends and family a snap without having to lug around a heavy laptop or be tied to a desktop.

  42. I would love to try the HP Wireless Laser Comfort Mouse, it would make my life easier being at the computer all day and having wrist problems. It seems like it would be more comfortable to work with then your standard mouse. canadianangelxo at live DOT ca

  71. I would love to get the HP Touch Pad!It would get me out of this office so I can study my school work and have fun outside with the kids too :)gadallia@yahoo.ca

  74. I would love to have a HP 1040 Fax series machine :) would make my life so much easier…cost way to much to do it otherwise!jlas at live dot ca

  81. It would be amazing to try the HP TouchPad with new HP webOS! It would definitely help me keep all of my wedding plans and events organized, rather than on various sheets of paper in various locations in my house like they currently are!sunshine_279 at hotmail dot com

  106. I would choose the HP USB Media Port Replicator, Notebook Stand, Audio Speaker and Subwoofer Bundle! I'm a TV addict and watch a lot of shows online but the sound on my laptop stinks and this way I wouldn't have to use the bf's computer and risk messing with his stuff!

  119. oh my my i NEED this!! I just set up my new office and have been looking for the perfect all in one printer since!I follow you on gfc

  124. I like the The HP Pavilion dv7 laptop. In fact, I'll likely be getting one soon :) Don't you think this printer would work wonderfully with my new HP laptop? :)

  143. The HP TouchPad would make my life easier because I could bring it with me everywhere instead of having to run home and look stuff up. Great giveaway – thanks

  146. I would totally love the HP TouchPad with keyboard accessory. I'm fairly new to touch screen phones and tablets (except for playing with my boyfriend's iPhone). But it would be awesome to be able to connect and surf anywhere, anytime. And it would help me read more often while commuting to work. But most of all, I'd love to win the printer and tablet combo! You really have the best contests, Lena…:)

  148. I would also love to have the HP Scanjet Professional 1000 Mobile Scanner. I would love to be able to scan things on the go.adriana.fitzgerald at hotmail dot com

  155. I follow your blog, Lena, and would love to give my hubby the photosmart e-station for Father's Day!mimsietwo at gmail dot com

  157. Hi Lena, I'm interested in the TouchPad. It has this cool feature called Just Type. One can start typing anything, like say the name of a restaurant, and the TouchPad will give you a list of options to do, such as doing a Web search, or posting to Facebook, etc. Pretty neat.

  183. The HP Pavilion dv6-3280ca Entertainment Notebook PC would make my life alot easier because my current computer is crappy and I am definately in need of another computer or laptop! :)ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  184. I need the HP Pre3 phone. I still have the old shell phone which is impossible to type on because I cannot afford a smartphone right now. I need the calendar on the go. My life is super busy right now with two kids 5 and 2 and full time school and volunteer work.

  194. MandatoryI would love the HP TouchPad withnew HP webOS because I can move back and forth without losing my place and it organizes everything for me. Wow.dorcontest at gmail dot com

  201. If you read my blog, you'd know I don't have a personal computer/laptop and have to use my work-issued laptop in order to post to my blog. With all the firewalls my employer has installed, I'm not allowed to load photos on the laptop, and no photos makes for a very, very boring blog.

  218. Introducing HP TouchPad withnew HP webOS.this is what i would love to have, because i do not have one and i think they are awesome, and i love HP toomandatory entry, june 1

  232. ok, I would love to have the HP Touch Pad. It has many of the functions that my desktop has but it is more convenient and portable. With the boys, portability is a huge bonus! Also, I have always wanted an IPAD and this is practically the same thing.lulus.pals@gmail.com

  241. This would be amazing to print out all my babies pictures!! :) and the tablet would be great for keeping me up during the late night breastfeeds!

  249. The TouchPad would be so useful for when I breastfeed!claudecampeau at videotron dot caThanks for the chance to win!

  260. I would love to have the HP Pavilion dm3-3100 Entertainment Notebook PC series. My current laptop is nearing its end, everyday I hope it will hang on….and I would hate to miss reading my fave blog.

  289. The HP 2711x 27 inch Diagonal LED Monitor would make my life easier. The large screen would make it easier for me to read as I find myself squinting at times trying to read what is on my monitor.

  298. The HP Pavilion dv7 would make my life a whole lot easier because it is big and I don't see very well!igive_uget@hotmail.ca

  305. I'd like to try the Palm Pre they offer, " Just TypeStart an email, create a message, update your status, search your favourite websites – all without having to launch an app"mmayerfeld at gmail

  309. the webOS tablet would be LOVELY to have with me during my morning commute to school!jennyxxfifty.threee at gmail.com

  341. HP Touchsmart Desktop PCs would also be fantastic to own instead of my Old Skool PC which grinds slowly along. I currently use a laptop or netbook only, so a desktop would be a welcome additon to our home/office.But keeping my fairy wings crossed for this sweet HP Photosmart e-Stationladybugcda (at) hotmail (dot) com

  368. I would love to have the HP9200c scanner so that I can put all of my photos of generations pass onto my computer

  388. I would love the HP Touchpad. Would use it for managing the calendars of myself and DH, saving recipes, surfing, etc, etc, etc.

  402. I would love the HP ENVY 17-1195ca 3D Edition Notebook PC . All I have now is my computer and i would love a lap top that I can take anywherebluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  414. an hp touchpad would definitely make my life a lot easier by helping me to keep everything organized in one place!tumyiix at gmail dot com

  493. The HP Touchpad would make my life a lot easier since it's portable and I'm a student. It's basically a really nice tablet!blossomwind(at)hotmail(dot)com

  508. I'd love to have the Compaq Presario CQ56-200 Notebook.thanks for the chanceamym_brown @ hotmail.com

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  747. I'd love the HP Pavilion dv6-3280ca Entertainment Notebook PC (XZ085UA). I've never owned a laptop and I think it would make my life easier at home. I'm very pregnant right now and would rather lie down then sit (ribs hurt when I sit, long story, lol)jenyasha87 at hotmail dot com

  769. tweet 6/15http://twitter.com/#!/BIFTW/status/81198292268089344claudecampeau at videotron dot caThanks for the chance to win!

  770. I'd love to have the Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer series – C309 for my daughters projects in school.ro20del at yahoo.com

  786. Right now, any functioning printer would make my life easier!!! LOL! Mine is dying a long, painful (on me!) death!