Dropbox provides 2GB of free storage with its new signups as a free incentive to check out their services and features. If you would like some more space from Dropbox then get their beta software. Dropbox is offering to beta testers 4.5GB of data storage. The beta testing software update will provide you with 500MB of free space when you hit the automatic upload option, then 500MB more each time you hit the limit up to 4.5GB more total.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X130e is a budget notebook which is being targeted at students. High demand caused shortages, but you can get yours at your favorite retailer or on Lenovo’s website.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X130e has an 11.6” 1366×768 display, and you will be able to choose from either an AMD E300 or E450 APU with AMD Radeon HD graphics. They also feature 4GB of DDR3 RAM (up to 8GB), 320GB or 500GB of internal storage, 2x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and Bluetooth 2.0, a webcam, battery life of up to 8.5 hours. Sounds pretty good for a starting price of $429.

If you have an Android smartphone, there are lots of great apps available in the Android Market. If you want to have some fun, there are thousands of unique and entertaining games for you to download. Here are some of the best Android game apps for 2012.

Mortal Combat 3: Fallen Nation

This is probably the best first-person shooter game around. It costs $6.99, and it’s entirely worth it. The graphics are amazingly clear and detailed. As the hero of this game, you’ll fight in “an apocalyptic battle for the freedom of the United States.” There are 13 missions to complete around the world. Engage in various different battle types, such as helicopter, drone and 4×4, and use many different realistic weapons. This is an action-packed game, and you can also play multiplayer games with up to 12 people.

Uno Free

The beloved, classic card game of Uno is available for your smartphone with this free app. You can challenge yourself in an individual tournament, or you can play versus friends and family over you Wi-Fi network. The online multiplayer mode is great for some competitive action. You can also customize rules and play different versions of the game. Perfect for Uno lovers everywhere, and who isn’t one?

Drag Racing

This free app is packed with features that every racing fan will love. You can drive more than 50 different cars, and you can upgrade and customize each one for top performance. Upgrades include nitrous and adjusting gear rations. There are lots of different races you can enter to try and win some cash or just take the top spot. You can race online and challenge other players live, or just play an individual game and defeat the bosses. The graphics on this game are top-notch.

Cut the Rope

This app costs $0.99, and it’s incredibly addicting. The goal is to feed the adorable Om Nom, a little green creature, all the candy he wants by cutting the ropes that hold it. Along the way, you have to be careful to avoid enemies and obstacles blocking your path. Also, try to collect as many stars and break as many bubbles as possible. You won’t be able to put it down until you beat every level – then do it again.

3D Bowling

This very realistic bowling game makes great use of 3D graphics. It’s free to download, and its simplicity makes it so appealing. Use your touch screen to send you ball down the lane in five different scenes, and see how close to a perfect game you can get. It will keep track of your scores and statistics over time.

Gem Miner: Dig Deeper

While the graphics on this game are incredibly simple and not very impressive, the game play is worth the $1.99 you’ll spend on it. You’ll dig through mines, block-by-block, and send your miner exploring underground. Every mine is different because they’re randomly generated, and there are four difficulty levels to choose from. As you dig, you’ll uncover treasures. Challenges like falling rocks also await you, so you’ll need to find enough money to buy essential gear like supports, ladders and torches.

J. Brown finds a way to use his phone 24/7, gaming is just part of the whole story he loves vocabulary enhancing activities and is hooked on the best grammar checker on the web.

Even though Microsoft was making tablet PCs long before the iPad came along, it was the iPad that really got the attention of consumers. The modern design and cool new look of the iPad far outpaced the tablets on the market at the time. Tablets that are Android-based are rapidly gaining market-share and attention. They are definitely a competitor in the field. But none of the iPad’s competition can claim the Apple brand. That and the attractive user-interface and large variety of applications available for it give the iPad a sizable advantage.

If the cost of an iPad seems out of reach, but you’d really like to own one, don’t despair. There are ways to get an iPad that aren’t nearly as farfetched as you might think. Considering that it’s such a hot ticket product, many companies offer iPads in giveaways and contests. Because of its high level of popularity, there are lots of business and websites willing to give away iPads as prizes, so seek them out and try to win one.

The Reason Behind Free iPad Giveaways

A key reason why businesses pursue marketing research is to understand how to suit their customers’ needs. An effective way to meet this goal is to entice customers to fill out a short survey by offering them valuable incentives, such as an iPad. The presumption is that the value of the feedback exceeds the cost of the prizes. This tactic can also be used to build an internet subscriber base. For instance, if a marketing-savvy business offered a free iPad to its 100,000th subscriber on Youtube, it could acquire subscribers at an accelerated rate.

Google offers the best way to locate free iPad giveaways. Considering that Google is the homepage for so many businesses and individuals, it is renowned as today’s number one search engine. To find ways to win an iPad, “just Google it.” Take advantage of Google’s sidebar options, located on the left side of the page, to get current results. There are also useful “real time” and “update” options that make it a breeze to locate up-to-date iPad giveaways. In your quest, be cautious of spam and false offers, which I will address later.

When searching for websites that feature free iPad contests and giveaways, one useful option is to seek out sites which gather and post lists of such activities. This boils your search down to one destination as opposed to multiple listings. Even though there are a multitude of opportunities to win electronic gadgets online, you can still find other ways to win these valuable items. Be on the lookout for flyers, in-store promotions and banners when you’re shopping in malls and plazas.

Beware of Scams

False offers and scams have become commonplace on the internet, and they often involve iPads because they are such a hot-ticket item. Two popular social networks which have been laden with dishonest iPad offers are YouTube and Twitter. Sometimes these fake claims might even install malware on your computer, or steal your personal data. If you encounter a free iPad offer on Twitter, it’s important to ascertain that user making the offer is real. Check to see if that user has been repeatedly posting the same message because there are times when users are paid to do this. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be tricky to discern a fake offer from one that is genuine.

When you’re trying to find legit Ipad giveaways on youtube, it important to keep a few things in mind. You want to check if the ipad is in the video, you want to avoid videos with only text and images, and also you will want to look out for videos that have been previously uploaded on other channels. It’s always fun to think you might actually get a free ipad but you have to be sure to watch out for people trying to scam you out of your money. so be safe and good luck!

Find Your Free iPad

Many individuals enter iPad contests, but if you follow a few steps below you will have a greater chance of winning one. Before you begin, set up a new email account specifically for iPad contests. It’s important to keep track of all the contests you enter and stay organized by using a spreadsheet or written list of the contests you enter. You will be able to look back and review the work you have submitted and easily follow up with contests to see who won. With so many contests available, you will most likely run across a few scams, so research the company and look for comments and feedback posted on other websites about the contest. Now, go get that iPad!

Bio: Josiah Staggs is a tech enthusiast and a giveaway junky. Visit him at his free iPad giveaway blog for all the latest

Lenovo Netbook for $249 A good deal if your looking for something simple to browse the internet, listen to music and watch a video.

Screen Size: 10.1″
Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 576
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 1GB
Memory Speed: DDR2 667
Memory Slots (Total): 1
Memory Slots (Filled): 1
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 2GB
Capacity: 160GB
HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 160GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
Lifestyle: Netbooks
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows XP Home
Platform: Netbook
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Atom
Processor Type: Single-Core
Processor Speed: 1.6GHz
Processor Number: N270
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Optical Drive Type: N/A
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 4-in-1
Media Types: Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Secure Digital
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support
Audio Channels: 2
Integrated Microphone: Yes
USB Ports: 2
LAN Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
Wireless: 802.11b/g WLAN
Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps
10/100/Mbps LAN
Width: 9.8″
Height: 0.9″ – 1.1″
Depth: 7.2″
Weight: 2.65 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad with multi-touch control
Battery Type: 3-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours
Integrated Webcam: Yes
Webcam Resolution: 1.3MP