Just Another Reason Why We Love HP! (Giveaway)
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Let me tell you guys about the HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center. This beauty has been a hit in our household. This thing is amazing. First off, the printer plays music when you turn it on. How many printers do that? It’s definitely a pick me up. It has a 7 inch touch screen which you can navigate using the stylus pen or your finger. With a few taps of the touch screen you can make photos scrapbook ready without even touching a computer or leaving your house!
Packed with over 200 borders, graphics, frames, and effects, the HP Photosmart A826 allows for endless photo editing. You can crop, adjust color settings, and remove small imperfections such as red-eye. There’s no need for constantly loading the paper tray or worrying about dust particles building up on your photos. The built-in paper tray stores and protects 100 4×6 or 5×7 sheets of photo paper. Any plans to throw a party? You and guests can connect to the HP Photosmart A826 and immediately hand out photos without worrying about smudging or smearing.
There are many ways to connect to the HP Photosmart A826. Connect directly from USB flash drives, your camera’s USB cord, and the following memory cards: Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card. You can even print from your PC or Mac. A USB-to-computer cable must be purchased separate for this. The HP Photosmart A826 even supports wireless printing through Bluetooth technology!
What about paper and ink? HP’s “My Print Rewards” program offers exclusive discounts on HP ink, toner, and paper with free next-day shipping. To optimize your ink cartridge, I recommend adjusting the brightness of each photo to the second to the last setting, otherwise photos may come out darker than usual, plus it takes more ink to print a darker photo. The cheapest I’ve found the ink cartridge sold for are $15.49 at ANT Online, $16.88 at Sam’s Club, and $17.99 at Amazon. Photo paper price comparisons can be found on Froogle. Oh while I’m talking about deals, there are some HP Photosmart A826’s going for below retail on Ebay.
I designed Jayden’s photo birth announcements in Photoshop to match our Baby Shower set and then printed them out using the HP Photosmart A826. Family and friends loved them! The HP Photosmart A826 is a gadget that is definitely cherished in our home. I can’t wait until the Holidays roll around!
HP teamed up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to launch a first-of-its-kind national digital video service program that allows families to access and purchase age-appropriate digital content in a safe and secure online environment. The digital video service program also supports PTA’s mission, which is to help children reach their full potential by providing tools for parents to get involved and manage their children’s health, education and safety. A wide array of kid-friendly DVD and TV titles, such as Alvin & The Chipmunks, Bee Movie, Enchanted, Nancy Drew and National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets are available at ptavideostore.com and bgcavideostore.com. The PTA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America worked hard to make both sites a great venue for busy moms to conveniently and securely buy entertainment without having to worry whether it will be safe for their kids to watch.
How would you like to win a $25 gift card redeemable at ptavideostore.com and bgcavideostore.com? Visit either store and come back here to post a comment letting me know how you’d spend your gift card! You may do either or all of the following for 1 extra entry each: blog about this giveaway, place our button on your sidebar, or subscribe to our feed (to be notified of future giveaways). Let me know what you’ve done in the comments. This giveaway will end August 
August 3rd, 2008 at 5:54 am
The photo printer seems really cool. I’m wondering how much ink you have to use, though. Is the ink expensive? I used to say that I would never own a HP, but I bought a printer/scanner/copier from them after my Lexmark died and I must admit, it is a very good product.
As for the contest, I would totally have to buy Mary Poppins because it is one of my all time favorite movies.
Mommy: Kristina, I edited the post to share price comparison for ink and photo paper =).
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August 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 am
I must first say that HP should hire Jayden to sell their product because he is so cute next to the machine! You make me want to buy it! Your photos look so good and the thank you cards are awesome! I love HP products. I think we have at least a half dozen in our collection!
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August 3rd, 2008 at 5:55 pm
The photos come out nice
I’ve been trying to convince my husband that we need a photo printer. He keeps telling me no but Christmas will be here soon enough. 
Thanks for the reccomendation. Jaydens pics are adorable.
Hugs, Danette
August 3rd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Sheena~! I didn’t know you had a baby, so CONGRATULATIONS GIRl! I need to catch up with you again, sorry I dropped off from the face of the earth! LOL..the whole PPP thing didn’t really pan out and when I stopped that I stopped blogging. But I am back at it, you can check out my site at jewllori.blogspot.com!
xoxo,
Lori
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August 4th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I’d spend the GC on Get Smart (1995): The Complete Series
August 4th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I love giftcards! If I won I would use it on the movie College Road Trip. My daughter wants to see it really bad and I love Martin! Jayden looks so cute next to the printer!I have been showing everyone that pic
Sheena, that was such a great idea to show what you printed. The pictures look really crisp. I like that. I have also placed your button on my sidebar for an extra entry.
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August 5th, 2008 at 12:22 am
The printer looks really neat and Jayden is looking cute, like always!
I checked out the BGCA and PTA stores and they have quite a selection! If I won I ‘d get some Elmo DVDs for my daughter. She loves Elmo.
August 5th, 2008 at 3:50 am
The photo printer seems nice! I often take pictures of my kids. I want a printer like it. Is it difficult to use?
I’m happy if you link to my site.It is written in Japanese(some of the words are English) but show pictures.
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August 6th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
quality look awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
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August 11th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
http://www.bgcavideostore.com/Nim+s%20Island%20+Full%20Screen+%20+DVD/IDFOXD2252764D,default,pd.html
Nim’s Island - haven’t seen that one yet!
your baby is so cute!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Hello! Your son is certainly adorable and growing.
I would love to be entered in your drawing. I would let my two sons each pick a movie. Many thanks,
Cindi
August 12th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I’ve been waiting to see College Road Trip so I’d probably buy that. Also subscribed. Thanks!
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August 12th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Wow, that photo printer is awesome! The pics are just gorgeous, and I really like the design of the printer-and that it plays music too… definitely something different. If I won the GC I’d spend it on family/childrens movies for my daughter-with over a thousand in that category, I am sure we could find some DVD’s she’d like! I also subscribe to your feed!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
August 12th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Your baby is adorable!
I would probably spend it on some Christmas present ideas. Thanks for the chance to get started.
I also subscribed.
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August 13th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I would buy Nim’s Island. My son really wants to see this movie.
August 14th, 2008 at 3:52 am
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August 15th, 2008 at 7:46 am
My daughter loves princesses so id probably order a few movies for her
August 15th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I’d buy Nim’s Island on DVD.
I’m also a subscriber of your feed now.
August 17th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I read an article about the ‘American Mall’ the other day, so I’m interested in seeing that. Great giveaway, thanks!
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August 17th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I subscribed via email, added your button to my sidebar and blogged this giveaway. Thanks again!
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August 19th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I’d get the Mister Rogers: Adventures in Friendship DVD for my daughter, and The Sting for my husband and I.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:13 am
My son likes Veggie Tales so I would buya few of those for him! I really like their prices…
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August 20th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I would get Hocus Pocus and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
August 20th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
oooh, the Whale Rider DVD. Always wanted to see that!
August 20th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I’d purchase School Ties and Pretty in Pink on DVD. Thanks for the chance to win!
I subscribed too!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 am
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