The following post contains a giveaway that was sponsored by Microsoft Stores. All opinions are 100% my own.
On September 19th, I was invited to preview the brand new Microsoft Store at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park. The store was buzzing with excitement as the retail associates prepped for the grand opening that was taking place the very next day.
The first thing you notice as you walk in the store is the giant Microsoft display screen. This is where customers can test out & play the latest Xbox One games!
As someone who uses Microsoft Word & Excel on a daily basis, it’s nice to know that I can go to this store, pick up the latest software, buy an accessory or even purchase the latest Madden Xbox One game!
While I was at the Microsoft Store, I had the opportunity to play around with the Surface 2 & Surface Pro 3. The Surface Pro 3 has a handy stylus that is so responsive to the screen. I love that the Surface Pro 3 works as both a tablet AND a laptop!
I had a chance to look at some of the latest Windows Phones, such as the Nokia Lumia 1520 which has a 6” screen & a 20 MP camera. Have you heard of Cortana? Cortana is your personal assistant on a Windows Phone. Cortana is there to help make things easier & reminds you of important dates like birthdays & anniversaries. Having tested it out, I found Cortana to be much more intuitive than Apple’s Siri.
One of my favorite things at the Microsoft Store is the Answer Desk. You can schedule a free in-store consultation at the Answer Desk & a service advisor will assist you with your Microsoft related problem. About a week & a half ago, I walked into the store at Westfield Topanga. Within an hour, the tech advisor was able to fix the issue that I had with my Windows phone.
There are several Microsoft Store locations in California. Have you been to one? The one in Woodland Hills/Canoga Park is the newest store to open, but I hear that one is coming soon to Cerritos. Click here to find a Microsoft Store that is closest to you.
Would you like to buy the latest Xbox One game or even a Surface Pro 3? Well guess what…
ONE lucky Real Mom of SFV reader will win a $50 Microsoft Gift Card. Please enter below for a chance to win! NOTE: The gift card can only be used at Microsoft retail locations.
Rules: Contest is open to California residents only please. Gift card can only be used at participating Microsoft retail locations in the U.S. No purchase necessary to enter. One winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send me an email to realmomofsfv@gmail.com
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I was invited to a media preview of the Microsoft Store which helped facilitate this review. Microsoft Stores generously supplied the $50 gift card for this giveaway. All images & opinions are 100% my own.
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I would use the gift cert toward a new tablet! I need to check out the new store!
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If I won the $50 gift certificate, I’d probably give it to my hubby or my daughter to do some damage—I mean, shopping. 🙂 We haven’t been to the Microsoft Store before, but there’s a new one nearby that we’ve wanted to check out!
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If I won the $50 gift card, I’d use it towards the Surface Pro!
Or give it to your sister!!
I don’t know. I’d definitely have to look around first.
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an accessory, game, software, or a fun flash drive.
I’d probably give it to my little dude to spend, he’s a big Xbox gamer and I’m always spending money on something for him! 🙂
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I’d like to get the Surface Pro 3. I’m intrigued by the laptop/tablet combo.
I would also consider getting the Surface Pro 3.
If I won, I would use it towards a new laptop 🙂
I would put the $50 towards a portable speaker for my music. My daughter left for college and took the only one we had in the house!
I would put it towards a Surface. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
i would buy a game for my 2DS 🙂
I would pick out a game with the $50 Gift Card for family game night.
I would give it to one of my sons.
Something for my husband for his birthday.
A Surface Pro
i would use the gift card towards a surface pro mouse. they are kind of pricey!!!
If I won, I’d look into the Surface!
if I won it would definently be going to a new laptop for myself for Christmas you have to get yourself a present to lol
I would buy a Surface – that looks so cool!!
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The surface pro 3.
I would purchase a phone case
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I would put it towards a keyboard for my surface pro 2.
Just a heads up, your link to your twitter page isn’t working
Thanks Brenda for letting me know! I just recently changed my Twitter handle. It’s now fixed! 🙂