Cisco Is Holding A Contest For Consumers to Submit a Story that details their frustration with setting up and managing a home network for a chance to win a Flip Mino HD Camcorder
IRVINE, California - July 2, 2009 - Cisco® today announced a contest called Lifestyles of the Tech Frustrated, starting today through August 16, 2009 that asks consumers, who have a home network, to send in a 500 word story of their networking set up frustrations and how they solved their problems. The top 10 entries as deemed by a panel of judges will win a Flip Mino HD Camcorder.
Competition Highlights/Facts:
· The Cisco Network Magic website is inviting entries where consumers can share their stories which depict the challenges and advantages of home networking. Cisco wants to see what customers are using home networking for and what they accomplish in their lives through technology.
· Contest Story Assignment: Tell us about your home or office computer network, and any difficulties or frustrations you have or have had with setting up and using it. We'd also like to hear how you fixed the problem using Network Magic or the networking software or hardware solutions. Please submit your written story in no more than 500 words.
· The top ten stories, as judged by a Cisco independent panel of judges, will have the chance to win a Flip Mino HD Camcorder, valued at $229.99*.
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· To enter the Contest, log on to http://www.networkmagic.com/techfrustrated and fill out the registration form, including reviewing the Official Rules and checking the box indicating acceptance of the rules. When finished reviewing the rules, click "Submit" and follow the instructions to summit your 500 word story.
· The contest is open from July 1 to August 16, 2009 to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age.
Network Magic Facts/Highlights:
· Cisco Network Magic is a home and home office network management software solution which helps users set up, manage and protect a home network. The software program helps enable users to connect their devices such as routers, PCs, printers, media hubs, media adapters and internet cameras etc., along with share printers and files. Users can also control access to the Internet and track online activity to ensure no users are abusing their privileges.
· Network Magic also helps protect networks with enhanced WPA security capabilities and status alerts to block intruders and warn of any attempts from unauthorized sources. Network Magic can also help to repair network and Internet connections to keep everything running smoothly and optimize productivity.
Internet Resources/Links:
· Enter the Lifestyles of the Tech Frustrated competition at www.networkmagic.com/techfrustrated
· Networking with Nate video: http://www.youtube.com/user/homenetworkdiva#play/all/uploads-all/0/ny0RubaY79Q
· Read Cisco's news feature on the media-enabled home.
· Become a Facebook fan of Cisco "LinksysbyCisco" and "Digital Cribs" and invite your friends to join the conversation.
· Engage with us on our blog site at http://blogs.cisco.com/consumer
· Follow us on Twitter: @DigitalCribs
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