I recently attended a press event for the Google Pixel 2 phone. As part of attending, we were given a Google Home Mini. So... here we have our prize as part of the This & That Hop. The blog hop has an open theme but... each blogger participating must have a prize valued at $50 or more. Since the Mini is valued at just $49, I'm also including a half dozen Google/Android related pins I got at the event. Combined, the value of those easily tops the prize minimum.
If you're not familiar with the Pixel 2, it is the latest "Google phone," a flagship Android phone from Google itself, versus another vendor who would typically add in their own mix of goodies to the available apps. You can read full reviews of the phone at places like The Verge or watch reviews on YouTube.
I got to play with the phone a little at the event at the Boston Verizon store, their official partner. The features I liked most about it were the camera with its portrait mode to blur out the background and keep the focus on the central subject. You do have to move the camera while taking the picture. Google Lens is another feature of the camera I liked. You point it at an item and it will identify the item and show you details on it. Like point it at the Pixel itself and you'll see a product info page. No headphone jack seems to be the new normal. The phone is waterproof so those accidental drops won't kill the phone. Lastly, I liked the squeezeable sides. You do have to get used to it as you might accidentally depress them when you didn't mean to, but a nice addition to how to interact with apps. Do check out the Pixel 2 and all the available accessories at Amazon.
As far as the giveaway goes, the Google Home Mini is their newest voice assistant to Google Assistant. You'll also get six Google/Android related pins. The giveaway is open to residents of the continental US who are 18+ and ends at 11:59 pm on 11/30/17. For full rules, see Giveaway Rules. Google Home Mini Giveaway Disclosure: I received the giveaway prizes at a press event. Java John Z's is responsible for prize shipment. Please see the disclosure policy for more information.
As mentioned at the top, our giveaway is part of a larger group doing a Giveaway Hop where each stop on the hop has a prize valued at $50 or more. The hop is hosted by The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island. Do be sure to visit others on the hop to see what else you can win. Good luck. Everything ends on 11/30.
I feel sure I would use this often. I'm often using google to look up the weather, ask questions like crime rate in certain states, alarm, timer so many things.
My favorite thing is that some thing will actually listen to me.lol I think it will one great to just say what song I want to listen to and it will happen.
and all the available accessories at Amazon.
im so scattered i think i would use it to find my phone most often
ReplyDeleteI like that you can ask it things and it will give you answers.
ReplyDeleteI like that you can use it to help with cooking especially following a recipe.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is why I would want it to use in the kitchen. Try a bunch of new recipes.
DeleteI like to use it for quick directions to places near me while traveling.
ReplyDeleteI like that it is almost like an assistant! There are many uses and it answers questions instead of my having to research and find the answer.
ReplyDeleteI need one of these for the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI think having an instant answer for questions that need to be answered quickly would be really nice.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be fun to get instant information.
ReplyDeleteI like Google Lens.
ReplyDeleteI would ask it about the weather.
ReplyDeleteI like the hands free music control feature of the Google Home Mini
ReplyDeleteabfantom at yahoo dot com
Voice activation is great for lots of things, searching google, music, and Tv are just a few.
ReplyDeleteI like voice activation for playing music.
ReplyDeleteI would ask about recipes and movie
ReplyDeleteI would like it to set timers and play music.
ReplyDeleteI love Google products, and think it'd help me keep up with my daily list.
ReplyDeleteI would love it to help me with my cooking.
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Google lens is m favorite!
ReplyDeleteThis would help me with all my lists.
ReplyDeleteI think it would make things easier. I would love it for my music and ask about the weather and movie times.
ReplyDeleteWould love this for my kitchen
ReplyDeleteBe great for my amazon orders
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to help with lists and cooking.
ReplyDeleteit would be great to help me with reminders especially through the holidays
ReplyDeleteNotes and reminders
ReplyDeleteNot having to sit at the computer or phone to google everything!
ReplyDeleteplaying music on it
ReplyDeleteQuick searches without typing!
ReplyDeleteI like Google Lens.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to keep track of appointments.
ReplyDeleteIt's quicker than having to type or write it out.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great help in the kitchen with cooking
ReplyDeleteI would love to use it to help with my recipes/cooking.
ReplyDeleteHands free so I can use it while cooking! Very helpful for the Holidays.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great not to have to find a pen or paper!
ReplyDeletekdraebellamy@yahoo.com
It would be great for music!
ReplyDeleteasking it to find info on certain topics or to play certain amazon music - awesome
ReplyDeleteI like that it helps with cooking.
ReplyDeleteI love taking pictures so I like the portrait mode. I could have a lot of fun with that.
ReplyDeleteIt would help me with lists and cooking
ReplyDeleteI like how you won't feel alone while using this lol.
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ReplyDeleteIt will definitely help with cooking or when I just want to listen to some soft music.
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Makes life easier without typing.
ReplyDeleteI like that it plays the music I request
ReplyDeleteGetting questions answered while busy is great.
ReplyDeleteI like that I can easily check the time
ReplyDeletehaving my hands full of stuff would be a help
ReplyDeleteI think I will love this when I have my hands dirty or full and cant pick up/use my phone
ReplyDeleteGoogle Home the best thing
ReplyDeleteI'd like it for quick Google searches!
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It would be nice to talk with someone when youre alone home
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about a voice-activated assistant is being able to boss it around.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to ask questions instead of having to type something into Google.
ReplyDeleteI like the convenience of freeing up my hands.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
This would be wonderful to listen to music with or help me with cooking. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI love that I will be able operate whie I am using my hands.
ReplyDeleteJust posting so I don't get fined
ReplyDeleteHands free assistant
ReplyDeleteThe ease of access and ability to multitask during our everyday lives!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love that I can make lists while I'm thinking about it without getting up and finding a paper and pen
ReplyDeleteThis is great, one of my friends has the large alexa and I love that you can make lists and set reminders.
ReplyDeleteI cook in the kitchen with my phone or laptop and I like that I could use the Google Mini and not worry about touching it and getting it dirty.
ReplyDeleteI Am a google fanboy but i cant afford any of their products
ReplyDeleteI like voice activation for music
ReplyDeleteI would love to have it to play my favorite music.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to control my security system
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ReplyDeleteThe waterproof phone.
ReplyDeleteWould enjoy the voice activation for music & set reminders ....
ReplyDeleteReminders, timers, music....all make the cooking easier.
ReplyDeleteI think this would be great to turn on music and to ask instructions for recipes.
ReplyDeleteI think the best features would be the ability to turn on music from anywhere near and to change the show I am watching.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be great to get the answer to a question before I forget what the question was.
ReplyDeleteI'd use this for finding my phone, and to turn off the soundbar when my husband forgets.
ReplyDeleteI think having a voice activate assistant would be nice to know that at least ONE "person" in my house listened when I talk!!
ReplyDeleteThe hands-free music control option would be great for me!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely listening to music tops my list, but I also think the asking questions and getting answers is a good feature.
ReplyDeleteI want to be able to listen to audio books. I'd also use it as a timer/reminder app and to find my phone.
ReplyDeleteI'd ask about the weather.
ReplyDeleteI like that I can get quick answers to my questions
ReplyDeletewe have a google home and love that we can play music and ask it questions
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool. I'd like to have it. Not tried it.
ReplyDeleteI like that it can help you with just about anything and answer all your questions too
ReplyDeleteI like the reminders and that it is waterproof.
ReplyDeleteI like that I can make lists.
ReplyDeleteI like that it has reminders, and I love the idea of using it while cooking.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to control my lights so much needed
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ReplyDeleteIt would be awesome for getting the kids to ask about the weather and dress appropriately!!
ReplyDeleteNot using my hands is my favorite feature.
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ReplyDeleteAutomating cool lights
ReplyDeleteWhen hands are messy cooking or baking would be nice to just ask a question...such as how do you put out a grease fire. Haha
ReplyDeleteI like that my girls could ask it questions while they are working on their homework with very little effort. thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great for my random ideas I need to rem.
ReplyDeleteI'd like the feature of voice activated so I don't have to type out something I am looking for.
ReplyDeleteNot having to use my hands for sure is my favorite feature.
ReplyDeleteThe time voice control is the feature my son use on his's google home. I don't know it I would like on yet.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be nice to not get up when I'm lazy or use it when my hands are full.
ReplyDeleteUsing it in the kitchen to help with cooking would be really neat.
ReplyDeleteI would like to be able to verbally abused someone without them actually feeling pain.
ReplyDeleteI think we would mostly use it for music. I know that these devices have a lot of uses though.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of being able to ask it questions. An extremely knowledgeable captive assistant. lol
ReplyDeleteTo play music while I'm cleaning
ReplyDeleteI'd love playing music on it...and some games. And using it for a timer when I cook, etc!
ReplyDeleteI love that this can look up those quick need to know things for me like phone numbers, the weather, etc.
ReplyDeletei would enjoy having it play music throughout the house while i clean
ReplyDeleteI feel sure I would use this often. I'm often using google to look up the weather, ask questions like crime rate in certain states, alarm, timer so many things.
ReplyDeletei think the convenience of not having to type my query
ReplyDeleteQuickly get answers!
ReplyDeleteThe voice command to have music any time I want to :)
ReplyDeleteI think I would like weather reports especially since we live with snow 5 months of the year.
ReplyDeleteI love the voice commands and the music!!!
ReplyDeleteI like that it can give me directions, assist with recipes and weather reports too! Many reasons I would like to own the google home mini
ReplyDeleteI like that it sets reminders
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance
I like that I can set reminders, and that I can make lists.
ReplyDeleteIt would help me keep track of my calendar!
ReplyDeleteI like how many things you can do without using your hands.
ReplyDeleteFavorite feature would be being able to ask a question without having to google it manually.
ReplyDeleteanswers when i need them instantly
ReplyDeleteI love how you can ask it to play music on the spot!
ReplyDeleteGreat feature I like is instantaneous answers
ReplyDeleteConvenience!
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome to assist my nephew with his homework.
ReplyDeleteCan turn your home into a smart home and get answers to things you don't know
ReplyDeleteFor answering questions.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get instant answers to my questions like the weather, movie times, and anything else that comes to mind.
ReplyDeletebeing able to turn lights and things on/off without having to get out from under my blanket!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to help me keep my day organized!
ReplyDeleteGoogle Home Mini sounds amazing to use because i love music in the home so i would use it for that among other things.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my dad who wants it for the weather and time etc because he has a hard time seeing
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is I can ask it things without having to click on my computer
ReplyDeleteIt would stop me from making list and losing them.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is that some thing will actually listen to me.lol I think it will one great to just say what song I want to listen to and it will happen.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is I can make to do lists without writing anything down.
ReplyDeleteto find a song
ReplyDeleteI think browsing through music using the voice activation feature would be my favorite
ReplyDeleteI love the music and voice commands.
ReplyDeleteI like that I am able to ask the Google Home Mini any question, and it can return an answer.
ReplyDeleteanything that will help me further educate my kids would be a blessing, but I foresee asking it to play music will be #1
ReplyDeletei would use it to control the lights, and play music!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great for quick info like whether or not I need a jacket, what scores are, to do lists that I never actually write down.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to play my favorite music, as i love music way too much.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to use it to play music at home
ReplyDeleteI would like to be able to ask it questions.
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for recipes and cooking. Especially this time of year with all the get togethers.
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