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No, the title of this week’s freebie isn’t meant to be perverse. It’s just the clearest way to identify the DuPont giveaway that has already popped up on some of our favorite blogs. And now it’s here on YHL (insert party kazoo sound effect here). Ladies and gents, we present to you: the DuPont iPod Touch giveaway. That’s right, DuPont’s gonna hook one of you up with a free iPod Touch. Monday just got a little better, eh?
DuPont recently launched a new free iPhone and iPod Touch app called mySurface that’s designed to help you pick a countertop from within their
DuPont was even kind enough to hook us up with our own iPod Touch (now I’m almost as cool as my iPhone toting wife) to check it out and dig up some other helpful DIY apps to share with you guys. So here are the other home-improvement related apps that we’re digging:
We’ve been having lots of fun with Benjamin Moore’s ColorCapture app (also free). Using uploaded photos (or pics snapped with the iPhone’s camera) you find paint colors and color schemes to coordinate with your favorite fabric, painting or – well – photo of your dog on the beach. And though we haven’t used it yet, the 99-cent SwedeShop app is the unofficial Ikea organizer for the iPhone. So you can forget the golf pencil on your next trip- plus it automatically tallies your budget as you go.
We also got lots of tips about keeping notes and lists on your iPhone back on this post, so we’ve started to use Evernote (again, free). It’s like the Voice Memo and Notes tools that come already loaded on the iPod, but a bit more organized. Linked to an account on evernote.com, you can keep voice, text, photo and screen grab notes that can be labeled with tags, sorted by geo-tags and easily searched. We’ve also been enjoying craigsphone, the app version of craigslist. Nothing new in terms of content, but hunting for real estate, browsing local yard sales and perusing used furniture in need of a new home is almost easier on the iPod than the real web site. The app is free, but it certainly could end up costing us more as we discover new steals.
But enough jibber-jabber. Here’s how you can win your very own iPod Touch:
- PRIZE: An 8GB iPod Touch courtesy of DuPont and their new mySurface app
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TOUCH ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …help us build our app collection by telling us your favorite iPhone app (if you’ve got one) OR if you could create your own miracle app, tell us what would it would do (balance your checkbook? get dinner ready? walk the dog?)
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: USA only
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Apple.
Rebekah says
TOUCH ME!
I want one of these, please! I would love a recipe app!
Linda says
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I’d like one that shows me exactly how to balance my meals and exercise for the day, depending on what my goals are — lose weight? Stave off a cold? Build muscle?
Whitney says
TOUCH ME
Folded and put away my laundry. :)
Brian G says
Touch Me.
Need an ipod so I can find a fav app.
Courtney says
Touch Me! My miracle app would potty train my 3-year-old. Really…is that too much to ask?!?
Jessica W. says
TOUCH ME!
Katey says
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Anna Yusimova says
TOUCH ME!!
I would like to see anything that would help me stay organized. I would love to own one too.
Candace says
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Harbor Master. And I’ve heard of food ones- one that helps plan start times for all the different dishes in a meal so all are ready at the same time. And a types of wine/wine preferences & suggestions app….
All of these I’ve heard of or sneak us when the bf isn’t looking.
Jennifer says
TOUCH ME
I have the G1 and I love a lot of the applications, but the one that took me by surprise was the Bubble Level app, which I have used numerous times hanging pics and a coat hook around the homestead!
Thanks bunches!
Heidi Vandiver says
Train our new puppy for us! Good thing she is so cute!
Dianne says
TOUCH ME! Awesome! I hope I win!
Briel K. says
Touch Me!
I’d like an app that could make my meals for me. That would be so nice. haha
Mrs S says
TOUCH ME
An app that can clean the tub!
Sarah says
I don’t have an iTouch or iPhone, but my dad does and my favorite app is the one where you can find restaurants near you based on your location. Very handy. And screaming TOUCH ME, is a good way to perk up a Monday. :-)
Katy Campbell @ A Starter House says
TOUCH ME! My favorite free app would probably be the free sudoku puzzles that I love doing every morning. And I love the facebook app as its nice to update my status without ever turning on a computer.
Jenna says
TOUCH ME!
I don’t have an i-anything (there might already be an app that does this) but if I did I think an app that could help you plan vacations according to your interests and hobbies would be awesome!
Kelly says
TOUCH ME! I don’t have an iPhone or iPod yet, but I would love any sort of Maps or GPS type app to help me know where I’m going – I am SO directionally challenged :)
jane says
TOUCH ME!
my favorite (read: most used) app is twitterific (free version). a close second would be facebook. people are always amoused by iglowstick and bejeweled 2 gets a lot of use on my iphone…
Lisa says
TOUCH ME!!!
I’m a local newspaper reporter, so my miracle app would transcribe recordings of school board meetings. No more note taking + perfect quotes = bliss!
Patricia says
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Maryann says
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Marta says
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My husband had a application that would wiggle everything. I thought that was hilarious
Jenn says
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Travis says
TOUCH ME!
My favorite app is the one my 3 year old daughter calls “Matching Games”! Definately nice to keep her occupied at times. I only let her use it as a last resort!
Also, I like the 9-Toolbox that has 9 applications in one such as the Inclimoter, Loan Calculator, Tip Calculator and “My Girl’s Day”, which lets you know the time of the month best for procreation (you can use it either way if you know what I mean)!
Sarah says
Touch Me!
Okay…I don’t have an iPhone, but my friend does. And I LOVE this app: http://www.runpee.com
Seriously – pure genius.
Julia says
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Heather Byrne says
Touch Me! I want it …gotta have it! lol
have a good day!
Carolee says
TOUCH ME !!!! My favorite app, found on the husband’s iphone, is the Tastey Spoon. Great for travelers everywhere.
Amanda says
TOUCH ME! I’d like an app that wakes me up refreshed and makes coffee. :)
Beth says
TOUCH ME! I LOVE my iPhone. My two favorite apps are Saisuke (converts your google calendar to an easily readable version) and Open Table (get reservations at restaurants). I would love to have an iPod Touch for my hubby.
steph anne says
TOUCH ME!
I’d love for an app where you can record TV shows if you’re not at home and forgot to record something. I heard there are some apps already but only for TiVo… not other cable companies like Cox or Time Warner.
Sarah says
Touch Me – I really like the app trace. It is a little game that both kids and adults can enjoy while waiting for all those things we have to wait for in life.
Josh P. says
TOUCH ME!
Don’t have an iphone, but sure would like an ipod touch!
suzanne says
touch me.
i would kill for an app that would write my dissertation for me. ;)
Amy says
TOUCH ME!
Katie says
Touch me!!! i don’t know that apps since i don’t have one, but i want to be cool like all the other i-something users!
Jules F says
TOUCH ME!
Don’t know about apps, as I don’t have an itouch!
Sara says
TOUCH ME (!!!!!!)
I don’t have an iphone so I’m sure they already have this app, but I would love a grocery list app for those random things that I think of something else we need…I could quick enter it into my phone. Then I wouldn’t have to worry about losing track of a pen & paper list.
Sally says
Touch Me!
I really appreciate the Whole Foods, Inc. Recipe app. It’s a fun way to be inspired to get out of a cooking rut. It’s pretty and fun to use. :)
Marianne says
Man, I wish you could Touch Me up in Canada! I always scroll down to see if Canada’s in th eloop…not your call I know :-)
The (almost) frozen north salutes you, haha
Marianne
Jennelle says
TOUCH ME!
I don’t have an iPhone, but I was playing with a friend’s on Saturday and had a lot of fun with her Black Friday app. It tells you all the best deals, with a countdown to Black Friday!
JenniB says
TOUCH ME!
My perfect app would have something to do with cleaning the house… toilets, dust, vaccuuming….I’ll take anything!
priscilla says
TOUCH ME!
i don’t have an iPhone, but i love that app that identifies the song you’re listening to. totally rocks.
Carmen says
Touch Me…
I would love an app that would get all the laundry done…washed, dried, folded and put away so I could enjoy my weekends with my kids…. sigh….
Stephanie says
TOUCH ME!
I don’t have an iPhone, but how about an app that would help you id flowers/plants that you may spot and want to bring into your own yard?!
courtney says
TOUCH ME!!!
Lauren says
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Can I get an app that folds my laundry? Or if it filled up my gas tank for me, that would be awesome in the winter when I don’t want to get out of the car!
Madelin says
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Liz says
TOUCH ME
Maybe just the boost I need to make the switch!