This is post 8 of 11 in the SXSW 2011 series
If you know a social media-internet obsessed person, you have probably recognized that they have some sort of device, whether it’s a smart phone, laptop, or tablet, glued to the palm of their hands at all times. With an electronic device as a companion, it’s got to fit your needs. Leave a comment for your chance to snag a great gadget from The Shack.
UPDATE: We have selected our winners for this post. Check back for more giveaways!
This is post 8 of 11 in the SXSW 2011 series
Julie
Awesome giveaway!!! good luck to all!!!
Ricktoon
A mobile smartphone with a camera works like a charm. Shoot a photo, post to Facebook, instant connection. I use a Droid X.
Toddbbq
My G2 is a great social media device but I know there are better ones out there…
BeckyH
My phone is such a dinosaur, I really need to win this. I can just barely text.
pintworks
i love my android phone, and being able to communicate with someone wherever i go.
kat
ahhhhhhhh I want a netbook!
Tx76244
Lots of devices out there, but I still love my iPhone4!!
Amanda Owens
I had no idea that the tablet came with a built in camera! Very cool, now I want it!
Jen8112
My iPod Touch! Would rather have an iPhone and an iPad though.
Anne Mostella
I would have to say the Samsung Galaxy tablet is my fav…would love to have that!
Jules L.
great giveaway!! i have a blackberry that cannot be updated and i can’t afford a new phone…
Environ2
My iPhone replaced my laptop and with it’s GPS it keeps me oriented so I always know where I’m at and going… Now if I can keep up with my calendar!
Kim M
My droid keeps me social, I’m so outdated I don’t even have a laptop/netbook yet. LOL
Mark
Any smart phone, tablet or netbook – all are easy to carry and keep ya going strong with the online social community!
TCD
LOVE my android phone, don’t know what I’d do without it!!
dkn035
i want to win something
iPayStation
Got to be social in Generation-M! Get yer on the go gear, for wireless socializing from everywhere! It’s Generation-M!
LadyFidza
Great giveaway! Thank you so much for being so generous! I would really love to be the lucky one!
Shells79
A Galaxy Tab… It looks so cool
Chris T.
I need a new laptop and this is a great giveaway!
erickal
I use my smartphone to stay connected but would love a tablet
Cherie
My daughter has a android it puts my primitive phone to shame. Would love to win this awesome modern device!!!
djfishman09
I bet tablet would be cool then I could use my mobile WiFi hotspot on the inspire
douglasc727
great give away.i really could use them
Lauren D.
the HTC Inspire 4G is my fave… great camera on that one.. i want!
Frank Tellez
I love [b]Galaxy [/b]because of it’s ability to do Flash. Only wish I had one. :p
alexxio gilli
nowadays the words facebook, twitter and smartphones are strictly linked together with the word iphone. I’m trying to buy one and give away my old phone, otherwise i’ll build my own following a DIY guide and buying stuff from radioshack!! XD
Christina
I didn’t think I would be the person who needed access to social media on the go until I got my smartphone. Now, I don’t know what I’d do without it.
melemanuhulu
I have an HTC Hero (CDMA). I love it, but I’m sure any of these would be a big upgrade!
Jim Wiliams
Use my Blackberry most of the time, but also have an iPad with me to use as a back-up!
Ang
My phone is a daily staple for me!! Love to keep in contact with friends/ family daily
Bill Dunn
the mytouch 4g is the best!
Marshall
Great contest!!! I hope I win. Pick me!
Ang
Samsung Galaxy tablet for me!! Love to keep in contact with friends/ family daily
Beverly
My Android phone is really AWESOME!!!!! it does everything only had it for about one month now and would never ever go back to using any phone that wasn’t a smart phone!!!!!
David
I think a netbook computer is the best way to use Facebook on the go because if you are using a cell phone you would have to pay for the internet, but if you use a netbook you could connect to a free wireless network and using Facebook would be faster.
Stefanie
Ooh, the Samsung Galaxy tablet looks nice! I’d love to win that!
tweed524
Samsung Galaxy Tab is the one I like. LOVE THE SHACK!!! I am WOWED!!
Love the Cycling too!!! You guys ROCK!!!
doedwards
The Samsung Galaxy tablet would definitely be a "rock my world" type of device. The size looks perfect for keeping the social media obsession fed when I’m on the go!
Isaac
`I would love to win.
Curtis
Fingers crossed!
ShackJunkie
That inspire has me captivated. Awesome giveaway.. I love the shack!
RoBiNhOOd
A netbook sure would be nice! I could use one to catch up on my pharmacy ce’s while at work!!!
robgin
I would love to have the prizes they are giving away, I just can’t afford it! A lot of people I know has smartphones and I’m really impressed!
Delanie
SCHWEET! As a poor college kid who is a social networking junkie…. I want all of them!
jessicalynn
I use my HTC EVO. Which I love but I would like to win a tablet so my daughter can play games and learn her ABC’s. And so my boyfriend and I can play games against eachother
nutbut
Great Job Ricky!
I like them all… but I would vote for the Galaxy Tab,
and I liked the one with a kick stand on the back!
pikappaphiEE252
I find that my Droid 2 Global keeps me well connected. Even when we lost power for a couple of days, I was able to stay connected thanks to my phone.
Sally
I had no idea of the many ways to stay mobile on the go. It would be great to win one of these neat devices!!!! Good luck everyone & me!!
dougie
Luv the Samsung tablet as I ride a train daily to and from work. Woul luv that to keep informed, post what I find and email throughout my day not missing a beat even on the way home.
fancpantz2
Im feeling lucky!!What an awesome giveway!!!:)
Kathy S.
C’mon and hook me up Radio Shack! I’m a social media addict, but my 6 year old Gateway laptop is not cutting it anymore! Just to use it I have to keep it plugged into the wall outlet AND the paint has worn off so much that you can barely tell it was once a silver laptop! My favorite gadget is the HP Mini 10.1" Netbook. If you pick me, my social media addict heart will thank you very much.
jenp
It’s gotta be the Samsung Captivate – looks great, nice size, and it’s an Android!
Kelly
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is completely out of this word! Would love to have one.
Brenda C
It would be a awesome spring if i was a lucky winner thanks Radio Shack for the chance i am a regular customer love Radio Shack!!
Cortney
Apple iPhone4 <3 all day everyday thanks to Radioshack
Milan
Gonna have to go with the htc inspire for AT&T. I would imagine once they turn on the hspa+ switch that phone will be flying
DFW
Smartphones make it easier to stay in touch. Their small size, compared to a tablet, netbook or notebook mean it’s easy to carry and communicate.
LUCINDA HABEL
I think the Samsung Galaxy tablet would have to be my top choice! I dont have any of them, so I am not social on the go yet!
katiesmommy1 at gmail dot com
rcadden54
Love the new phones! I would like to check out the Inspire 4G. That Ricky guy is incredible and a natural at cell phone info!
Rick Cadden
Keri M.
Great giveaway! I’m in!
Zubes
My old old iPhone that barely holds a charge anymore.
Greg M.
I would love to win!
JW
I want a gadget!
steven lattimore
i love my epic especially wth the android 2.2 update
Denise
I would say a tablet or netbook would probably be the way to go! I have done the smart phone thing and am currently taking a break from that. But having 2 children at home that constantly want to use the desktop or laptop, I would love to have something small that I hide from the girls lol
Kath
The HP mini notebook is so cute!
vza004
If I get to design a tablet, I’ll call it the "Hand Shake!"
Art
Very cool giveaway! Would love to win any of these gadgets to stay connected!
Patti
Keep me mobile? How about get me mobile! My cell phone doesn’t do the Internet so I have to do it all on my desktop!
Adam Ayala
The Shack is the home for all your gift giving electronic needs. Good luck to me in the hopes I win this contest. I feel so out of date for not being able to be more socially in-touch every minute of my waking day.
jrpettibone
I love my smartphone. We use my camera all the time to take pics and upload.
ms moni
i loveeeeeeeeeeeee my evo shift… id be lost witout it
AlexanderCO
I know I have little chance to win so here is my $.02.
The Galaxy Tab, while not as powerful as the iPad, fills a niche, for those that won’t or can’t carry a 9/10" tablet. The 7" tab allows people to carry all their media from the cloud wherever they want.
kurt4594
I love these kinds of phones. and mine is about to die it freezes alot and it would be cool if i was to win this that would make me happy and yeah
SheGeek
A shegeek with gadgets galore…but I always have room for more. Ready for The Shack to show me what you’ve got!
Debbie
My niece is on her blackberry 24/7.
Trevor G
Samsung Galaxy tablet
cathi
a sprint Galaxy would be an answer to alot of problems. a great ideas gys
sandie glass
I would be lost without my smartpone, it’s my "life on the go." February of 2010 my husband’s contract was up and I was getting back surgery so to be nice – he graciously traded up and gave me his renewal, and ever since hes been suck w/a dinosaur phone. He recently tried to upgrade and they totally hosed him and said he STILL had to wait 4 more months. I feel horrible he did such a sweet and caring thing in my time of need and now he is stuck with a boring phone that does nothing! My husband just this past friday 3/11/11 sat once again, through another surgery for me and he never complains about anything, he always puts family waaaay ahead of himself, so if with your contest I could possibly give him the chance to get something awesome and new I would be so grateful! Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration!
whipster56
I can’t live without my Samsung Intercept. Long live smart phones!
Tim
I have to pick a favorite its to hard, it’s a toss up between the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the HTC Inspire 4G because I want a tablet but I need a new phone. Good luck to everyone.
Andre G.
My AT@T Inspire 4g!!!!
Carla
The Shack has great stuff and winning some of it would be perfect .
TGPMD
I only have an not-so-smart cell phone and I don’t take my laptop with me all the time, so I think any type of Tablet or mini or other device would be great! I’d take anything to stay in touch more and be able to check on FB more often!!!
paulawalla
My husband and 15 year-old son both have Android phones. I still have my old Razr, which was cool — about 5 years ago. Now I really need an update!
Kay Mash
My Favorite is the HTC INSPIRE 4G..too bad I dont have one !
Steve Howard
I really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab – I like that it is small enough to carry in my coat or cargo pants. [b]ANDROID rocks![/b]
Tom
Really love the Galaxy!
Janet Callaway
I would love to win one of the tablets. Thanks.
wuilber
good gadget htc swift
charlotte
I so want a Sansung Tablet or any of these prizes.
NanaB
I could sure use a Netbook to use away from home. I am not quite obsessed enough without one!
wuilber
the tablet
Johnny S.
I like the HTC Inspire. I wanna try out AT&T’s 4G network. I currently have a LG Xenon. I need help to stay social & mobile!
rocketman
I simply cannot go anywhere without my phone, I use it for email, maps, txting to keep in touch wit family, friends and other important contacts & it would be nice to get an upgrade or win something nice.
Celes Mickle
The IPhone 3GS with ATT that I currently have, the HP Mini Notebook, the HTC, the IPod Touch and others are good for social networking. I will be the winner of the HP Mini Netbook. I Pray that I am the winner for the HP Mini Netbook for my start up business and for my school work. I always wanted an HP Mini Notebook, but do not have the money to purchase one right now. I am a number one fan of Radio Shack. I just brought me a cell phone case at Radio Shack. Radio Shack will always be my number one store to buy electronics at. I love You all at Radio Shack. Have a Blessed Week.
diesel51
I am really excited about the possibility of winning this. What a generous giveaway. Thank you so much.
Tasha
great giveaway!
justjoking
I am mobile but no internet service so I lack the social aspect. Help!!!!
dakine
Galaxy Tab Flash & cameras big upgrade over my G1 iPad
sunshynejo
I am THE geeky nerd…. I always have to get the latest gadgets when they come out (when I can afford it), because enquiring minds WANT to know!!
bobd1952
I have an old BB, and any of the gadgets would be fantastic to win!!
BCgirl
I like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, that is what i would love to have thanks
paulv
AT&T Samsung Captivate is great, that is what i am missing, good luck to all
Sharonnelt
This would be awesome
Raymond Gregory
I love great technology! Great giveaway!
LAK
Love the tablet!!! This is the new computer of the future! Would love one to replace my really old, bulky HP Tablet that is very old and does not give me the tools I need to stay social on the go
Sharonnelt
Samsung Tablet for Sprint
Sara
The Inspire is an amazing communication device. With social networking,email and video chat at your fingertips you can stay in contact with ease. The speed and visuals are amazing and I’m told it only costs you $20 a month to make it a wiring hotspot for all your devices, including computers. Not that you’ll need one with the Inspire’s large screen size. You can pic and video edit as you take the image and after… there are so many cool features.
Wants one bad.
Vero
My phone, but I need a newer better one!!
robert smith/bigrob
samsung galaxy tablet is pretty awsome. not too big or bulky,lots of cool apps. i would love too win one.
LuisMacintosh
LEGIT
@blueeyescasper
low income cant afford a phone i need this really bad no conection to japan for me now to see who is alive @blueeyescasper twitter handle
Jill H
Wow, what a generous contest! Would love to win one of these gadgets! Yes, I’m one of those people!
Brad K
Could sure use a notebook
jbee
radio shack is full of win
christof
Any phone is fine, The ability to post pictures from your phone instantly to facebook= priceless
I have a chocolate touch phone, And its great for social websites and facebooking on the go x)
okcnyyfan
I love my Evo. Now I just need a tablet to go with it for those things a 4.3" screen is too small for.
collsy
I’m so behind the time when it comes to gadgets – please enable me to get up to date : )
Matthew
I like the prizes that r being givin away, hope I win one.
Evic
I really like the Samsung Galaxy Tab it is just the right size do do all things mobile! Plus I just like the idea of tablets
bedwa
it’s always my Nexus One or my Captivate in my hands. Hoping to win an Inspire (Aka: Desire HD) for my wife!
Cindy
I feel so lonely being at sxswi without a tablet!
Wall
The device has to fit in your own lifestyle, be portable, easy to use, and most of all affordable.
And the biggest thing is it must be readable, i.e. "big print" for those that need it.
The Samsung tablet will work for me!!
Joshua
man i have wanted a galaxy tab so bad. just cant afford it. but for real that thing looks soooo awesome.
Taylor
woot!
awesome giveaway!
goooooooooood luck!
Jim
The Samsung Tablet looks awesome!
Geraldine Durant
Awesome prizes. Would love to own one. Good luck to all!
Jennifer P
I use my ipod touch.
natthedem
The Samsung tablet intrigues me–I’m a big fan of the Android platform but I’m not sold on the Xoom quite yet.
Grampa
Galaxy Tab Awesome would get me up to date Great contest and prizes
DaveS
This would make it much easier to communicate with Alphonse!
Linda
The price of current phone is $15. I think it’s time to upgrade *hopefully*
RAD Moose
I got my Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V from RadioShack and am really happy with my purchase. I use it on FB and Twitter via HootSuite, check in with FourSquare and grab my gmail. It has allowed me to spend more time away from a desk or laptop.
Janice
laptop! For the simple fact that to use any of the better features of the phone, you have to pay extra to get text messaging (PER text), web browsing, etc, but with a laptop, you have the ease and comfort of typing (vs a tiny phone keyboard), multi-window capability, etc without losing any mobility!
Jerry Lafferty / mrcapncaveman
I would have to go with a netbook myself. I live in SD and we dont have Sprint or AT&T, only Verizon. But there are so many free wi fi spots around I am pretty much always connected somehow.
Nate
Winner winner? Shack ftw.
Doha A.
My favorite electonic device is my HTC EVO! Which is from the greatest electronics selling company in the world RadioShack! I ♥♥♥♥♥ RadioShack
Freida A. Custodio
Hmmm. If only I had a Samsung Tablet for Sprint, I could promise someone/a group I would dedicate a Tweet to them EVERY DAY for a year telling them how great they are (with the hashtag of their choice. That’s a promise)
A tablet would make me complete. I think I’m your girl for the Samsung Tablet for Sprint. Please make me happy tech-geek. Thank you.
Gary hsu
Please, I need more gadgets!!!!!!!
Thomas
I really need to win a tablet so I can be in. I have nothing to keep me connected.
natashajparker
Awesome giveaway! I could use any of these on my trip to France this summer. Gotta love The Shack!
Anne
My fav is the HTC Inspire 4G. I don’t have a smartphone but would love to have a better one then my husband. lol
Sarah/smitchathome
say that the Galaxy would be my favorite. They are all really great devices. These eyes are getting old and I need a really big screen!
teena
I really really need this…Please
Beth Bomben
My friend has an HTC Evo and it is really cool but I’ve also played with the new HTC Inspire which is just as cool but on AT&T’s 4G. The Inspire appears to be very similar to the Evo in that it has an 8MP camera with LED flash and huge screen, but I have AT&T and I am excited to see how the new 4G web works with the Evo’s younger, hipper cousin! As for the Galaxy Tablet, I wish it made calls. So for me, the Inspire definitely takes the cake!
n2wind2000
RS rocks Thousand Oaks Calif.!! Woot !!
William Hoover
Count me in & TY for a great give away!
tony
Great giveaway.
Michael Greene
Big fan of the Android OS have been waiting to test drive the Samsung tab. Have the Samsung Galaxy Phone. Radio Shack keep up the good work. Hope had fun at SSWX.
jd davis
My friend never takes his eyes off his iPhone even when you’re speaking to him directly. Drives me nuts!
artoflove
Awesome giveaway!!! good luck to all!!!
artoflove
If you know a social media-internet obsessed person, you have probably recognized that they have some sort of device, whether it’s a smart phone, laptop, or tablet, glued to the palm of their hands at all times. With an electronic device as a companion, it’s got to fit your needs. Leave a comment for your chance to win a Samsung Tablet for Sprint, HTC Inspire 4G, Samsung Captivate for AT&T, or a HP Mini 10.1" Notebook.
lexwang
I don’t know why but I love the kickstand. It’s so simple!!
Johnwiz2
My IPhone 3G is extinct, I would love to win this and crawl into the 21st century
Catherine
My Motorola Atrix. Lots of power, but compact enough for a mom of teens and toddler to pack that doesn’t take too much room. Keeps the toddler busy when I need it. Helps me keep up with everyone’s busy schedule including my busy military husband’s schedule, too. It’s great having a mini computer at my fingertips. It helps to keep me connected to all of our family and friends at a click of a button.
Catherine
My Motorola Atrix. Lots of power, but compact enough for a mom of teens and toddler to pack that doesn’t take too much room. Keeps the toddler busy when I need it. Helps me keep up with everyone’s busy schedule including my busy military husband’s schedule, too. It’s great having a mini computer at my fingertips. It helps to keep me connected to all of our family and friends at a click of a button.
Leah
I’d have to say…net book for me! Of course, any would be awesome
JR
Here’s hoping … cuz my daughter needs a new Sprint phone! And she’s way jealous of my Epic!!
Diane
I am ready for a netbook!
WD
You’ve got my attention,but,as usual,a day late and a dollar short.Alas and alack.
Jonathan
I have been wanting a Samsung Tablet, but they all sound good to me.
Sherry Russell
Looks like it has great features.
Motorcycle LED Pods
I don’t event want to stop reading this post! Very well written and to the point – I’ll link back from my links at my energy weblog when I update next. – http://www.oznium.com/
Audrie Vinci
Lovely web post.