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3rd Blogoversary Giveaway | Cisco Valet!

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This month marks Copy Cat Chic's third year blogoversary! I can't believe it's been three years already. And like I do every year, I have a GREAT giveaway for you guys thanks to the generosity of my friends over at Cisco! They've offered up a free Cisco Valet Plus to one lucky Copy Cat Chic reader! I know I usually focus on furniture and home decor, but I just had to go a little techie with this one. I've been having issues with my wireless network lately...and to a full time blogger, that's not good news. And I figured I needed to share the love with my loyal readers. (For more giveaway details and how to enter see the bottom of this post.)

I just received a brand spanking new Cisco Valet Plus to review. I was pretty stoked about the offer because my ole' Apple Airport was slowly giving up the good fight. I hadn't figured out what I was going to replace the Airport with, but the Cisco folks came to the rescue! I was considering the Apple Time Capsule but the $200 price tag was enough to make me stop and think. I'm happy to say that the Cisco Valet Plus is only $89!

I created a little video showing the set-up process - Which ended up taking less than 5 minutes!! I have to admit I procrastinated a little in setting it up, because I was worried about network downtime. It was sooo easy, I'm still in shock. And the network is working great for me, no signal dropping and there's even a separate network for guests! LOVE it.

Here's a short clip of me setting up the Valet Plus. I'm just starting with this whole video thing, so I apologize in advance ;) lol


My boy Nate is a fan of the Cisco Valet Plus too...here's his input! His video is just a tad bit better than mine ;)

Copy Cat Chic Giveaway Details

Prize
One Cisco Valet Plus

How to Enter
Comment on this post and tell us why you'd love a Valet Plus!

Contest Ends
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 at Midnight PST

Rules
One comment per person please! The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Friday, February 4th, 2011.
Open to US readers only.

47 comments:

Grabbing My Happy January 26, 2011 8:55 AM  

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!! YAY!!!

Unfortunately, I am having BIG wireless network issues at my house. Oy vey. I do believe this fancy contraption would solve that problem! :) (pretty please?)

Callie January 26, 2011 9:05 AM  

Love your blog and we also have a dying airport, but what am I missing about the apron? :)

It's a simple story really... January 26, 2011 9:08 AM  

I'd love to win, but I have no idea what you're talking about with the apron...

Molly Alexander January 26, 2011 9:26 AM  

This would be so nice & convenient! I would use it because it would make life a little less frustrating!

Steph January 26, 2011 9:30 AM  

I would love a new apron print with a cute Amy Butler print.

Also would love love the Valet!

Jamie January 26, 2011 9:34 AM  

I seem to go through routers like crazy - they are always blowing up on me - would love something reliable.

Jill January 26, 2011 9:48 AM  

I would love the cisco valet because we have big issues with loss of signal in our house! I am always having to reset our router!

Abbey January 26, 2011 10:19 AM  

I'd love a Cisco Valet Plus! My current router keeps crapping on me. :(

Flip January 26, 2011 10:32 AM  

I am a fairly new follower of your blog (a few months)and I am really enjoying your pursuit of bargains! Our wireless is on its last leg so a new one would be perfect for ongoing CopyCatChic.com reading! Happy 3rd Blogaversary and Keep up the good work!

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund January 26, 2011 10:44 AM  

I would love to get rid of the wires in my house! They are a tripping hazard for my doxie!!

Erfs January 26, 2011 10:50 AM  

Oh I really need a new wireless router. Mine has been so terrible lately that I have to be directly connected at all times. Or else "borrow" the wireless connection from my neighbor! Thanks for the giveaway!

michelle thomas January 26, 2011 11:08 AM  

I'd love this. Recently moved my computer to my workspace in the kitchen and the printer is in the office. I need to print wireless. This is awesome!

Cammee January 26, 2011 11:37 AM  

I don't have wireless right now, so this would be perfect! My kids have been begging for wireless!

Heather January 26, 2011 1:35 PM  

Firstly, I just discovered your blog a couple of months ago and l-o-v-e it! I have tons of ideas for our next casa.

I would love to win a Valet for my husband. He is trying to work his way into freelancing from home and considering entering the blogosphere. An upgrade from our ancient router would be a huge boost and a nice little surprise for him.

stuplarosa January 26, 2011 1:41 PM  

Wireless! That would be so nice! Thanks for the blog.

Heidi January 26, 2011 3:50 PM  

Would love to win this! We love Cisco around here, and are currently in the market for a wireless router (would make life so much easier!) Even though this post isn't about furniture, it still fits in with your design theme, as the Valet is so slim and pretty to look at! Thanks!

KTryon January 26, 2011 4:06 PM  

Well since I bought my MAC (two years ago) our router never seems to be able to connect with the computer properly. Every time I wake the computer up from sleep mode I have to go and unplug the modem so the two can communicate!!! (A little annoying) I'm getting a bit tired of this so... the Cisco Valet Plus seems like a great solution!
Happy Blogoversary!

Michelle M,  January 26, 2011 4:32 PM  

My netgear router is giving up the ghost!

Bre January 26, 2011 5:28 PM  

ooh! I'd love to win this... because it would MAKE MY HUSBANDS DAY!

selina January 26, 2011 9:27 PM  

It's pretty, simple and small. Less visual clutter makes me happy!

jen January 26, 2011 11:23 PM  

wasn't till I read this that I put together why my signal is crap! airport is dying!

megan January 27, 2011 4:17 AM  

Happy 3rd Blogoversary! Love opening up your emails every day!
I'd LOVE this router because we have such bad connection problems where we live! Thanks!

morenita0107 January 27, 2011 4:32 AM  

Love your blog...happy 3 anniversary. Looking foward to use some of your copy cats in my new home....would love to win so I can surprise my husband with it ( he's a computer wiz lol)

Shirley January 27, 2011 5:38 AM  

What a perfect "60" birthday present for me :-)
Yes, in the beginning of March, I will hit the big 60...and. yes, I'm still plugging away at my laptop, several times a day I may add! This would definately be a warm welcome here!
Thanks you!

L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle January 27, 2011 5:43 AM  

I definitely would love one for my new apartment!

Lizabeth January 27, 2011 6:41 AM  

I would love anything with the word 'valet' in it!!!

stacey10lynn January 27, 2011 10:33 AM  

Would L-O-V-E a Cisco! Been dreaming of an upgrade and would feel truly blessed to actually HAVE the upgrade!

Tiffany Larson January 27, 2011 11:04 AM  

I saw this on Nate and it's exactly what we need around here. I would love to win, thank you!

La Dolfina January 27, 2011 11:37 AM  

Please throw my name into that HAT!!!
XX

Erin January 27, 2011 11:39 AM  

Who doesn't love new technology!?!?!!?

Christin January 27, 2011 8:36 PM  

I'm on our wireless network all the time. That sounds like a great product!

Leslie January 28, 2011 6:40 AM  

Happy Blogoversary! I love your blog!
The set-up process for the Cisco Valet looks really easy, something I can do myself! I like it!

jadiej January 28, 2011 12:09 PM  

It would be great to update with this stylish and sleek little number - what would we do without technology!

Colin MacDiarmid January 28, 2011 12:50 PM  

I'd love to have the Valet for traveling!

Anonymous,  January 28, 2011 8:59 PM  

Congrats!! I really love/need one of these:)

Tam

kandra rivers January 29, 2011 8:42 PM  

Happy Blogoversary! Yeah Cisco Valet... sounds wonderful.

Luzel January 30, 2011 11:52 AM  

Happy blogiversary! An upgrade would be sweet, please pick meee!

Sallie January 30, 2011 1:30 PM  

Ooh ooh ooh, do I need this! I have a menagerie of computer, printer and tv equipment in need of of a router to make them all work in concert. Would love to do it without a "medusa" corded system...

Laura V,  January 30, 2011 4:09 PM  

I travel a lot for the dance company I'm in so this would allow me to do work, blog, check email, etc whenever I am without internet access.

Morgan January 31, 2011 10:26 AM  

We're building a new office and this would be the perfect addition!

Meredith January 31, 2011 11:42 AM  

this will go to my husband for tinkering with....and reichel i LOVE your website. thanks

Mandi Smith T January 31, 2011 12:14 PM  

I would love to be wire free!!! Bring it on! mandi

Krista @ Hope in the Waiting January 31, 2011 12:41 PM  

I would love your Cisco Valet. I am just setting up a home office and this would be great. Thanks and love your blog!

Raha January 31, 2011 6:04 PM  

Love to win it because I am a tech-nerd :-)

2boyscl February 1, 2011 12:09 PM  

What a convenience! Coincidentally, I saw the Cisco Valet Plus 2 times on the Nate Show in the past week!

Brit February 3, 2011 7:39 PM  

My wireless seems like it's always crashing. Could this solve my problems? I'd love to see!

P.S. Happy Blogiversary!

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