2013 Kia Sorento Review & Paypal Cash Giveaway

August 8, 2012 By 122 Comments

My family was sporting around in a 2013 Kia Sorento this past week.  Actually, we were in 2 different Kia Sorentos!  Jerome and my girls took one camping in Heber, AZ, while I was in NYC with girlfriends.  This is when the love affair started…I loved the look of the vehicle, but that didn’t make me fall completely in love.

What turned me “head over heels” in love?

THIS:

Both of the trips our family experienced last week required massive amounts of storage space.  And the Kia Sorento delivered.   Not only did it deliver that storage space, it did so in style!

Some pros:

  • Excellent storage space
  • Excellent fuel efficiency (even when loaded to the gills with luggage)
  • Handling around the curves in the mountains was very tight and steady, almost like a sports car
  • Backup Camera (extremely helpful when the vehicle is loaded as pictured above)
  • BlueTooth connection between the Radio & your phone or other BlueTooth capable device.  This makes long car rides fun, as you can use the playlists directly from your phone to your sound system.  Also, allows for hands free phone calls.
  • Built In Navigation System (extremely helpful for those of us that were new to the New York City area)
  • 60/40 Split back seat came in handy when we needed to have one more area for a piece of luggage.
  • The ability to do some off-roading, however, we didn’t do any of this, there was a lake that had a dirt road to get to it.  The Kia Sorento handled it like a champ.

All in all, the Kia Sorento took us where we wanted to go, in style while using very little fuel.  I can’t be more impressed.

Some quick specs:

  • Fuel Economy: 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Highway
  • Dual Front Advanced Airbags
  • Side Curtain Airbags for both the 1st and 2nd rows
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • UVO Powered Infotainment system
  • Infinity Surround Sound
  • Panoramic Sunroof

Some of these features were not part of the standard package, but were on the vehicle we were given to drive.

Thank you to Kia Motors for allowing me to test drive this vehicle for this week.  This did not affect my review in any way.  Also, the Paypal cash giveaway is not sponsored by Kia, it is sponsored my Alpha & Omega Mobile Computer Services and MyCouponLady.com.  I have received no compensation for this review or this giveaway.

Now for the giveaway portion of this review.  Yes, I wish I were giving away a Kia Sorento, but No, I am not.  I am giving away $25 in Paypal cash.  Just enter on the Rafflecopter below.

 
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Picture Credit – Lower Right completely full Sorento picture was courtesy of MidgetMomma.com as we were in that vehicle (fully loaded) together!

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Asus 24″ Full HD HDMI Monitor w/Speakers $165 shipped

July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Awesome deal!  Right now you can get an Asus 24″ 2ms Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers for only $179.99 with shipping included.  Then submit for a $15 rebate and your final out of pocket cost is only $164.99

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Free Vipre Antivirus Software

July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Grab Vipre Antivirus Software is FREE!!!  

There is no coupon code required, so just grab it and enjoy.

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Should I Defrag My Mac?

July 30, 2011 By 1 Comment

There has been plenty of question and debate over the years as to if a Mac PC or MacBook should be defragged.   Well, I did some work on an IMac for a friend of mine.  It was running extremely slow and we decided it would be best to just wipe the drive and reload the OS.  So, I did.  After reloading the OS and all of the available updates, the IMac was running much faster, but I wondered if it would run even better if the hard drive was defragged.  So, i loaded IDefrag on it and ran it.  WOW, what a difference it made.  The OS loads up much faster and so do applications.  BIG difference.  So, to answer the question, should you defrag your Mac?  The answer is a definite YES!  It stands to reason that if a PC has plenty of defragged files on it, then defragging it will make a difference.  I don’t understand why so many people argue that it is not necessary to do on a MAC.  It’s a computer, and the files will over time get fragmented.  Take it from me, Defrag your MAC, you will be glad you did.

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What is “drive-by” malware?

September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Drive-by malware happens when you visit an infected site that begins to download malware on your computer. According to ESET’s Threat Center Global Report, 10-20% of all websites install drive-by malware. By targeting various vulnerabilities in your computer, these viruses can have a majorly damaging effect.  If you are not using a GOOD antivirus program like NOD32 you are very likely to get hit by “drive-by” malware, if you haven’t already.  Be careful on the web.

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New Scareware/Malware Program

December 9, 2009 By 4 Comments

Have You been Infected With Advanced Virus Remover?

When you’re infected with scareware/malware — whether it’s Advanced Virus Remover, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms you will notice….

Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Advanced Virus Remover to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Advanced Virus Remover.

New desktop shortcuts or switched internet homepage: scareware/malware like Advanced Virus Remover may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Scareware/malware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.

Annoying popups: Scareware/malware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you can be tricked into downloading more spyware.

The Antivirus and Scareware/Malware prevention that I use and recommend to all of my clients is NOD32 Antivirus by ESET.  It does a a great job of not just removing viruses and malware, but also preventing them from getting on your machine.  I highly recommend it. Follow THIS LINK to buy it online.

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8 Ways to Increase the Life of Your Laptop Battery

December 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

8 ways to increase the life of your laptop battery

1.  Charge it early and often. If you’re not planning on using it for a period of time, you should only discharge it to about 40 percent of its capacity.
2.  Every 30th charge, discharge it completely to recalibrate its internal tracking software.
3.  Unless you’re performing number 4, never allow the battery’s charge to be depleted past its minimum voltage.
4.  When not using it for a period of time (this also applies to any spares you might purchase), store it or them in the refrigerator. Heat kills batteries.  So no leaving them in parked cars in the summertime.
5.  Don’t put it in the freezer by mistake. Not good.
6.  If you’re planning on using the power supply for extended periods of time (BatteryEdge.com sells power supplies as well), remove the battery and store it in the ‘fridge. Again, not the freezer.
7.  If you’re storing a spare, do so at about a 40 percent charge.
8.  Most professionals have at least one spare as a backup, and store it in the refrigerator at about 40 percent. When needed, they can use it or charge it to full capacity almost immediately.  Some batteries will provide more energy when brought up to room temperature.

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Dirty, Rotten, Filthy Computers

December 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Please, Don’t Let Your PC Get This Bad. Check out this link to some nasty computers.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/13/ventblockers/

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Beware the Fake AntiVirus Software

September 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Don’t be fooled by all of the Fake Antivirus software (also known as malware) that can so easily make it’s way onto your computer.  Take a look at the List of Fake AntiVirus Software under our Virus Related Links section.

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