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Do you want to test out a smart phone, tablet and Xbox for Microsoft? Sign up here to take part! NOW CLOSED

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MichelleMumsnet · 04/12/2014 10:14

Microsoft have asked us to find 10 Mumsnetters to test out Nokia Lumia 735, Xbox One Console with Kinect and a Linx tablet (total RRP ~£750).

Here’s what Microsoft’s marketing manager says, “As a marketing manager for Microsoft and mum of 2 boys, I know that things at home and at work can get pretty busy – especially this time of year with present buying, decorating the house, nativity play outfits, pantomimes……you know the rest :-). That is why we wanted to show you the collective power of some of these Microsoft products and how they can be used for the whole family. We would like to find families that can try out a Nokia Lumia phone, XBox One console and one of the new very affordable Linx tablets. All of these work together in a way that your family’s life can be fun and organised, productive and producing lots of laughs.”

This product test is open to UK Mumsnetters who have at least two children age between 5-15.

Testers will need to be available to attend an event in Victoria, London on Tuesday 16th December between 10-12:30 to learn how to get most out of all the products and how to use them together.

Testers will each receive:

  • Nokia Lumia 735
  • Xbox One Console with Kinect + 12 month Xbox Live subscription + Project Spark game
  • Linx tablet (7 will receive the 8" tablet and and 3 testers will receive the 10" tablet)

Testers will be required to add their feedback on the products on three separate feedback threads onsite. So long as you add feedback as required you will be able to keep the products.

If you’re interested in taking part, please sign up here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/3K29NVY

Thanks and good luck

MNHQ

OP posts:
marsybum · 10/12/2014 16:23

Me too! Have been constantly refreshing my emails for 3 days!

26Point2Miles · 10/12/2014 16:59

Maybe hear tomorrow then?

wheretoyougonow · 10/12/2014 18:02

MNHQ if I bribe you with gin, please can you say if we're in!!WineWineWineWine

BattlestarSpectacular · 10/12/2014 20:18

IneedAwittierNickname Rofl

InMySpareTime · 11/12/2014 09:23

Please let it be today that we find out, the waiting is agonising!
I keep hopefully checking train fares (and checking emails/here). The event is 5 days away now...

InFlagranteDelicto · 11/12/2014 11:48

MN, I fink I luffs you Flowers

26Point2Miles · 11/12/2014 11:53

Only 5 days away? Wow that's come round quick

wheretoyougonow · 11/12/2014 12:21

Does this mean you've had an e-mail InFlagranteDelicto?!

doradoo · 11/12/2014 12:21

In have you been picked then?

Wiifitmama · 11/12/2014 12:23

I had an email,about half an hour ago. My kids are over the Moon! Thank you mumsnet and Microsoft!

Onethirdamidwife · 11/12/2014 12:31

any one else had an email??? i havent booooo

rightsaidthread · 11/12/2014 12:32

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InFlagranteDelicto · 11/12/2014 12:32

I have! Been doing a happy dance Smile

InMySpareTime · 11/12/2014 12:39

That's only three accounted for (no email for me - Sad)
Hoping to make the backup list or get a spare XBox from Microsoft for sheer tenacity...

pigsinmud · 11/12/2014 12:44

Oh well at least I can stop checking my inbox and the spam folder (just in case!).

MichelleMumsnet · 11/12/2014 13:02

Hi everyone,
Thanks to everyone who applied to take part, we've been in touch with the selected testers! If you haven't been selected for this one please do keep an eye out on the insight page for more upcoming product tests.

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IneedAwittierNickname · 11/12/2014 13:03

:( I haven't had one either. Ah well.

InFlagranteDelicto · 11/12/2014 14:06

Flowers for all that weren't selected. Hope you have better luck next time

loopylou6 · 11/12/2014 14:15

I've entered 100s of comps on here over the years, and applied to test stuff, never happens :-(

InMySpareTime · 12/12/2014 07:54

Still only three testers have commented on the thread, they've had almost a day now. Is it bad that I'm still hoping some of them can't make it (so us proper MN-obsessives can have a go)?

IneedAwittierNickname · 12/12/2014 08:32

Me too spare this would have made my Christmas. But then I was lucky enough to be picked for the dishwasher a few weeks ago so can't really complain!

springalong · 12/12/2014 12:31

I'm reading that dishwasher thread with great interest. Dull, me!!

IneedAwittierNickname · 12/12/2014 12:49

It's a luffly dishwasher. But then I've never had one before so any dishwasher would seem amazing to me. :)
I'm going to hide the Xbox feedback thread in case I get jealous Grin

KathrynMumsnet · 12/12/2014 14:06

InMySpareTime Unfortunately all the products have already been sent out to the selected testers. Sorry you missed out but do keep an eye open for future product tests you'd like to get involved in Smile

InMySpareTime · 12/12/2014 14:11

If you could have more awesome product tests like this one (even any one of the three things on this one would have made my family's Christmas) that'd be great.
I'm saddened that seven of the testers got hundreds of pounds worth of products but didn't even say thank you. I would have been embarrassingly grateful if you'd picked me...