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Mentioned a few posts back that I won the Carphone Warehouse’s TechnoGeek contest, which resulted in me winning a lovely shiney new Dell Laptop, also mentioned in previous posts was a bit about the piece they had in the Trafford Metro about me winning, at the time I did’nt actually have a copy of this news piece, but now thanks to the lovely Suzi at Bisslancaster I now have a copy, so with no further ado heres what the Metro had to say

VINCE IS THE (TECH) CHAMP!

Trafford man announced as Trafford’s gadget grand master!

A Trafford man has been named  ‘Tech Champ’ after winning a competition with the new-look Carphone Warehouse store at the Trafford Centre.

The store wanted to find the area’s biggest technology fanatic who could become a honourary member of the store team and be able to review and provide feedback on all of the new products, and self confessed technology geek, Vince Elgey from Davyhulme, certainly fits the bill!

Vince (43), who works in IT, explains: “I admit that I’m a tech geek. If it has a wi-fi then I want it, if it’s the latest model then I must have it, if it means I can talk to my twice removed cousin in Timbuktu then I’m in the queue! I’m constantly twittering on my iPhone, updating my Facebook status and posting on my blog.”

As part of his prize, Vince received a brand new Dell laptop and he’ll also get to test out exciting new products before they hit the shelves.

Vince continues: “Technology plays such an important part in my life so I was thrilled to be chosen as the Tech Champ. I’m really looking forward to getting the chance to review the new products that come into store and I’ll be posting my reviews on my twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blog and AudioBoo accounts!”

Branch manager Neil Sears, explains: “It used to be the case that gadget lovers were thought of as being a bit geeky.  However these days it’s rather cool; everyone wants to have the best laptop, the most stylish phone or the latest application or music download on their mobiles.  In fact all of our store team are extremely proud of their expert knowledge and gadget know-how. “

Neil continues: “We’re excited to welcome Vince as an honorary member of our team. It’s always useful for us to get customer feedback on all our new products and services and I think Vince is going to do a fantastic job for us!”

The store is the latest in the new breed of ‘wireless lite’ Carphone Warehouse stores which have been developed to keep up with an ever changing technology market. Customers can find a wide range of laptops, portable game consoles and games and broadband packages as well as all the latest mobile phones and a team of experts who can handle any home IT problems and provide quick and expert solutions. They can even offer computer support and repairs as well as technology tuition.

Anyhows the Laptops still going strong and I’m loving it to bits and am looking forward to eventually testing out some of the gizmos and devices the Carphone Warehouse decide to throw my way and once they do I’ll be sure to test it to its limits and share the results with you lot

this time they’ve been helping the members of a local Age Concern keep fit and healthy, heres a few pictures and the press release :

FIT WITH THE OLD FOLKS!

Members from a Manchester based Age Concern group turn to the Wii Fit to help keep active

Members from Out in the City, a local Age Concern group have struck upon a novel way of keeping fit.  Leisurely walks, bowls and swimming have been usurped in favour of a new hi-tech training tool – the Wii Fit.

Four members, aged in their late 50s, 60s and 70s, visited the new wireless lite Carphone Warehouse store at the Trafford Centre this week and were given a demonstration in the popular game.

After the demonstration, the store donated the Wii Fit console and game to Age Concern so that members will regularly be able to use the different Wii fitness games, helping to keep themselves active and agile.

Thanks to the games console, they will now be able to regularly participate in Tai Chi, fitness programmes and can even monitor their posture and BMI.  For those wanting something a little more strenuous, snowboarding, skiing and dance classes are the order of the day!

Jane Barcoe of Age Concern said, “The members love keeping active and doing something different!  This is a great gift from The Carphone Warehouse and I’m sure we’ll have no shortage of people who want to use the Wii Fit.  This is a really innovative way to help our members interact and keep fit!”

Neil Sears, Store Manger of  The Carphone Warehouse at the Trafford Centre, said, “Technology can be a great way to connect with other people and in this instance a perfect way to keep fit too.  The range of technology on the market is expanding, and age shouldn’t be a barrier so our aim is to breakdown the walls and make gadgets simple for everyone.”

The ‘wireless lite’ Carphone Warehouse at the Trafford Centre offers a wider range of mobile communications such as laptops and gaming products too.  The store is one of four to be trialled across England and offering a new format, with expert advice and counsel given on all manner of high-tech issues and gadgets.