We've got 20 Vlingo licenses for you [Contest[

By Phil Nickinson  | Jun 18 2010 | 1:50 pm  | 465 Comments

Vlingo for AndroidIt's been a big week, and we're in a giving mood. So let's give away some free software, shall we?

Vlingo's voice-to-text (and vice-versa) service goes a few steps beyond Google's stock service, and it's one that we've been enjoying for some time now. For the uninitiated, Vlingo allows you to dictate just about anything you want, and it will actually read your incoming e-mails and voicemails, too.

So without further ado, let's give away 20 copies of the Vlingo app. All you need to do is comment in this post, and let us know why you deserve the app. We'll close up shop tonight at midnight Eastern time and notify the winners by e-mail. So make sure you're registered, leave a comment, and good luck!

Phil Nickinson

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"Phil is a recovering print journalist, editor of Android Central, subtitles and street signs."

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BDR885 says:

I love the Google voice commands, but they just don't always do it for me if you know what I mean. I'd really like to try out this app because it demonstrates what's great about Android - if you don't like something, change it!

Devyne1 says:

I deserve this app! For the simple fact that I want it, enough said, Lol.

briandap says:

I'm going to record all the nagging my gf does and post it to a blog or Twitter account. Would be funny.

mrjames#ac says:

As someone who is on the road constantly, hands free operation is key. I've read plenty about Vlingo and it looks to be a great application. Also, the hands-free law here goes into effect October 1st, so I'll certainly need something that allows me to fiddle with my phone without actually touching it, and the automatic reading (text-to-speech) of text messages looks great.

I used the application once on another phone and without programing it to my voice created and sent a 60 word email with 100% accuracy. Now that is something that I want!

Devyne1 says:

I deserve this app! For the simple fact that I want it, enough said, Lol.

texagg01 says:

I'm new to Android, with my awesome EVO being my introduction to it. So far, I LOVE everything about it. I deserve the Vlingo license because I never win any contest that I enter. And what a better way to make my new Android life even more fulfilling than to give me access to Vlingo.

And, all the cool kids liked me when I was in school. I'm pretty sure I'm still cool, even in my 30's. I'd be even cooler with Vlingo!!

Heck, I'll even submit a review of my life with Vlingo and EVO.

Thanks for the consideration.

azkevman says:

Yes, Please.
I am new to the android platform, so I would like to try out everything I can.

kona2day says:

Well to be honest, I don't drive a lot, but this app would be so much fun to have. I will say that my eyesight has deteriorated, so this would help me in that area.

I'm not as smart as most of the people on here, but I do like to read up on things and I have been enjoying my evo this past few weeks.

Thank you for the consideration.

AndroidGuy says:

I deserve this product because I text sooo much I'm getting Carpal tunnel syndrome and it's so painful, So please please pick me... I and I am getting help for my texting problem..... LOL

koxler says:

Coming from a Pre with the physical keyboard I need all the help I can get with my new EVO and typing.

mllme says:

Becuse I'm an Enginer and I can nut speel...

sqlguy33 says:

I just love free stuff, and ever since ditching my blackberry curve 8830 for the HTC EVO... I cannot get enough cool things for my EVO. Also it is another cool feature I can show off to my 11 year old who is already begging for an Android phone....

mehtal#ac says:

I believe I deserve this because of my constant commuting. I'm in the position where its important to be able to reply messages and emails with a quick fashion. It is unsafe to be texting and driving on my Droid Incredible, but with premier voice-to-text software I can safely reply to messages without putting my life in danger. I would very much appreciate it if I was chosen. Thank you for your time.

mrjam3s says:

This would be awesome to have.

ricketts0#ac says:

Count me in too! Have been having a great time since I got my Droid Incredible and would love to try out a new app.

Amyshubby says:

I was going to write that this app would make it safer for me to drive. However, everyone seems to be writing that as a reason.

I would therefore like this application for the opposite reason. Yes, those times that some I-phone loving SOB cuts me off and I need to focus on chasing him down. At those vital moments, I do not want to be distracted by having to read my E-mails!

H0g4n says:

Would love to get better voice command support for when I'm driving!

Droid Mart says:

Because it takes me at least 20 attempts with the stock voice-to-text to get it right.

jedisrus says:

I don't deserve it at all. But it sure does have a cool factor! And being a self appointed Android Prophet I can assure you I would show it off to anyone who makes eye contact with me for more than 1 second.

rinnr1 says:

Vlingo didn't work to well on my BB but maybe it's better on Android

WAM says:

if i had a vlingo license i could take over the world without even laying a finger on my smart phone of DOOM!

pdiddyfan says:

Actually, I'm new to ANDROID so I could really use it to get a better grasp of how great all the software is for this platform. Plus, I work at a hospital and I could use it to quickly send messages on my (rare) breaks and lunches...

DavidJ726 says:

The last contest I entered was for the EVO itself... My reason for wanting one was for its ability to overthrow small nations (as Phil so eloquently put it) I didn't win, so I have to assume the decision makers actually thought I was going to overthrow the Marshall Islands, or Barbados, or some other country (silly geeks!) and they didn't want to be responsible for my actions....

So perhaps if I simplify my objectives, such as using voice dictation to re-write FCC regulations supporting unlimited data use on SmartPhones, I might have a better chance at winning!

Thanks guys!

Incrediboy says:

I'm always on the move. Communicating to 8 satellite offices.

When I'm on the go... it would be good to be able to dictate messages and/or have them read back to me.

Also.. later in the day when I take out the contacts... its much easier to listen to messages than read them.

Finally... Android central is the BEST!!!

Incrediboy says:

I'm always on the move. Communicating to 8 satellite offices.

When I'm on the go... it would be good to be able to dictate messages and/or have them read back to me.

Also.. later in the day when I take out the contacts... its much easier to listen to messages than read them.

Finally... Android central is the BEST!!!

Croak#AC says:

I habe fumgers loke sausagses so ecen predoctove tezt domt hepl. But I hsve a bwautoful speskimg vooce!

tatnism says:

I want one, because I am constantly on the road, having the ability to read text message out loud to me is a plus.

cbuy says:

Hi there, humanoids from third planet ! I am a Cx%@__o8h citizen (I believe you call it Venus...). I have been following your radiotelecommunication emissions, and I have learned 102 of your spoken languages. Here we, too, have develped an Android mobile operating system (stealing your good ideas, haha). Only thing, we don't have what you call hands !!! We don't have arms and legs, either. As you can imagine, our females don't have breasts ! So, this would fit true joyfully to bring some fun... So, share with your Solar System neighbours please !!

Krak-a-Lakn says:

This would be an awesome app to show off the power of the Android OS.

smotrs says:

I need it because it's just too dangerous to text while driving. :)

mikethelost says:

This app will keep many people safe.. I could use one too :)

Roll-Man says:

I believe I am deserving of a license. I find it most difficult to text/email while driving with a beer in my hand. Please do your part to make Americas roads safer by giving me a free license. Thanks!!

huoter says:

It would compliment my Toast Full Root EVO 4g with DamageControl 3.1 ROM perfectly

Kitchen42 says:

Kinda like CrackBerry!

cafe_civet says:

Because I bought it for Blackberry, and the lack of Vlingo for Android had been my primary reason not to switch. Now I'm going to need a new copy!

Betterment66 says:

I definitely need and DESERVE this app for two reasons :-) : 1)because google's voice dialer most definitely does not work properly and it barely recognizes anything i say if anything at all. and @)because i tried buying choicedialer and omg its been hell, first my credit card wasn't "approved" then when it did i downloaded it and uninstalled thinking it was the lite version i tried first, and then it wouldn't refund my money and when it did i wasn't able to buy it again cuz it said that it was already "purchased" yet when i tried to installed it again it would just say download "unsuccessful". so yeah ive been to hell and back for a decent, good, WORKING voice app for my htc sprint hero so i totally want, need, and deserve this app. so please i beg you, GIVE ME ONE! :-)

billy54554 says:

Simply, I am a freak of nature. I have sausage fingers.(the gallery snickers) Typing on any keyboard is a chore for me. I use the stock app when ever I can. With my monster digits speed typing is out of the question. So having a quality app such as vlingo would be a god send. Stop laughing! Thanks folks.

SassyLina says:

I would love to have this app. I've moved from Webos and I just love Android. This would be another app to show off Android. Also I'm not fond of bluetooth and this would be perfect for hands free operation.

dukenewt says:

Because I'm the youngest in the family. We always get what we want.

traumaboy says:

I would just really like to try thr app out. i have never won a contest befor on here. i am new to the android i switched to it from iphone about 2 months ago. i love it so far and being able to try out a new app would be awsome and would help my switch to this platform be even that much better. i have not regreted switching yet .the only thing i do regret was not switch from the iphone to android sooner. plus with my busy life sstyle it would be nice to try something that can help make my life esier and safer. so please concider me for one of the licenses.plus i have to say i love your site it is the best site i found for keeping up on all of the new android info. thanks, traumaboy

AndroidDave says:

I have tried several competing softwares and they just aren't cutting it for me. Would love the opportunity to use this software free (thanks to Android Central of course!) and provide a review back to the community!

dcbelcher says:

OK. I just had a car accident causing $7000 in damage to my truck. No one else was involved. No one was hurt. But it was all because I glanced down at a text from my wife. It wasn't even that long. It was like "Lunch? Yes or No?"
Vlingo could keep me from sideswiping another tree in a median......
Serious. I did that. I was swirving to avoid some road workers that were taking up the entire lane and did not have any signage that they had closed the lane. None. Just a few cones about 10 feet in front of them. Ahhh!

So, this is my Vlingo plee.

Dan

Ellipsis In Thought says:

I work in the back of a bank. Security, My supervisor is constantly coming back along with the regular bank higher ups complaining about me texting. I work 8 hours alone by myself. I own a HTC Evo. A Evo! All the capabilities that this phone has and all I want to do is text. What I found out is that its socially acceptable to keep my Bluetooth on my ear. So I would love to use Vlingo to make my absolutely boring day in my hot polyester uniform a little bit better. By the way I'm on fire watch so me texting doesn't cause any sort of security risk. If I wasn't texting they would complain about something else.

Betterment66 says:

I definitely need and DESERVE this app for two reasons :-) : 1)because google's voice dialer most definitely does not work properly and it barely recognizes anything i say if anything at all. and @)because i tried buying choicedialer and omg its been hell, first my credit card wasn't "approved" then when it did i downloaded it and uninstalled thinking it was the lite version i tried first, and then it wouldn't refund my money and when it did i wasn't able to buy it again cuz it said that it was already "purchased" yet when i tried to installed it again it would just say download "unsuccessful". so yeah ive been to hell and back for a decent, good, WORKING voice app for my htc sprint hero so i totally want, need, and deserve this app. so please i beg you, GIVE ME ONE! :-)

tkalvey says:

My story begins with a broken Iphone. After falling on the iphone an seeing a white screen, I decide to ditch AT&T and get the phone I had been reading about for days....the Incredible. I ordered the phone on a Sunday night thinking that the ship by date of 5/15 would allow me enough time to see if the iphone could get fixed; surely it couldn't.

The next day I go to the Apple store and, to my dismay, the iphone is fixed within an hour (great customer service). I go home and see in my e-mail inbox that the Incredible has shipped and on it's way. The Incredible arrives and I play with it for a few days. I am blown away. Finally a few days pass and I start getting realistic. I can't justify the ETF, the iphone works, just send the incredible back. So I do. A week goes by and I decide my iphone is not all it should be....I miss the incredible.

I do some math and justify the incredible because it will be less per month for a family plan than our then current situation. I call and order the phone...and now have to wait weeks to get it back.

I finally get it and I am now an Android Ambassador. I show off the functionality at work, to friends, to anyone i think might be interested. I have recruited two people in less than a week to "go android"...they opted for the Eris.

I am loving the Android OS on the Incredible and look forward to pushing the phone to it's limits all the time. I love showing the innovative features, and the differences between the Android and Iphone. If I received this App, it would allow me to show another feature.

zero1sd6 says:

yeah i want this really bad.

konad says:

I think this app would be very useful to me. I do sales and I am on the road a lot. I think having my phone talk to me more would keep me company on those long drives. I can also talk back!

Starr Almighty says:

I come to this site daily. I just got 2 Evo's and have never bought a paid app out of fear that it isnt as good as advertised this happens to be one of those apps. My wife and I thought it was really cool but weren't sure about paying for it to find out it was a waste of money. This would be a nice welcome to Android gift. I will use this to continue to show all apple fan boys whatever they have so do we. When theres no limit to what droid gets there's no limit to what droid does!!! Bring on Froyo

spartan213 says:

I do outside sales for a living so I spend quite a bit of time in my car, and well I have a slight tendency to get yelled at by customers for trying to read emails and texts while I am driving. This would certainly seem to help out with that.

Really I am just looking out for others safety.

trmcrhodes says:

Yeah pick me. I used this on my blackberry before I switched over to my INCREDIBLE.

alanrcrews says:

I do a lot of voice searches, and sometimes get inexplicable text returning, I am hoping that Vlingo will do better.

DougBlossom says:

I just left my Blackberry and miss my Vlingo app! I do a lot of driving for work and really miss all of the features. Thanks!

likwidsoul says:

Yay free vlingo I used this all the time on my blackberry

CrackMonkey91 says:

Please let me get one i need it just because i love to text but it seems im more and more on the road and well its unsafe to drive while driving and i took part in the beta testing for this app and it really help. So please help a guy out, a android lover, and let me get one of the vlingo licencees please

olsonn says:

Got some big fingers - hook a brother up with voice-to-text!

Chaos5 says:

I would like this application because it would help in those scenarios that you have to use your phone while driving with the new Michigan law that's coming July 1st(no texting and driving). So this is why the app would help me and I deserve it because I never win anything :P

vapostol says:

this is a sweet app to have when driving. I would totally love to try it out...

melman23 says:

I have a 1-hr commute to work and have a lot of emails to read. Since I am on the road for so long, I might as well be productive and have the emails read back to me.

Plus, I never win anything. :)

rob.decker says:

I would like a license because I have a spinal cord injury and have limited hand usage. Voice commands would make things so much easier.

miniZ says:

Why do I need this application?
Well there is an issue, that I cannot control myself. I grow up in a small town in the state of Alabama. If anybody knows anything about Alabama, well, I believe you do not. We do not marry our cousins, we don't eat roadkill (well most don't anyways) and we do not all have an accent. I however, do. I live in a city with people who inflict this upon me. And I am sad to say that the native application is not exactly supportive of an old country accent. I would love to be able to speak texts while bush hogging the pasture. And I feel this here application may be suiting for my desires. If not, I can always use the Rosetta Stone for English and hope for the best. Well, enough of this pity fest..the cows need milking.

tobor says:

Thanks for the contest! I'd like to be considered due to the fact that I have gargantuan sausage like fingers that make typing on the phone VERY DIFFICULT. Plus, I am not very smart so my spelling isn't 2 good! If I am lucky enough to be awarded this major prize I will bow down before our benevolent Android Central overlords.

Magellan says:

Sounds like a good app to have to bring life to my G1.

vtgrad03 says:

I have this app in beta and time is running out....

I'm a huge fan of Vlingo, and use it to send emails, text messages, and perform searches and it is by far the most accurate word recognition program I've used so far and REALLY don't want to PAY FOR IT!!!!

Menno says:

Because the safereader functionality would be a GREAT feature for someone who travels several hundred miles a week.

gabbott says:

Just got "snipped" today so have to lay around and take it easy this weekend so this would give me something to do. :p

sunnyson says:

Because when i try to show my brother my iphone can do, he pulled out his iphone, pressed on the home button, and said play "name of a song" and it played his song. And my phone can't do that.

laxnkio says:

A copy of Vlingo would be amazing at work, in the car with the flashing lights, and also great advertising for the product. As I pull people over for texting while driving, I can tell them about this amazing app that I have called Vlingo! Maybe if they agree to install it they escape the ticket? :)

mtnoblexx87 says:

I deserve this app because I currently use Google voice and the transcription is awful AND because I didn't win the Evo ;)

crackerstyle says:

Same as most people, I'd like to have it to hear any voicemails I might get on the road.

Plus I never win anything hahaha. :)

Groucho says:

I could use this cause I can't chew gum and type at the same time but I could talk and chew gum, I think. Well I can talk and maybe chew gum.

daverod says:

As with most people here, I'd use Vlingo to be more safe on the road. Thanks for considering me.

Dave

dominicferry says:

I really need this program! Between my crazy job on the road all the time, my insane after hours life-style, and all those god damn bats! It's bad enough that they let a madman man like me loose on the roads... let alone rampaging at high speed, reading text messages from my boss, asking me where the hell I am and why I the hell I sent him a picture of a wet cat instead of my progress report. The poor bastard doesn't understand that the wet cat IS my progress report! Trust me! It made perfect sense at the time! Now however the relevance is lost forever, even to me! Maybe it was a metaphor for my state of mind at the time, maybe it had something to do with the midget on a unicycle, or maybe it simply reminded me of my boss... All these unanswered questions, fragments of memories, shattered pieces of a mind that was once whole... I guess the moral of the story kids is: Don't drink and drive! Specially if the drink is green and the guy offering it to you has massive pupils and is running around pretending to be an Ostrich!

magliotti says:

I am constantly on the road doing sales and this would make my life so much easier. I'm a hard working man doing long hours and working weekends so I can give all three of my children a better life. Vlingo would help me out so much!

RickB says:

I'd LOVE to get a Vlingo license. I bought my Evo 4g on launch day and I've tried the built in Voice Input and it doesn't work very well with my accent. A friend of mine has shown my Vlingo on his phone and it works MUCH better for me. HELP ME AndroidCentral!

RickB

youngdrake says:

I am an intern for a bluetooth headsets (and other communications tech) company and am frequently asked to sit in on pannels and brainstorm sessions to discuss the issues of destracted driving and hands free technology (I am 20 yrs old so I fit into the target audience). Voice to text and its limitations are a big part of those conversations as well as the geek factor/stigma of owning and using a bluetooth headset. It would be awesome to get my hands on this software that is purported to improve on google's software and take the tech even further (I am an intern and am not allowed to file expense reports so buying it is not high on my list). Not only would I look good for taking initiative, but I would have hands on experience with a software that could be valuable in improving user experience for everyone where bluetooth headsets are concerned.

FUSIBLE says:

This would be good for me since I'm on move all the time.

facedown41 says:

I deserve this app because i have to drive everyday from site to site at least 5 different travels throughout the day and I am constantly getting emails from my boss about where to go next, I would love it if these emails were read aloud to me so i did not have to look down at the screen while driving. That would save me soo much hassle. Not to mention the whole texting issue, not so easy to do without looking on a touch screen.

Pick me!

cjohnson481 says:

because you put the 2nd bracket the wrong way...

OctoPI says:

I'd love to get a Vlingo license for my Nexus One. Liked it on my old Nokia.

borgey401 says:

Android Central, I need this because this would help my mother text me sooo much. She is legally blind and can normally not text unless someone does it for her ( unless she absolutely stresses it really baddly) I can tell it really makes her sad that she is not able to perform a simple task such as texting. If I could surprise her with this I know for a fact SHE WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!!!!! Also it would help me out also so I don't have to call her all the time when I need to tell her something hahaha. But seriously, it would really make her life SO MUCH MORE EASY!

PaperMate3rd says:

this app would complete my Windows mobile to Android transition. I used Microsoft Voice Command daily on my touch pro 2. and as someone who's not quite ready to Root my Evo this app would give me a great deal of missed functionality.

s1nner says:

Vlingo on my Moto DROID would enable me to read (by listening to) my e-mails and dictate commands while I'm driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic. I currently can't do either of those while I'm driving, because I don't want to end up as one of the many accidents each day on the 105 freeway during rush hour(s). I would use it to create Android-envy for all my friends with iPhonies, making them hate Apple even more. I would use it to recruit more soldiers for the Android Army!

ksw1#ac says:

1. I'd like a licensed copy to demo in my sales presentations when I'm trying to convince all of my BlackBerry enabled customers why they need
to migrate to the Android platform as both a cost factor for TCO, and in the feeble hope that I never have to work with or on another botched installaion of BlackBerry Enterprise Server again in my entire life.

2. I'd like a licensed copy as I use the Google Voice app all the time and would love to expand voice command capabilities on my HTC Incredible!

3. I'd like a licensed copy because I'm a Virgo and this program is called Vlingo!

jap00_34 says:

Don't we all deserve software that betters our devices. And free is always the best price!

jwseris says:

I love it when my phone talks to me!

crxssi says:

I want me some of that Vlingo license stuff, Phil :) Count me in!

jkcpsal says:

I need this software because I drive around in a service truck all day and the world would be much safer if all I had to do was talk and listen to use my phone.

tndawicki says:

I deserve a copy because Wisconsin just passed a no text or email while driving law... and when I get a text or email I can listen instead. :)

dogblade03 says:

This sounds like an interesting app. It would come in handy while I'm traveling for work. I'm an outside salesman so I do a lot of driving around town. Would love to compare this with Google's version.

mikebear says:

I had an accident just last week becuase I had my phone up to my head instead of hands free - I need it!

dolphinmarino says:

My fingers are too big for the onscreen keyboard... voice is much better

xontic says:

I got the Evo 4G, and I use the microphone for txting, web-surfing and so on for almost everything. The voice detection is so great that I would really like to be able to have 1 app/widget where I can speak and have it open or dial or just type for me instead of having to a move to a specific spot first!

I really want this app!

hollywood1962 says:

I like the voice capabilities of Android. Can't wait to try something new out

Y2Dre says:

Voice dialing is one of three things I miss about my old Blackberry. A Vlingo hook-up would really help out my Android transition.

F22loader says:

I could definitely use an app like this. Oprah said not to text and drive and I don't want her smacking me down.

spidemon says:

ok for real I deserve this app cause I have no Hands... and it would help me out alot .... typing with my foot puts a strain on my ankle!!!!

UGAgirl4ever says:

There are so many uses for this program beyond the obvious texting while driving... sending emails, journaling something you want to remember, grocery lists, to do lists, etc. etc. etc. This program could be SO useful.

Ruben says:

I want this app because hands free is just what I need for typing. Love Android, and would love this. This would be absolutely awesome for me!

tw3#ac says:

As a "Brit" I have had some problems getting Google's voice app to undestand me. I understand that the Vlingo app has increased functionality so I'm hoping that this will mean it can handle my version of "English".

And as an owner of an HTC Desire I believe I can also offer the prefect platform for the Vlingo app.

Have a great weekend and congratulations on an excellent site.

cmacelis says:

Voice Commands sound pretty awesome, I would love to try to this software, always showing off my Evo to my Iphone friends, I got 2 of them to convert over to Android, just waiting on one more to come around to his senses.) This would be another weapon to my arsenal when showing off the Evo.:)

Jeff Tope says:

hook me up

Jeff Tope says:

hook me up

Stealthpyro says:

I would love to have this.

I am constantly on the road for work, and am constantly getting emails and calls. Our main contact with other employees is via email so being able to have this feature and respond quicker would be a huge plus. I currently use the Google Voice feature and a step up from that would be even better!

magma9495 says:

Instead of talking to myself while using my nexus, this app could give me someone to talk to :)

shmengie#ac says:

hi. i deserve this free application because i am of jewish heritage, and my people have been oppressed for thousands of years. you owe me!

smerky says:

I would like this app so I can listen to android central all day while I'm at work or in the car!!! I'm a very busy person but I always make time to read every post on android central, while listening would be so much better I'll continue to read them all even of I don't win this app! By the way...swype is amazing!

smerky says:

Ps... The android central widget is amazing too! Its on my home screen.

Tackleberry says:

This is the only app I miss on my BB, would love to have it back.

djbigmike4life says:

It would be a blessing for me to win this incrdible new software because I am on the road most of the time. It would be a great asset to have as far as sending 30 to 40 emails a day as well as 100's of texts messages daily. If the apps works as well as it sounds I would tell my collegues and generate multiple sales for the company. Thanks for the opportunity.

sonicblueheaven says:

im already loving the voice to text google has on my incredible, but the use of Vlingo would only up the ante!
I tend to use the google's version quite frequently, mainly because when i send texts, most of my texts go to my family members, who are either hard of hearing, or completely deaf. so for me to have a safe and easy way to text my family members, (mom, dad, uncle and 3 aunts), makes total communication with them much, MUCH easier!
thanks for reading my post!

junipertodd says:

Hey, I could really use this since I'm using the DINC for my main business phone. I can just imagine the time this app would save me!

cmb0yd1 says:

I have the Hero, and in the interest of remaining cool and relevant in the face of all the people who have EVOs, I need to get new stuff like this on my phone.

Boundzero says:

I have been an avid android supporter and pusher ever since I got my Moto Droid. I have since then upped to the Droid Incredible and will probably up once again to the Droid X. I spend roughly 4 hours a day driving to and from work. So about 20 hours a week driving, this app would be a huge help for me in my business and making it easier for me to drive and talk.

rizoh66 says:

Because Jesus told me to!

IAmTTim says:

I've always needed a QWERTY keyboard and I want to move out of that into something better. Though a touchscreen is alright, speaking to my phone and telling it what I want I think is the WAVE (hehe) of the future. That's why I'd like to get a hold of Vlingo.

Tim

sgpsf says:

I'm new to Android. I love my Incredible and am having fun trying new apps. This one sounds like one I've love and use a lot.

lucky4meman says:

WHOOP WHOOP!!! Hit me up!! Vlingo baby!!

Paladin says:

Count me in as well. I have some need for this myself!!!
I don't deserve it any more than anyone else but I will put it a good use. I was thinking of buying this if it went on sale.

Go Evo, Go Evo, Its your birthday!! Go Evo..

Okay it is not its birthday or strictly an Evo product but hey I got excited!! :)

aatoz#ac says:

Would love to put it on my phone

s3lambert says:

I got pulled over just texting this

mrriverajr#ac says:

I think I should win cause my wife is pregnant with our first child, my kitchen is under construction due to major water damage from the upstairs bathroom and my wife wont let me spend a dime on APPS....PLease let me win....Thanks

NewYorkLaw says:

I have never won a contest, this would be a first!
Pete

aaronb says:

I found Phil's podcast several weeks ago and am now a big fan. It is because of his podcast that I have now purchased my first Android phone and told Windows Mobile Buh Bye!
This would be a great addition to my new phone

Execute says:

Please pick me! Unemployed college student that's been looking at this app in the market for days. I just can't justify the money with no job! P lease help me out here!

Bay Harbor Butcher says:

Does it support also Italian and other languages?
Hope to win this contest..thanks..

IZELone says:

Pretty please Android Central I need a Vlingo license so when I drive to California I can speak to text and dont get a fat ticket for being on my phone while driving. Come on I at least i said pretty please... LOL

lazycrazyboi says:

Oh, Please Choose me.
Reason's why I think I should be given a license key.

1. I drive like most Americans, but Driving is my job requirement, and Phone tickets (talk/text) are more expensive for class B drivers. *California anyways * I've already had one ticket for a cell phone and driving.

2. Constant shifting of a manual tranny and texting takes forever to text

3. I Don't participate in every contest to get free stuff, and clog the Entire list.

4. I have used Vlingo (trial) before but on a different platform RIM.

5. It would make my android experience even more Incredible (can you guess which phone I have?)

6. Because your awesome?

jforcier18#ac says:

having this app would be sweet. I do a lot of reporting on my files outside of the office.if I have this app I would be able to dictate everything on my phone and itwould save me huge amounts of time!

cbuy says:

I could solve two out of my three problems right now: I would grab one of those apps that imitate animal sounds and control it with Vlingo to make my Droid bark like a dog. This way I could get rid of my real dog who spends the day barking, eating and spreading s**t all over the garden !!!

Markimus says:

I believe that showing this app to my customers will further prove Android devices are still far superior to other smartphones. And would enjoy this for personal use too. "Incredible I am"

mouseglider says:

I deserve Vlingo because I am so old (count'em 60) and I can't type very well and I can't see very good either - besides the fact that I got short stubby fingers (Phil, I know you can relate - I hope that is not a point against me) with a broken thumb - so is what I am saying the truth? Sadly yes :-(

I am a speed demon on them tiny virtual keyboards :-(

Sprint Samsung Moment - can't yet get an EVO which I am sure would help.

vash429 says:

I deserve this because someone tailgated me this week when i was driving to school.

nomachinez says:

Sweeeeet. One thing I find myself looking for more and more is reading my emails and texts to me. It seems like Google has really stopped short of this... Why, I wonder?

Arty Marty says:

Gday!

I would love this app because the Google version does not work too well with an Australian accent... so love to give this one a try, and let you know how well it goes!

Warmly, Marty
From the land downunder.... :o)

tntsniper#CB says:

Welp this would be an amazing app for me, I'm constantly driving, not only for work, but I also volunteer to drive people who, otherwise, couldn't go to certain places, grocery store, etc. So I do spend a lot of time on the road. From the sounds of it, this app would really help me out a lot!

ddarvish#IM says:

i should win so i dont kill anyone on the road while driving and reading my emails.

thanks
lol

Aryndar says:

I could really use this, hard to type with hooks for hands

firstbeat says:

Well...I smashed my hand on my desk when you didn't select me as a winner in your Incredible give-away and I injured it pretty badly. In fact I have been having a difficult time typing on the Incredible I had to go out and purchase, so a Vlingo license will almost make up for all of the pain!

ryangroth5 says:

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sprider82 says:

i would love to have this app because i am always using my phone everyday. It is something that is my checkbook,text,facebook,alarm clock,etc. It would really help me to have this app because it would help me while i am out and about. I just love this site this helps me see about updates on the android phones....

cody251 says:

I have a my first baby on the way, July 10th, and the more I can do hands free, like have e-mail read to me and dictate, the better! Hook me up!

Thanks!
-Cody

anothervictim says:

I travel constantly. It would be nice to be able to hear my messages read to me as I am driving.

ArchGoodwin says:

Deserve it? Well none of us deserve it. We just want it. Me especially with my fat fingers.

bnewt says:

Techy-nerd girl here... but unfortunately, after 40 I've needed reading glasses - even to see the HUGE Evo screen! So an app that would read my messages would be WONDERFUL.

tyrran says:

I find that, too often, I'm in a hurry to type out something quickly for searching and, inevitably, end up screwing that up. Google voice search has been about 75% accurate, but I would jump at the chance to try something else! Thanks for hosting this contest guys!

carrot says:

What a nice giveaway! Well, I'm just switching to Android, and the great speech interface was one of the major reasons I decided to. I've got tons of new apps to buy, and I think this one would make a lovely welcome-to-Android present.

gagewashere says:

Just got an evo on wednesday. Maybe i can win one, beginners luck?

RonWood says:

Because I like to talk to my phone.

txmartin2 says:

This sounds like a cool and interesting app!

taalibeen says:

I'm a traveling consultant who spends a lot of time on the road. My wife, two teenage daughters, and I are major texters. We all know DWT(driving while txting) isn't the safest thing to do, and having this software would allow me to continue communicating with my family on a much safer manner.

PS- I'm driving as I write this.

cmcdowell26 says:

i would love to test this out

rufflez says:

I "deserve" the app cause I help out a ton in the forums...

I would like this app cause I do a lot of driving :P

Daf L says:

Why would I like this app?

Well, I am currently out of work, due to the ongoing recession, and so money is tight. However, I have given my time up to the Mountain Rescue Services as a Volunteer 24x7 - not only do I give my time up freely but I also have to pay out of my own money for personal equipment and a pager subscription.

I'd really like a voice command system to make calls and open up mapping apps while I am racing to an emergency and as hard as I tried I couldn't get Google Voice Search to work.

I would love to give this app a try to see if it helps me with this, I would be most grateful.

bloodysweeney#AC says:

vlingo is awesome, love this app. pick me pick me

beavenour says:

I deserve a Vlingo account because I like to play endlessly and I try and break stuff. I'm the perfect beta tester and early adopter. I've got tons of great ideas I need written down and this service just might keep up with me.

troester says:

I'd love to try this app.

nocompsi says:

Look...No B.S....No fancy wordsmithing...I'll tell you exactly, simply and precisely...I'll use the app, like it was meant to be used. I'll push its buttons...tread on the edge of its abilities...make it hate me....Then I'll put it away...used, abused and loved....For making my life easier

krall81 says:

i would like this because it would be nice to talk to my phone to enter information, then typing on the keyboard.

Xterror says:

I tried this software on my BB Curve once, I would love to see how it has improved. I use my Dinc built in one all the time. would love to compare

james.gagnon.01 says:

I need this app to be able to text during my classes. I'm currently a student and the stock google speech to text simply doesn't cut it. I can't take my phone out in plan sight of my professors, but I can leave my phone on the desk and speak my texts. I use swype so I cannot even access the stock google speech to text easily.

I've also been an avid reader of your blog, and I would like to say keep up the fantastic work!

meyerweb says:

Gee, a contest sure brings everyone out of the woodwork, doesn't it? ;)

Anyway, I frequently need to record conversations with clients to cover my butt. It sure would be nice to transcribe them with this software.

AntiSane says:

I would love to try this out!

CHOBiE says:

I'm not gonna make any excuses. And I don't have a driver's license so I can't say I'm a driver. And I'm not blind and don't have fat fingers.

I just wanted to show it off to my friends =>

moosc says:

As a blackberry storm transplant this app is a must. I love all the hard work and reporting that android central provides. With this app it provide me better and faster responses to post. Being a truck driver I'm all about efficient use of apps and this one rocks thanks

newyork9172000#wp says:

I have a five month old daughter that I hold constantly which makes using all the great features of new my phone difficult. I need this so I can prove to my wife how awesome our new phones are while still maintaining my fatherly duties.

cl191 says:

I can use this

ClinchDroid says:

I need this app because I can't read so good. Especially without my glasses and my shoes. If I get this app I will bring all my shoes and all my glasses with me so I have them.

kenjancef says:

I do A LOT of driving... at least 500 miles per week. This app would be SWEET for me, especially on my EVO 4G!!!!!!

Luck be with me tonite!!!!

gloriousght says:

I would like to win one of the free softwares for the droid for my son who has a vision impairment. Having voice activated will bless him because it will help him use his phone more effectively when he has vision related headaches and his bad eye is pulsing and especially during times when the strain is intensified for the good eye. If it pleases you to provide this license to him, it will be much appreciate. Thank you. Have a nice day and God Bless!

brak014 says:

I just got a bluetooth headset for my DROID and would love to be able to be more efficient with Vlingo on my phone

fullofsecrets says:

I feel a little strange saying I "deserve" something, but the Vlingo application would be tremendously helpful.

The Evo is my first smartphone ever, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I got it the day it was released. Less than a week later, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She lives a little over four hours away, so it's an eight hour round trip in the car.

I am planning to visit her at least once a month, and it looks like her treatment (chemo + surgery + radiation) is going to last close to two years, starting next Monday. I'll be on the road an awful lot, and it would really keep the time in the car from being a waste if I could get some things done with my smartphone while I was driving. It'd also make the trip a little less lonely to feel like I was talking with someone, if only to my phone. :)

There are many other people here with very good reasons for needing this application. Whether or not I am one of the Android Central readers chosen, I know of one app I'll be using on my Evo during this time: video chat with my husband so I can say goodnight to him while I'm away.

HTB says:

Man, I never win anything. ..

SD6 says:

Why do I hope I am chosen?
Because I'm the only person I know with an Android phone; all my friends and coworkers and iPhone fanboys/girls... and my mission in life is to change ALL OF THEM to the Android side. A Vlingo app would assist in my goal!

DaveS024 says:

I think I deserve this app, because i follow Android Central every day and post in the forums......Being a regular should be good for something :)

KoukiFC3S says:

I wanna try out this app so bad!

thevoiceless says:

I need this app because too many people keep calling me and asking for directions or want me to look stuff up for them while I'm driving...and by "too many" I mean a few of my close friends, but hey, that's what I get for going with Google.

jk says:

I dont deserve it - Ive been a bad boy texting and driving. But at least I wont kill anyone if I had this app : )

phonephetish says:

I used to have Vlingo on my Blackberry Curve years ago and it worked flawlessly! I'm new to Android and would love to be able to use it on my Evo! Please pick me!! :)

tla710 says:

I deserve this app because I just graduated w/ my Master's in Public Administration. This would be an awesome gift!

baysurfer says:

Speech-driven apps are so cool. This would greatly help me from having to touch/type all the time!

dfine1966 says:

Sorry, I been out all day and just got back. I am 13 minutes late. Can you make an exception. If I had Vlingo in my car, I could of used voice to send a message. That is why I needed it.

Peanutbutter_N_Jelly says:

Hit me up please. I need this cause voice controlled = awesome

spacehippie2k says:

As a former Windows mobile user, the only thing I've missed has been Microsoft's Voice Command. This would finally give Android the edge once and for all.

CB BL says:

Anything that we can use our voice is always a plus! Typing driving is supposed to be dangerous.. We all do it, but voice is great! Hook me up!

sillyricky says:

I think i deserve this app, because i run a business from my mobile device.

I run a childrens clown/entertainment business from my phone, and i am always on the road, needing to text message/email clients.

This app would greatly simplify my needs and would make my whole phone usage a lot more convenient!

Please pick me...Thanks!

-Ricky

mrmoto says:

I need this because I have heard that beautiful women are strongly attracted to older guys who have very advanced technological gadgets. It always worked for Bond... James Bond. It doesn't seem to be working for me though. I'm sure this must be the one gadget that I have been missing.

xReDeViLx says:

i need it as i spend at least half of my time driving in a single day for my daily job!!!

stalker says:

I am very excited about this application to have on my Nexus One.

nicknick says:

little late i know :( i would love to get this i root peoples phones and show off my nexusone ive gotten 17 people to come to android just another way to show why its better than iphone. android doesnt need any help but its always fun to say oh ya android does this too :)

Alexxi says:

I used to love this app on my BB Storm and wasn't aware that it existed on Android until a few weeks ago... why should you part with a free licence and offer it to me?

You shouldn't. And don't you dare!

mysticaly4u says:

currently i work for a local university, driving transit, our pick up and drop of off students, are text to us. after completing the pick up and drop of we have to text them back to let them know that we are ready for the next ride. with vlingo it will allow me to continue moving and save time since i don't have to pull over to read my info. so i would love this app. and would put it through good use.

rkd2398 says:

Nice!!

chicubfan08 says:

I believe in world peace. Pick me.

rbuelow says:

Please consider me.

I am a staunch Google, Android, Nexus One, and Android Central supporter. Hands free dialing would be great.

raulwelder says:

This is my first contest on android central I bought the incredile and after 21 days I should have it Monday I've been a blackberry man for 7 years and just had enough so this would be a nice welcome gift. Ps I've never won anything on crackberry

alphatectz says:

i think i desevre this, my wife is always txting me while i drive, i always pull over so i wont get into an accident. this application will help me on time while driving instead of pulling over every 2-5 minutes and answering a txt msg.

dvillerider says:

I enjoy riding my bicycle to work....less pollution in the air!!! I could use my bluetooth and my journey to work could be enjoyable when I receive a call or need to make a phone call, instead of having to stop to make a phone call. Tell me something, has anyone ever tried to make a phone call on a bicycle while its raining??? You figure it out!!!!

bss says:

Would love to have one...

cerob says:

I would love to add Vlingo to my Droid Incredible, it would just top off my Android experience. I mean I came over from Blackberry & the Storm 1 even, I mean that should almost be enough of a reason, right? LOL.

Seriously, it would make my life so much easier, I mean with running my own business, along with a family, I am always on the run, and constantly attached to my phone (like so many others on here as well). This would help me be more productive when in the car. :)

dfine1966 says:

Did anyone get notified if they won yet? Just like everyone else, I am waiting patiently to find out if I am one of the lucky ones to get this great program. It would be a nice Father's Day gift to receive. All I know is my daughter and my wife are going to give my a card tomorrow and take me to see a movie. Getting Vlingo would be a nice added bonus. Good luck to everyone else.

juliagro says:

need this so that I can safely text and drive :)

bombastinator says:

Neat! Then I an pretend I'm not talking to myself. Right Mr. Bubbles?

philb#AC says:

I used this on Blackberry a couple of years ago and enjoyed it, I heard about it on podcast and looked, is it worth $10...I don't think I want to gamble. I use shoutout for text messages and I like it. Would I accept a free copy, why yes thank you very much.

jlung says:

Pick me!

Starr Almighty says:

I am part of the Oprah no phone zone. This app is what this stands for!

todmonsta says:

I would like this app because I have a tendency to hit curbs and ruin tires whilst I am texting and driving. I also like to text silly and inappropriate things and I think that saying them out loud is and awesome way to do that. . .then those around you can enjoy too!!

Chopper Joe says:

i dont deeserve it but i surre could usse it cause i cant type worth a dam esppecially on little keybords

Bendaaho says:

when will they anounce?

Gunner says:

I'm a road warrior. Constantly driving whilst trying to respond to emails, SMS and also take notes and write reports.

I'd like to put Vlingo to the test and see just how much I can really use it for. Maybe even try to write an entire report with it.

I'd be willing to write up a review on my experiences with it for AC.

Thx,

Gunner

sparda07 says:

I'm currently using the vlingo beta app and find it awesome but I find myself limited to what I can do with it but even in its beta stage it is still better than the Google voice dialer that is built into my HTC evo4g.
This is one of the best apps out there and if I win I will show this app of every day and get people wanting it more and more I work for a driving/travel company and my drivers need to have something like this with the beta I can show it off but I don't have full function and I'm limited at what I can show off I think with the full app I could bring in more customers even those with the iPhone............

fflintstone says:

I was recently diagnosed with a ruptured plantar fascia and was subsequently put in a walking boot - making texting with my toes nearly impossible. I have four young kids, so real interation with people is all-but outlawed - vlingo may be my last hope for my connection with civilization...

(hoping for a home run here, not a vling and a miss).

R3Z says:

Awesome giveaway! I think I'm deserving of one of the licenses as I run a blog for Android app demos. Getting an invite would allow me to show all my readers/watchers the merits of this great app. I'm a diehard Android user and this would be a great addition to my list of apps!!

macaulay.calum says:

I never win anything... :-(

fflintstone says:

I broK my Ft, now I cnt txt, plz hlp!

I recently broke my foot, making texting with my toes nearly impossible. Since I have 4 young kids at home, I don't have an actually life - only a virtual life - one that would be so much easier if I could speak it, rather than type it... although talking commands into my phone might not help me on the 'cool-o-meter' with the kids - better get a bigger bluetooth headset to leave in my ear.

I suppose I could break down and spend $10 - but you know what they say: "a.p.s.i.a.p.e."

D

michelelawing says:

Hmm why do I deserve it? Well the truth is I'm not really sure if I do. :) Oh how do I explain this? I believe when you are deserving of something its because you..Oh forget it, LOL Yes I deserve it. Why? Well I guess I will have to say, its because I'm just a good loving hearted Daughter, sister, Friend, wife, mother, Aunt and a Gaga and loving every minute of it. Yep I think that is it. Well how about it, am I worthy? :)