The Biggest Contest Ever...That We Never Finished!

[Jason Dunn]

Digital Media Thoughts is a little over eight months old, and when we first launched we announced a gigantic content with over $26,000 USD in prizes. We got such fantastic responses from supportive vendors that we ended up with 175 individual prizes! This turned out to be a bit of an administrative nightmare (ok, a BIG one), so we've been doing the giveaways in spurts because it's a very intensive process to pick the winners, contact them, ship the products, etc. We've had a couple of weeks to rest up from our last round of giveaways, and now it's time to push through and give away the rest of our prizes. What's still up for grabs? Glad you asked...<br /><br />• Magicstor GS 2.2 GB PLUS magicstor CompactFlash hard drive (value: $199 USD)<br />• Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition x 2 (value: $3999 USD each)<br />• Windows XP Professional Full Version x 10 (value: $289.99 USD each)<br />• Plus! Digital Media Edition x 20 (value: $19.95 USD each)<br />• Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra (value: $299 USD)<br />• muvee AutoProducer 4.0 MX x 20 (value: $69.95 USD each)<br />• DVD Maker 6.5 Platinum x 2 (value: $49.95 USD each)<br />• Vaja Cases $100 Gift Certificate x 2 (value: $100 USD each)<br />• Ritek 8x DVD-R discs, 50 pack x 5 (value: $46.99 USD each)<br />• Roadwired Photo/Video Convertible Bag (value: $124.95 USD) <br />• Roadwired Photo/Video Pro Bag (value: $179.95 USD) <br />• Roadwired "The Pod" bag (value: $49.95 USD) <br />• Roadwired MegaMedia Bag (value: $179.95 USD)<br />• Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 x 3 (value: $99 USD each)<br />• SnapStream Beyond TV3 (value: $59.99 USD)<br />• SnapStream Beyond TV3 with Hauppauge WinTV-PVR250 (value: $139.99 USD)<br />• Ulead PhotoImpact 10 x 5 (value: $89.95 USD each)<br />• Ulead VideoStudio 8 x 10 (value: $99.95 USD each)<br />• Verbatim Pack: USB Store 'n Go 32 MB, DigitalMovie DVD+R 3 pack, Digital Vinyl CD-R 5 pack, x 3 bundles (value: $63.99 USD each)<br /><br />The total value? A whopping $16,451.78 - more than half of the total prizes! We're going to be starting these giveaways on Wednesday the 22nd, so make sure you're <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/profile.php?mode=register">registered in our forums</a> (that's all you have to do to be eligible to win).<br /><br />And if this is the first time you've heard about this contest, please <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5160">check out our original announcement</a> for rules, etc.

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

Yikes! I didn't know there were so many prizes left!

[Jason Dunn]

Yikes! I didn't know there were so many prizes left!

I know - on one hand, it's a testament to the work we put into getting the prizes, on the other hand, it's embarrassing that we're having TROUBLE giving away FREE STUFF. :roll: :lol:

[Chris Gohlke]

Yikes! I didn't know there were so many prizes left!

I know - on one hand, it's a testament to the work we put into getting the prizes, on the other hand, it's embarrassing that we're having TROUBLE giving away FREE STUFF. :roll: :lol:

I'll make it easy, ship it to me! :lol:

[Jonathon Watkins]

Nice problem to have. :P

Let Slashdot know, now that the serve can take it! :wink:

[pradike]

I, of course, never win ANYTHING, so my guess is that I'm still the same loser now that I've been all year...

I tell ya, I get no respect....... :roll:

[arebelspy]

Whoo, free giveaways from the best digital media site there is! (hint hint, pick me!) :lol:

-arebelspy

[lisantica]

Had to double check to make sure I was registered, wouldn't want to miss out on this extrava-give-away-ganza :D

[Alpha2004]

this sounds nice :)

I heard about this from pocket pc thoughts :)

[smokinvegas]

Jason How do you do it. Thanks for bringing another great giveaway to Digital Media Thoughts.

[keirmeister]

I've been registered for a little while.

How are winners chosen?

Who must I bribe?

...I could offer up my daughter, if that'll help. She's quite....handsome.

Keirmeister

[whydidnt]

I've been lurking here off and on, as I love gadgets. This kind of contest is a great way to lure new users into the site though. I first go hooked on PPCThoughts by the New Years Day contest a few years ago.

I love my little Sony DSC-T1, and seeing as I'm a point &amp; click guy, it's all the camera I really need. It's still good to see what else is out there though.

[Jason Dunn]

First off, I'll let you keep your daughter - I don't think my wife would approve. ;-)

How are winners chosen?

Winners will be randomly chosen based on all registered users - although some of the contests may be more creative, including picking people who respond to a particular thread within a certain time frame. Depends on my mood. ;-)

[sooby77]

Now that has got to be the EASIEST way to win something. Simply amazing! :P

[marcm]

Wow, those prizes sure sound nice! There sure are lots! :) Hopefully I'll be posting a lot in the forums! :)

[Alpha2004]

Might as well introduce myself.

I live in brooklyn ny, and go to brooklyn tech high school. I have a dell dj 15gb jukebox, a hp rx3715, and a kodak dx4530 digicam

I have owned a dell axim x30 high, mid, hp 5455, toshiba e355, 2 other mp3 players that broke, sharp viewcam, and a panasonic palm cam(nothing compact about it, really!).

I love my kodak 5mp camera...the pictures are clear and vibrant.

Im also a reviewer for pocketgamer.org ...which reminds me that I must finish up my first review! lol.

My favorite picture has got to be this one, simply because of how huge it is!:

http://triton.tpd.tno.nl/gigazoom/Delft2.htm

2.5 gigapixel! (taken with many shots of course, wieghs in at around 7gb!)

[christak]

Yea... I love contests, prizes, give aways, ... well you get the idea!!

:)

[Skitals]

All those prizes and less then 2000 registered members... I like the odds =]

[beowolf]

8) 8) count me in 8) 8)

Merry :D :) :D :) to all.

[gry]

This is awesome.

[Tim Williamson]

Sweet! :D

[Crocuta]

Okay, it's Wednesday! Let's get to it!!! :P (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

[Jason Dunn]

Okay, it's Wednesday! Let's get to it!!! :P (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

No, see, first I have to go sleep... :lol:

[Jason Kravitz]

You could give away the other half to the DMT Review team as a Christmas Bonus! :roll:

[NetGeek]

And, like many others, my wallet suffers every time you post about some new toy.

But hey! Keep up the great work. And here is wising you a very Merry Christmas and Health, Joy &amp; Prosperity in the New Year!

:)

[Jason Dunn]

Nice to see so many lurkers coming out to post. :)

[christak]

Nice to see so many lurkers coming out to post. :)

Will probably be looking in here more frequently... Santa is bringing a Canon S1 IS for "my wife"... 8)

[jake080]

lurking :)

[Jeremy Charette]

Mind you folks, that's91 prizes to give out!!

[Jeremy Charette]

Which means you have a roughly 1/22 shot at winning something! Them some good odds!

[jodster]

Okay - explain, please, to this simple fellow, how I can get entered in this wonderful event.
Thanks

[Jason Dunn]

Okay - explain, please, to this simple fellow, how I can get entered in this wonderful event.
Thanks

Since you posted, that means you're registered, and that means you're entered. ;-) Keep watching the front page though in case some of the contests change a bit!

[Crocuta]

Nice to see so many lurkers coming out to post. :)

Will probably be looking in here more frequently... Santa is bringing a Canon S1 IS for "my wife"... 8)

I just got an S1 IS about 3 weeks ago. You'll like it! (That is, your wife will like it!)

[mobilemail]

So, how much can you tell me about getting the full benefit of my E800's VGA display????

[Jason Dunn]

So, how much can you tell me about getting the full benefit of my E800's VGA display????

If you have Pocket PC questions, www.pocketpcthoughts.com would probaby be the best place to get them answered. ;-)

[omikron.sk]

If I were Jason, I would keep all those cool gadgets for myself :twisted:

[dbuth]

:) There is always something to entertain me and enlighten me regarding digital media...Now I am searching for a new home theater receiver and researching this is easy here on the site.

[Jonathon Watkins]

If I were Jason, I would keep all those cool gadgets for myself :twisted:

Don't tempt him. :wink:

Good to see all the new folks posting. Welcome and if you're reading this wondering if you should post for the first time, go for it! We're a friendly bunch really. :wink:

[Darius Wey]

If I were Jason, I would keep all those cool gadgets for myself :twisted:

Nah, the community is where it really belongs. Right? ;)

[cyclwestks]

There should be more of a chance winning here that at Vegas. But at least I got some good digital pictures.

[firedog]

Wish list:

1.An Alienware Media Center PC with the 20.1 inch LCD.


2. 300GB Maxtor One - touch

[omikron.sk]

Good to see all the new folks posting. Welcome and if you're reading this wondering if you should post for the first time, go for it! We're a friendly bunch really. :wink:
I've got a bunch of posts on PPCT, but I tend to read all 3 Thoughts sites.

[Jason Dunn]

2. 300GB Maxtor One - touch

I want one of those, or maybe the 400 GB SimpleTech one. :!:

[chrisspera]

I, of course, never win ANYTHING, so my guess is that I'm still the same loser now that I've been all year...

I tell ya, I get no respect....... :roll:

You and me both, pradike... Pitiful, ain't it. I hope I win something this time. I never win... :D

[killdicaprio]

any winners yet

[Jason Dunn]

any winners yet

We've done several prize drawings - please check the front page. :-)

[encece]

Keep em going! You have registered users and vendors counting on you!!! :D

[Jason Dunn]

Keep em going! You have registered users and vendors counting on you!!! :D

Give me a few days to recover from CES please - we'll start up again on Monday.

[encece]

zzzzzzzzz!!!!

I dont expect to win anything (though it would be kinda cool)....I'm just trying to keep you to your promise that you made to your 2249 members! :D

[Kursplat]

Hey, Jason never said WHICH Monday! :D

[encece]

Very True. Contests are a messy business. With how time consuming the previous one's were (who replies to emails, who doesnt, relisting the items, etc)...I could see how it's hard to make time for 'em. I'm just razzing! For some strange reason, I made it my duty. Just another sign of how desperately I need a life! :D

[Kursplat]

Plus, the longer he waits, the more members, and the lesser the odds of us winning. So, we need to run through the prizes quickly so we have a better chance of winning! :lol:

[Daimhin]

So what's left on the list to give away? Hopefully something cool for Mac users since I just got a Mini and could use some new toys for it.

Eric

[Jason Dunn]

Ok, so here's the deal: because it's been SO long since I started this contest, at this point I need to (with an embarrassed look on my face) email all the remaining vendors and ask them if they're still even interested in donating the prizes to this contest. The hard truth is that some may not be, simply because it's been so long. I'm never going to do such a huge, complicated contest again. :roll: