What’s with all the give-a-way’s?

Published by rodfather on April 11, 2008 10:46 am under Deals, Random

Pocketables gave away a small prize package for guessing Jenn’s next purchase.

Engadget is giving away a HTC Shift.

TabletBlog is pairing paired up with Dynamism to give away a Nokia N810.

UMPC Portal likes the idea too and is pairing up with Mobilx to give away a WiBrain B1 UMPC.

GottaBeMobile is even jumping on the bandwagon and giving away its own Matt Faulkner.. if they let him out of the cube.

So how about here? I’m not so sure about buying readers.. but I don’t want to leave my current awesome readers in the dust.. So I’ll try something. If this post receives 30 comments by midnight tonight, I will purchase the item below, probably do an unboxing video and first impressions, then do a give-a-way contest.

Damn straight! Again, if this post gets 30 comments by midnight tonight, I will order a pair of Bumper Nuts Blue Balls edition and run a give-a-way contest. No joke!

http://www.carrypad.com Steve Paine

This is a load of old bollocks

(does that word work in the u.s.)

Steve
http://thepete.com ThePete

Haha, dude, you’re going to give away a ball sack?

Righteous.
jason

dude – i dont know what to say here.
http://rex.fm Rex

seriously?
Have you not seen prize contests before?
They’re quite common… many sites always have one running.
Lots of times, it’s to promote the product that they’re giving away. Like, some company is giving that website their product to promote it… (maybe cheaper, and more effective than advertisement)
http://rodfathermobile.com rodfather

Rex, yes I’ve seen many prize contests. I’ve been a distant fan of bumper nuts for quite some time now so perhaps it’s time to show my love for their products. (yes i’m joking)
I am serious about the give-a-way. Basically to get a laugh out of it.
http://thepete.com ThePete

Just entered that WiBrain contest–thanks for the link!
http://jkkmobile.com jkkmobile

prepare to order it!
http://tabletblog.com thoughtfix

Mine was already awarded months ago, sir.
http://rodfathermobile.com rodfather

Oops. Would have helped if I read the date.
http://www.umpcportal.com Steve ‘Chippy’ Paine

20 comments to go…..

(are multiple comments allowed?!!)

S.
http://www.pocketables.net Jenn

Leaving a comment won’t automatically enter me into the contest, right? I’m already a minority in a male-dominated industry; I don’t need a pair of THESE hanging around to drive that point home! Oh, and please don’t find a pair of something that would be more suitable for women.
http://rodfathermobile.com rodfather

Haha no worries Jenn. If this becomes reality, I’m curious who would actually want to enter the contest to win the prize.
I’m sure there are some who enter contests, just to enter, regardless of the prize.
http://thepete.com ThePete

COME ON THIRTY!!!

And I actually like Jenn’s idea to find something more woman-oriented. Perhaps one of those mousepads with the boobs-for wrist support?

http://biggirlunderoos.blogspot.com/2007/04/pornographic-office-products.html
http://rodfathermobile.com rodfather

Haha, well, the time limit has passed so I doubt I’ll go through with it. It does give me an idea of doing reviews of cheap, useless gadgets though. Things I can collect and stick on my shelf.
USB Humping Dog? USB Pole Dancer? iPod Toilet Paper Dispenser Dock?
update:
Or how about this? http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/16/the-body-laptop-interface-is-knitted-from-thneed-which-nobody-n/