Win a USB TV Tuner from Beyond the Rhetoric
June 4th, 2007 by Michael KwanBased on the response I got from the first contest, people want a prize that’s a little more substantial than a t-shirt. How about a USB TV Tuner? I’m pretty sure everyone likes watching television, especially if they can digitally record it for later viewing. Wanna know how you can win? Then keep reading to find out more about the June 2007 contest from Beyond the Rhetoric…
First, let’s talk a bit about the big prize.
MiniTVUSB TV Tuner from ADS Tech.
This TV Tuner with PVR and time-shifting capabilities (product page) is an $80 value. I’m not going to blab about the features and specifications, because I already did that when I reviewed this item for Mobile Magazine.
What do you need to do in order to enter? Well, I’m going to provide you with three ways to play, and yes, you can combine them for multiple entries:
- Add Me To Your Technorati Favorites. This is by far the easiest way to enter, because all it takes is a single click. See the button on the top-right underneath the massive RSS icon? Click that. Everyone who has already added me as a favorite is already eligible to win! It’ll help if you leave a comment below with your Technorati username, but I’m sure we’ll be able to figure it out even if you don’t.
- Review My Blog OR Put Up A Post About This Contest. Your blog entry has to be at least 200 words and it can be positive, negative, or anything in between. I’d appreciate if you linked to http://btr.michaelkwan.com using the anchor text “freelance writing“, but this is not required. If you blog about the contest, please link back to this page. For a bonus entry, take a screenshot showing that you subscribe to my RSS feed and include it in your blog entry.
- Be One of June’s Top Commentators. There’s five spots and each of the top commentators will get one entry into the contest. Be number one on this list and get a bonus entry.
So, theoretically, you could have up to FIVE ENTRIES in this contest. To recap, you’ll get five entries if you: add me to your Technorati favorites; write a review of this blog and post a screenshot of your subscription to my RSS feed; and sit on top of the top commentators list for the month of June. If you take the second option for entering, it would help if you either a) sent a pingback or b) left a comment with the URI to your blog entry.
The contest is open to all residents of the world, provided that you have reasonable access to some sort of postal service. I’m thinking that I can’t mail the TV tuner to Antarctica. The deadline for entering the contest is 12:01AM PST on July 1, 2007. Good luck! (And happy TV watching to the winner)
P.S. Kumiko, I don’t want your first born child, thanks. 
Filed under Stuff.
This is interesting. Something that I’ve look forward to own it.. Hey Michael, I think I already got one entry ticket for the contest because I’ve subscribe you in technorati for ages. I’ve knew about you through JohnChow blog.. Oppss.. My technorati username is winterbride. Maybe I will blog about this contest and you in my blog tomorrow..
P.S.: Are you willing to send the item to Malaysia?
Thanks for your continued support, Cikgu Azleen. I’ve noticed that you’ve been visiting this blog fairly regularly (I see your avatar in the MyBlogLog widget quite often). And yes, I see “winterbride” among the people who have added me to their Technorati favorites.
P.S. Yes, I will send to Malaysia if you win. Good luck!
Thanks Mr Kwan! I’ll save my first born for another competition bribe!
hey is that our child you mean kumiko ?
I favorite you on Technorati… and look to be a top poster again. This is probably my favorite blog to post at.
Are you accepting bribes of any kind for a better chance to win
Considering that I turned down Kumiko’s first born, you would have to offer something pretty substantial. Haha.
I think you broke Technorati!
Hey Michael,
I’m adding you to Technorati favorites once it is fixed.
I could use a favorite of my own if you have a second to add me
(Never know if you don’t ask)
PS – I think it’s awesome that you have hockey ads on your site…Go Ducks!
I’ve added you to my favorites! My username on Technorati is Roberta102….thanks!!!
Added you, my user name is Mubin
Added to Technorati (un: superjustin).
Just read your post over at John Chow Dot Com, very insightful and straight forward.
I’ve favourited your Blog. My Technorati username is Speedboxer. I’ll probably Blog about this contest later…
Okay, I’ve Blogged about it, here:
http://mattsblog.ca/2007/06/05/win-a-usb-tv-tuner-at-beyond-the-rhetoric/
I’m putting this up, just in case the Ping doesn’t get sent or something…
I also added the screenshot, proving that I’m subscribed to your Blog, to that post.
Always love a good contest. I am interested to learn how many total entries you get, plus how many people got 4 entries in the contest, because only 5 can enter 5 times.
My Technorati username is OneLessThang.
Be Well,
Tyson
A free gift sure grabs everyone’s attention right away Mr. Kwan as it did mine. I would have entered the t shirt contest as well, but unfortunately I had no knowledge of existence of this blog (now i do, though)
My technorati username is Wolfsbane btw and I’ve favorited you..
Now, the top ommentators’ spot is still left to catch!
I do have one query.. For the RSS feed thingy, can I take a screenshot and post a link here(to the screenshot) if I am not doing a review?
No, that “bonus entry” only applies if you do a blog entry. The blog post can either be a review of my blog or simply a “buzz” post promoting this contest.
Michael, you’re already on my technorati favourites list…so now i’m gonna try and be one of your top commentators for June!!
Great! I will try to go the Top Commentator route!
Thank you for giving us several different ways to win!
Thanks for clarifying that.. But could you tell me, if there is a particular reason as to why you are insisting on the screenshot IN a blog post.. An RSS subscriber is a RSS subscriber all the same, I guess
It’s just proof that the additional RSS subscriber is you. RSS numbers fluctuate daily and there’s no telling who each of the new RSS subscribers are.
Hey Michael, thanks for putting on a contest…here’s my entry (technorati fav’d [gerrydaman], RSS screenshot, review):
http://thedailykimchi.blogspot.com/2007/07/watch-tv-soon-with-beyond-rhetoric.html
You’ve been added to my technorati…truebluetitan. Pick me!
I’ve added you to my technorati (crad09).
You’re right, the only way I found your competition was from Johns site, and a USB TV Tuner is worth the effort!
Must be something to take note in this, if traffic is the King does that make Content the Queen, or if Content is King does it make traffic the Queen ?
Maybe they really do go together as good traffic is almost useless without good content and good content will never be seen without good traffic. Ohhhh, i’m getting dizzy….
Your timing is excellent as I was just thinking about buying one of those tuner thingys. Now I’ll wait in hopes of being the winner. My technorati name is bro15360. Thanks Michael!
Favorited! my technorati username is blacklotus90
Hey Michael! I added you to my favorites. My user name is HogWild.
Brilliant idea Micheal. I’ve added you to my Technorati where my user name is BizWoman2.
You’ve long been on my Technorati favorites, but I guess I should mention I’m Flash604 there; just in case that’s the entry through which I win this contest!
Hi Michael, I’m in:
http://www.contestblogger.com/michael-kwan-is-giving-away-a-free-usb-tv-tuner/
Hi, I’ve joined, too..
http://www.tankmiche.com/contest/contest-win-a-usb-tv-tuner-at-beyond-the-rhetoric.html
I know it’s a brand new blog, but consider I’m publicizing it on my actual blog (miche.netsons.org) with 500+ readers…
Does it fit the contest?
Andrea
Sorry for that, I think now it should be ok…
Hey Michael,
Just wanted to let you know that I’ve added you to my Technorati favorites under the thepromptwriter
I love a good contest.
I have reviewed your competition on webtrepreneur.co.za
Hi Michael,
I have fave you under thorgentt. Yey, I’m eligible for 1 entry
Added Technorati favorites, my username – VincentChow
Thanks!
Hi Michael
No matter how many times I read and re-read the contest rules, I can only gather up to a maximum of 4 entries.
1 entry – Technorati Fave
1 entry – Blog review OR blog post about contest
1 entry – screen shot of RSS subscription
1 entry – Top commentator for June
How can one get 5 entries?
Hi betshopboy.
The fifth entry comes with being the #1 top commentator. All five of the top commentators get one entry, but the #1 person gets two.
Hi Michael
Thanks for your explanation, I got it!!!
Will post my review soon! Stay tune…
Hmm… this contest is going well, it seems…
Well, I guess we’ll see who the winner is in a few days!
Hey, Just put you on my favs list over at
Technorati, the name is CFandM
Hi Michael
I’ve fave Beyond The Rhetoric in my technorati favourite. Appreciate if you can fave me @ http://technorati.com/faves?add=http://betshopboy.blogspot.com
I’ve reviewed your blog and mentioned your contest, here’s my entry: http://betshopboy.blogspot.com/2007/06/win-usb-tv-tuner-from-beyond-rhetoric.html
Have I earned 3 entries so far?
I did a combined post for JOHN CHOW and you, if this does not qualify I shall write an other one.
Yeah, that’s fine. I do that kind of thing all the time.
Thank you…
Good job, here and there!t
I can say – this is very good price to win.
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