Top Thinker (and Best Thought) Contest
February 5th, 2009 by Michael Kwan
Late last year, I held a contest where I gave away some cool iPod accessories, as well as a free sponsored review on Beyond the Rhetoric (read that review here). This time around, I bring some of the swag that I managed to pull down while at the Consumer Electronics Show last month and some other stuff that I want to give to you.
If you were paying attention earlier this week when I did the January month in review, then you may have already noticed the not-so-subtle hint that I dropped about this contest. Let’s get the conversation going again.
Be The Top Thinker And Win…
With the relaunch of BTR last month, I renamed the Top Commentators section on the sidebar to Top Thinkers. That’s because people who leave comments on this blog are offering their thoughts (and I like Rodin’s Thinker). Do you have some thoughts to share?
If you are the top thinker for February 2009 (i.e., you leave the most comments), you win the prize pack shown above. It includes CA Internet Security Suite 2009, a Sharper Image black t-shirt, and a Griffin Aerosport Case for the iPod Classic. The CA Internet Security Suite is a comprehensive security solution with anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and more. Total value for this prize pack is about US$130.
Submit the Most Interesting or Inspiring Thought And Win…
But wait. There’s more.
We’re not just about quantity; we’re about quality too. Even if you don’t leave the most comments during February 2009, you can still win something. The person who leaves the “best” comment this month will be awarded with the prize pack shown above. It includes a white t-shirt from Blue Phoenix Media, a Griffin iClear Case for the iPod touch, and a wooden USB flash drive (1GB) from Targus. Total value of this prize pack is about US$60.
I will be the sole judge of what is the “best” comment. It could be one that is particularly inspiring, insightful, substantial, or funny. I just want you to contribute to the discussion in a meaningful way.
Yes, You Can Win It All
So to recap, the person who leaves the most comments during February wins the first prize pack and the person who leaves the “best” comment wins the second prize pack. If you happen to have the best comment and you contribute the most number of comments, you can win both prizes. It’s like winning both showcases on The Price is Right, only easier. Good luck! And yes, I’ll ship internationally so long as you have reasonable access to postal services.
P.S. Although it is not required, I’d certainly appreciate any attention that you can direct toward this post. Tweet about it on Twitter. Share the link on Facebook. Submit it to StumbleUpon. Thanks!
Filed under Stuff.
I’ll definitely be in for this… want that Sharper Image t-shirt!
Now that they don’t have physical storefronts anymore, it may be a collector’s item!
It’s actually really good quality cotton too. Very soft.
I set foot for the first time in an actual Sharper Image store in March 2008 while in Vegas. Now almost one year later they don’t exist. Kind of a weird feeling.
From what I remember, they used to have a store inside the Fashion Show Mall, correct? That’s probably the one you saw. Sharper Image has been ressurected as licensed brand that sells accessories at department stores, but they don’t have stores of their own anymore.
To get that Sharper Image t-shirt, you will have to square up and compete with the resident top commentator here – Nick.
It’s about time someone give him some competition, good luck!
sounds like a good contest, gotta gid rid of all that CES stuff!
I’ll be happy to take it!
As would I. Who ever didn’t like getting free stuff?
me too! me too!
Some great stuffs to be giving away. The second prize pack appeals to me more.
Expect engaging debates to ensue and some interesting sparks flying!
Great Contest. I look forward to reading and commenting.
If I win, I’ll give it to the last place person
These are really great ipod accessories.
Looks like some nice stuff you picked up at CES this year. I think you’re probably right that those SharperImage shirts are going to become harder and harder to find…although, that might not be the case as the brand is still around…
You could just save everyone the trouble and send the stuff to me now
I saw some Sharper Image t-shirts on eBay, but by the looks of it, the seller just took their logo and ironed them on to plain white t-shirts he bought at Wal-Mart or something.
Not only were they terrible looking, but each shirt just screamed copyright infringement.
FIRST!…errr…wait a minute…
Great contest, and cool prizes!
I am digging the T-shirt as well. I am definitely in.
Sounds like a great contest, count me in
The only swag I picked up this year were 2G usb keys from Sony & from NBC/Universal.
That’s not bad. I’d take USB keys any day… can never have enough storage.
I like to give them away on my site in my promotions…just a hint/heads-up
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Wow! I miss all the fun stuff!
Did Sharper Image shut down ALL of their stores? We had one close by but I haven’t been in that area lately to see if it’s gone…
Yes, Sharper Image has no more physical stores of its own.
I don’t think the world was ready for tomorrow’s technology today. I’m still getting used to my Sharper Image air ionizer I bought 5 years ago. lol
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