Name the Thing Contest – 9

Congratulation to all of the winners last week.

The prize this week will be useful to anyone who needs to do presentations. It has a laser pointer, LED light, ball point pen and extendable pointing rod.

This contest will run for this weekend only (June 23 – 24, 2007) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments.

 

Send an email to contest @ hackedgadgets.com with “Name the Thing Contest” as the subject, and the message body consisting of:
* The name of the item in the above picture
* An example of what the item pictured above can be used for

The winner will be chosen at random from all the correct entries.

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Added June 26, 2007

The device is a Relay. They can be used to switch large loads using a small amount of current.

The winner is Daniel D.
(There were 99 entries for this contest)

Thanks to all who entered.
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Below is a picture of the prize, more pictures on page 2.

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16 Comments


  1. we sure do have alot of these


  2. damnn, i knew this one


  3. JACKAL, JACKAL IS IT A JACKAL JACKAL!


  4. IT WASNT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME YOU SAID IT, WHY WOULD IT BE RIGHT THE NEXT TEN TIMES?!


  5. I think the name that thing contest needs to be more challenging.

    I have been able to name it in the first 2 seconds for every contest. I am sure most other geeks like me can also. Try to make them a little harder 😉


  6. It is a *%*#$^%


  7. I havent been able to name ONE thing!!!


  8. I agree with Chad, these have been REALLY easy. Maybe a two-tiered contest?

    By the way, why does it take until thursday to announce the winners? Just curious.

    John


  9. Hang in there Haseeb, you will start to recognize these things in time…


  10. Hi JohnS,

    That is a good idea, I want to make the contests fun and challenging. I try to announce the winners for the weekend contest on Monday or Tuesday but sometimes it gets delayed by a day or so…

    You have a great collection of clock on your site. 🙂
    http://www.hackersbench.com/giants.html


  11. Thanks Alan, and thanks for the blog entry.

    Are you looking for suggestions for mystery parts?
    John


  12. Hey John,

    Sure, if you have some suggestions send them my way. 🙂



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