Congratulations to the last contest winner.
The prize again week is a cable tester since many people expressed their wanting to win it and that it was one of their favorite prizes. Thanks for the feedback by the way!
This contest will run for this weekend only (February 2 – 3, 2008) . 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 of the correct entries.
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Added February 8, 2008
The item to guess was a Photomultiplier.
The winner is Michael A.
Thanks to all who entered.
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Below are some pictures of the prize.
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Thanks Alan for using my suggestion! Of course I guess I don’t get to participate this time 🙁 That just wouldn’t be fair.
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Hi Kurt,
Yes, thanks for the suggestion.
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This is scary – I know or have used too many of the things in these contests…
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It’s a philips 51AVP Photomultiplier valve.
Maybe use it as burglar detetor device. If a burglar is detected… throw the valve at him/her… aim for the eyes!
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Winner announced.
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Very funny Erik. 🙂
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