Contests

Name the Thing Contest - 17

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a LAN and USB cable tester, no more wondering if the cable is the problem. Just plug it in and give it a test… This contest will run for this weekend only (August 25 – 26, 2007) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of

Name the Thing Contest - 16

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a compact flashlight, it is sure to come in handy when poking around in the dark areas behind computers and server racks. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (August 18 – 19, 2007) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what

Name the Thing Contest - 15

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a compact flashlight, it is sure to come in handy when poking around in the dark areas behind computers and server racks. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (August 11 – 12, 2007) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what

Name the Thing Contest - 14

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a USB power supply, charge your gear when there is no computer handy. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (August 4 – 5, 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

 RedPost Kit Contest - Your Design Created by Artist John Mishler

How would you like win a cool design made by John Mishler? Even better, the design he would create would be a concept thought up by you! Your design will be created around the RedPost/Kit, a Linux-based picture frame that boasts a 19″ LCD, Wifi and a built-in MiniPC. Contest Site “Contest outline: Submit the following to contest@theredpost.com by August 17, 2007: * colored drawings of your design along with

Hacked Gadgets June Comment Contest Winner

Sorry for the delay in selecting and announcing the winner of the comment contest. The winner of the ThinkGeek gift certificate is Mr. Maigo, comment #4 on the USB Controlled Traffic Light Status Indicator article. Congratulation on winning Mr. Maigo and thanks to all who participated. “ThinkGeek started as an idea. A simple idea to create and sell stuff that would appeal to the thousands of people out there who

Name the Thing Contest - 13

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a mini tripod, have fun snapping pictures of your latest hack with it. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (July 28 – 29, 2007) . 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