Holiday Giveaway: Win 1.5 TB of backing-up goodness!
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THANK YOU, THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
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[UPDATE: OK, we’re going to open this up to all our readers world-wide. Thanks to all our international readers for being so annoying. - The Doc]
This time of year, one’s thoughts naturally turn towards giving thanks for all the blessings in one’s lives, and there can be no doubt that Macenstein is truly the biggest blessing of all. To that end, we, in conjunction with the good folks over at Seagate, have come up with a way that you can not only win some kick ass drives for all your Time Machine backup needs, but kiss our ass at the same time!
Seagate was nice enough to give us both a FreeAgent Desk for Mac 1TB drive and a 500GB FreeAgent Go for Mac portable drive to give away to one lucky reader (that’s right, you get BOTH). All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why you are thankful for Macenstein. We will pick a winner at random from all comments. One entry per person please. Open to all readers world-wide. Contest ends on 12/6 at 11:59 PT. Good luck!
Oh, and fear not, if you’d like an extra chance (or 9) to win, you can also enter to win one of the nine hard drive bundles at these Web sites once they post their rules:
1. Notebooks.com
2. CrunchGear
3.Bleeping Computer
4. GottaBeMobile.com
5. GeeksToGo.com
6. PlanetAMD64.com
7. Gadgetell.com
8. Paulstamatiou.com
9. Digital Home Thoughts
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THANK YOU, THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
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November 27th, 2008 at 12:37 am
How can one NOT love macenstein-
I love the way in which things are reported to us-
the fun, light hearted… way things are described
plus- who could NOT love the chicks
November 27th, 2008 at 12:39 am
i subscribe to macenstein and read the posts daily. it’s a great and excellent source for tip, tricks, and advice. thanks macenstein.
.c
November 27th, 2008 at 12:40 am
I’m thankful for your… interesting articles. haha
November 27th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I’m thankful for good news and good prizes!
November 27th, 2008 at 12:58 am
I’m thankful for…being connected to all Apple-related news, including a lot of helpful reviews!
Thankful enough for the hard drives?
I say so
November 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I came for the mac chick of the month, but stayed for the content
November 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I’m thankful for Macenstein cause it makes me want to choke my ankles with my trousers at least twice a day. And that lets me know I’m still alive.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I am thankful that you stand up to apple. I am also thankful that Microsoft can’t copy things well and sends more people to MAC OS X
November 27th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I love how macenstein writes their articles… so great. haha
November 27th, 2008 at 1:02 am
I’m thankful for the Mac Chicks….. Thanks Macenstein!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:02 am
I am thankful Macenstein exists so I’m not stuck reading the other stuffy Apple-centric blogs.
Of course the T’n'A doesn’t hurt either.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:04 am
I would love one of these drives. Great articles and website.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:05 am
I’m thankful for your HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:05 am
ooooh, oooooh, ooooooh. pick me!!
because i like everything unholy.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:06 am
I’m thankful that MacinStein doesn’t post GreenPeace’s weekly report on how fast Apple is killing baby seal’s with clubs.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:06 am
I’m thankful for Macenstein for holding this contest!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:08 am
I am thankful for your wonderful site with all the helpful tips, But most of all I am thankful for this contest…which I hope I win.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:08 am
I love the informative yet humorous style of writing.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:12 am
For the giveaways! And the articles, of course.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:14 am
I’m thankful Macenstein always has something to free me from boredom!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:15 am
I’m thankful for this amazing contest!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
I love Macenstein because it has news everybody else forgot to tell, plus it’s the only site that has the Random Mac Chick, putting my COMMAND-R pushing skills to work!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:17 am
I am thankful for a website that gives mac related news and good useful tips!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:17 am
I love macenstein for the mac chics!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Mac Chick of the Month.
Need I say more?
I thought not.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:18 am
I’m thankful for Macenstein because it’s a place of intelligence…and M$ bashing.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I am thankful that Macenstein loves me… with or without my two front teeth.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:20 am
will be thankful for a free hardrive
November 27th, 2008 at 1:20 am
I am thankful for the non mainstream apple news
November 27th, 2008 at 1:22 am
I am thankful for the amount I learned from Macenstein.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I love macenstein because it gives me everything Apple that I need to get through my day.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I am thankful for how much macenstein has allowed me to learn
November 27th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Macenstein is a great place to read apple articles
Thanks macenstein
November 27th, 2008 at 1:26 am
I’m thankful for Macenstein because it not only combines witty sarcasm with apple computers, it allows me to once a month view a beautiful girl showing her love for Mac products.
Woooo Macenstein!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am
I’m thankful for the good articles you write.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am
I’m thankful for the articles!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I am thankful for the interesting articles and good tips.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I am thankful for Time Machine should I win
November 27th, 2008 at 1:32 am
I’m thankful that Macenstein is one place on the web that I can find articles on all things Mac and Apple and yet still not take the subject matter too seriously by injecting some humor into it. And yes, I’m also grateful for their generous, generous, oh ever-so magnanimous giving spirit at giving away these hard drives instead of, say, “accidentally” putting them in their laptop bag and walking out of the office with them at the end of the day.
reCaptcha: Chard peddler (Wha? You mean there’s actually someone out there who peddles chard?! And there’s a market for it?! X-P)…
November 27th, 2008 at 1:34 am
I love Macenstein because thye give away free stuff
November 27th, 2008 at 1:34 am
hey macenstein is probably the first site I look to for the latest technology news from all sources. hope i win
November 27th, 2008 at 1:36 am
I am thankful for Macenstein because it provides a useful and reliable source for information about something near and dear to my heart. As much as I love all technology, I am truly and Apple fanboy and love the wealth of information which Macenstein provides.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:39 am
I had never heard of this site before but am happy that this contest brought me to you.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:40 am
I am thankful that I can always count on Macenstein for the latest and greatest in the world of Apple.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:41 am
I’m thankful for the ability to look at hot Macenstein girls without having to hide my browser history - just doing computer research!
I’m also thankful for tasteful yet humorous commentary on Mac news - after all, if I just wanted plain old tech news I’d pick up a New York Times.
Finally, I’m thankful that Macenstein is helping to digitize books and educate the world by using ReCaptcha.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:44 am
I’m thankful most of all for the chance to randomly win stuff.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:45 am
I am thankful for the girls and apple news! Perfect combo!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:49 am
One word: Description
The way that you bring humor to pretty much everything is… uncanny.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:51 am
I thankful, because like many others, the Mac Chicks are awesome!!!!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:52 am
What’s not to love about Macenstein? A monster of a good site, dedicated to all things Mac-y. Yes, master!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Who wouldn’t love Macenstein… It is indeed my favorite Mac site, if only for the funny and off the beaten path stories that come through on a daily basis… and lets be honest who doesn’t like to talk to the owner of a website they frequent, Son of Macenstein is all to much fun as well…
November 27th, 2008 at 1:55 am
I’m thankful for macenstein’s great news!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Great website.. keep up the great work!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:56 am
I’m thankful that this site doesn’t take itself too seriously… rampant fanboy speculation is meant to be fun, not dramatic.
November 27th, 2008 at 1:59 am
I am thankful for good Mac news that I can read 24/7 from Macenstein.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:00 am
I give thanks to this site’s witty commentary, which always makes me smile, while keeping me up to speed on all things Mac. Oh, and let’s not forget to be thankful for the Mac Chick of the Month feature. I know I am…
November 27th, 2008 at 2:02 am
I am thankful for the dash of humor you add to your blogging
November 27th, 2008 at 2:04 am
I’m thankful for the laughs I get when I read the articles. The sarcasm is usually so think you’d need a chainsaw to get through it!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:05 am
thankful for the always entertaining posts
November 27th, 2008 at 2:06 am
I am thankful for Macenstein because it allows me to change the world and help humanity as a whole by reading well written and non-biased Apple news.
Also, I’m thankful for Macenstein for helping me get my Mac fix at my high school, since my iPhone gets bad reception and Macenstein isn’t blocked on the school computers.
I’m thankful for having Macenstein as a place to type out long, drawn out, ultimately futile comments instead of doing online Spanish work, with the nigh-impossible hopes of winning an awesome prize. Oh, and happy Thanksgiving, Dr. Macenstein. Thanks for the incredible contest!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I’m thankful for the mac chick of the month! And nerd humor. But mostly mac chicks.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I’m thankful for the giveaways and the lighthearted take on the news.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:10 am
I’m thankful for having a centralized spot on the interwebs where I can load up on my Mac-centric obsession.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:11 am
I love the givaways
November 27th, 2008 at 2:11 am
mac chick of the week.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:12 am
I’m thankful that there’s a place I can check out and grab all the news stories about Macs.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:12 am
I am thankful for Macenstein because of its fun *unique* viewpoint on often dry news!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Things I am thankful for…… Macenstein giving away not one, but two hard drives.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:13 am
I’m thankful for the ‘Mac Chick of the Month’
November 27th, 2008 at 2:14 am
I am thankful for Macenstein because they are giving me a chance to win something for free.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:14 am
I’m thankful for macenstein not just for the mac news, but for the mac culture that it brings with it, naturally!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:16 am
I will be buying my first Mac in 2 days, and Macenstein has been my main site for all the research I have been doing over the past 6 months building up to my purchase. Thanks for doing such a great job of informing me and thousands of your loyal fans. I thank you, and Apple thanks you. Keep up the good work!!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:18 am
I am thankful that you are here to provide me with Mac info and a smile. The girls don’t hurt neither.
(and why should I go to those other sites you linked? this is the only site I need!)
November 27th, 2008 at 2:19 am
I am thankful for Macenstein for holding this contest!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:20 am
It’s a great to have found you. thanks macenstein.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Macenstein completes me!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:23 am
I am thankful for all the great content
November 27th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Hey Macenstein, I’m Ofek and I’m 14teen-years-old from israel.
I am a reader of your blog for about 10 month.
I also a friends of yours in Facebook
U R D Best!
P.S.
Ofek is a very funny name
November 27th, 2008 at 2:25 am
I’m thankful for another different take on the world of Apple that Macenstein provides.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:26 am
You Guys Are The Shiznit.
Other versions include: hella cool,tight, the best, etc.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:29 am
I am thankful for all the Apple news I can get!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:32 am
I am thankful for all things Mac.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I love the humor that goes along with the news, no place really has it like you! Thank you!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:37 am
I am thankful for all the articles you post
November 27th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Dr. Macenstein,
I am always thankful for my Mac. This, of course, is the reason you exist.
I could say I am thankful for the Mac Chick, but lets face it, this is the internet…
What really satisfies my geeky sweet tooth is “6 degrees of Steve”. That is the pinnacle of the fanboy arena. We are all so lucky to only be 2 degrees away (1. Mac, 2. Steve).
November 27th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Dr. Macenstein,
I could say I am thankful for the Mac Chick, but lets face it, this is the internet…
What really satisfies my geeky sweet tooth is “6 degrees of Steve”. That is the pinnacle of the fanboy arena. We are all so lucky to only be 2 degrees away (1. Mac, 2. Steve).
November 27th, 2008 at 2:45 am
I am really thankful that Macenstein is on our side of the PC/MAC war. I haven’t seen mac supporters like the ones on display in the random section on any PC site, so right there we know we are all more blessed for Macenstein’s existence.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:47 am
I’m thankful for all the great in-depth tips that Macenstein publishes.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:48 am
I am thankful for all the juicy tidbits of news you can get here!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:50 am
I’m thankful for Apple, and giveaways.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Thankful for this Black Friday special!! once every year~~
November 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am
I am greteful that Macenstein pieces together Mac info from the web into an unholy monster of a site. Thank you Macenstein. Thank you for doing that.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:54 am
I’m thankful for the interesting and informative articles. Plus I’d realllly be thankful for a new backup drive!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:57 am
I’m thankful Macenstein puts a light-hearted slant on Mac news…oh, and the Mac Chick’s of the Month.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:01 am
I subscribe to 3 or 4 Apple blogs, and Macenstein is by far the best. Original content is what sets Macenstein apart! You rock!
November 27th, 2008 at 3:03 am
I am thankful to Macenstein .. or the Doc in particular because of his efforts to provide the mac community with a fun website with his continual efforts to supply related news, mac chicks to the possible detriment of his social life! Kudos Doc, how very self sacrificing of you! Oh, and **obligatory comment here about Mac Chicks**
November 27th, 2008 at 3:03 am
I can’t afford therapy, so I’m thankful that Macenstein is the AA-equivalent for my Mac addiction.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:06 am
I am thankful for Macs. I am thankful for Frankenstein. Just think what would happen if the two came together…
November 27th, 2008 at 3:17 am
I just love Macentein!
November 27th, 2008 at 3:25 am
I’m thankful that Macinstein is not afraid to tell it like it is… the feminine iPhone products story grossed me out, but was definitely amusing to read.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:26 am
I am thankful for Mac Chicks of the month to let us know that geeks need love too.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:31 am
I am thankful for Macenstein because, god damn some days at work just require a quick hit of the iPhone over here so I don’t choke someone.