“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 43 – A set of Audioengine 5N Bamboo speakers!
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On the Forty-Third Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A set of A5N Powered Bookshelf Speakers (in BAMBOO!) !
AAARRGGHHH! If only I could enter my own contest! Damnit. Well, one of you lucky bastards is about to be taken on an audio trip to AWESOMETOWN!
I actually have a pair of the white Audio Engine A5’s, and I use them daily in my demolition job to knock down houses. These things are scary loud, and amazingly distortion free, even at ear-bleeding levels. And you’re actually getting the cooler, more expensive version of the A5’s, the Eco-friendly, $450 Bamboo model. God, I hate you.
Audioengine 5N (A5N) - All of the simple but useful features and same signature sound of the award-winning A5 wrapped in rock solid and beautifully hand-finished bamboo.
Bamboo is an excellent alternative to hardwoods and the dark bamboo used for the Audioengine A5N cabinets is not a stain, but achieved through a specialized heating process. As the wood is pressure heated, the sugar compounds inside the bamboo are “carbonized” which in turn darkens the bamboo to a rich caramel color. Awesome sound, great looks, eco-friendly, and panda-safe.
Above: That AC outlet is PERFECT for hooking up an AirPort express and blasting tunes from your home computer (via the remote app on your iPhone/iPod touch, of course!)A5N Eco-friendly features:
Made from renewable and sustainable solid bamboo – no veneers
No stains or paint used – naturally “carbonized” finish sealed with hand-rubbed water-based satin polyurethane
Other green facts and features:Audioengine products are now 100% lead-free and meet the EU’s RoHS initiative
All speaker cabinet materials use environmentally-friendly binders and resins
Formaldehyde-free adhesives are used in our cabinet assembly
All Audioengine products meet ENERGY STAR requirements in standby
Limited use of plastics in our products
Easy-to-recycle packaging
To enter: Since obviously you will annoy your neighbors (and THEIR neighbors) with the A5’s, we’re wondering, What’s the ONE THING you find most annoying/rude about other people? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to US readers only. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 42 – An Epson Workforce 610 All-in-One Printer
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On the Forty-Second Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) An Epson Workforce 610 All-in-One Printer !
I’m actually reviewing one of these at the moment, and let me tell you, this thing is pretty damn impressive. It prints, scans, copies, faxes… hell, it even prints out graph paper! And it’s wicked fast too, which is great for when you really need some graph paper fast!
Features and Benefits
* Increase your productivity – up to 2x faster than leading competitive ink jets, when printing laser quality text
* Speed through critical documents – maximum print speeds of 38 ppm black/color; laser quality speeds of 15 ppm black, 9.3 ppm color
* Protect important documents – instant-dry ink for smudge, fade and water resistant prints; highlighter-friendly too
* Dependable – engineered for reliable paper feeding
* PC fax – save paper by faxing documents directly from your computer1
* Easily share – Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity, and Ethernet for wired networking
* Print three times as much – get about 3x more prints than with our standard 69 ink cartridges, when using the included 97 Extra High-capacity ink cartridge
* Small footprint – takes up less space on your desk
* Save energy – uses up to 70% less power than a laser printer
* Save paper – save up to 50% of your paper supply with manual, two-sided printing
* Get more done – 30-page Auto Document Feeder to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of originals
* High-speed faxing in black and color – as fast as 3 sec per page; speed dial storage up to 60 numbers; fax memory up to 180 pages
* PC-free, borderless photos in a snap – 2.5″ LCD and memory card slots for easy transfer of files
* Individual ink cartridges – replace only the color you need
* Product protection you can count on – 2-year limited warranty; phone support, without charge, for the life of the product; plus, access to exclusive templates, tutorials and offers with product registration
To enter: Since the Epson Workforce 610 is pretty much the fastest thing on the planet, we’d like to know, What’s the ONE THING you wish took less time than it does? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to US readers only. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 41 – A Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch tablet
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On the Forty-First Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch tablet from Wacom!
Bamboo Fun lets you get hands-on with your creative projects, combining the benefits of Multi-Touch with the comfort and precision of Wacom’s ergonomically-designed pen.
With Multi-Touch, you can navigate, scroll, and work with simple hand gestures. With the tablet’s large touch area, you have more room to navigate than you do with other touch devices like computer trackpads and mobile phones.
Need precision? Pick up the pressure-sensitive pen to draw, sketch, edit photos, and add handwritten elements to your creations. The generous size of Bamboo Fun gives you lots of space for creative freedom, making it simple and comfortable to use.
Bamboo Fun works with your existing computer: desktop or laptop, PC or Mac. Attach it to a standard USB port and set it comfortably by your keyboard. You can even customize your Bamboo Fun experience by assigning your own shortcuts to the four ExpressKeys™.
Available in a stylish silver color, Bamboo Fun will complement your current setup. And it includes valuable additions that make it ideal for your creative projects.
To enter: Boy, it seems these day people can’t get enough of Multi-touch tablets! And speaking of tablets, we’d like to know, What do you think of Apple’s new iPad? Will you buy one? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 40 – A JBL ON STAGE 400P
Filed under: Awesomeness, Free Stuff, contests, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, iPod nano
This contest is closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader Paul.
On the Fortieth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A JBL ON STAGE 400P !
Yes, the The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway is slowly winding down, but we’re going out with guns blazing! And speaking of blazing, your head will probably explode when you hear the blazing audio of the JBL ON STAGE 400P ! That is, assuming you win, which you probably won’t.
Your music, the JBL® way.
Clean, powerful sound with lots of bass punch. It’s what JBL® audio components have been delivering for more than 60 years. The JBL On Stage® 400P system puts all that experience to work in a loudspeaker dock for your iPod, iPhone or any music source with an audio jack.Four Odyssey® full-range drivers and an AtlasTM woofer in a single compact enclosure bring accurate, high-output sound to virtually any bookshelf or tabletop. And a smart remote puts you in control of your music library from across the room. There are plenty of docks for iPod out there, but this is the one that only JBL engineers could build.
To enter: Speaking of winning, we were wondering, Have you ever won any type of contest or prize? (Don’t worry, we won’t penalize you out of jealousy if you won millions in the lottery – everyone has the same chance). Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to US and Canadian readers only. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 39 – A trio of iLuv 5th gen iPod nano cases
Filed under: Awesomeness, Free Stuff, contests, iPod nano
This contest is closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader Rob.
On the Thirty-Ninth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A trio of iLuv iPod 5th gen nano cases!
iLuv makes a ton of cool iPod cases, but their stylish new graphical cases for the 5th gen iPod nano are some of their best to date. Of course, it’s hard to pic a favorite, so you’re getting not one, not two, but THREE different styles of cases so you can change your nano’s look to match your mood. Assuming, that is, your mood can be classified as either “City”, “Tatz”, or “Camera”, which are the three styles we’re giving away.
iLuv 5th Gen nano cases
· Perfect fit for your iPod nano 5th generation
· Provides maximum protection from scratches and scrapes
· Full access to controls
· Charge and sync while in case
· Glare-free protective film included
To enter: Speaking of “Tatz” (or Tattoos), we’d like to know, do you currently have any tattoos OR piercings? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 38 – A Wi-Fire by hField Technology
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On the Thirty-Eighth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) 
Yes, whether you’re a cute young thing or her less cute mom, if you’re into Wi-Fi, you’re going to love the Wi-Fire. I know I do. It’s about a billion times better than a Pringles can and coat hanger for extending your Wi-Fi “borrowing” range. You may remember we reviewed the first generation of Wi-Fire a year or two back, and were pretty much blown away by its performance. The only thing that wasn’t incredibly awesome about it was the somewhat flaky software, which apparently has been rewritten from the ground up. (In fact, if you win, you should download the even newer software from the website, just skip the disc).
The Wi-Fire is a compact, range-extending USB device that enables you to access a wireless Internet connection from up to 1,000 feet away–three times the range of your internal wireless adapter.
The Wi-Fire uses a powerful directional antenna, highly sensitive receiver and proprietary software to find and enhance normal WiFi signals. With it, you can connect wirelessly to the Internet–even at low signal strengths–faster, more reliably and with a more consistently strong connection–than you are able to with an internal wireless adapter.
The Wi-Fire draws very little power from your laptop battery. It comes complete with everything you need to connect wirelessly to the Internet. Just install the Wi-Fire Connection Manager, plug the Wi-Fire into an available USB port and you’re ready to start. It can rest on any flat surface, laptop display or flat screen monitor.
To enter: Speaking of stealing things, if you could steal any one item in the world (that you could physically carry), without getting caught, what would you steal? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 37 – A Finis SwiMP3
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On the Thirty-Seventh Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A Finis SwiMP3!
AAARRRGGGHH!! If it be treasure you be seekin’, look no further than the $150 Finis SwiMP3, a fine beauty of a water proof MP3 player. The SwiMP3’s hand-free design is perfect for SCUBA-diving treasure hunters who need to keep both hands free to fight both sharks AND octopuses.
The SwiMP3.1G is a waterproof mp3 player created with a unique innovative sound transfer technology that offers exceptional underwater sound clarity. The completely redesigned waterproof MP3 player utilizes bone-conduction technology to transmit high-fidelity sound underneath the water.
Standard players rely on the transmission of sound through air or water which causes the swimmer to perceive only muffled noise. Because the SwiMP3 uses bone conduction, the sound vibrations are able to be directly transferred from the cheek bone to the inner ear, giving the swimmer the ultimate sensory experience.
Yes, with the SwiMP3 you’ll be a veritable Aqua-Man, although hopefully you’ll choose a better costume.
To enter: Speaking of Aqua-Man, we all know if they ever make an Aqua-Man movie, it will be the greatest movie of all time and out-gross Avatar. But until then, we want to know, What’s your favorite movie of all time? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 36 – A Finis XtreaMP3
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On the Thirty-Sixth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A Finis XtreaMP3!
Whether you’re a surfer, swimmer, or just suffer from Hyperhidrosis, you’re going to love the Finis XtreaMP3. I don’t know about you, but I need my music with me constantly to give me that extra little non-illegal energy boost when doing anything even remotely physical, and something like this would really come in handy for those times I just feel like quitting half-way through a shower. and who knows? With the XtreaMP3, I might even be able to lather, rinse AND repeat!
XtreaMP3 – The Ultimate Sensory Experience
Take your music anywhere with the durable and completely submergible XtreaMP3 player. The shockresistant and skip-free MP3 player plays up to 240 songs (1GB memory) in high-quality surround sound. The small XtreaMP3 player attaches to a comfortable neoprene arm strap, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music hands free. Specialized waterproof earbuds secure tightly, making for clear listening in any extreme environment. The player is USB compatible and completely waterproof up to depths of 15 feet (4.5m).
The iPod isn’t the only MP3 player in the sea, and in fact, it fears the sea, and water in general. (Finis, feel free to use that awesome line in your marketing materials if you’d like). And just because this bad boy isn’t made by Apple, don’t go thinking it’s a POS. This thing costs about $150, and apparently kicks ass. Finally you can paddle your surfboard without fear of dropping your music!
To enter: Speaking of fears, we’d like to know, what is your greatest fear? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 35 – A Konnet Reflex Dock
This contest is closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader John.
On the Thirty-Fifth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A Konnet Reflex Dock!
I’ve actually been testing out Konnet’s candy-like iCrado, the lower-end version of the Reflex Dock, and I’m pretty sure you’re going to love it –especially if you are into iPhone alarm clock apps, as I am.
Stylish Docking to charge your iPhone / iPod
– All-in-1 Docking: Charging, Data Transmission, Audio / Video output
– Advanced Reflex Design to Enhance the Speaker Quality and Mic Reception while using iPhone
– Sync important files with your PC/MAC through the USB connection
– Connection to external Audio Equipment through the Audio Output Jack
– Compatible with all current iPod / iPhone models
– Unique custom design enables charging/docking without removing most cases
– Includes Audio cable
No, you don’t get the big stereo thing.
To enter: Speaking of alarm clock apps, we’d like to know, how many hours of sleep do you usually get a night? (Mon-Fri) Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 34 – A Technocel PowerPak
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On the Thirty-Fourth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A Technocel PowerPak!
PORTABLE BATTERY AND HOME CHARGER IN ONE UNIT
This ultimate universal charging solution combines a backup rechargeable battery pack with a rapid home charger. Providing the extra juice when you need it, the PowerPak will recharge your handheld device at the same time as it recharges itself via the wall outlet. If you’re a frequent or long talker who constantly runs out of battery in the middle of the conversation, the PowerPak was designed for you, providing up to 3 hours of extra talk time. For those who are eco conscious, this solution meets Energy Star requirements by drawing very minimal power from the wall outlet when no additional power is needed. The easy to read, LED indicator lights reveal the remaining capacity of the PowerPak battery reserve with the press of a button. Interchangeable tips included in the packaging provide compatibility for 95% of all handheld USB devices. The PowerPak is also compatible with any other USB cable that might have been provided with your wireless device.
To enter: For gadget geeks like myself, there’s a certain comfort that comes from having a little extra power with you. And speaking of power, we’d like to know, if you had the power to switch lives with any person on the planet, who would it be and why? Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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