Macenstein’s second annual “The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway!
Well, the holidays have once again come and gone, and odds are you didn’t get anything you wanted. Well, cheer up! While your family and friends may hate you, we here at Macenstein appreciate your loyal readership, and have come up with our biggest giveaway yet to help spread some of that missing holiday cheer. Announcing Macenstein‘s second annual “The 12 Days... Read More
Announcing the “Where in the World is Steve Jobs?” Contest Winners!
I’d like to give a big thank you to all of you who took the time to enter our “Where in the World is Steve Jobs?” contest! I think if anything this contest proves that just because you own a Mac, doesn’t mean you’re artistic. I kid! I’m sure your mothers all think you are very creative! So without further ado, here are the winners, and a bunch... Read More
Only 1 day left to get in those “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” entries!
A quick reminder, just a little over 1 day left to get in your “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” entries! Up for grabs are some pretty decent prizes: 1st Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and a $100 iTunes gift card! 2nd Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and a $20 iTunes gift card! 3rd Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and our best wishes! So get off your lazy butt and get those entries... Read More
The “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” Contest
Attention graphic designers and “Where’s Waldo?” fans! We have teamed up with the good folks at Pixelmator for a new contest here at Macenstein designed to test both your creativity and your love for everyone’s favorite temperamental CEO, Mr Steve Jobs. Announcing the “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” Contest! Above: Now THAT’S what... Read More
Write a caption, win a prize
[Thank you WE HAVE A WINNER! This contest is now closed. Congrats to Faithful Macenstein reader Dick Nick who won with “At least I got the two important things in the divorce.” There were actually quite a few truly good captions this time around, and many variations on certain themes, so this was indeed a hard choice to make.] Just admit it, you lost your ball. Think... Read More
The iPod viewed the same as steroids for runners
This may come as a shock to some of you, but I am not a competitive runner. I’m more of a rhythmic gymnast. So it was news to me to find that a Wisconsin marathon runner was disqualified for listening to her iPod while competing in the Lakefront Marathon last weekend. Apparently by turning on her iPod, 27 year-old Jennifer Goebel violated a USA Track and Field rule which... Read More
A vote for me is a vote for me not asking you to vote for me anymore
Hey guys. Thanks to you, I am now in FIRST PLACE in the iPhone contest, so thanks a lot! You guys rock! Click above to vote for me. However, as seemingly insurmountable as my lead looks, it is by NO MEANS a lock, so let’s not get lazy. My primary competition seems to be mounting a last-minute effort with 5 hours left to go, so I need your help. Please let everyone on the... Read More
Who wants to win a 2-year old, lime green iPhone?!?!
[UPDATE: Yes, I DID win, and yes, I DID get my prize, and yes, I DID pick a winner of the green iPhone, and NO, it was not you, sorry, it was faithful Macenstein reader Danielle (twitter @bookophile ) who won. Thanks for helping me out though, I am sure the 3Gs I won will bring you many months of joy in reading about it.] [UPDATE: Hey guys, looks like I won, thanks so much for your... Read More
Win a Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G / 3Gs!
[THANK YOU, WE HAVE A WINNER! THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. CONGRATS TO FAITHFUL MACENSTEIN READER VINCENT!] When you think about it, batteries may be the single greatest invention ever. They give us the freedom to use our electronics virtually ANYWHERE, completely freeing us from having to interact with other people. And probably the greatest battery of them all comes from Mophie, makers... Read More
Free Mimobot of the Week: Clone Captain Rex!
THANK YOU, WE HAVE OUR WINNER. THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO FAITHFUL MACENSTEIN READER Nomis. We’ve once again teamed up with our good friends over at Mimoco to bring you a feature we know everyone loves – The Free MIMOBOT of the week contest! In celebration of the release of Mimoco’s Series 4 Star Wars Mimobots, each week we’ll be offering you... Read More
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