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Want to win a Ferrari?

Started by admin , Jan 03 2007 05:01 PM

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admin
Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:01 PM

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Sorry, we're not giving away the high-performance Italian sports car...

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But, we are giving away a sweet, high-performance Acer Ferrari laptop!

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Thanks to AMD and Microsoft for providing the prize!

Retail value aprox $2,000 (plus software). It has some pretty decent specs! :help:
  • Acer Ferrari 1000:
  • 1.8GHz AMD Turion 64-bit X2 dual-core processor
  • 1GB of fast 667MHz DDR2 RAM
  • Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 graphics
  • 12.1-inch wide-screen 1,280x800 display
  • 1.3-megapixel Webcam
  • Large, 160GB 5,400rpm hard drive
  • VGA-out, FireWire, three USB 2.0 ports, mic-in, line-in, and headphone jacks with S/PDIF support
  • A 5-in-1 flash card reader and a Type II PC Card slot
  • 56K modem, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
  • Matching external double-layer +/- DVD burner
  • Matching Ferrari Bluetooth travel mouse and VoIP phone
  • Standard AND Extended batteries
  • and a cool carbon fiber case:
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In addition, it comes preloaded with Windows Vista Ultimate, and Office 2007 Enterprise!


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The goal of this contest is to pick the correct number, between 1 and 100,000! (pretty simple, eh?)
  • The winner is the person that guesses the correct number, or gets closest.
  • In event of a tie, the first person to post the winning number wins!
  • ONE entry per person, in this thread only. Those entering more than once will be disqualified (it's easy to catch).
  • This contest runs until January 30th, 12:00 AM CST (Vista's Retail Launch)
  • Random.org will be used to generate the winning number, after the contest has closed.
  • The winner will be notified using the email address used to register.
  • This thread is only for guesses. Other posts will be moved or deleted.
  • Will be shipped free anywhere worldwide. All members and staff are eligible (except me).
  • This contest is being held in conjunction with our sister site TomCoyote.org. Only ONE prize will be awarded.
Please post questions and comments into this thread.

NOT required as part of the contest, but to make the thread a more interesting read, let us know why you will, or will not be upgrading to Windows Vista! :whistling:

Good luck everyone! :blink:
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Comrade General
Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:26 PM

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:37 PM

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:41 PM

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I won't upgrade to vista until I am sure all the nasty little bugs are out of it....lol
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:48 PM

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I will be upgrading because i was impressed with the release candidate even with its bugs so the final must be good, that and i like my games. Its the most impressed ive been with a new windows OS since i started using them.
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:03 PM

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I won't upgrade to vista until I am sure all the nasty little bugs are out of it....lol

I'm with you Excal
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:24 PM

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OMG, I'd take that any day over a car!!!!

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Mostly for games and bragging rights :whistling: From what I've seen the AREO interface isn't a huge deal, but that's only from the articles i have read. I need to experience it first hand :blink:
James
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:30 PM

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Wow, what a fantastic idea! Nice work admins!

My guess is: 73012

Good luck to everyone!
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:35 PM

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I will be upgrading after the first or second set of bugs are worked out.
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:54 PM

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I will be upgrading to Vista as soon as the bugs are ironed out, and a few security patches are available.
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:58 PM

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I will be upgrading to Vista because I am a computer technician and I need to keep on top of all the newest technologies. I also will need to know how to use it so I can help all the users that visit this forum. :whistling:
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:00 PM

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Sweet! I'm in. My number is:

82356

(Birthdate by the way)

What a wonderful thing to stumble onto, a contest!

Edited by Pluto56, 03 January 2007 - 07:02 PM.

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:07 PM

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Maybe I could use it for infecting!
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Crustyoldbloke
Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:11 PM

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74395 is my choice; fingers crossed!
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:19 PM

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That would be..... amazing?
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