<![CDATA[Gizmodo: sponsors]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: sponsors]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/sponsors http://gizmodo.com/tag/sponsors <![CDATA[Toshiba X305 Laptop Design Contest Winner]]> There were a lot of entries to our Toshiba X305 contest, but in the end there can be only one. So, congrats to Lee Payne for his future laptop design.

There were a lot of entries on this one, many of which were truly remarkable. So, in the end I simply went with the design I would most like to play. I mean look at this thing. It's awesomely insane.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Last Chance to Win a Toshiba X305 Gaming Laptop]]> Haven't come up with your ultimate laptop design yet? Better hurry, today is your last chance to score a X305 laptop. Check out the contest page for all the details on how to enter.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Win a Toshiba X305 Gaming Laptop]]> On a budget this holiday season? Well, nothing beats getting free gadgets—especially when the gadget in question is a Toshiba X305. All you need to do is submit your design for the ultimate gaming laptop by following the directions on the contest page. There was some confusion with the date, so the original December 1st deadline for entries has been extended to December 5th.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Win a Toshiba X305 Gaming Laptop]]> Just in case you missed it, this is a reminder to all of the design enthusiasts out there to get cracking on their vision of the ultimate gaming laptop. If you come up with the most interesting design by December 31st, a shiny new Toshiba X305 could be in it for you. Check out the contest page for the full details. Update: The deadline of December 31st should read "December 5th."

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<![CDATA[Contest: Design The Gaming Laptop of the Future and Win a Toshiba X305]]> You know what is better than getting a brand new Toshiba Qosmio X305 gaming laptop this holiday? How about getting one for free? Yes, that definitely would be the way to go—but there is one small catch. You have to earn it by designing your vision of the ultimate gaming laptop of the future. Just send a presentable looking mockup of your design with specs and other info to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "X305 Contest." Hurry though, all entries must be received by December 5th to be considered.

Sponsored by: Bring the battle with you. The X305 from Toshiba, the Laptop Expert.

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<![CDATA[WowWee Rovio Contest Winner]]> Congratulations to Neil Morris for coming up with the best productivity gadget out of the submitted entries and winning himself a brand new WowWee Rovio in the process. His concept, dubbed "Chonograhper" helps users keep track of time. They system consists of a wireless, touchscreen tablet that syncs with your calendar and can be updated via SMS or email.

The display would provide information on a specific task or announcement and alert you at the appropriate time. It could also be used for group projects by organizing tasks and keeping everyone on the same page. A lot of programs already provide many of these functions, but the fact that it could organize just about anything in such a simple, visual way gives it some advantages—especially in an office setting.

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<![CDATA[Bond on Blu-ray Contest Winner]]> Congratulations to Dave McCall for winning our 007 on Blu-ray contest. He will be enjoying a Bond fix a little earlier than the rest of us now that he has 6 Bond titles on Blu-ray and a shiny new PS3 to play them on.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Last Chance to Win Bond on Blu-ray and a PS3]]> If you are interested in scoring a shiny new PS3 and a set of six Blu-ray Bond flicks, today is your last day to submit the answers to our ten Bond-related questions. Check out the contest page for full details.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Last Chance to Win a WowWee Rovio]]> Just a reminder that today is your last chance to design the ultimate productivity gadget and win a Rovio from WowWee. Check out the contest page for full details.

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<![CDATA[Contest: Win 007 Titles on Blu-ray and a PS3 to Play Them On]]> If you want to score a six-pack of Bond Blu-ray titles and a PS3 to play them on (I hear it plays games too), then fire up those browsers and follow the directions listed on the contest page. Better hurry though. The contest ends on October 31st.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Win a WowWee Rovio]]> Just a quick reminder that there is only two days left to design the ultimate productivity gadget and win a Rovio from WowWee. Hit the contest page for all the details.

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<![CDATA[Contest: Win 6 James Bond Blu-ray Titles and a PS3 To Play Them On]]> I kind of lost track of James Bond after Goldeneye, but my interest came back with a vengeance after Casino Royale. If you are like me, you are probably dying to check out the latest installment when it hits next month. November 14th may seem like a long way away for fans, but you can get your fix on right now if you can answer the ten Bond-related questions after the break. A randomly chosen entry among those with the most correct answers will win six Bond Blu-ray titles: Dr. No, Die Another Day, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only, From Russia with Love and Thunderball—not to mention a shiny new PS3 to play them on.

Questions:

1. Who is the original creator and author of the James Bond character?

2. Name the 6 actors to portray James Bond in the major film series.

3. Who is James Bond's close friend and accomplice in the CIA (Hint:
He later becomes a DEA agent)?

4. Which James Bond actor appeared in the most films, and how many
films did he appear in?

5. What does Q stand for?

6. Who was the real life inspiration for the character M?

7. In what film did James Bond first order a martini "shaken, not
stirred"?

8. What is the name of James Bond's late wife?

9. In what film does James Bond's code number change from 007 to 7777?

10. What is the cover name used for MI:6 in the Bond films?

Once you have completed the quiz, send it (all in one email) to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "007 Contest" All entries must be received no later than October 31st in order to be eligible.

Sponsored by James Bond on Blu-ray: Blu-ray was made for Bond. Six must-own 007 titles available for the first time ever in high definition."

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<![CDATA[Contest: Create the Ultimate Productivity Gadget and Win a WowWee Rovio]]> Can you think of a cool new way to streamline productivity in the home or office? If so, there could be a shiny new Rovio from WowWee in it for you. Just send a nice, presentable mock-up of your idea along with a description to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "Rovio Contest." If you are looking for inspiration, I suggest checking out the the Napkin PC concept. It recently won Microsoft's Next Gen PC Design competition. Better hurry though, all entries must be received by 10/31 to be considered.

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<![CDATA['Chuck' Contest Winner]]> Congratulations to Tanguy de Courson, which is either a fake name or a really cool one, for winning our NBC Chuck contest. Go out and buy something good! Like a customized license plate with your name on it, because you're never going to find one pre-made at the carnival.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Last Chance to Win $1000 in Gadgets From NBCs 'Chuck']]> Do you have the answer to our five spy gadget questions yet? If not, you had better head on over to our contest page and get started. Today is the last day to enter and win a $1000 Best Buy gift certificate.

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<![CDATA[Contest Reminder: Win $1000 in Gadgets From NBCs 'Chuck']]> If you are interested in winning a $1000 gift certificate from Best Buy, it is time get cracking on those spy gadget questions because the deadline is this Sunday the 28th. Hit our contest page for the full details.

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<![CDATA[Contest: Win $1000 in Gadgets From NBC's 'Chuck']]> Thanks to a certain computer geek turned government agent, $1000 worth of gadgets is up for grabs to anyone who can answer the five simple spy questions listed after the break. Since Chuck is gainfully employed as part of the "Nerd Herd" crew at the "Buy More" electronics store, it only seems fitting that the $1000 gift certificate should come from Best Buy (although, I'm not sure how well they are stocked up on spy gadgets at the moment). The winner will be selected randomly from the submissions with the most correct answers.

Here are your questions:

1. Who first used the term polygraph?

2. Who invented one of the first covert listening devices, known as "The Thing?"

3. What does a Time-Domain Reflectometer detect?

4. Which of the following is NOT a real spy gadget? a) Spy Dust b) Bug c) Dead Telephone d) Solex Agitator

5. In the James Bond universe, Q was responsible for all of Bond's gadgets. Who was the real life inspiration for Q?

Once you have completed the quiz, send it (all in one email) to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "Chuck's Gadget Contest." This contest is going to be lightning fast too folks—so get on it quickly. Sunday, the 28th of September is the last day to enter.

Sponsored by Chuck: Season premiere Monday at 8/7c on NBC.

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<![CDATA[Sharp Aquos Contest Winner, Answers to Burning Questions Announced]]> Congrats to Thomas Kash on winning the 37-inch Aquos TV from Sharp. The Super Bowl party is at his house this year. For everyone that didn't win, you still have an opportunity to take away a bit pride in knowing that you got the right answers to the contest entry questions. Those answers are available after the break.

1. What was the call signal for the first broadcast television station
in the United States? (W3XK)

2. Television was first broadcast in the 30-300 MHz range, as well as
the 300-3,000 MHz range. What are the common names for these
frequencies? (VHF and UHF - Very High Freq and Ultra High Freq)

3. What year did color TV sales overcome black and white TV sales?
(1972)

4. In January 2007, Sharp unveiled the largest LCD
television at the time. How big was it?
(108')

5. WABC, the call sign for ABC's flagship station, was briefly owned
by another national broadcaster until 1946. Which broadcaster owned
that call sign? (CBS)

6. What is the longest continuous running TV series in the world?
(Meet the Press)

7. In 1884, the first patent for a television device was registered.
Who registered it, and where was he from? (Paul Nippkow, Germany)

8. Name the group of universities and companies created in 1993 to
spearhead the American HDTV specifications (Grand Alliance)

9. Who published the work "Liquid Crystals" in 1904 and is considered
the father of LCD technology? (Otto Lehmann)

10. What year did LCD TV sales surpass CRT TV sales? (2007)

11. Which company introduced the first wall mounted LCD TV? (Sharp)

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<![CDATA[Contest: Win a 37-Inch Sharp Aquos TV]]> Want a free 37-inch Aquos TV from Sharp? Of course you do—and the best part is that you get to put your nerd knowledge to the test in the process. All you need to do is take the "history of television" quiz after the break and send it in to us. The winner will be selected randomly from the submissions with the most correct answers.

Here are your questions:

1. What was the call signal for the first broadcast television station in the United States?

2. Television was first broadcast in the 30-300 MHz range, as well as the 300-3,000 MHz range. What are the common names for these frequencies?

3. What year did color TV sales overcome black and white TV sales?

4. In January 2007, Sharp unveiled the largest LCD television at the time. How big was it?

5. WABC, the call sign for ABC's flagship station, was briefly owned by another national broadcaster until 1946. Which broadcaster owned that call sign?

6. What is the longest continuous running TV series in the world?

7. In 1884, the first patent for a television device was registered. Who registered it, and where was he from?

8. Name the group of universities and companies created in 1993 to spearhead the American HDTV specifications.

9. Who published the work "Liquid Crystals" in 1904 and is considered the father of LCD technology?

10. What year did LCD TV sales surpass CRT TV sales?

11. Which company introduced the first wall mounted LCD TV?

Once you have completed the quiz, send it (all in one email) to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "Aquos TV Contest." Again, a Sharp 37" Aquos TV will be awarded to a randomly selected contestant with the most correct answers. Deadline for entries is September 12th. Good luck!

Sponsored by Sharp AQUOS. Change your TV. Change your Life.

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