Samsung has sent me a gorgeous 22 inch wide monitor to give away in a contest. I haven't opened the box (not sure if I will review it or not, its tempting), but it's a 20000:1 contrast monitor with 2ms response time. It's gotta be thin because the box is pretty minimal.The CNET review seems to suggest that it might not be the best performance monitor, but it's damn good looking. For a lot of us, I'd imagine that's a great fit.
So the question is... What kind of contest should we do? Should we give it away at blogOrlando next week?
My twitter friends suggested things like an essay contest, or explain in the comments why you need it most, or a funny multiple choice exam. Maybe tribute posts to random actors/actresses.
I'm kinda leaning towards giving it to whoever writes the best followup post regarding blogorlando. It'd be a great way to add value to the event, good exposure for the event, and great exposure for Samsung amongst us blogger/PR/media types.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Comments...
(Page 1)1. I think it needs to be based on Q&A. Perhaps done live in an IRC room with you asking questions like Miss America.
I, for one, would wish for world peace
11:13AM on Sep 18th 2008 by Gavin
2. Hey Alex, how about a contest to make you a nice home-cooked meal and a foot rub? I make a great ch icken fricasee, and I've got geek-tender hands. Call me! Ciao!
11:17AM on Sep 18th 2008 by Danny
3. I'd go with the follow-up after blogOrlando since it provides value to the event and helps promote it. I like that better than the essay.
1:57PM on Sep 18th 2008 by Brandon Butler
4. I like the best recap idea.
2:06PM on Sep 18th 2008 by Eliot
5. I vote for the best follow-up post to BlogOrlando.
2:08PM on Sep 18th 2008 by Ryan Price
6. Here's another idea: a contest for who can compile the best list of high-quality, active Florida-based blogs on all kinds of subjects? The deadline would be before BlogOrlando, and the list could be shared with all the attendees.
3:49PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Danny
7. You know what would alleviate the pressure of the financial crisis? Bored.cc.
9:05PM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Zolt
8. I think we should go on need based. Who needs more then two people (Dee and I) who both work in education settings and don't get paid much. It would be a great present for people who give so much.
12:27AM on Sep 26th 2008 by arthur
9. I'll throw mine in the hat: http://orangejack.com/take-aways-from-blogorlando/
I used Flickr, Wordpress, and Utterli for mine. That should win something, right?
8:33PM on Oct 1st 2008 by Rob Williams