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Contest reminder: deck out tech for Halloween, sing an Engadget song, shoot some sweet photos
We've given away an enormous amount of kit these past few weeks, but we've got some pretty big prizes up on the block right now. We know you'd like to go on with your weekends unhindered by any obsession with competing for a Nikon D80 DSLR, VidaBox SLIM Media Center PC, or a Zune, but sorry, we want to see what you're made of.Halloween contest - VidaBox SLIM home theater PCCare to take on 2005 runner-up Cameron R? (Movie above, no sound.) Make a gadgety Halloween costume! Send it in by Wednesday, 11:59pm EST, November 1st. Full details on how to enter here, let's make it happen.Gadget photo contest - Nikon D80 DSLR with lensShoot the best gadget or tech themed photo! Send it in by 11:59PM EST, Sunday, the 29th. Full details on how to enter here.Engadget theme song contest - ZuneThe final pre-release Zune! Write the Engadget theme song; Send it in by 11:59PM EST, Sunday, the 29th. Full details on how to enter here.Oh yeah, we have some other contests going on right now, too: Seriously, you can win a Philips 42PF9631D 42-inch plasma Xbox 360 Premum pack!
Engadget's relaunch giveaways: VidaBox SLIM media PC for Halloween!
Aight everybody, it's October, which is known around here at the office as Halloween-month. More specifically, the month where we solicit you, our dear, faithful readers, to dress up like the consumer electronics devices, mascots, etc. of your choosing, for which we'll reward you with all manner of prizes. Yep, it's our second annual Engadget Halloween costume contest, and we want to see your best gadgety Halloween costumes. Here's what we've got to give:First place gets a VidaBox SLIM Windows Media Center PC (MSRP $2,200), courtesy of VidaBox. AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processor 1GB of DDR-400 RAM 500GB of VidaSafeT protected storage VGA, component, and S-Video outputs TV/FM Tuners: Dual ISF certified Analog TV Tuners w/ coaxial or S-Video/RCA-audio in; FM antenna(s) included Dual-layer DVD burner Dual TV tuners w/ coaxial, S-Video, and RCA-audio Wireless keyboard, Media Center remote 7-in-1 card reader / AV cable set Your choice of silver or black. Second place gets an unlocked Motorola PEBL (tangerine)Third place gets an HP Photosmart E317Three runners up get a PowerSquid black Surge3000You get points for creativity, complexity, and, to a certain extent, obscurity (translation: unless you're planning on making the most amazing iPod costume the world has ever seen, like these guys', then try something different!). Need a little inspiration? Check out last year's winners.Here are the rules: You may enter other Engadget contests, and... You may enter this contest as many times as you like; however, you can only win once. Be prepared prove all these costumes you're submitting are really your creations. No, you can't send us your costume from last year! This kind of goes without saying, but you know. You can only win once. (If you win and then try to go for a second prize during our relaunch giveaways, you'll be automatically disqualified, etc.) This contest is open to the US only -- sorry, VidaBox's rules! You have until Wednesday, November 1st, 11:59pm EST to submit your entry! Send in pics to contest at engadget dawt com with Halloween in the subject (please, no larger than 10MB or it will bounce). Oh yeah, make sure you're entered for our other contests, too (just in case). We have a Samsung HL-S5679W DLP with LED backlight! Get yourself a Slingbox AV! Here's a second Xbox 360 Premium pack The final Nikon S7c digital camera! Fourth shot at a Zune
