We have a great contest that is just in time for back to school. The generous folks at Office Depot are giving one lucky Gadgeteer reader a Gateway LT2805u Netbook ($279.99)! Get noticed with the new Gateway LT2805u netbook with superior Intel® Atom™ dual-core processing. This sleek and slim system weighs only 2.31 pounds and measures only an inch thin, so it’s easy to take anywhere. The integrated HD webcam and Wi-Fi lets customers stay connected to the Internet, email friends, family and colleagues, and enjoy non-stop social networking. The new design features a brushed metal black cover that is stylish and subtle. Featuring a 10.1″ LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard, up to 4-hours of battery life, Microsoft® 7 Starter, and excellent usability features, the Gateway LT2805u lets customers accomplish more everyday.
Full contest details after the jump.
Prize:
Gateway LT2805u Netbook – Boasting an Intel® AtomTM Dual-Core processor, 10.1” screen, and four hours of battery life – all in a 1” thin casing and weighing in at a mere 2.31 pounds, the LT2805u netbook is perfect for users on-the-go! (MSRP: $279.99)
How to enter (read carefully):
1. Between now and Friday 08/07/2011 11:59PM EST, sign up with twitter and follow @thegadgeteer
2. Then send the following tweet:
RT Win a Gateway LT2805u Netbook from @officedepot and @thegadgeteer Full details at http://wp.me/pprwJ-int
3. Come back to this post and leave a comment with your twitter name.
4. At some point on 08/08/2011, I’ll pick a random winner using random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to accept their prize. If I do not receive an answer, I’ll do other random.org drawings till the prize is gone.
Rules:
1. Only one entry per person.
2. Winner must have a US shipping address.
3. Contest is not open to anyone affiliated with The Gadgeteer.
4. the-gadgeteer.com is not responsible for any lost packages or incorrect shipping addresses.
I want to give a HUGE thank you to Office Depot for sponsoring this contest!
Update 8/8/11 – The winner is #7 Tony_Bostony
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Awesome giveaway, thanks!
Twitter name: @Snowx2k5
http://twitter.com/#!/Snowx2k5/status/98130112918200321
Looks great, I entered and my twitter handle is @lloydviente
I bet ill win, really hope i win i mean. if not…..ill cry!
oh and i love your posts gadgetter!!!(kissing butt now)
@klcoll
BruBro tweeted and hopes for a low number from random.org.
YaHoo! I need this laptop on my birthday! @randymoore
I am @tony_bostony and just posted this bad boy up 🙂
Who knows, maybe luck will come my way some day!
Hey, great contest, hope I win! My twitter screen name is aeon79.
I hope I win!!!!! I love getting online and if I could win this laptop it’d be sooo cool! I really want a laptop but They’re too expensive.. Thanks for such a great giveaway.
@kirchnerkidd
Tweeted about the contest. Thanks!
@cdcookin
Like these odds !!! @rainerpm
My twitter name is @swisspotluck.
http://twitter.com/#!/swisspotluck/status/98140459083378688
Thank you for offering this Gadgeteer and Office Depot!
lostaggie
My twitter handle is @mainelawyer
Hit me. @ACGilbert
Win. Twitter handle @HeetaeAn
my twitter username is OmegaStrike3
Great contest. Luv your articles, too. Twitter name > @cmjross.
Cheers!!
@elazarkrausz really wants to win! Love your site.
Hi Julie… Hope you are felling better, my friend! 🙂
My Twitter name is emtgirl
Pick me! It would be great to have something portable instead of my thoroughly immobile desktop. 🙂 I’m @MMcPheeters
@mustardshanty
@_jeruhme
Tweeted! Thank you!
@MajorHavoc
Would love to win this for my little sister who is on her way to college.
@surfsupl Twitter name.
@bazfum
My daughter could use one of these.
@docop29
My twitter name is @andysoc1al.
I’m sure my couchsurfing needs would be met by such a device. 🙂
I would love to win! Twitter name: LindaHP
Tweeted and ready to win! @HeetaeAn
Awaiting e-mail 😉
@ZEXXES
Cool promo…hope you pick me!
Great giveaway! I would love a netbook!
@GardenWeigh
@_V_I_C
Thanks for adding this contest. My family can’t afford computers and chances like this are welcomed.
@beckerph
Great contest.
New laptop? Yes, please!
@cbsoccerguy55
Twitter name’s @JimmyTime5 , hope I win 🙂
Hi,
Thanks for the contest!
@gmcpcs
Twitter @mudpuddle really wants a new laptop – Thanks!
I will win something one of these days, why not today!?
@jabbathehud123
@atechmind Good luck to everybody!
Thanks for the chance! @Lewyzz
@rave28 I am real need of a new netbook . can’t wait to win
Thanks ! I’m @Crossstick
I’m @poqeteer
Winner winner! @jimayday
here’s my twitter name: @heatwave316
post – http://twitter.com/#!/Heatwave316/status/98566836957880322
thanks for the giveaway. 😉
Thanks! I’m @elizabeth2090
twitter name:
jerryprusa
tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/jerryprusa/status/98582049107095552
49 is my luck number!
@tkalen
Drawing is on my birthday…..would be a cool present.
Hi. Please enter me in the contest. I retweeted from yeswecan06824. Thanks.
Done – thanks
My twitter name is “legalpatriot”
@bobdeloyd
Friday is the 5th
The 7th falls on Sunday
The 8th is on Monday (My birthday too 🙂
http://twitter.com/#!/saraminda/status/98852409811542018
http://twitter.com/tbonpc/statuses/98852965833641984
https://twitter.com/ladylisa1/status/98856583781564416 Thanks for the chance! Super Prize!
This is a GREAT Giveaway!
TwitterName : @tupperperson
Thanks for the chance to win! Nice Prize!! @ShawnaMichelle2
http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/98905933568159744
Great contest! Great prize! Count me in @bfielo
Thanks for the contest! Twitter handle is @proggoddess
http://twitter.com/#!/zombyteach/status/99208679630454785
Thanks!
Twitter name is @zombyteach.
THE place for exciting contests and the gadget info you crave.
thanks office depot and the-gadgeteer for another great chance to win
@ m u s t r e g i s t e r
Done! 😀
@arebelspy
@alicatolson
Fun!
This is an awesome give away!!
Twitter Name:
@stayathomekid94
Thanks for this contest. Twitter: benjichew
Twitter: @c0rinne
http://twitter.com/#!/c0rinne/status/99332838259822592
Awesome! Thanks for the chance!
@30Minutes4Me
@themarparr
Great site! @danielchew84
I am @garytpenang
Love your emails! Thanks for the contest!
I am @LauraInHouston
Very useful prize, and good contest!
Thanks!!!
@alanl305 (twitter Name)
That is a nice netbook.
My twitter name is @larry1016
http://twitter.com/#!/larry1016/status/100005836906176513
Thanks
Twitter: @Fredenka
I hop to win.
Best sweepstacke ever!!!
Cool!!!!
The winner is #7 Tony_Bostony
Yea Tony!!!!!!!! 🙂
Oh my God. I just about freaked out when I got the email from Julie. What a classy gal she is! Even her email to me SMILED. I can[t tell you how this MAKES my MONTH. Thank you so much JULIE! You are the best, and The-Gadgeteer has been good to me and my tech reading FOREVER! 🙂 (bows to you)….
And thanks, Bob! I appreciate the cheers!!!
🙂
Congrats Tony!