Having trouble lugging around a 7lb laptop everyday?
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Filed in Apple, Features, Laptops
Well, we’re giving away a MacBook Air! That should make your travels a little lighter, eh? To enter, it’s pretty easy. Just drop a comment in the original post, and we’ll pick one lucky winner. Official rules below.
- You may enter once and only once. Entering more than once will disqualify you
- The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only. Sorry.
- Entries close on Sunday, February 10th at 11:59 PM. We’ll announce the winner on Monday, February 11th.
P.S. Remember to post a comment in the original post, not here. Posting here disqualifies you.
On Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:52 am, Charles Hudson Said:
I’d love to win this. Can you throw in a Blackberry 9XXX while you’re at it, too?
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:57 am, Trevor Said:
BGR .WOOO!, wouldnt mind having that on the desk ,
hook me up!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:57 am, JE Said:
LOVE THESE
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:59 am, Travis Said:
Nice
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:03 pm, BT Said:
Oboy! Oboy! Pick me please!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:04 pm, Victoria Said:
My desktop replacement is killing my back, losing 8lbs would be great!!
So yeah, I would want one!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:10 pm, abdulaziz Dandashi Said:
Heh..like your gona be able to read all the posts..i couldn’t get to the end of the previous give away to post my comment using my iPhone..my thumb got injured from scrolling down the page
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:16 pm, Galvatron Said:
wonder if you can load up linux mainly ubuntu and backtrack on that thing
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:18 pm, JimKW Said:
BGR -
A MBA would make my day.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:18 pm, stone Said:
i need to get me one of these. Can you help
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:21 pm, Dave Said:
Gimme, Gimme!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:22 pm, Troy Said:
Life is what’s happening while your busy making other plans.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:23 pm, Sam Said:
The lighter the better. This would be a great change from my 17″ lappy.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:24 pm, Gabe Said:
My laptop isn’t actually seven pounds but it’s darn near six and runs on hope and maple syrup from what I can tell. A MBR could finally put that box down to rest.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:24 pm, Dan Said:
Here’s my entry
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:25 pm, stone Said:
I need to get me one of those. BGR can you help
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:32 pm, Barney Said:
Sign me up! Love these contests!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:34 pm, TimaPhillips Said:
Sweet giveaway.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:36 pm, Jonathan Greene Said:
Just what I need for my mobile arsenal!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:37 pm, Ed Said:
Great giveaway. Here’s my entry.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:37 pm, Todd Simon Said:
love me some MBA
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:41 pm, Rob Wilson Said:
The laptop that makes all the other ultalights fair…..
The MacBook Air
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:49 pm, Rick Snyder Said:
Man, I “air” to Paris monthly. Sure could use this on the trip.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:52 pm, Allan Said:
I am in!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:52 pm, Marc Said:
I never win these things, but every ‘no’ gets me closer to a ‘yes’. Pick me this time!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:53 pm, veks Said:
Let’s try and win this
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:54 pm, The Rever Said:
My daughters will be your biggest fans when you give them one of these to share.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:58 pm, Sam Said:
send this windows lubber a mac so I can see what all the fuss is about.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:59 pm, W_E Said:
Looking for an easy excuse to switch to a different OS
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:01 pm, anesone Said:
MacBook Air + me = bliss
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:07 pm, brian Said:
OMG, my 12″ powerbook G4 is struggling with Leopard….. I neeed this.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:08 pm, niftydl Said:
Apple sucks, apple hardware = sweet. I’ll take one please
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:11 pm, Nanopy Said:
Yeah, lets try to win this!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:12 pm, Curtis Said:
Wow.. a MacBook Air.
My life would be so much nicer with one of these. My laptop is 9lbs with the charger and the spare battery. I don’t take it anywhere.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:16 pm, smackman Said:
I hope I win, I hope I win.
thanks BGR for the opportunity!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:17 pm, Michael Said:
Poor college student and the display on my laptop just gave up the ghost. Only works when an old CRT i have is plugged in. Laptop + CRT = a lot more than 8lb! I’ll give the little guy a good home n lots of use.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:18 pm, Michaele Said:
What a prize! The best!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:21 pm, Andy Said:
Oh please… I only need one anyway.
Thanks BGR.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:21 pm, JT Said:
Who could resist?
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:22 pm, Davey_b Said:
My boss just dropped 3k for one of these babies - be nice to laugh at him with my FREE one!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:25 pm, Christy Said:
pick me ohhhhh please pick me
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:28 pm, Reuben Said:
I want it! You guys are the best
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:33 pm, Bob Said:
Cool deal.
Thanks,
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:34 pm, mike Said:
I would be so pumped to win this!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:34 pm, Tim Orlowski Said:
Steve Jobs does it again.
Watch, as the WinDoz vendors try to play catch-up
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:35 pm, wallytaco Said:
hook it up
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:36 pm, Sheed Said:
Yes Please
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:38 pm, mike wong Said:
me me please! my ol’ college dell is crapping out on me
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:39 pm, JiMMO Said:
Yes! BGR, I am sick of my lead based laptop, I wanna throw it away like a lead ball!!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:41 pm, Pranav Said:
hie BGR a macbook air will be a perfect lady getter for some1 as shy as me..i would be obliged if you could send one my way……thank you
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:43 pm, Tony Said:
Oooh, over here.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:44 pm, boz Said:
a macbook air would be perfect
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:45 pm, Alexander Said:
Jesus Saves.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:46 pm, Clinton Said:
Nice.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:47 pm, Mike Said:
BGR, please make me an Air-head.
- Your fan
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:49 pm, Randy Said:
Hook me up BGR!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:50 pm, Paul Said:
Its kinda funny, I thought I loved tech but it wasn’t until BGR bolstered my appetite for it and now the BGR website is the first thing I look to every single morning…day and night. There are so many ppl on this website, nevertheless here is my entry for yet another great invention that makes many of our ordinary lives…extraordinary. ^^
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:52 pm, Che Said:
The only thing sweeter then BGRs Blackberry coverage is if I am able to read it in the future on a brand new MBA!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:52 pm, Eugene Said:
Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:53 pm, Leslie Said:
P.S. Remember to post a comment in the original post, not here. Posting here disqualifies you.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:54 pm, Paul Said:
I finally seen one…. Very nice and expensive
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:55 pm, Omar Rajabi Said:
help i cant breath give me some aiirrr!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:56 pm, Jaydie Said:
Um, what happened to the other give away… either way I want one!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:59 pm, Evan Said:
this would be great for school, CHOOSE ME!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:09 pm, Steph Said:
Thank you!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:10 pm, amorde Said:
Better than Nike Air.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:14 pm, Pat torney Said:
I keep trying for these and have yet to have much luck. Maybe this time!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:21 pm, Victor Said:
I would SOOOO love to have this!!!!
i had my eye on this for a long time
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:21 pm, Thomas Shaddox Said:
I would love to win this.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:28 pm, Alex Lederman Said:
Pick me….pick me….
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:29 pm, Soung Sul Said:
Heres to hopefully getting a MBA
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:30 pm, Omega Said:
I still like Macbook Air. Just like the last giveaway post.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:34 pm, Martin Said:
MBA Whoohoo!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:36 pm, bob Said:
Recent Apple fanboy here. Please keep me fanboyin’ !!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:44 pm, John Barsodi Said:
oye oye! Pick me!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:48 pm, Kenny V Said:
I’ve been thinking going down the MAC route for a few months now…this would be a great start!!!!!
I saw this at the Apple store…very slick! I want one!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:52 pm, Laura Ann Adams Said:
My kids would be so envious if I won this!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:54 pm, Gene Clifford Said:
Would love to win, thanks for the opportunity!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 2:58 pm, Jon-Marc Kortsch Said:
oh yeah I’d love one, thanks..alot…n’ stuff
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:02 pm, Harvey Said:
It would be great to finally switch over, thanks for the chance!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:10 pm, Ande Said:
make it happen!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:11 pm, Dale Strauss Said:
BGR - thanks for the great contest idea. I have been looking for a way to convince our office to start the migration to OS X, and this would be a terrific way to turn heads around this stuffy old place.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:12 pm, Peter Colon Said:
Im Sooo Luvin This Laptop Can I Have It ; )
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:34 pm, Steve Said:
I hope I’m posting in the right place!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:36 pm, Jose Gois Said:
Wanna Go to Brazil???
Minimalist as well!!!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:36 pm, jetfxr27 Said:
Is it MAC compatible?
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:42 pm, Abraham Estrada Said:
I want to switch, I’m a frustrated XP guy.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:46 pm, David Said:
It’ll go well with my Nike Air sneakers.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:50 pm, BB Said:
I neeeed one of these…
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 3:51 pm, oxfdblue Said:
Now this would be awesome to hook up to the new SmartBoard in my classroom!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:01 pm, Reid Said:
I am jobless, heartbroken and sick…not really, just want some AIR!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:07 pm, Viral Desai Said:
Hey, now can you help me get this as a gift to wifey… valanetine’s day and all
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:12 pm, dimsum05 Said:
I need that one USB port for my humping dog!!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:20 pm, Mark Said:
I will name my first-born BGR.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:28 pm, Huntley Eshenroder Said:
Thanks!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:29 pm, Alex Said:
I would LOVE to win one of these!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:29 pm, Marco Cubas Said:
I want in… did i win?
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:35 pm, Pedro Said:
I need this to get friends cause right now I have none
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 4:36 pm, al Said:
Hey, the 8979 one!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:06 pm, Matthew Nocifora Said:
Would love this!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:12 pm, Marco A. Perez Del Cid Said:
Will work well with my Jack Spade messenger bag.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:16 pm, andy Said:
nice mba who needs college?
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:30 pm, quickwiz00 Said:
winning one of these would be so sweet.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:34 pm, Josh Said:
Id appreciate it if i won this. Thank You
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:38 pm, Adrenalynn Said:
Pick me! Me! ME!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:39 pm, Taylor Said:
mmmmm tasty I wouldn’t mind one of these!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:40 pm, hawklet00 Said:
i could use a new laptop, i need something relly portable like the MBA
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:42 pm, Randy Said:
Sounds a little too far ahead for the typical user…would be great for more tech people, which makes me need one even more! Lord knows I will be supporting them soon!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:44 pm, nathan Said:
Frankly, I’m suspicious of anyone who has a strong opinion on a complicated issue.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:46 pm, Lee Ballard Said:
Oh the joy this would bring to cube land
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 5:55 pm, gabe Said:
FTW
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:07 pm, daniel k Said:
my laptop is too heavy.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:10 pm, ashi_seattle Said:
cool!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:23 pm, vivian Said:
i dont even own a laptop but this could be my chance?!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:24 pm, Amer Durrani Said:
I’m planning a round-the-world trip. 6+ months in developing countries, A smaller laptop is easier to keep on my person more often, which is safer (in most countries) than leaving it in the hostel.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:34 pm, Hazel Valencia Said:
hope it’s me ..
-crosses fingers-
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:36 pm, Sharif Said:
apple power
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:39 pm, Biede-Tsion Fesseha Said:
spectacular yes!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:48 pm, MCO Said:
Awesome, simply awesome.
–mco
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:53 pm, David Said:
NICE BGR!!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:55 pm, Mike C Said:
Would make a great upgrade for my 128K Mac!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 7:00 pm, sean Said:
Great site and great prizes! I’m in!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 7:13 pm, Mina Said:
Again, BGR is the BEST!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 7:58 pm, Frank V Said:
Please pick me for this!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:09 pm, rahsaanmoore Said:
I think macs are pretty cool
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:10 pm, Chris Said:
At least getting one of these would help me lie about keeping that “losing weight” new year’s resolution…
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:11 pm, AG Said:
Cross my finger!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:45 pm, Mario Said:
Dropped out of school cause the BOOKs were too heavy.
BOY your THE GENIUS so I got to be ready.
Left the teacher an APPLE yeah know doubt
Hit the court like T-MAC
Time to AIR it out
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:48 pm, David H. Said:
Sleek and Stylin’
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 8:55 pm, Bryan Said:
Yeah I think I’d like a MacBook Air too. A free Mac would help bring me over from the dark side.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:09 pm, jaquin Said:
Hope springs eternal.
Thanks
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:22 pm, Vasant Said:
The Tao that is seen
Is not the true Tao, until
The MacBook Air is mine.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:25 pm, Kiran Max Weber Said:
My piece of paper is in the hat.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:29 pm, Dana Said:
Wow!! My old Dell is so big and bulky compared to that! I want one!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:45 pm, Nayak Said:
You load three pounds, and what do you get?
Another day happier but deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go;
I now owe my soul to the Boy Genius Report…
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:59 pm, ramonvz Said:
I need a new laptop pick me!!!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:19 pm, KxK Said:
BGR with the “Hook up”
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:32 pm, Andy Said:
Wouldn’t it be nice to win something?? Just once at least! Good luck everyone!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:36 pm, Hans Pierre Said:
I would love to win this laptop just to finally make the switch from Bill Gates to Steve Jobs!
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:39 pm, Brian Said:
I want this thing.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:45 pm, Wesley Owusu Said:
Please Please Please…want it so bad
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:51 pm, Anthony Fuentes, Jr. Said:
I hate Apple…give it to me so I can put Ubuntu on it, lol.
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On Feb 6, 2008 @ 11:13 pm, Meredith Jones Said:
I want one!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 12:18 am, Anthony Said:
man it be awesome to have one of these!!!!!!!!!!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 4:54 am, UDub9 Said:
If I like this MacBook Air, I would be willing to leave the MS Imperialist Scum.
Long live the Apple Rebel Alliance!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 9:53 am, Eran Carmel Said:
Pleassssssssssssse!!!!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 10:32 am, Josh Said:
I cant wait to ship it to myself in a manilla envelope over and over!!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 11:25 am, Jason Said:
Oh yes, I would very much like to win.
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 2:37 pm, Yekta Said:
Ohh Cool! Nice one BGR
and the winner is…..
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 3:03 pm, Rocco Said:
You are gettin sleepy…. very sleepy… follow the pendulum… very sleepy…. when you awake, you will declare that Rocco has one the mini mac…. now… AWAKE!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 3:26 pm, Catherine Said:
whooooooooooooooa. i would love this more than i love chocolate and dancing in the rain. OH PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE?!?!?!
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 6:37 pm, Jakob Said:
I have some spair room in my trapper keeper for something like this if you could let me win one
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 8:51 pm, Khanh Thai Said:
I’m in
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On Feb 7, 2008 @ 10:20 pm, Barry Said:
ooooh! oooooh! pick me! pick me!
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On Feb 8, 2008 @ 12:35 am, G Said:
Maybe this time
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On Feb 8, 2008 @ 4:31 am, cheryl Said:
I want one so bad… PLEASE PCK ME!!
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On Feb 8, 2008 @ 4:28 pm, Naji Said:
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I had to do something to get your attention. Love your site, all the insider info and have been following it forever. Keep it coming
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On Feb 9, 2008 @ 2:41 pm, T. Duke Said:
count me in
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On Feb 9, 2008 @ 7:09 pm, Chris Elery Said:
Pick Me, Pick Me
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On Feb 10, 2008 @ 9:54 pm, geoff lou Said:
sweet! in!
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On Apr 15, 2008 @ 9:43 pm, Joe Scali Said:
Please give me this laptop. I got one from my job and broke, and really need a new one. Thanks!
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