GBTV #514 | Bag O’ Schwag Contest
Posted on: February 16, 2009
Posted in: Video
Posted by: Cali Lewis
Shownotes:
Instead of an unboxing, today I’m unbagging my bag of schwag from Macworld. One of you are going to get the entire bag!!! Here’s what’s in the bag:
MCA CherryB Nano case
Marware Eco Runner Nano Armband
NekFit Sportsband for Nano
Marware EcoVue iPod Touch Case
Pogo Stylus
Matias MiniRizer
MobiGrip **See update below
Griffin PowerJolt SE
Griffin iTrip Auto
MacScan (Trial version)
Parallels Desktop 4.0 (Trial version)
Cover Scout
I’m exchanging Freeway Pro because I want to test the software out, for the Minuro 3D Webcam
Heat Shift Cooling Pad
FastMac U-Jam Speakers
To sweeten the pot, I’m throwing my Sanyo Xacti HD camera in the bag, plus some surprises from my gadget closet.
Want to win the Bag O’ Schwag? Watch the episode for details on how to enter the contest. No emails, please! Leave all entries in the comment section of this Brief.
UPDATE: I heard from the guys at MobiGrip regarding my “yo-yo” comment in the video. I know you guys understood what I was saying, and you did indeed understand what the product is for, because I’ve received a couple comments below and several emails with comments about how cool it is. Regardless, I should clarify that MobiGrip isn’t a toy. It’s “the only item of it’s kind that secures devices from accidentally falling out of a users hand while trying to manipulate the device.”
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February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Why do I want it? Simple.
1)Just the other day, I was having a discussion with my daughter about the intrinsic value of the Pogo Stylus. Sadly, I was unable to train her properly, and I believe she still has doubts. I believe that with this Bag O’ Schwag, I would finally have the tools at my disposal to train her up in the way she should go!
2) I often find myself in a situation where I am in the position to capture the next great YouTube video. You think the woman in the airport throwing a fit because she missed her flight was a great moment? Pfft. That’s nothing compared to the hilarity that surrounds me each and every day. But due to my lack of equipment, I am unable to capture those moments for the betterment of mankind.
3) This may be the most significant reason of them all. I live in Dallas. Can we say, “No shipping costs”?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
1. I’m a cash strapped Father of one who’d love to put these items to good use.
2. Huge fan of the show, been watching since the start.
3. I’m a Mac user.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Three Reasons:
1. Never been to a MWSF, ever, and I turn 40 this year, and my wife was going to give me the gift of going to see Steve at a keynote, but he doesn’t do that anymore!!
2. I am a Schwag collector, and when I go to the Minnesota State Fair this year, I will send you my bag of Schwag from there!!
3. Just deserve to win something, since I have only won one thing in my life and that was a grill!!!
Please choose me!!!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
1) My ebay auction store is running low on items to sell.
2) I like to keep my mailman busy.
3) Something Steve Jobs can’t take away from me….this time!
LOL Hope those were funny enough for ya Cali! :)
-Steve “Snowball” Saylor
February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I promise to support the Presidnet’s economic stimuls initiative b winning this bag–
1) creating jobs for our of work bankers installing and testing each item.
2) using the HD camera to film and encourage community revitalization initiatives, like taking my kids for ice cream.
and 3) using the heat-shift cooling pad to take some of the heat off of Wall Street and put it on the Knicks, where it properly belongs.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I would love some swag because my cases keep breaking for my Iphone 3g and I need another one. I dropped my speakers and I need a grip some swag.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I am an IT Architect for IBM. I work on a team that supports Microsoft products for our commercial customers.
Interestingly enough, I’m a total mac snob. My team thinks I’m crazy because I work exclusively on my Macbook Pro 17 while my company-issued Thinkpad keeps the office door from slamming shut.
I would love to share contents of the Schwag bag with fellow Macheads at IBM. I will use the Xacti camera to video blog the unbagging. Who knows, it could be the start of a regular video podcast for me!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I’d quite like to win because gosh darn it I just can’t get enough plastic to cover my apple products in!
I live in a shrink wrap nightmare. :(
Thanks Sam
February 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Reason 1: I really really really need that camera.
Reason 2: I love the whole idea of bags o’ schwag.
Reason 3: I’m tired of my mother in law asking why I never send pictures of my kids, even though I’ve explained over and over about the problems with my current camera.
And I could be a lot more creative if I had that camera, lol.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I would love the items in the schwag bag because it will look great on my schwag carpet :-)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
1. Just to tell my coworkers I got schwag from Cali Lewis will stop all foot traffic
2. Most of my co workers will think MacWorld is a Walmart size McDonald’s
3. I need to reverse the polarity of the microwave that sits close to my desk I think with the listed contents of the bag I can thumb through a recent issue of Make magazine and come up with a device that is worthy
February 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
1: I’d like to see if american schwag looks like german schwag
2.: I am in desperate need of a HD camera
3.: If I win, I’ll film with my old camera how I hook up the new one with its power cable to our 220V socket. Should rate high on YouTube… :-)
So, good luck to all the others!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I want your bag-o-schwag because I’m a Linux user and as everyone knows, that means I’m also a closet Mac fan, so a lot of this stuff would be very useful, if … you know … I ever admitted to liking Macs. WHICH I WON’T! But, you know, deep down I do.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
1. As a non resident of the United States I have few contests I can enter (likely not including this one)
2. I thought the Matias MiniRizer was a travel shaving kit
3. Your decision to exchange the Freeway Pro was a deft and brilliant move; the Minura 3D Webcam Heat Shift Cooling Pad is going to revolutionize your life.
-me
February 16th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
My Nano is naked!
My 17″ MacBook Pro is delayed-delayed-delayed so I need some cheering up!
I need some things to review on my Web site, MacMousecalls.com
February 16th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
1. I didn’t make it to MacWorld this year and I am sad
2. Apple is the “Forbidden” Fruit of the Knowledge Good and Evil – and we all know about Eeeeeeeevul eMpireS
3. coffee… I have coffee….
February 16th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Cali,
Love the show! Keep up the great work. My top three reasons to pick me for the bag of schwag are:
Number 3: I promise to send you lots of video of all the cool gadgets I come across. I always say, “The one with the most toys wins!!”
Number 2: Having all those cases will be a good excuse to buy more toys from Apple.
and…
Number 1: I can’t wait to start my own square dance night with the U-Jam speakers, featuring the song played in the video. LOL
February 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hi Guys,
reason 1: I’m a podcaster who was inspired to podcast because of you guys which means it would sort of be like a shrine bag-o-gifts. Perhaps I can have people come over and just look at it and tell podcasting stories around it like it was a campfire:) (not actually lighting it on fire cannot be guaranteed).
reason 2: I’ve recently had an “equipment malfunction” and instead of having a super bowl sized crowd to view this mishap, I’m losing subscribers each day I don’t post a new episode:( (and JT and Janet won’t sympathize with my cause).
reason 3: thousands of children everywhere will be malnourished if the Produce Picker Podcast cannot go on the air. Please guys, for the children!
crossing fingers,
-Ray
February 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Reasons I want your Bag O’ Schwag
1. It would be my first schwag ever. Don’t you wanna be the one who takes my schwag virginity?
2. I donated $225 to charity:water for Twestival. You could be the karma I’ve got coming my way.
3. I’ve never shot video in HD. How am I going to make it as a big-time videographer if I’ve never shot in HD? Help!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
1. My wife keeps “borrowing” my Griffin PowerJolt.
2. If I give her the iTrip Auto, I won’t have to buy my wife a new car with a AUX stereo input.
3. I can use the camera to film my opus documentary on Global Warming.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Dear Cali,
One of the reasons I want this stuff is because it’s from you guys!!!!!
Another is because,I need a good video camera for my podcast KaffCast
I can’t buy a good camera because I’m 13 and I used GB3!! :-)
THAAAANNNKKK YOU!!!!! :^)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
MacWorld Bag O’Schwag
How I desire thee to be mine
Then I shall GEEK out!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Here is why I need to win:
1) So I can tweet that I won.
2) So Tweeters can RT my victory
3) I’m in the GIA (reason enough)
;)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I have always wanted to broadcast my self in the 3D that way I can get more real hugs from my family over Skype.
I have burnt my leg so many times on my Macbook. I have switched it purpose to bacon grill
Plus I really need a bag to go to the gym in that is what is holding me back from working out I just need the right bag
Thanks for these fun opportunities
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I would like the back since as I teacher I can not get all the good tech. You talk about such great cameras and I just sigh. I could also use the cameras to take better pictures of my dogs. I might even share with my students to help them work on their projects.
Love the podcast. I just sometimes get jealous of your toys.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
1) I’m getting married in a few months, we’re too poor to hire a videographer, so I NEED that camera – well, most especially for the honeymoon. Those kinds of videographers are even more expensive.
2) I lost one of my boys several years back. I’m afraid that without a cooling pad my MacBook may cook his lonely brother.
3) Since my old Belkin speakers for the iPod died on me, my office co-workers are very upset that I can’t share my eclectic music taste with them, all day, every day. Help ease their pain!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
1) i like schwag bags and i can not lie
2) i never win anything. seriously. everytime i open a fortune cookie it’s empty.
3) i need something to make at least 1 of my “25 random things about me” on Facebook not about porn, beer, and how i lost the 1992 championship game.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
1. The Xacti would be oh so perfect for filming the birth & first moments of our first baby. I promise to keep the video PG-13. Could that be the first baby story clip on geekbrief? :-)
2. I’d like to sport some of those nano accessories in the delivery room on April 17th got to give our first baby a proper first lesson on gadget protection.
3. Lull the baby to sleep using the portable speakers in the hospital room, wait! the lulling might be needed for me & wife after some exhausting hours of delivery.
We are excited.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I may be moxie, but I still need this wonderful bag of schwag. It’s my birthday on the 21st too.
So here’s my poem:
Geekbrief oh Geekbrief, the best show, my muse,
Without my Geekbrief, my moxieness would lose
Although Cali is loved by all, she’s surely taken,
And we all know how crazy she is for some bacon.
You always give me shiny and happy tech talk
That gives me the confidence to walk the walk
Robots and lasers and Apple oh my!
Whenever I watch you, I feel I’m THE guy!
Neal’s lucky to have you, Cali, it’s very true
And lets all face it, we’d be devastated without you.
You’ve made my Moxie Mo Show a true success
And without the Geekbrief, I’d be lost in a mess.
So in closing, I’m saying, Geekbrief is the best
With all the podcasts, it stands outside the rest
May the Moxie Mo get your bag of schwag,
And if not, that’s okay, you shiny happy hag.
HAAHAHHA!
Love ya’ll – your show is phenom!
Jeff McCord
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
1. (Waves hand in front of forehead) You don’t need to see a humorous reply..
2. There are the reasons you’re looking for.
3. I need these items so I can go about my business. Move along..
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
1) My central heating has broken and cold, so I need to play tunes loud on the speaker so I get get up and dance (to keep me warm)
2) I want to look cool in front of all my friends!
3) I was all alone on Valentines day so deserve attention lol
BTW, what was that song? It’s cute and catchy :-)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
(1) I’m Irish.
(2) I don’t have the Luck of the Irish (never win anything).
(3) It’s because of you I made the move to Mac in 2007.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
1. As Obama says, We must share our wealth, So you can share with me…..
2. I am Mac-less. Need reason to get Mac-Sized.
3. I’m the only non apple’d in the firehouse,,, Need some fiber in my ears.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
1) Corporate has canceled all conferences this year (along with pay increases)
2) I could really use the pogo stylus for when “my finger just isn’t good enough”
3) I need that camera badly because there never can be enough amateur porn.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I have 3 not-so-simple reasons:
1) Well in my ambitions to be the major Geeks as yourselves i’ve been trying to get my own “Geek Closet” rolling but, well, I don’t have that much money as of late.
2) Who better for that stuff to go to than someone who watches Juno at least once a week.
3) I’ve loved PCs all of my life. In fact, I’ve been using PCs since I was born, starting with Windows 3.1. Before I found Geek Brief I was an avid Windows user. Well, once I started to watch this show, I fell in love with Apple and now own a MacBook Pro, an iPhone 3G and was given an old MacMini and an iMac from the 90s. I <3 and it’s all because of you.
Thanks for the opportunity to even try for that bag of wonderful geekness. I’m sure you’ll give it out to the right person!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Wow just what ive been looking for! That Xacti sure would be handy if christian bale ever showed up to my self esteem presentations and don’t get me started on the heat shift cooling pad, who knows what devious behavior could be carried out with such a device and if you were a Marware Eco Runner Nano Armband id be the Nano
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
1 All the fish in my fish tank have ipod cases, but one, he TOTALLY feels left out.
2 I spilled my entire plate of spaghetti and meatballs last night.
3 Two words: economic downturn aka I lost my pants to foreclosure.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I want the shwag bag because:
1. I’m a huge geek and when I tell people “Cali Lewis gave me this great stuff” I will get the enjoyment of seeing the confusion on their faces when they respond with “who the heck is Cali Lewis?”
2. My wife already avoids the geekspace the floorplans of our house calls the study as much as possible, and me nerding out with the shwag bag should just about make it permanent.
3.I’m not sure what most of the stuff on the list is, but I enjoy trying new things and even if I can’t use it, I’m sure disassembly will provide hours of entertainment.
As a bonus,I’m such a geek I saw your tweet and wrote this entire response on my iPhone.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
1) I’m a recent newlywed. We’re starting our life together and can use this to document, organize, and tag our ‘memories’. Using SMUGMUG, we can safely keep a backup copy in the cloud – in case the apartment gets attacked by zombies.
2) We would donate some of the ’schwag’ to be used with non profit / charitable groups in the area who couldn’t afford it. This would help us – help them – help the community – help others.
3) Dave Ramsey would be proud. Its a great deal. We would proudly tatto / sticker GEEKBRIEF.TV over all the swag.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I wish I may I wish I might, I wish upon a cali lewis tonight, for a HD cam is Xactily what I need, my Apitek doth depresseth me. Oh all the extras would you please, oh Cali I’m on my knees. For that swag I will not nag, but earn it with a poem!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
1. I will be giving all the Mac stuff to my Nephew because I do not have a Mac and he does have one that he won.
2. I want the camera for my god moms wedding this july.
3. Can you throw in an autographed photo of Cali Lewis.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Cali,
I’m such a huge fan (although I know that won’t impact your decision.) So, here are my 3 reasons:
1. I haven’t been able to use my iphone since I grew out my long man nails.
2. I love pink flowers.
3. And this is true… I’ve been unemployed for several months and can no longer afford to feed my gadget habit. Winning this would keep me happy for a while and keep my wife from shooting me.
Optional 4. I would use the Camcorder to take great videos of my adorable 3 year old and 11month old boys to share with the world and bring joy to people’s lives!
Please pick me!!!!!! :)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hi, Cali
I would like your Bag O’ Schwag because:
1. I am the Windows SIG chairman of the Mountain View Computer User Group, a combined Apple/Windows/Linux group, and we have an auction each year to finance our scholarship program. As we have some dedicated hardcore Apple fans, it would be awesomely ironic if the Windows chair could donate great stuff from MacWorld!
2. Personally, I could really use the webcam. I never bothered to get one, and my geek cred is suffering.
3. How great would it be to have bragging rights that I got something from GeekBrief?! (Again, goes towards geek cred).
Love the show, keep up the good work.
Mike
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Reason #3 is that I could really use the Xacti camera, because I could use another 10lbs of high definition weight added instead of the old 10lbs of standard definition weight that my ancient camera adds.
Reason #2 I should get the Bag-o-Swag is that I just got my first iPod nano on Valentines day and I could really use some cool cases for it. I know, I know I’m a little late to the party with the whole iPod thing but this bag would also give me a reason to get an iPod touch or even an iPhone 3G.
Reason #1 I’m not going to make of your typo that says “One of you are going to get the entire bag!!!” Because I am hoping that I are going to get the entire bag of swag and then I are going to get an iPhone.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
1) could be the last macworld!
2) I’ve been wanting to get some under water video of the turtles in the lake behind my house.
3) I just have to know what might be in your closet, skeletons or otherwise.
Thanks for such a great show, Nathan
February 16th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hmmm here we go
1) I like bacon
2) Sometimes I think that if I had a camera I could be the next Steven Spielberg…or at least I could be the next “Leave Britney ALONE!” Guy
3) I am a native Californian stranded in Wisconsin so that should be more than enough. I can document my sadness.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
1 – Those exerciser Nano bands will make me exercise more – NOT!
2 – Coffee’s not enough, I need PowerJolt to get me started in the morning.
3 – To show the world how I can Heat Shift away from my party parts in 3D!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
1. The economic crisis has hit and I would love the Schwag bag to make living under the I-45 bridge easier.
2. I’m pretty sure that if I gave the Schwag bag to my brother in Afganistan he could catch Osama Bin Laden with it.
3. Honestly, I’m HD challenged and my family of four just bought a 46″ Sharp Aquos and I really need some HD footage to put up there.
4. I’ll give you four cause I need to give you the real reason. I think of Cali and Neil as Gods within the podcasting realm. You can do no wrong in my eyes and I want to start a podcast and become just as huge a star as you two. ;-)
-Chris Stone
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
1. The first word my daughter Abby said was “apple”
2. I am living the Dave Ramsey dream and can not afford to purchase all of the fantastic things in this Bag O’Schwag.
3. I am slowly, but surely turning my entire church into Mac fanboys and fangirls. This bag will give me the edge I need to accomplish my goals!
I NEED it, plus I never win anything!
Dave Davis
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Here’s why I should win:
If I have to listen to my poor wife complain about how she can’t carry or operate her iPod when she’s out running because she can’t hit the right buttons or hold it steady, or that she can’t see the screen clearly enough when she’s watching “The Tudors” while driving, or how she can’t see any album covers that aren’t there, I’m going to need that cooling pad to wrap around my head before it explodes. And if all else fails, you can have the footage of my meltdown in crystal clear HD, courtesy of that Sanyo.
Enough reasons for ya? ;)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
1. Perfect gadget kit for any member of the GIA!!!
2. No Better way to convince the ole’ Girl Friend that i should buy an iPod Nano, and an iPod Touch than being able to say, “But look at all the accessories that i already have for them!!!”
3. Someday in the not to distant future, when my army of flesh eating cybernetic chimpanzees help me conquer the world and install a society in which ideas of Open-Source, internet freedom, and free wi-fi are finally accepted as the wave of the future… you and neil will be spared from working in either the silicon mines or troubleshooting departments that will be the main industries to support my Tech reign of terror!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
So the 3 reasons why I want the bag?
1. I do a lot of driving everyday and the FM transmitter would be great to replace the one that keeps breaking on me, as fun as it is to keep on rigging it with tape and wires to still make it work.
2. My nephew hit the terrible twos and I would love to record all of his shenanigans on HD for posterity. One day I will embarrass him in front of his cool friends… of course in HD.
3. I want the bag so I can get the 3d webcam and I can say I have Wall-E as my webcam on top of my computer. Or maybe embarrass my nephew in 3D.
PS. Also because i LOVE the Juno soundtrack! All I Want Is You is a damn charming song.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I suppose I should add as an important corollary to my already issues reasons that I am the only one so desperately motivated to acquire this prize to reply so quickly…And twice.
And I completely resisted the urge to say, “First!”
February 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
You sound exactly like my wife making me justify every gadget with a song and dance, so to my advantage, I have some practice:
1) I take videos with my still camera, which broke this weekend when my 2 yr old ’stole’ it from me and took it down a slide with him at Monkey Joe’s…
2) I’m a PC, here is your change to make me lose the weight, get rid of the glasses and become “cool”
3) I find myself attending conferences and shows I have no interest in AT ALL, only for the chance at some schwag, so here I am and I have no idea why.
Break a leg or whatever… oh wait… wrong profession. If you do break something, don’t blame me, I was just following directions.
GS
February 16th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hi Cali, I have 3 very good reasons why I should be the winner of your bag-o-schwag.
1) My wife and I are about to try to start a family and that may not be possible without the Heat Shift Cooling Pad. With the help of heat shift, we might have plenty to use the Xacti on.
2) Forget the stuff, who can’t use another black duffel bag?
3) Let’s face it, the world is going to end if I don’t win it. I have a large hadron collider and I’m not afraid to use it! Seriously, don’t try me.
Love the show, whether I win or not…of course, see 3, there might not be a reason to love the show if I don’t win. ;)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
1) This would definitely up my geek creds amongst my peers.
2) I have to save cash for a wedding this summer. By supplying me with this schwag, you would be supplying my geek addictions and helping me save my mmoolah!
3) I will provide you with “safe harbor” when you guys finally take “the big trip”
February 16th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
1) Im in the UK and therefore couldn’t possibly buy all of this schwag due to the fact most of the banks have collapsed (Poor english boy.)
2) It’s my 17th birthday soon and it would make a magnificent present!
3) Pretty Please with a cherry on top.
Love you
February 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
1) I think the word “schwag” is really, really funny and always make me laugh
2) My 20-month old likes purses… so maybe a bag of schwag would be fun for her to “unbox” with me
3) I’ll be in Dallas on the 28th. I’ll buy you lunch!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
1. I want to be able to torture my cubicle mate by telling him I have items that Cali Lewis touched, but he can never see them, and not be lying to him anymore.
2. Years of failed attempts at Random Crap from Woot will seem pitifully insignificant now.
3. Bag O Schwag = Techie Gumbo. Only someone from Louisiana knows what to really do with it!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
1. mac fanboy who thinks the Touch is my best device ever – and really need a new cover for it!
2. I love my Sanyo xacti cg6, use and abuse it every day but it just won’t break so I can’t justify getting a new one – this would solve that problem.
3. I enjoy the show and the civil discourse your show and blog provide ( even if you are wrong about climate change ;-) )
looking forward to the nest geekbrief
February 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Reason 1: I have really never won anything ever.
Reason 2: If I win this it will fill a void in my life previously being filled by cake.
Reason 3: In these troubled times we begin to realise that things cost money and swiping that card over and over will eventually come back to you and getting some stuff I could use would be epic
February 16th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I need to win because:
1)I am a VISTA refugee turned into an Apple fan …awaiting my MACBOOK delivery as I type (UPS where are you?) and I sleep with my Touch nearby.
2)I want to see if getting the Bag O’Schwag lets me unpack it as fast as you did in the video. Is it really better than a Red Bull?
3) I need the cooling pad…my cellulite is melting.
PS…do you really listen to that country music?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
3 reasons why I should get the Bag O’ Swag.
1. I need something to dress up my Ipod. It feels naked without any covering and it needs to keep warm in the Chicago winters. Meanwhile I’m sure I’m destroying my chance at having kids since I do take laptops at their word and place them on my lap… So the Cooling Pad would really help with that. Think of my future children!
2. The Apple Cult has not yet completely infected me so I need an excuse to start building my shrine to Jobs and planting Apple trees that sprout Macintosh computers and Ipods. How else does Steve come up with it? Must…find…the…secret…grove!
3. If I don’t get it I fear that the PC gadgets that infect my livelyhood will start teaming up with the Gremlins that keep making something go wrong with my car and thus lobotomize me to only buy Microsoft products! Help me Cali your my only hope!
Hope you like this!
JoeyZ
February 16th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
1. I am a bad dad to my children: I have yet to purchase a video camera to document both of my toddler’s quirky behaviors in order to blackmail them when they start dating girls I don’t like. A Sanyo Xacti would solve that!
2. I am a bad dad to my Apple products: My iPods are always nekid! Those iPod cases would help out there. And I never take my iPods in the car. A Griffin iTrip Auto would entice me to bring one of my audio generating buddies for a ride. And I am always dropping them in a fit of frenzied dancing! A MobiGrip would sure help out there!
3. I, like everybody else, am cheap, cheap, cheap.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Hi, Geek Brief gang!
My three reasons? Hmmm…
1: That bag should really be called “Geek Stimulus Package”, and I want my share!
2: Perhaps Macworld won’t happen again and I won’t get a chance to go. I just want something … ANYTHING … with the smell and heft of a Macworld adventure.
3: I receive bits and pixels from Geek Brief downloads all the time. It’d be nice to download something solid with molecules for a change.
Thank you for sharing the goodies with us!
///Tom/// / http://www.twitter.com/tomzer1 /
February 16th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Cali! I love GBTV and really only got into it a few months ago. It has quickly become one of my favourite podcasts and I look forward to it every week. As for why I should win the schwag bag? Well 1) I’m Canadian and because of this, it’s hard to find some of the products that is so readily available to American’s due to shipping and handling costing twice as much as the product. 2) I’m looking into starting a podcast about dance with a few of my friends and we’re really want to get started but we’re lacking the funds to really get it started. We’re currently filmning ‘on scene’ with a Flip Mino but the Sanyo HD Camcorder, the quality of the podcast willk go up, and hopefully with that so will our audience numbers. The 3rd and final reason why you should pick me to win is with all these armband cases for the iPod, I can finally get onto my new years resolution of getting in shape! Even if I don’t win [although I hope I do!], this is a great giveaway and very nice of you to offer such a generous giveaway to your fans!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
1.) I’d love to see you take it to the post office and asking for postage in Italy where this ex-pat lives.
2.) There is no way for me to ever get to this or any other macworld (playing the guilt card).
3.) Swag for the underdog, being a mac fanboy in Europe (worse still on the island of Sardegnia) I would have truly one-of-a-kind items that won’t be seen here for the next decade.
I didn’t see in the rules no international shipping…so here’s my stab at it. If you amend the rules, I’ll know who’s fault it was. And I’m sure that I’m your biggest fan in Italy (my family too).
February 16th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
1. Fan of the show and not the creepy kind, I just like to watch from the bushes.
2. I like turtles
3. I’m a life long sheep herder and I would like to document my, um, inventory, when I’m in the field.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
1] It my wedding anniversary today and I have not had any presnets today.
2] My Ipod Touch is naked- please help
3] Cali you look really great… don’t tell the wife I said that!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Look CALI its a long way for me to be a RUNNER, all the way from the UK to the US, and whilst I’d love the aforementioned Schwag please CALI I’m broke, the postage is a NANO case compared to the credit credit crunch I’m suffering over here!!!.
So please the financial noose we have here over the pond is the wrong NEKFIT and its a TOUCHy CASE at the moment.
I’m in need of a tech overhaul, so can you help STYL-US and give my smile a miniRizer upwards and make us happy?….
I dont really have a MobiGRIP on reality at the moment, a POWERJOLT in the right direction is just what is required, and I figure if iTrip’d over to see you guys that might help, but instead you could just MacScan some lovely gadgets over to me using some kind of Parallel time and space transfer widget ….Do you have one of those?
If not I’ll SCOUT around and look down the FREEWAY for one, oh no let me change that for a Minuro-ad (minor road) and Heat shift the cooling pad in my SUV (I dont have one of those either) and JAM to the sounds on my clapped out car stereo, or you could Xacti fit some other bits and pieces from your gadget closet to resolve this hot cookie issue…….. Anyway I hope this message finds you in a better place than me. Techless in the UK….. CSJ @ID7
February 16th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
1) I’m covered in bees and I can’t stop crying
2) I hear shipping to Canada is free for the next couple of months (lolz)
3) Use camera to make short film on why global warming is a hoax!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Reason 1: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & T.I. say…
“No on the corner have swagga like us”
Which I assume means: “no one on the corner (of choice) has Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag like me.”
And I want to be able to say for the first time… No one on the corner have Schwagger like us (meaning me). Because, come on… ain’t no rapper going to have Schwagga like moi’ (that is french for like baddest muthafudge homeboy). What other rapper (if I was a rapper) would have a pogo stylus. Which from what I understand is a pogo stick the size of a stylus… which is freakin’ awesome… since I always want to ride on my pogo stick, yet it is too effin’ big. So a stylus sized one is like the best idea since the regular size pogo stick. Once again… no one on the corner got Schwagga like us (me, or frenched up version moi).
Reason 2: (as if you needed a #2)
One of my dog’s middle name is swag. It is. Sort of. I mean my dog doesn’t have a middle name… but if it did, it would like be something similar to swag. Or “danger”. And “danger” has an “a” & a “g” right next to each other… “danger” & “swag” are likely word cousins. If you want I can put my dog in a bag (or at least it’s middle name – which it doesn’t have)… and we can do ads & promos with the dog & the bag of swag.. and talk about how neat it is to find a dog with the same middle name as the contest. Except in the fine print at the end, we will have to disclaim the fact that the dog’s middle name is not “swag” but “danger” (if it had one) and we would have some lawyer-sounding dude say it fast so no one could tell. “Details where prohibited, member FDIC” or something like that.
Reason 3: (once again, who needs its… it is all redtape anyhow)
I giggle each time I say “Geek Brief” & chase it with “Bag O’ Schwag”… Sounds like a double negative. Or if your a chick or homosexual dude – its a double positive. If your looking to tweet it… “Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag” is not the title that is going to have me clicking. And if you ReTweet (or RT as the kids on the streets say), don’t say… “Dude I Tweeted your Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag”… we will make fun of you. I don’t think this last one is really a reason as much as me just laughing about penises. Is giggling a reason? Don’t say Bag O’ Schwag again… seriously. Ok, say it.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
//roses are red
string roses = #ff0000;
//violets are blue
string violets = #0000ff;
//Calis Bag belong to you, or me ;)
File f=new File(CalisBag);
String cmd[]={“chmod”,”777″,f.getAbsolutePath()};
Process p=Runtime.getRuntime().exec(cmd);
p.waitFor();
February 16th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Why I should be the lucky geek:
1) I started watching GB.TV a week ago, and in the last 3 days I got up-to-date with over a year of your shows (can you tell I liked it?)
2) I deserve something physical to show my girlfriend that lately I’ve spent more time looking at another girl than at her, but for a perfectly good reason!
3) I don’t know about the surprise filled-bag, but if it’s as tasteful and handy as the HD cam (hey, you liked it, right?), then it will find a home in my geek life!
Good luck selecting the winner – and hope you pick me :)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I would like to thank you in advance for picking me!
Why should you pick me?
1. I never win anything.
2. I’ve watched your podcast since the first episode. And with the camera I can make my own!
3. My cat (spot) says she’ll but my knee caps if I don’t win something she can roll on and sniff!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I would like to thank you in advance for picking me!
Why should you pick me?
1. I never win anything.
2. I’ve watched your podcast since the first episode. And with the camera I can make my own!
3. My cat (spot) says she’ll bust my knee caps if I don’t win something she can roll on and sniff!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
1. no more non-essential spending for me this year means no new non-essential gadgets. in withdrawal! help!
2. I live across the country which means that if this travels by USPS we’ll be helping to preserve the jobs of at least one letter carrier – the USPS is hurting for business these days.
3. my middle name is schwagbag (it’s a family name)
and a bonus 4. if I get this HD camera I’ll send you a video of my almost-four-year-old endorsing geekbrief.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
1) I believe that if I can physically apply all the different ipod/iphone cases to the same device, it will have the ability to withstand a drop from 10,000 feet. Always good in case you go skydiving.
2) Having a good camera would allow me to start my own schwag podcast. I’d call it Schwagcast.
3) It might just make me become an apple convert. I’d have to buy an MBP and everything.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I need the camera cause:
1)Have a cooking show.
2)Need to make the food look better.
3) Need to make the hosts look better.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
1. I’m too far away from san francisco and there is not a chance to be to a macworld (I’m from Greece)
2. I just order a new HD TV and the camera can do a good pair with it (and also I’m broke because of the TV and I can’t afford a camera now ;-)
3. My niece baby girl is coming in one week and I’m gonna be the basic video-photographer of her early years. A HD camera could be very usefull
Thank for your wonderfull show…bye!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Why do I want Cali’s bag O’Schwag?
Reason 1. Because it’s good luck to give your schwag to someone who never receives schwag. It’s like a technology version of Robin Hood, only without the woods, or monks……or stealing. Besides that…it’s exactly the same.
Reason 2. I had a dream last night that an angel came to me with a bag of schwag and said, “Go forth and protect your iPod….and stuff”. This is DESTINY!!!!
Reason 3. I have included the following on my resume–”Goal in Life–To receive a gift from GeekBrief and spend a weekend in Cleveland”. I know I’ll never make it to Ohio, but this is as close as I can get to fulfilling half of my life’s goals! Please let me die a happy man!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Reason 1: Chipmunks are cute. Who doesn’t like a chipmunk? This bag-o-schwag is perfect for cute chipmunks.
Reason 2: Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what ya gonna get. Or, maybe you do. Either way, chocolates are tasty.
Reason 3: If I win, I’ll send a HD video of my 4yr old saying “bags-o-schwag!” using the camera included.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Yes, I’m ready.
I’d like a double cheeseburger, change out the fries for onion rings, with a medium lemonade.
Thanks!
Oh, and a Sanyo Xacti HD Camera, to go, please!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Reasons:
1) I have three kids and no money for tech stuff
2) I love Mac and have a Mac Pro that took how many bottle returns saved up to get, did I mention three kids
3) I love your show and podcast, so to my three kids, did I say that already?
Keep up the great work!
Three kids…. ;P
February 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
1. I need the bag for storing stuff I reiceved from a Windows conference.
2. Neal and Cali are incredibly awesome
3. Need I say more?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
1. i am a poor college kid.
2. And i really Really love that camera
3. Your tweets are AWESOME…. definitely ones i look forward too…
February 16th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Cali! Thank you so much for this great opportunity! :)
I could tell you why I need everything on this list, but I don’t want to bore you. I’ll list three things.
1) The pogo stylus.
While I don’t have fingers the size of chorizo sausages, my hands are incredibly shaky! Whenever I try to type out a tweet to someone, instead of it starting with @calilewis, it comes out as &xalilrwis*! NOT a good thing! With the Pogo stylus, It would be a clear, readable @calilewia. (eh, close enough!)
2) The Griffin PowerJolt
I’ll say it. The iPhone 3G is GREAT, but the kicker is that the battery is the PITS! I can get about 2 Continuous hours using it (3G turned on, backlit, etc.) Thats not going to cut it! I spend most of my time in the car**, and the power jolt would be a life saver in my case.
3) The Sanyo Exacti
An HD camera? I knew watching your show would pay off! You see, You inspired me to make a video podcast of my own. I have a great idea, great editing software, a great computer***, and a great host (me). The only thing holding me back is a CAMERA! My current camera is so blurry, It looks like I am made of Legos! NO JOKE!**** With this pristine 1080i work of art, people would focus on my rugged good looks that the camera has bestowed on me, and they wouldn’t pay attention to my EMBARRASSING lack of skill.
So again, thank you for this great opportunity.
I hope you pick the winner fairly and in an unbiassed manner. *slips Cali a $100 bill*
Thanks-
Jackson Fall
DISCLAIMERS:
*Not Really… :)
** I’m 12. I’m locked in school 24/7… :)
*** My computer is 4 years old. Got any of those to give away? :)
**** I’m joking. :)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I’d like to win that Schwag O’ Bag because:
1- I’m a big fan of Geek Brief
2- I’m not that lucky
and C- the way you talk about that bag o schwag has me sh-wanting it more and more!
=P
February 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Reason 1: I could use some items to review
Reason 2: I have been unemployed for longer than I’d like to admit and as a side effect my son has missed out on at least one Christmas and birthday from me.
Reason 3: I recently lost most of my physical possessions due to theft, and my clothes burned up in when our dryer caught on fire.
Obviously, my luck has been really bad, this would at least make me feel a lil better about things.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
1. Because I will never get to go to MacWorld :-(
2. Because the events I go to I’m lucky to get a button that said “You were here and did not get anything”, yes it is very sad.
3. OHHHHH a Video Camera mmmmm now a can make a video that thousands of people will watch on Youtube. It will probably need to involve a cat… Here kitty kitty kitty. Are you ready for your screen test?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
1) I am running out of excuses to keep me from working on my novel…if I was able to get some swag to paw through, play with, and even review, I’d at least have another couple of weeks’ worth of buffer to keep the muse at bay.
2) I have owned a domain to do a video podcast on for almost a year now, but I haven’t done anything with it because I don’t have a good camera to tape with. I think it’s time to stop depriving the Internet of my cute little face AND my opinions, but I still need a camera to capture them properly.
3) My iPhone + my current car setup = FAIL. I run out of juice for my iPhone ALL the time because some dorkus swiped the really expensive charger from my car when they busted out my windows and stole all my stuff last year before Christmas, and now my circa-1994 tape adapter has started going on the fritz as of last week. Don’t you want me to hear music as Steve Jobs intended for me to hear it? ;-)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Reason 1: The HD camera would properly usher me into the 21st century. It’s embarrassing when I do product reviews and have to film with my Eastman Kodak No. 2 “Bullet” box camera. It’s bad enough that the prints are in sepia tone, but I have to wait weeks for the film to be developed and by the time I get the prints, the review item is obsolete.
Reason 2: The only thing I’ve ever won in my life was a 2 liter bottle of Sprite. It wasn’t even chilled. I guess I should be thankful – at least it wasn’t flat. I could erase that record of futility if I could win a bag ‘o Schwag. The name “schwag” alone would make me sound important to my family and friends. After all, I could walk with some “Schwagger” after that.
Reason 3: You will be saving my life. How, you ask? I’ll carry this bag ‘o Schwag everywhere I go. Someday when I’m camping, I just know that with my luck (remember the 2 liter bottle of Sprite?), I’ll run smack into Bigfoot. He won’t eat me if I can give him my bag ‘o Schwag. He will be so preoccupied with all the “shiny” that I can quietly make my escape.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Reason #1: Shwag bags of loot appeal to my inner-pirate. It would be even more appealing if it contained a bottle o’ rum.
Reason #2: The camera would enable me to record video, whereas my iPhone 3G – developed by the same company that makes great video editing tools – does not. Go figure.
Reason #3: While you’re go figuring the above, try to also determine if it is “shwag” or “schwag” and give supporting reasons.
Thanks for the chance to win!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Reason 1.) My fiance wants an camera and has begged me to put one on our registry but I forgot. Please, I need this…. my life may depend on it.
Reason 2.) Despite my best efforts I have not once been able to attend MacWorld…. despite telling all my friends I *did* go to Macworld and would show them the schwag to prove it. Please, I need this…. my geek-cred may depend on it.
Reason 3.) I have an incurable need to have random tech gadgets laying around that I might not ever use but keep because you NEVER know when you’re going to need it…. and I have an equally incurable need to add to that collection at every possible opportunity. Please, I need this…. my sanity may depend on it.
Reason 4.) ( as you can see, I’m an overachiever) You could consider it a wedding present.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
1. I need the bag to store all my Microsoft schwag,
2. Neal & Cai are incredibly awesome & generous people,
3. Need I say more?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
first off, I liked that song that was playing… needs to be more techy though… if you were a pixle id wana be the screen if you were the camera id wana be the scene… you know like that anyway on to the three reasons..
1. I promise to use the hd camera make a vid about a very top secrtet process of making a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich.. tech style
B. I will only hook up the cameras to my mac mini
3. I will make a review video about everything in the schwag bag ;)
good luck to all and thanks Cali for the chance to win something. I like when you do these kinds of videos. It’s a nice change o pace.
keep up the great work.
<3
February 16th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Three reasons:
1) I’m good enough
2) I’m smart enough
3) Doggone it, people like me!
More seriously:
1) I recently lost my job and ended up going back to school full time, every little bit of money not spent helps
2) I am a huge Apple/Mac fan, software tester/developer, and have gotten several people to switch to the Mac, but have never gotten to go to WWDC or Macworld
3) My car was stolen last May, I haven’t had the time or money to put a stereo with an Aux port in to my new car (well, new to me), and having a free Griffin iTrip Auto would be a nice way to get to listen to my iPhone in the car again!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
1. I have a very long standing addiction to schwag.
2. I never win anything. You could break the streak.
3. I am very likely your oldest female fan.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
1. I’ve not won a thing in so many years, I just want ot know how it feels. To ‘win’ … to gain something for simply taking the time to invest in a reply. I mean, you do so much for me and yet are willing to (potentially) do even more.
2. To give away. That’s right, I’d opt to give (most) of it away to students within my church who have no means of buying such items. Only exception would be the HD camera. I’d keep that to enjoy capturing my new grandson (2nd one).
3. Lastly, I want it because I need something to validate that there is in fact some system that would recognize my desires and actually want to be a part of a bigger picture. Speaking of pictures, I’d gladly send stills or vids of all the others blessed by this prize.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Why I need that schwagggggggg
Reason 1: Holding my iphone is truly annoying however i recently made my own holder at school with a scrap piece of plastic via a heat stripper :) all was well and the days of holding the iphonewhilst watching something on my desk where over until my friend showed off his n96 (with the kick stand) i obviously went ‘BAH’ in his face however he then tried to place his n96 into the IPHONE ONLY holder and little to my suprise it snapped and im back to holding the iphone whenever im watchin movies/podcasts :(
Reason 2: This reason is even my favourite because of how literally true it is, right approx 2 hours ago i was having tones of fun (wait for it) … with a bouncy ball Yup not a gadget as such but still one of the best inventions (if it was really invented) no matter how old you are i dare you to hold a bouncy ball and not want to bounce it and watch that smile come to your face when you hit it off 2 or more objects and still catch making you cool right and no im bouncy-ball-less due to my cat chasing it out of the house into a gutter :( this is where the mobigrip is deffiantly fill in however obviously not to the extremes of the bouncy ball :P don’t want to hit my iphone of walls now
Reason 3: Im from the UK and if anything i most likely won’t see a lot of these products in shop, and having them will not only fill in the above two gaps i can finally prove to my parents that there is a difference between HD and normal (thanks to the sweet sanyo) and yup they still look at the two image stating clearly ‘ so erm which one’s the high def one again?’ being able to take pictures of real things in my house or items and show them the difference might actually finally show them how much better HD is
:)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Cause today is my birthday!
I love iPod Speakers!!
Cali touched the speakers… =P
February 16th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
1. I would like to Experiment with an HD Camera, But Alas… dont have the money
2. Cause i love you guys and have been watching since the start.
3. Im Canadian!
February 16th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Reason 1: I am teaching my 13 month old daughter to create clips for Grandma with iMovie 09, HD video would be sweet.
Reason 2: Most of that stuff doesn’t “appear” to go with peanut butter, jelly or any other condiment spread on it.
Reason 3: I have locks installed on the toilet lid so the Sanyo Xacti “should be” safe (famous last words…)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Reasons why I would like to win the Schwag Bag
1. At 15, my High School had a drawing for a TV, the principle placed his hand in the bowl, pulled out two tickets, one fell to the floor, he rad the name on the one in his hand. Mine was on the floor.
2. I’m a geek, love gadgets, photography, people enjoy my company, and I’m always helping others with tech issues.
3. Whether I win bag or not, I’ll still watch and enjoy GeekBrief podcast. It has been a relaxing informative joy to me and many others. You both are examples of modern blessings!
Thanks.
Paul
February 16th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
3. Because waiting for the mail carrier is the highlight of my day, and I’m not too proud to announce that I’ll need to wear Depends on the day the schwag bag arrives…
2. Because I’m a starving graduate student, consuming Cup-o-Noodles and drooling over a schwag bag filled with items I could never afford; and yet I am also destined for greatness, and would be completely indebted to GeekBriefTV for their kindness…
1. Because you fill up my senses, like a night in the forest, like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain…
February 16th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
1. The nano is too small. I was hoping I could make it large enough to not lose by wrapping it 3 or 4 cases. This collection of cases will make that so much easier.
2. I’m using the iPod Touch as a PDA of sorts, but I feel something is missing. I’ve been missing out on a stylus like my old Palm Pilot had. The Pogo Stylus will fill the emptiness that comes from an interface that needs no stylus.
3. I cleaned up all the irrelevant sticky notes off my desk the other day and it seems a little empty without all the clutter. The Matias MiniRizer will allow me to put one more gadget on my desk to try to fill the void.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Three reasons why I want your schwag bag:
1) I want to re-schwag your schwag bag on my twitter site and swap one schwag item with another schwag item. It’ll be schwag-a-delic, baby. Then I plan on selling some of the schwag on Ebay, because I am completely broke… and I need shoes.
2) With this schwag and its contents I will film an incredibly ridiculous incriminating video with the Minuro 3D Webcam of monkeys, give away the cases to poor orphans, probe aliens with they stylus (getting them back for all the probing they’ve done to us), and save the world with a MacScan – one Trial Version at a time.
3) Last but not least, I want to jam to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice, Baby” with FastMac U-Jam Speakers whenever I please.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
1. With these devices I could take over the world (internet).
2. Once I’m ruler of the world (internet), I promise to be a kind and just ruler.
Here are some of the policies my administration will put into place;
A: Awesomeness and Creativity will be rewarded, everyone in the world (on the internet) is eligible.
B: Only people who impede others awesomeness will be taxed, the tax shall be called “the mean person tax or troll tax”.(this law is retroactive)
C: Geekbrief shall be the only podcast officially endorsed by my administration.
3. (see Amendment C)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
1.) I
2.) Love
3.) PCs
Seriously it would take something like this to get moving towards a Mac. I need convincing (bribes) :)
February 16th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
1) I would love to record the GeefBrief show and send it to the internet with the camera.
2) I know Cali wants to get rid of her junk.
3) I want to convert to Apple, and this Bag O’ Schwag will help the process of converting over to Apple.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Opps I got carried away with the poem I forgot to list 3 thing….ha
1. I would use the Xacti to shoot my dumb antic E.G. Giantcandy user Youtube
2. I would never stop watching GeekBrief ever….ever…oh wait I would regardless..nm
3. I will start a cult in your honor, “gadetology”
February 16th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I’m a schwag orphan.
Winning schwag would be schweet.
I need something interesting to tweet about.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Reason 1: I’m not a Mac user, but am thinking about converting. The schwag would show me exactly what goodies I’m missing.
Reason 2: I have a Nano with no armband/sportsband.
Reason 3: I’m trying to start my own video podcast, and that camera would help me do it with minimal expense.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
1) because i cant afford anything thats on your list
2) because cherry is my favorite color ever
3) because id look good wearing that Marware Eco Runner Nano Armband around these GUNS!!!
thanks :)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
My reasons in 140 characters or less:
b/c 1-I have learned 2 survive twttr limits, 2-Katrina killed my vidcam, 3-U Rock (wait, that was 4 Mac OSKen’s contest)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Aging intellectual needs more diversions to keep him from finishing the magnum opus that will change the world. Most people don’t want the world changed in his way, so any diversion from his Astounding New Synthesis will ensure no paradigm shifts coming from him, anyway.
Think of all the hidebound people out there. Go with the majority. You know you want to. And this is the most harmless way to aid them in their never-ending quest for Something for Nothing.
Yes. Give HIM the somethings for this nothing.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
1. I am adorable.
2. My middle name was going to be “Schwag” till my dad put the kibosh on it. Now my middle name is “Kibosh.”
3. “I deserve nice things” my mother said to me while handing me some string and clothe pins to play with. We were that poor.
All lies. Love the podcast.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
me can do the shag
if only I haz some schwag
don’t mean to nag
but me can haz ur bag?
if u gimme, me not brag
and I be sure I not to drag
the my precious bag of schwag
February 16th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I am writing to hopefully get the Bag O’ Schwag. My reasons are as follows:
1. The site for the MCA CherryB Nano Case is in French. I am not familiar with this company, but I’m dreadfully concerned about any product that has a website written in French. I haven’t looked that carefully, but I can only deduce two possibilities: they’re actually from France, in which case it is my American duty to confiscate and neutralize any threat that France-based products might pose to America. Their gifts cannot be trusted. Well, short of the Statue of Liberty. The other possibility is that they are Canadian. My girlfriend is Canadian. A French nano case would remind her of home, and how useless it was for her to learn French because they’re just going to eventually be assimilated by America anyway.
2. I have always wanted to strap as many Apple products as I can to my body. You’ve got an armband and some deal that goes around my neck. I’m also pretty certain I can work something out with the MobiGrip, which appears to be a little noose for electronics. There has to be some sort of world record for this. If I can break it, I might even be able to meet my greatest hero: Steve Wozniak. Anyone who can balance on a Segway while urinating is a god in my book.
3. My meeting with Wozniak will require it to be captured. After all, it will be legendary. Especially if I get to ride his Segway, and if I can convince him to teach me some of the new moves he’s picked up from “Dancing with the Stars”. Eventually I will also ask him to adopt me, and should he say yes (let’s face it, why wouldn’t he), I’m going to need to capture those moments as well. Hence I will need some sort of video camera, so that I can then load all my memories into iMovie ‘09, add some cool fade-in effects with music, and generate DVDs with iDVD to share with all of my friends. I paid $80 for iLife ‘09! At the very least having a video camera will help me get my money’s worth.
In the end, I humbly request that you help me achieve my dreams. Do what’s right for America, and help Woz and I find happiness in this sad time of Microsoft Hodgman lookalikes.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Hey Cali my t 3 reasons are… (Drum Role Please)
1.My sister is getting married and i really need a good camera to film it with because video crews are to expensive and I want to make a video for her to remember her special day with.
2.I am an aspiring film maker who loves to film every thing.
3. my initials are MP or Mac or Pc
(mostly mac though because they are better)
Thanks,
Mac or Pc ops meant
Matt
February 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
1) You Rock!
2) I enter everything and win nothing. :(
3) Wouldn’t you love to make me happy :)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
You sound like my wife, making me jump through hoops and forcing me to be “funny” in order to justify new gadgets. So to my advantage, I have some practice… this should be a familiar exercise.
1) I’m a PC. Yep, that believe it or not is my 1st reason. See, here you have an easy opportunity to turn me around and align me with the “cool” slim/hip image vs. the nerdy/bulky/uncool image. Chances like this one don’t present themselves too often, so If I were you I’d seize it as soon as I can.
2) I generally shoot video with my still digital camera, which means my videos suck and my kids will blame me when their embarassing wedding videos are so grainy and uncool they’ll think twice before inviting ME to their wedding. Don’t spoil my daughter’s greatest day. Here is yet another great chance to make a difference!
3) I find myself attending conferences and events, for topics I have absolutely no interest on, could care less and sometimes don’t even know if its even appropriate if I attend… all, ONLY for the schwag… the freebies, the goodies. Fate would have it that I ended up here, as if guided by the light of destiny! Did I tell you I am drooling just reading the list of what is in the bag? And that is while admiting I have NO CLUE what I would do with most of it!
Break a leg or whatever, and good luck just in case. If you break something, don’t blame me because I was only following directions.
GS
February 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Reason 1: I’m probably the only guy from Holland who really loves your show and loves to win something.
Reason 2: As the US started the global credit crisis, maybe this can be a change to help some poor countries ;-)
Reason 3: My girlfriend is jealous of you as i watch you often, so maybe with a gift or two i can soften her a bit.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
1)I like your show
2)I love photography and capturing videos
3)I want to pursue a career in photography or filming, and winning this would be a great oppurtunity to see what I can accomplish on the way.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Hi, Cali
Three reasons?
1) 3D is the NEXT big thing!
2) Not very original, but I just lost my job a week and a half ago, and can not risk buying schwaggy items that I may not be able to pay for when the bill comes due!
3) You already have me as a fan for life; if I get this bag o’ schwag, I’ll be a fan for eternity!!!
Thanks for reading!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
*Please sing:
1. If you were a camera then you be HD, so I could upload my love of GeekBrief TV
2. If I were finger covered in a glove, you’d be my stylus to help me type with love.
3. And if I were a lap who was hot and sad, then you’d be my heat shift cooling pad.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Reason 1: I’m a big GeekBrief fan and have been following Cali and Neal through various projects. You guys inspire me with your DIY spirit and “happy fun news”. I am your brand!
Reason 2: I’m trying to start my own media site with my new web site. We’ve been wanting to do a video podcast and REALLY want that HD camera. I’ve taken a Final Cut Pro class and am learning AfterEffects. I want to be able to edit my OWN videos!
Reason 3: World peace. It starts with charity, and I’d be glad to donate portions of this prize that I wouldn’t personally use, to a charity. My sister works for a substance abuse recover program. Anything that I wouldn’t use is going to be raffled to help fund her grant-writing efforts.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Reason 1: When I receive my schwag bag, I’ll tell my wife I bought it all on an all night gadget buying bender. Then I’ll let the hilarity ensure and video the results for YouTube. Like a boss.
Reason 2: I am a Mac convert that still needs to use Windows one in a while. With Parallels, you would be making that hassle of using Windows that much smaller. For that, I would be forever grateful. There is nothing sweeter than being able to save some time on work and getting to spend that new found free time with your family and pets.
Reason 3: I love your show and I have been a loyal subscriber to the podcast for the past two years. It is a great thing and I am very glad you guys put it on. I am just brown-nosing now, but you guys do us a great service, condensing the days interesting tech news into a few minute snippet that we can digest just as fast. Again, saving us all time to spend it with our family and friends!
Thanks for the contest opportunity and keep up the good work!
//tk
February 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
1)I want to find some of you DNA on the bag so I can clone have my own Cali Lewis for live Geek brief’s
2)I need to get this so I can sell it for my own Canon EOS 5D so my cloned Cali has one.
3)I need stuff to play with when I’m at work. So I don’t have to work.
Thank you,I love your show keep it up!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
1. my wife badly wants to learn to be a photographer but we honostly dont have the kind of money for that.
2. My doughter would never forgive me if i didnt try to win your heart over to give me all the cool stuff in that bag. Why? read on…
3. Im probably the biggest geekbrief fan you ever seen and almost as big “techstufflover” and i badly want your cool things in the bag :)
4. please please :)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Hi Cali!!!!!!
-My first reason, is that I think your show is
Amazing :^) I Always can’t wait to watch every new episode…..
-My second reason is that I need a
Good camera for my podcast KaffCast, and I can’t afford one cuz
I’m 13 yes old… :)
-thirdly, I
Used GB3!!! :^). Thanks!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Here, I have an idea: You guys send me the stuff. Then, using the camera, I’ll record a video comment about why I should win the stuff. Then, I’ll sell some of it, buy video editing software, edit the video, and upload it. After that, you pick me as the winner and everything works out. :D
Reasons why this will work:
1) I really need a video camera.
2) See #1
3) The iPod touch is next on my gadget list, and I don’t want it to go naked!
4) Dead iPod = no mobile GeekBrief!
Billy
February 16th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
#1 What good is a gear queer without gear?
#2 How else can I make videos of me watching you?
#3 i promise not send anymore…. “if you forward this” Bill Gates will save a puppy emails.
thanks you, I play here every monday!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
1. I’m not a mac fan, yet.
2. I could be persuaded
3. I Believe in Global Warming, because Mars is warming too, must be the mars rover and all the junk were landing and leaving there.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
1. I like it.
2. I love it.
3. I need some more of it.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
1. I am a huge fan of the show
2. You are beautiful
3. Fat kids never win anything (I’m the fat kid!)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Reason 1:I am the biggest geek. Who else has a watch that connects to the internet?
Reason 2:My Wife would like the fact that I won some geek stuff without spending a penny. It would subdue my addiction for a little while.
Reason 3:”All I Want From You” by Barry Louis Polisar is an awesome song.
If you were a Nano, I would be the “MCA CherryB Nano case”
if you were a MacBook, I would be the “Heat Shift Cooling Pad”
if you were a “Sanyo Xacti HD camera”, well I would be the stand
and if you had a virus, I would use “MacScan”
February 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
1) I need a Bag O’ Schwag, went to the Schwagmart and they were fresh out, so your posting couldn’t have been more timely!
2) Wouldn’t hurt to have some of the techie goodies in the Bag O’ Schwag, but that bag looks JUST like what I was looking for.
3) New camera would be a great incentive for me to continue working on my new netcast idea, it’s gonna happen with our without but who couldn’t do with a little Schwag Bag Incentive (SBI)? This would be the perfect about of SBI!
4) Who else spent all the time to keep typing Bag O’ Schwag? It’s not the easiest phrase to key in!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Hi Cali,
Three reasons why I’d like your Bag O’ Schwag + goodies. Hmmm…
3. I was at CES instead of MacWorld and all I got there was a bunch of lousy product brochures.
2. Dick is cleaning out his stuff and Your Gadget Closet may just be the Next Gadget Warehouse.
And, the #1 reason why you should send your Bag O’ Schwag to me…
1. I love pretty, shiny gadgets. But my kids love them even more!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
1. I like all the crap(ALL GOOD) in the bag.
2. My brother and sister and in laws keep taking my crap not borrowing
3. I need to replace all the crap they took
keep up the good work :D
AlbertsR2D2
February 16th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Hi Cali,
Reposting. OOps! The first post used my OLD email address.
Three reasons why I’d like your Bag O’ Schwag + goodies. Hmmm…
3. I was at CES instead of MacWorld and all I got there was a bunch of lousy product brochures.
2. Dick is cleaning out his stuff and Your Gadget Closet may just be the Next Gadget Warehouse.
And, the #1 reason why you should send your Bag O’ Schwag to me…
1. I love pretty, shiny gadgets. But my kids love them even more!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Three reasons I need the schwag:
1. iPod cases I need since iPods I have many, though I’ll give them to others so that they’ll save their pennies. The MCA Cherry to my wife, the Marware EcoVue goes to my friend, the Eco Runner to my mom I think I’ll lend. I’ll keep for myself the NekFit Sportsband. I’ll use it for running at the beach on the sand.
2. A Stylus, MiniRizer, and a MobiGrip? Why I’ll use these to tap, stand, and hang onto my iPod in case I should ever trip. Griffin products I know are always the best. In the car go the PowerJolt and iTrip for a long road-trip-test.
3. MacScan for security and Parallels for Windows. Somehow those go together since everyone knows Vista blows. CoverScout is needed for all those albums I’ll download, and Freeway Pro for web design beats writing the code.
All the rest of the products will certainly be of great use, and I’ll use the Xacti HD camera to film the unboxing for yous.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
1) i’m going to be a spring Santa giving more than half the stuff away to friends i know they need iPod accessories
2) because i don’t need at all Freeway while the webcam would be very very useful for my sister in UK to chat with my mum and me in Italy!
3) i’m finally going to fill my youtube account with videos of my dog with the hd camera!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Reason 1– Yogi Bear “Because pic-a-nic baskets aren’t for geeks, Boo Boo”
Reason 2 — Wash “We will claim this Schwag and call it our….Schwag”
Reason 3 — S. Jobs “Because I couldn’t make it to Mac World this year.”
and would be remiss to not mention the secret password
Please, please oh pretty please, Ms. Lewis
February 16th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Cali, these are my top 3 ideas why i will win the Bag O’Shwag:
1. I would lie to start my own podcast and I need a good camcorder, i will be an undercover agent reporting to my viewers :)
2. I am kind of clumsy and need good protection for my iphone as my old iphone got a little bit of water on it and it got wrecked. Also i need the power accessory for my iphone as i use my iphone so much when i go undercover so it needs charging all the time.
3. I always go to the salon and get artificial long nails put on so that i look like a girl when i go undercover so I need to still use my iphone and i’ll use the pogo style for that.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I hope there wasn’t anything edible left in there. Otherwise, the next episode would be titled “GeekBarf”!!!
(1) My OCD requires that I know exactly how many items are in the bag, and how long it takes to completely empty them out and put them back in again . . . if I did 1000 times. And neatness counts.
(2) The problem is, I’m too lazy to actually count them, but I still MUST KNOW THE ANSWER!!!
(3) I’d love to meet Cali and Neal,
(4) But . . . my phobia with germs requires that we maintain a distance of at least 6 feet at all times. AT ALL TIMES! THAT MEANS YOU BUSTER!!!
(5) I’m a compulsive liar, and I’ll tell everyone I won even if I don’t. SO THERE!
BTW, my ADHD won’t allow me to follow the rules . . .
February 16th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Reason 1: My car radio has no AUX IN for my iPod so the iTrip Auto would be perfect to listen to music while driving
Reason 2: My old non-HD MiniDV camera is getting a bit obsolete
Reason 3: My MacBook always melts when I use it
(I’d have a reason for every of the items, but you said only three reasons…)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Reason 1: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & T.I. say…
“No on the corner have swagga like us”
Which I assume means: “no one on the corner (of choice) has Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag like me.”
And I want to be able to say for the first time… No one on the corner have Schwagger like us (meaning me). Because, come on… ain’t no rapper going to have Schwagga like moi’ (that is french for like baddest muthafudge homeboy). What other rapper (if I was a rapper) would have a pogo stylus. Which from what I understand is a pogo stick the size of a stylus… which is freakin’ awesome… since I always want to ride on my pogo stick, yet it is too effin’ big. So a stylus sized one is like the best idea since the regular size pogo stick. Once again… no one on the corner got Schwagga like us (me, or frenched up version moi).
Reason 2: (as if you needed a #2)
One of my dog’s middle name is swag. It is. Sort of. I mean my dog doesn’t have a middle name… but if it did, it would like be something similar to swag. Or “danger”. And “danger” has an “a” & a “g” right next to each other… “danger” & “swag” are likely word cousins. If you want I can put my dog in a bag (or at least it’s middle name – which it doesn’t have)… and we can do ads & promos with the dog & the bag of swag.. and talk about how neat it is to find a dog with the same middle name as the contest. Except in the fine print at the end, we will have to disclaim the fact that the dog’s middle name is not “swag” but “danger” (if it had one) and we would have some lawyer-sounding dude say it fast so no one could tell. “Details where prohibited, member FDIC” or something like that.
Reason 3: (once again, who needs its… it is all redtape anyhow)
I giggle each time I say “Geek Brief” & chase it with “Bag O’ Schwag”… Sounds like a double negative. Or if your a chick or homosexual dude – its a double positive. If your looking to tweet it… “Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag” is not the title that is going to have me clicking. And if you ReTweet (or RT as the kids on the streets say), don’t say… “Dude I Tweeted your Geek Brief: Bag O’ Schwag”… we will make fun of you. I don’t think this last one is really a reason as much as me just laughing about penises. Is giggling a reason? Don’t say Bag O’ Schwag again… seriously. Ok, say it.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
1 – With the Heat Shift Cooling Pad I can keep my butt warm and toasty while sitting at the coffee shop doing my blog thang – that is what it’s for right ?!
2 – With the Pogo Stylus I can do my iPhone tappy tap tap and play and never lose at an old school game of pencils (you remember that game from back in the day)
3 – With Parallels Desktop I can load Windows on my MacBook and show my “pre-switcher” friends that YES Vista sucks for you on your PC, but looks sooo pretty and even works faster on my Mac
February 16th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Hmm, well, let’s see.
1. Because you and Neal have yet to make it up to Boston to hang out with us Bostonian geeks
2. Because if I get it I will buy you and Neal very fancy beers (or cocktails if that’s your persuasion) when you do come up to Boston
3. First Post! (Wait…really? On second thought, don’t count that one.)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Hmm, well, let’s see.
1. Because you and Neal have yet to make it up to Boston to hang out with us Bostonian geeks.
2. Because if I get it I will buy you and Neal very fancy beers (or cocktails if that’s your persuasion) when you do come up to Boston.
3. First Post! (Wait…really? On second thought, don’t count that one).
February 16th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I am cursed with being a non-video-camera-owner. It runs in my family. My grandfather was in Dallas during the JFK assassination, sitting by the grassy knoll, he didn’t have a camera on him, my brother worked for the CIA when he was in Iraq, saw tons of W.M.D’s, but no camera… my parents tell me I learned to walk and talk years before other kids of the same age, however they lack any recorded evidence… I am about to go camping in Roswell New Mexico soon, and well… I just want this curse to be broken!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Short n’ Sweet:
1. I didn’t get anything for my husband on Valentine’s Day and this would make up for it.
2. I’ll post a thank you note on my GeekBrief fan site.
3. I never win contests and it’s time I did. Yup.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
1. Because I’m a geek and would actually use most of that stuff.
2. Because I never did get that t-shirt that you sent me. (The pink one……..I did get the grey “BIG TRIP” one ok.)
3. Because my nephew is sure that the pictures of you and me (which Neal shot) is a figment of my imagination and done in Photo Shop.
4. Because I just broke up with the kindergarten teacher I have been dating for the last year, so you feel sorry for me and want to make me feel better.
5. Because your dogs secretly want you to send it to me.
Whatever the decision…..I STILL SUPPORT THE BIG TRIP!
:)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
My reasons for for winning the schwag bag:
#1: since Neal stopped his wii fit program (at least stopped posting about it – or commenting on the Brief) I need new inspiration to get in shape – I think the armbands will help with that.
#2: Currently, if I need to charge my iPhone 3G while in my Ford Escape Hybrid, I have to use the 1 AC plug, since I do not have a 12 volt charger for the iPhone. This of course means that I would not be able to charge my laptop at the same time.
#3: since iJustine was so nice to send me a postcard from her Hawaii trip, I wanted to send her the MobiGrip so that she would not have another iPhone catastrophe. http://tr.im/gjna
February 16th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Hey guys i will get right to the point.
Reasons why I want the Bag o’ Schwag:
1. it’s free.
2. I don’t have to pay for them.
3. It won’t cost me anything.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
*Please sing:
1. If you were a camera then you be HD, so I could upload my love of GeekBrief TV
2. If I were a finger covered in a glove, you’d be my stylus to help me type with love.
3. And if I were a lap who was hot and sad, then you’d be my heat shift cooling pad.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
This bag rocks! I would love to win it because:
1. I teach technology to 550, K-8th grade students every week, ALL BY MYSELF! Those new gadgets would help keep them interested and busy.
2. I just bought my 1st Mac since the 512K. I’m teaching the students use it, along with iMovie to make morning video announcement openers. Right now, we take similar still shots, add them to Windows Movie Maker and pretend that it’s video.
3. I have limited resources (I teach in a Catholic school in GA.)and have a technology addiction. Please help to feed my gadget/software habit. Your podcast keeps me buying…I’d love the thrill of actually winning something I’ve seen you demonstrate!
Thanks,
Allisan Mintz
February 16th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
1. Can we say Bag O’ Schwag costume!
2. Skype plus 3D = good times.
3. I like melons.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
1) I don’t own anything on the list.
2) I’ll start watching your show again, and actually look at the gadgets this time.
3) I’ll stop sending suggestive email, even though I know you enjoy them.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
1) I’ll actually finish the GBTV Blooper reel.
2) I’ll wear my Big Trip t-shirt to work more often
3) I’ll continue to filter out your ‘On this day in history’ spam.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
1) you seen the pic of chocolate bacon I sent you before.
2) you liked the pics I sent you of my two Chihuahua’s Cody and Indy.
3)If I heard Neal during the blooper clip at the end of your show correct I agree with him turn that annoying song off – LOL all copies should be collected, deleted and burned!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
1) you seen the pic of chocolate bacon I sent you before.
2) you liked the pics I sent you of my two Chihuahua’s Cody and Indy.
3)If I heard Neal during the blooper clip at the end of your show correct I agree with him turn that annoying song off – LOL all copies should be collected, deleted and burned! -
February 16th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
1. I’m poor.
2. I’m unemployed.
3. Winning a prize would really brighten my day!
I could REALLY use a HD camera to start a new career!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
4) And I managed to some how to get my bid in twice!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hey Cali!
I NEED your bag o’ schwag because:
1. I’ve been a geek since birth.
2. I wear briefs.
3. I’ve never been able to disassociate #1 and #2 from GeekBrief.tv.
That’s embarrassing…
February 16th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
1. I would like the bag because I follow you and neal on Twitter. (Lets not forget @lateniteneal!! Oh how I agree with basically everything you say!)
2. I plan on using a few of the items for myself and prolly selling the rest. Then donating the money I get from selling the items to Heifer International. =)
3. I just really want the bag itself to try to curl up in. I’m sure I could fit. It would be amazing to be able to bring myself onto a plane in my own carry on luggage. =P
February 16th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
1. I’m an Australian and most contests end up being US/Canadian’s only so you really ought to give it to an Australian
2. Australia is a huge market for gadgets, and geeks generally, so I’d be spreading the GeekBrief gospel to the far reaches of the land downunder
3. Have you seen the beautiful landscapes we have here in Australia? Seen them in HD? Tell me the world doesn’t need a bit more of that!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
1. Congress didn’t approve my bailout request.
2. I have two daughters in college who gave me some cool Apple stuff for Christmas, and then immediately borrowed it from me – I haven’t seen it since.
3. I want to have my own contest and use the Schwag as prizes for whichever daughter has the highest GPA each semester. In the mean time, I’ll get to play with the schwag all by myself.
If I can’t win the schwag, do you think you could score me a couple of GPS tracking devices? Did I mention that I have two daughters?
February 16th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Why I need to win your bag of Schwag:
1. I am sure I can use something in there to change the world….or at least add some excitement to my own dull world.
2. I’m in desperate need of some good luck in my life, and this just my be the nudge I need to promote world peace.
3. I am schwag-deprived. Help a sista out.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I would love that bag-o-schwag! And here’s why!
1) I don’t own near enough items I have no use for. That is, items that would make me finally get new stuff. For example, I have an iPod 3g, and no iPhone. so the cases would just sit on my desk demanding I freaking step up to the plate and upgrade, already!
2) The camera would finally put to rest how handsome I really am to all those people that ask to Videochat with me, then claim I can’t look that good, it has to be some kind of video modification going on. An HD webcam that I have no skills manipulating due to the extreme tech would silence them all. I’d be shown in all my glory, and then the video chatters would have a REAL reason to log off and block me, vice some made up reason.
3) I can’t get enough of trial software that I JUST get good at using and they expire, and then find out the full version is WAY too expensive to afford. I live for that kind of learning and subsequent frustration. Bring it on!
February 16th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
1. I would like the bag because I follow you and neal on Twitter. (Lets not forget @lateniteneal!! Oh how I agree with basically everything you say!)
2. I plan on using a few of the items for myself and prolly selling the rest. Then donating the money I get from selling the items to Heifer International. =)
3. I just really want the bag itself to try to curl up in. I’m sure I could fit. It would be amazing to be able to bring myself onto a plane in my own carry on luggage. =P
As a side note, I did love Juno and did a lipsync to the song. =) http://bit.ly/junolipsync
February 16th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
1. I just got laid off. (Not that it makes me special)
2. There’s more money in that bag than make bank account. (Unless I can ignore that negative sign)
3. I’ve been watching your show since you were on an all-Ramen diet. (Thanks for the cooking tips, really paying off now!)
February 16th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
1. I just got laid off. (Not that it makes me special)
2. There’s more money in that bag than my bank account. (Unless I can ignore that negative sign)
3. I’ve been watching your show since you were on an all-Ramen diet. (Thanks for the cooking tips, really paying off now!)
February 16th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
just give it to me please. thx
February 16th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
1. I am single so I did not get anything for Valentine’s!
2. I promise to get a Cali Lewis AND GEEK BRIEF Tattoo! I’ll Be Marked For Life!
3. My Video Camera Just Died, And The Camera Will Come In Handy At Gencon! I’m Poor I Can’t Afford To Buy A New One!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
1. Both kids have been in a laptop program in Jr. High and use PCs. Trying to show them the virtues of Mac platform (especially the superiority it has in creating multimedia) . . . schwag could definitely bribe them (err, I mean convince them} that Mac is THE way to go!
2. Been Mac user since 1984, I never win anything, blah, blah, blah, I follow you on Twitter (gotta be worth something, right), UCLA alum married to a USC grad (she hates sports but knows how to rub it in!!!) and she’s always trying to recover from 3rd degree lap burns!
3. I’m recovering from the effects of some bad Tuna Casserole and the Bag o’ Schwag would accelerate the process.
Love the show. Keep it up. Also, my oldest daughter likes you b/c you’re a woman thriving in a geek’s world. Gives her hope!
February 16th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
(Place Catchy Topic Here)……lol
1. I plan on getting a mac and or ipod (once I get a good amount of money).
2. My camera is screwed (Apparently it doesn’t like long walks on the beach.)
3. I started watching your podcast and you have switched me from pc to mac! I’m gonna get a mac as soon as possible. I still gotta get enough money though. Thanks! GO MAC! :)
February 16th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
1. I have everything I need for my porn business except the camera.
2. I will let you be in my first movie.
3. Neil can be the fluffer.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
1) It’s the only way GeekBrief will get the right attention here in the Netherlands!
2) My coworker needs a proper case, ’cause he dropped his second Touch in thousands of pieces this morning.
3) How else can I proof to my girlfriend that the new HD TV wasn’t a waste of money in these harsh times.
Must be a real challenge to send a Bag O’ Schwag to the old continent. Cheers!
February 16th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Can i just have the bag? ill fill it with random english gifts and sent it back :) im english btw
February 16th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
1. My wife and I are trying to have a baby. The camera would be perfect for documenting the birth. Maybe even the conception :)
2. I really need the Heat Shift cooling pad, since my current chill pad died. Again, helping with the baby project.
3. Let’s face it, next to bacon, what’s better than swag?
February 16th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
1) My kids want to start a podcast talking about cool stuff for kids (games, gadgets,movies) and we need a camera to do that!
2) I actually went back and watched episode 1 of Geek Brief. That’s dedication.
3) My kids will be so excited to know we won something from “that lady that really likes bacon!”
They may be slightly disappointed that the schwag bag contains no actual bacon-related products, though.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
1) I can pretend I went to Macworld. I have the Bag O Schwag as proof! You can’t get this just anywhere.
2) My thighs have threatened to go on strike if I don’t get a laptop pad.
3) I never had a pogo stick as a child.
Love you guys! Keep up the good work.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
(I’m posting this again as I didn’t see my comment on here after waiting 45 minutes.)
1. I would like the bag because I follow you and neal on Twitter. (Lets not forget @lateniteneal!! Oh how I agree with basically everything you say!)
2. I plan on using a few of the items for myself and prolly selling the rest. Then donating the money I get from selling the items to Heifer International. =)
3. I just really want the bag itself to try to curl up in. I’m sure I could fit. It would be amazing to be able to bring myself onto a plane in my own carry on luggage. =P
As a side note, I did love Juno and did a lipsync to the song. =) http://bit.ly/junolipsync
February 16th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Leave a comment on why I want it? It’s goodies! Its techie stuff! And best of all… it came from Cali a.k.a. The Goddess of Geek.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
GBTV#514 – win the Bag O’ Schwag …
Aloha from the Moore family … first – please know you & Neil may want to consider a destination trip someday to Oahu to produce several episodes of GBTV from the Hawaiian Islands. And given we are fairly new to the Apple Mac & iPhone world, this entire Bag O’ Schwag would certainly be put to good use at Moore house — our 3 reasons include: 1.) consider rewarding a non-geek family for actually figuring out how to get from your GBTV#514 Podcast in iTunes over to this Comment Section; 2.) makes us happy to win something so useful as all this stuff from your most recent Macworld experience; and 3.) and just for some off-the-wall humor: Fettuccine Alfredo is macaroni and cheese for adults (Credit: Comic Mitch Hedberg). Thanks for GBTV. Randy & family
February 16th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
1. We never managed to meetup at MacWorld. I want something to remember you by. We will always have Dallas.
2. The people in my group deserve a bonus but I can’t afford to give one now. I am hoping an iPod case will be enough.
3. My son is a film student and would live an HD camera.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Here Goes:
1) I am getting to be an old fart and don’t have much time left to enjoy schwag. I may not even remember what it is tomorrow.
2) I recently started a website and need stuff to review. I ain’t made of money.
3) See number 1)
With Kind Regards,
February 16th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
3 reasons why I should win the swag!
1) I’m a poor college student in Philadelphia, so that means I haven’t been able to satisfy my gadget fix in a while. I had to blow a bunch of money replacing my ipod touch too… :-( Combine the fact that I already don’t have much money because of college (Drexel University to be specific) and the fact that Philly has a reliably high cost of living… = no gadgets… :-(
2) Because gadgets are shiny and fun and make me happy :-)
3) Because I don’t usually win anything and would like to feel lucky, even if this isn’t a random drawing and a subjectively based contest… But I would blog about it if I won!
February 16th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Because In this global economy, free is the new affordable.
I need to wear a Nano on my arm like a badge of honor to ensure everyone knows how trendy and cool I am and most importantly, that I have money. In this society, that is how we establish a person’s value.
I’m an advocate for Macs. I’m the annoying guy that always chimes in with “shoulda bought a Mac” everytime somebody talks about computer problems. Apple swag can be my reward for annoying Windows losers and furthering Mac acceptance.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I’m at a church in Dallas who is trying to do the best we can with the little we have.
Here are a few reasons –
1. I would like different people on the team try these gadgets out and write reviews on them to pass them since people constantly ask what we use and if it works well.
2. We travel around the world putting videos together for non-profit organizations trying to help them out. Our video camera is on the crappie side (non-HD) so I think it would allow us to do more at a higher quality. One we are currently working on – http://www.remedy4thisheart.com
3. I love the idea of a device that helps keep my macbook pro from catching my pants on fire because of the intense heat it puts out.
Also #4, even though you only asked for 3 – We would love give you a tax write off as a thank you and because of how awesome you and the team at geekbrief are.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Hi Cali! I’m a long distance viewer of GeekBrief – watching from Perth in Western Australia. There are some things about Perth that you should know.
You may have seen on ITWire this morning that Australia is a broadband backwater…
http://www.itwire.com/content/view/23280/1231/
Broadband is commonly referred to as “Fraudband”. 1.5Mb is considered “high speed”. Since the government is now filtering our internet connection, I won’t see the unbagging until after the contest is over :(
We really are living in a tech desert. Imagine life without a Drobo or Chumby! Oh no… we don’t ship intergalactically! Heck – an HD camera is unheard of – we’re still getting around with Box Brownies!! Admittedly, they’re 1.3 Megapixel versions, but even so!
And it’s not bad enough that Australia’s idea of tech is Commodore Vic 20, I live in Perth on the west coast. We’re so far behind the times here, we don’t turn back the clock one hour for daylight savings, we turn it back 50 years! Shops aren’t open on Sundays and the daylight savings that I was talking about, will surely be knocked down at the referendum. It makes me want to weep.
Cali – I implore you – send me the bag of goodies. It will allow me to show Australia that there is more in tech than Tamagotchis and the Apple IIe. Perhaps it will help us drag ourselves out of the dark ages and into the 20th century (hey – I don’t hold hope for coming up to date, but within 100 years is a start). Consider it a Tech Red-Cross Package for the poor and undernourished dwellers in the global tech backwater.
Gotta go – my acoustic coupler is playing up and the connection is likely to drop any se
February 16th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
It has been SO long since I’ve left a comment on GeekBrief! I am ashamed. I plan to mock myself and stand in the corner.
1. I long to be a part of the iClub. Yes, I use a Mac at work, but this is sadly unfufilling. You see, my dog ate my Mac. (hmm, too predictible). My Mac fell in the ocean (err.. I live in Kansas). My Mac was stolen by a rogue band of Canadian barrell makers (too Veggietales). Ok, ok.. so I’ve never actually personally owned a Mac, and I despised them until about 3 years ago. I’ve now seen the (spot)light and having Macworld schwag would be a great first step to being a part of the club… right?
2. Everyone keeps begging me to start a video podcast. The cameras would go a long way in doing so. Although, using the 3D webcam to stream a live tornado while out storm chasing may have a tendency to scare people. So, yeah! LET’S DO IT!
3. Someone linked to it on Facebook, and per their new TOS, they now own all the content on the page … and the schwag. Getting it to me will only confuse them and make them have to buy their own iPhone case! Ha! That’ll teach them!
Ok, I’m headed to the corner. Wedge some crackers between the wall and my body periodically so I don’t starve while I wait. :)
February 16th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
My reason is simple and zen. I don’t necessarily NEED this stuff. I hope it will simply exist within my space. :)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
1. Winning this Bag O’ Schwag would force me into doing something that I have resisted for years: It will make me go out a buy a Macbook and cut the proverbial cord from PC and Windows!
2. I will use the HD camera in the Bag to video myself using all said Schwag on the Macbook that you helped convince me of buying!
3. I look good in Schwag. :)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Why do I want the Schwag Bag?
1) I can become the king of rhyming accessories. I’ve already got a bone phone (bone shaped cell phone it gets me some looks on the bus when I use it), the dirt shirt (shirt with a mud design on it, and the sneeze keys (it’s actually a nose shaped keychain that makes a sneeze noise when you squeeze it).
2) I need a new bag…for my cat to sleep in…I swear.
3) My camera broke a month ago and I’ve got 3 music videos, 3 how-to videos, and 5 skits to film for a class. Nobody will let me use theirs, and I can’t afford to buy my own.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Three reasons:
1: It would help me get over the red wagon that I never had as a child.
2: No fewer than three pairs of my pants have visible marks from the heat of my laptop (it kind of makes them look like horseshoes).
3: I look 42% cooler in 3D, but do not have the tech needed to appear in it via webcam.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
1) The more cameras I have, the more angles I can do for linh.tv (whatever it may end up being, heh)
2) My mom’s first gen iPod touch would really benefit from speakers
3) I will keep passing the bag of schwag on to the next folks in line… hopefully getting it into hands of folks that can really make use of everything
February 16th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
1. Because I am the @GadgetVirtuoso and what kind of gadgetvirtuoso would I be if I were lacking new gadgets and gadget accessories.
2. Having kids requires camera and so many of those priceless photos would be even better if they were video, especially HD video. So many memories to be made and captured in HD would make them all that much better.
3. Toys, toys, toys for the big kids of the house. The big kids of the house need toys too!! :)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
1. I’ve always wished I could be cool enough to go to these things and get swag. If you send me the bag, I can sit down at my coffee table, put the camera on, and pretend I’m a cool blogger unboxing swag. Maybe this will even launch my career as a cool blogger. I did do a video unboxing of an electric violin I got for Christmas, but it was only cool enough to share with my students. Which brings me to:
2. I’m a violin teacher and I’ve recently starting recording videos in some of the lessons to help the students remember how they played, or to point out posture things they can’t see while they’re playing. I’ve always had this idea of making those videos available online so they can watch while they’re practicing at home. How cool would it be if those videos were in HD?
3. Sadly I have no iPod. My iPhone is all the music player I need. All those iPod case-y type things would go to my students to keep their iPods with all their practice musics nice and safe.
I’ve got about a million more reasons I could list because I love your show so much and really do wish I could do something like that someday. Your story is very inspiring and I really respect what you’re doing.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
1. I am a recent convert to all things apple (I’ve been wanting to switch for a loooooooong time). I’m also a recent geek brief podcast subscriber thanks to the advice of my bro! Also, I am a college student. So, basically, when you put these three things together it translates to: I love anything Apple, I love geek brief, and I have no money. I would totally appreciate some SCHWAG!
2. I have two younger brothers who are both big Apple/ Geek Brief fans who I will gladly share the bountiful harvest of free things with.
3. I’m a musician and if you choose me to be the recipient of your bag of schwag I’ll write a song about it! Eh? Eh? (I can’t promise it’ll be a good song per se… I’ll do my best though! Promise!)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
3 Reasons –
1. I married my high school sweetheart who is not into technology even a little bit. I have been watching you for about a year and I make her watch. She says and I quote, “Nothing good can come of you watching someone so cute that likes technology as much as you do.” Of course she is very tongue and cheek with the jealousy play. She is 34 and I am 35 and we have been married for 15 years (still madly in love) and I am almost never right. This would make me right for once!
2. We are taking our 6 and 10 year olds to Disney World for the first time on March 15th and I really, really, really would like a hi-def camcorder.
3. I hate to play more of the sympathy card but my Birthday is February 25th and my wife is making me choose between a Kindle and a new camcorder. Can you believe it, choose between hi-definition memories of our children or my continuing literary education. You must be weeping.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
1. My nano is naked, and feeling as exposed as it does, has gone on strike and will only play randomly from a Bryan Adams discography. I don’t know where it got said discography.
2. My wife needs the GPS. Believe me, she does.
3. There is a black dog in the neighborhood that keeps getting into the trash. My dog has been blamed, as he is smallish and black. I need to take pictures of the true culprit to back me up with next time I tell the neighbors to “Suck it!”
February 16th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
3 Reasons
1) Because I believe that US-Americans don’t have Schwag
2) If US-Americans Did have Schwag we would be able to help the Iraq such as.
3) For the children.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
My 3 reasons
1. I am a penniless teenager without a girlfriend or a car and I’m hoping swag from Geek Brief will help me score some chicks and get a car with these cool gadgets based on the fact that it is from Geek Brief.
2. When Geek Brief becomes the creative director of G4TV and restores it back to what the channel once was. I will go and flaunt and taunt the new lights of G4 with the swag, telling them that they can watch their precious ninjas, red necks, and COPS on MTV.
3. When Geek Brief becomes the new dominate government in America, I will sell the swag bag of Geek Brief at the World Auction, becoming a billionaire and will then raise an army of velociraptors and super kitties to defend the regime against any forces of lame that confront them.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
1) I’m a poor starving college student so any chance for me to get my hands on really cool (and not previously used) items would be simply amazing.
2) As a poor starving college student, the few gadgets I wouldn’t have a use for would make much better gifts than those grimy old socks I keep digging out of garbage cans.
3) The chance to own anything that Cali has previously touched, is like, a dream come true…
February 16th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hi Cali
I think I should receive your bag-o-swag because:
1. I will share the swag love by giving some of it away to others, mentioning how I got it from you of course!
2. I want to start the first 3D streaming podcast of my cat munching, I mean PLAYING on all the packaging.
3. I have never made it to Macworld and have to vicariously live a lonely, imaginative life of pretense that the swag was joyfully given to me in appreciation for all the conversations and begging that I performed.
And an extra…
4. You can come to Orlando and visit it any time you want.
Did I mention my cat wants to play with the packages?
Thanks
Keith
February 16th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
1. I’m a college student.
2. Firm believer in mac supremacy.
3. Live in Dallas.
-Isaac
February 16th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I need it. Because I never win anything :-)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Hi Cali,
Here is why I would like to win the bag-o-swag:
1. Just got a new iPod Touch and I am afraid to do anything with it. I need the case cover and the local store for that kind of thing is Circuit City (enough said).
2. I need the speaker system because I loose earbuds like Alex Lindsay looses pocket electronics.
3. My daughter needs the video and the webcam for Dennis, our first grandson (picture available at jackhubbs dot vox dot com, look in Photos for the pic named Dennis)
Thanks for the chance.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
first of all, great show, love it, keep up the good work :)
February 16th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
1. I would like to take HD video of my two kids.
2. The i-pod accesories would give me a great reason to buy my wife the new ipod she wants.
3. Give it to Jeremy Peterson. I liked his reason’s better than my own.
Thank you,
David
February 16th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Dear Cali,
Here are the reasons I should get the Bag O’ Schwag!
1. Because Neal has already gotten the greatest geek of them all and though this won’t make up for that. Maybe it will help me cope!
2. I have never missed and episode and would put all the items to good use! I promise!
3. Last but not least I am a geek just like you and Neal! Yes NEAL I am Jealous! :)
February 16th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
first of all, great show, love it, keep up the good work :)
here’s why should can pick me!
1. I never won anything in my life, so come on make my day!
2. I had a dream last night, and in that dream i was holding a Sanyo Xacti HD camera with my finger using the Mobigrip while listening to my iPod Touch using the FastMac U-Jam Speakers. the iPod had a cover, but i wasn’t sure which one it was, that part of the dream was hazy!
3. I already made vacation plans and booked a one way ticket to a tropical place where i can use all those gadgets, the money is not refundable, so I’m screwed, help me out!
might as well just send me the stuff now and not even announce it ;)
Thanks!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Uno: I need a camera to stalk you with during my vacation this summer.
Duce: My iPod touch needs protection, condom didn’t work…
Trice: I never got to go to MacWorld, and Steve-notes are gone, so that really stinks. Also I have no money because I saved for a YEAR to buy my MacBook Pro and still haven’t paid back my parents all the way yet.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Here’s a (sort of) “haiku.” Three lines … kind of like three reasons? ;)
Unbagged Bag O’ Schwag
creates a rushing river.
The responses flow.
Okay, that was nothing like three reasons. But I would love the goodies! Heh.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
1) With the economy the way it is, I can’t spend money. No money to spend!!
2) I new to the Mac I need anything to go with it. Especially a HD Camera. 1990’s Camera does not cut it.
3) Lord I need the coolpad. cause I think leaving my laptop on my lap may affect my future having any more kids!!! Keep me cool, Please!!!!!!!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
1. Spock appeared to me in a dream and told me I was going to win.
2. You don’t really want to make a liar out of Spock, do you?
3. Ok, so it wasn’t really Spock, just Leonard Nimoy wearing a sort of blue cardigan, and yes, I know it was just a dream, probably the result of some bad egg salad last night… But hey, Spock, c’mon!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Here are my three good reasons that I should win your lovely camera.
1. It is you who inspired me, personally to start my own podcast, which is currently audio. Peeling Back the Onion is very popular locally (family and friends) and I have had many of requests to do interviews for more shows. Video would really make my podcast shine! http://web.me.com/dadspc99/Peeling_Back_the_Onion
2. I know every one else tells you the same exact thing, but I “am” truly your number 1 fan! It’s true, just ask me :)
3. When I win this camera, the very next time I am in Texas, which I do visit frequently, I will be doing an interview of Geekbrief TV with my lovely camera. We can Peel Back the Onion on what goes on behind the scenes at GBTV.
of course, if I didn’t win the lovely camera, maybe the sticky gui thingy with the loop would be nice, cause then I could stick it to my beat up old full sized VHS no resolution, mono, B&W, dusty, old “portable” (8 lbs) video camera, to hang my car keys on…
Thanks for Listening,
Dadspc99
February 16th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Why I want the schwag…
1. If I get some iphone cases, maybe I can convince my wife I need an iphone to go with them.
2. Love gadgets, but haven’t been able to buy any because we getting out of debt.
3. Have a baby girl on the way in 4 weeks and they would make great baby gifts. Especially the pink items.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
1. Because I’m a purist D&D 1.0 playing nerd. I like electrum coins dang it!
2. My JVC GR-D70 SD video camera’s CCD went toes up yesterday. It’s fun to take apart though.
3. And finally, because you can’t say no to this face. I know you can see it. Just look really hard. You see, there it is.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
1. I need to have a staring contest with the Minuro 3D Webcam.
2. Using the MobiGrip to turn my iPhone into the world’s most expensive yo-yo is intriguing… and makes me sound dangerous.
3. I can’t stop thinking of all the uses for that bag – and black is totally my color.
P.S. Cali Lewis is an anagram for, ‘Wise Lilac’. New code name? I think so.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Cali,
Love your shows ever since I saw them on my first Linux machine. I launched Myth TV, and downloaded some interesting programs. Unbelievably, a FEMALE was talking TECH like she KNEW WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT!!
Great job on your show, and good job on your new lifelong partnership.
Now, onto the schwag:
1: I have two kids in college that would LOVE some of the stuff you’re giving away.
2: I’m not allowed to go to CES or MacWorld to get that fun stuff (see item #1 for reasons why)
3: There’s a good chance that I’ll keep some of the stuff, since all I get are my kids used notebooks and ipods.
Keep up the good work!!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I would like to get the pirate swag because I really like gadgets of any kind. That’s about it :P
February 16th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
1. I’ve been a faithful Cali Lewis/Geek Brief fan, though I am NOT a Mac fan!
2. I broke down, ditched Sprint and got an iPhone3G, I have 131 more IQ points than I have accessories for the iPhone(I have no accessories; meanwhile, still being broke from the new phone, it’s closing in on my sister’s B-day, she happens to own a Nano, I’ll give her the happy flower stuff.
3. That smug mug guy’s attempt to teach you camera basics from ep. 508 was fairly saddening… After I win this contest, I promise to make you an excellent video tutorial on basic to intermediate dSLR techniques that I’ll post to YouTube in either one of your choosing.
1. HD format with my Shiny happy new HD Camcorder!
2. 3D Video with my shiny happy new 3D Camera!
Pick me and I’ll be better to you than your best friend Drobo!
BTW – Tv means Timing Value, Av means aperture value. That’s what Canon uses, Nikon simply uses A or S, A=Aperture Priority and S=Shutter Priority, makes it easier to remember stuff if you understand what it really means!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
1. It’s Xacti what I wanted…
2. Would need the cameras for Digital Short: I’m on a Floatie (feat. T-Pain)
3. No more 3rd degree burns from my MacBook Pro!!
February 16th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
1. I had planned to surprise my relatives in California in a few years to go to MacWorld to see the SteveNote, but, unfortunately, my dreams have been crushed. Having items from a Schwag Bag from the last MacWorld Apple was at would be a very symbolic thing.
2. My YouTube videos would kick ass in 3D.
3. Even though I have the best computer in the school, our school still uses Windows, and VMWare would help me fit in a bit more (even though everyone totally loves my aluminum MacBook), as I’m already a total geek.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
1.) I could use the webcam as part of my intricate robot Halloween costume and take 3D video, FTW!
2.)This would provide months worth of unboxings for the tech show that I hold in the back room for myself and my two cats.
3.) Reuse and Recycle, If I can’t use it I’ll pass it on!
February 16th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Hi. I am The Count. They call me The Count because I like to count things. What it this? Reasons? I must count them.
“1. Because I’m The Count.” One. That’s ONE reason.
“2. Because I like Apple.” Two. That’s TWO reaons.
“3. Because the Cali Whatnot is adorable.” Three. That’s THREE reasons.
ONE TWO THREE. That’s three reasons.
Counting. Nyahahahaha *thunderclaps* *runs away*
February 16th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Remember me? I’m the one who signs emails “Bacon, Jan Babiuch-Hall.” Slash the one who was emailing you instead of shoveling snow.
Anywaysh. Here we goesh:
1. I am not a shepherd. I kinda wish I was though. As to what I am, I’m Polish. Which means my country got invaded by everyone except Mexico.
2. I like meat. I love meat. I eat meat. And tech. I eat tech too.
3. In case of winning all this shwag, I’ll share what I don’t need (nano cases), eat what looks tasty (3D camera), and love the rest.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
1. My GODADDY website needs a podcast.
2. I’m all about recycling. (You give to me. That’s recycling right)
3.My first video podcast would be making you and Neal a Bacon Explosion.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
It’s really hard to write one of these without coming off as whiny. But, you ask for humor too?! :)
Schwag for Snickers! (The laughing kind, not chocolate)
1.) I really do enjoy being “that guy” when it comes to the iPhone, so using a stylus would help my cause (Plus, I don’t carry mine in a case so that finger loop thingy could save a phone in the wild. Don’t you just shed a tear for every iPhone you see with a spider-webbed screen?)
2.) My iPod Touch is fat and doesn’t have a speaker. It’s starting to develop an ego disorder and last night I found it had eaten an entire tub of ice cream. I saw it staring at that speaker you help up Cali. So really, its for the Touch itself.
C.) A lap protecting pad? I’m skeptical but interested. You see my laptop is a real champ. It’s falling apart at the hinge and the touch screen stop working (or the pen ran out of the juice I’m really not sure) but its still going. In fact its gotten a new lease on life with the Windows 7 beta. But with USB ports going bad and the motherboard shorting (Again I think) its liable to be the reason you see on YouTube under the movie called “Guy Runs Around Campus On Fire After Laptop Explodes LOL!” Actually maybe I should let it happen just to see how many hits I get…
(And just because I didn’t say doesn’t mean I don’t like that HD Camera ;p )
Kinda wish I was witty enough to have done this in 140 characters or less, haha.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
1. My ipod touch is naked!
2. My upper thighs have what my doc is calling 2nd degree laptop burns from my macbook pro .. which is also naked!!
3.I live alone so I tend to watch your podcasts on my laptop … are you getting the picture?? I NEED (protective) SCHWAGGG!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Will posting twice increase my chances? Hmmm. Probably not since this is not random. But still. 300 against one is pretty good. (he he. 300. the movie. soooo bad. I want those guys’ abs) Anyway. Yea. It’d be nice to win something.
Do I bore you?
I do?
Well, uh. Yea
1. Prosze
2. Blagam
3. Daj mi swoj schwag
February 16th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Top 3 Reasons to win the Bag O’ Schwag:
1) I’m getting frustrated taping my kids at track and drumline competitions with my 8mm camcorder. The quality is just not there.
2) I like the nano armband. It’s so less geeky than wearing my t-shirt with the front pocket on it.
3) BBQ is fine food.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
1. i’ve been wanting to get an hd camera for family vacations, and for youtube, but the money has never been there
2. i seem to always have gloves on, and my ipod touch just doesn’t work with gloves. so i have to freeze my hands. and i just don’t have money to spend on a stylus.
3. my mac is my baby, and with all those accessories i can treat it well, and show it how much i love it :)
February 16th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
1) I need some re-gifting items for next years Christmas party
2) I need some antivirus software for my Mac that has no viruses.
3) Having all those iPod cases sure would impress the ladies
LOL
Anyway, I am interested in the Freeway Pro software review. I use Dreamweaver currently, but often find myself coding freehand. I’m looking for something light like a Super TextEdit that shows code coloring and some autofill.
Richard
February 16th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
My reasons
1. I will use the cam to make a compilation of myself telling complete strangers on the street that I have won Cali’s schwag, (not telling them what it is) and ask them what they would do if they had won Cali’s schwag.
2. I need the stylus cause my fat little sausage fingers keep hitting the wrong keys when dialing for pizza.
3. It’s fun to say shwag!
February 16th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
GBTV#514 – win the Bag O’ Schwag
Hay Cali
Here are a few reasons for you
1. I love the show and have just bought my first Drobo! Loving it I just wish I knew about it sooner!
2. Love bacon so tasty: D
3. I love cool things even if I soft of know I don’t need them I WANT them, and the 3D web cam……: O now I can poke people open the internet! It can’t get any better
Thanks so much for the podcast don’t stop
Dan
February 16th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Question: Why do I NEED these items?
1) A disease I developed in my head requires me to wear gloves year round. Meaning I have got zero (1-1=0) use out of my iPod touch. Thank god there is a Pogo Stylus though, too bad I can’t get to my wallet with these gloves on or I would just buy one like the rest of the world.
2) I will drop my iPod less while wearing my silk gloves by using the MobiGrip.
3) I will finally be able to film a documentary of my usercreatedinmyhead disease with the uber awesome Sanyo Xacti HD camera .
With all of this said, I would like to thank spell check for always correcting the errors my giant gloves create with my tiny Apple Keyboard.
February 16th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
From Robert Clockedile, who couldn’t get his comment to post:
3 Reasons I Should Get Your Schwag Bag:
1) I’ve been listening to you since you were that giddy, innocent, young thing who was all nervous about being interviewed by Adam Curry, and I’ve watched you evolve into the brilliant, self-confident, stunningly beautiful video journalist you are today. (Not that you weren’t beautiful then….or brilliant…I mean, you were, but now you’re, well, moreso…and confident too……did I mention beautiful?)
2) My wife and I would like to have more kids, but the hours spent coding with my MBP burning up my nether-regions in order to support our current little angel have my swimmers coming in at about medium rare. Laptop cooling pad might keep the little guys somewhere below well-done. [Insert "well done" virility pun here.]
3) My daughter’s grandparents are all retired and traveling the globe (okay, living in a motor home park in Florida), and it would make their remaining years much more enjoyable if they could see their granddaughter’s cherubic face (seriously, it’s cherubic…see here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robclock/ ) in stunning 3D on Oovoo (does that thing really do 3D? FTW!), and if we had a quality, hand-held video camera to prove to them that she does, indeed, venture more than 3 feet from the computer in the living room, that might just encourage them to hang on for a few more years (and maybe throw a few more buck in the old college fund, if you know what I mean).
Those are my top 3. Please let me know if you need some more, perhaps for tiebreakers. I can come up with, oh, about 3 or 4 hundred more, if need be.
But seriously, I’ve always enjoyed your show, and will (try to) continue to whether I win, or not.
February 16th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
1. I’m the coolest kid to ever watch this show and the biggest fan you could eva have! And I’m cravin bacon.
2. I need some sweet stuff because the minimum wage just doesn’t cut it.
3. I’m a new Apple fan to Mac world is all new, shiny, beautiful, and exciting just like Apple in general.
I would now like to thank you for awarding me all the SaWHEAT stuff :)
February 16th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
1, The show is funny
2. The host is cute
3. I like free Apple stuff
February 16th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Cali Lewis is no hag, she has a wonderful bag of Schwag!
The Meyer family is really in a drag, so they need that wonderful bag of Schwag.
We are a family of Mac and Iphone and Ipod users, but we don’t like to brag.
Therefore Cali, Please let us win that bag of Schwag without a lag because otherwise our jaws would sag sadly and our dog Zelda’s tail would cease to wag.
Thanks for your podcasts! I look forward to them when I get home from work most days!
February 16th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Okay, I need this bag of swag, because 1. I need another reason to buy an ipod. 2. I deserve it.
3. I am really cute-just ask my mom. Plus, I’ll be your best friend!
February 16th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Cali, Neal,
Here are my reasons for your consideration:
1) The Red and Green movies from the 3D webcam will make me feel like Christmas is all year round and that speaker makes such a wonderful sound.
2) With the Google earth app and the iPhones aglow, people from all around will know where to go to get their share of the swag that comes from the goodness of Neal and Cali’s Bag.
3) As they smile and enjoy all the glitter, I’ll remind them to catch Cali on Twitter. And as I fade from their sight, they’ll hear “Don’t forget to subscribe to and watch GeekBrief (TM) tonight!”
Cheers!
~ Paul
February 16th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
1. So I can HD record my kids’ jokes, like “What did the ghost say to the bee? – boo bee!”
2. I could use the case, so my kids will think I got a new iPhone, and I’ll get another few days of them handling it gently.
3. So I can share, via several devices, my kids telling their kid jokes, like “Why did the cookie go to the doctor? – because he felt crumby.”
February 16th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Hello Miss Lewis,
As you requested my 3 reasons I should win your Bag-o-Schwag stuff:
1. I’m not a MAC user (been with MS for 25+ years) and would love to show my brother I’m open to learning about Apple and all it has to offer
2. I’m not a MAC user (been with MS for 25+ years) and would love to surprise my brother with more knowledge on gadgets out their for his MAC and iPod
2. I’m not a MAC user (been with MS for 25+ years) and would love to surprise my brother with items won that I could use with the Apple computer I’ll be buying sometime this year :-)
Thanks for the very informative Geek Briefs, they continue to make needing to own an Apple high on my list and you’re keeping me quite informed on the technology front. So much fun for me to continue LEARNING!!!!!
Pam
February 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Why do I want your bag-o-schwag?
1.) Most, if not all, of the swag you got is really awesome technology and is more expensive than us on ramen diets can afford.
2.) I have so many friends with iPod nanos and touches and iPhones and they would be totally blessed with a new case or software.
3.) Because you had it first! Who doesn’t want your stuff?
Great show, Cali. You two keep up the fantastic work
February 16th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Why would I need these items?
I don’t have a pocket HD cam and I sure would like one. As for the rest of the stuff, it’s just cool toys that will rock my Macworld at home.
You guys are great!
Take care,
Joe (your Sweetwater guy)
February 16th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
My three reasons to win the Bag of Swag.
1) You’ve visited Canada, you know how cold it gets here. The pogo is the best way to use the iphone in this environment.
2) The Geek Intelligence Agency can always use more agents bringing reports in from around the globe. The 3D Webcam will enable me to bring you Tech news from the Great White North. The falling snow in 3D will make it feel like you can reach out and touch it!
3) Since my cat Zowie is also a fan of the show, she loves when you show the dogs, the Heat Shift Cooling Pad would be perfect for my lap since it gets quite warm when Zowie is sitting there watching the show.
Thanks for the chance to enter.
Mark
February 16th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
My dog ate everything that you are giving away. I desperately want to replace it.
February 16th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
1 – I ran out of things to sell on eBay.
2 – I ran out of things to sell on craigslist.
3 – I would really like the camera.
February 16th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
1: I need a small portable video cam!
2: I’ve never been to a Macworld Conference (yet), so I can’t get such cool schwag
3: I’ve been a Geekbrief fan for a long time
February 16th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
My 3 reasons for wanting the bag
1. My hot mac book is only good for cramps. (works better then a heating pad) and the heat shift pad would be great on non cramping days.
2. My 3 children (your biggest and youngest fans-ages 5,5 and 3) want to be famous tap dancers (Geek brief dancers) and the camera would help to document their journey of dancing achievements and recitals.
3. The twins could use the web cam to host their own version of Geek Brief (it probably wouldn’t get very far, most of the showtime would be spent on them fighting over who gets to be Cali-Hi I’m Cali Lewis, No I get to be Cali you were Cali last time, No I’m Cali, I’m telling mom….).
I will selfishly keep the rest of the goodies (along with the HD camera) to dangle in front of my husband and his brother (2 more Geek Brief fans) every chance I get while saying mine, its all mine, Moi Ha Ha Ha Ha.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Hi Cali and Neal
GB1. We need to increase your ratio of female to male viewers “geek girl power”
GB2. The schwag bag is not as cute & cuddly as your “whatnot” but I will love it even more
GB3. Because you wouldn’t want me to superpoke you to death!
February 16th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Win my schwag bag and an HD camera!!! http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Geekbrief: GBTV #514 | Bag O’ Schwag Contest: Shownotes:
Instead of an unboxing, today I’m.. http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
1) Because I love the show.
2) Because I love free stuff.
3) Did I mention I love the show?
February 16th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
A new GBTV is up: GBTV #514 | Bag O’ Schwag Contest http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
1. I enjoy saying the word “Schwag”. I wish I had more occasion to say it. I have found people are more willing to listen to you talking about schwag if you actually have schwag with you (I suppose it makes one more credible). If I were to win the contest I would get to tell everyone I know about the schwag I got from Cali Lewis @ Geekbrief.tv. This could potentially bring tens of viewers to your site! Also, I would be able to record the telling and relive the experience any time I wanted in high definition… and really, shouldn’t all the good memories be in HD?
2. For reasons I will not burden you with I was unable to purchase a single gift this past Valentine’s Day for my iPhone. This was my first Valentine’s Day with the iPhone (last year I was with a Treo but that relationship ultimately failed) and I did so want to make it special. If I were to win your contest I could give my iPhone the power and protection accessories it deserves and, hopefully, make it feel loved.
3. If I were to win your contest I promise none of the items will end up on ebay. I will give many of the items to people I know can use them as well as give some to the local charities I work with to use in raising money. What good is good fortune if you can’t share it with others? …and stream the sharing in 3D? … after all, life happens in 3D.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Reasons to share your Schwag:
1: I love gadgets and promise to give each of the great items in the schwag bag a great home with lot of love and room to grow.
2. Every time I use one of the items I will think of you and Neil which in turn will make me smile and put us one step closer to world peace.
3. I have the most beautiful and amazing wife but without a Sanyo xacti camera how will I every show the young nerds out there that there is hope and to be strong, even they can get an amazing girl. (Neil knows what I am talking about)
February 16th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
3 Reasons:
1. I am a total 3D junkie, and that Minuro 3D Webcam is a really cool idea! I wanna start a 3D YouTube channel!
2. My iPhone has never had a case on it and it has asked me personally to win one from Cali Lewis. Thank god this opportunity occurred!
3. I’m a geek, and a geek’s need for schwag is NEVER satisfied!!!!!!!
I love your podcast! Keep ‘em coming!
February 16th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
1. I can always use extra power cords or adapters for our iPhone & iPods! If they go dead in the car, my family would be forced to talk to one another on car trips. Gasp!
2. It’s been almost a year since my wife and fought over a good “bag.” That tote looks like a fight in the making.
3. I have a teenage son, extra iPod cases and that “sticky thing” with the loop has his name all over it! Anything that will help him from losing or scratching his Nano is a God sent, Please!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Three reasons why I should receive the bag o’ goodies.
1. As a lifetime collector of black, nylon carrying bags, I’ve been searching for the perfect bag and I believe I’ve found it. Although what comes with the bag is not the focus of my interest I would understand if it is a package deal and I promise to donate to a good cause. I’ve already made a place in my display cabinet for this beautiful work of art that I’ve labeled #2254 and anxiously await its arrival.
2. As you are well aware Valentine’s day is several days past and I neglected to do anything wonderfully romantic for my wife. It’s no wonder really, I mean, I collect black nylon bags, how romantic can I be? Immediately the Cherry B. Nano case caught my eye and I believe this to be the thing to save my bacon which I understand you’re all about the bacon. What better way to say I’m sorry than an iPod case with flowers, its nearly like getting flowers in the first place! (mental note, buy flowers next year).
3. And lastly, I come from a relatively small family where as my wife comes for a larger one and we’ve made the decision to enjoy the blessing of children in our home. We have a wonderful 8 month old daughter but I’m beginning to worry that I may not be able to hold up my end of the bargain. You see, I use a laptop quite frequently and the Heat Shift Cooling pad could go a long way for the sake of our posterity and for that I would thank you many times over.
Many thanks for the work you put into the show every day, you cannot begin to realize the impact you’ve had (primarily on my bank account), with the gadgets you review.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
1. Could use the lap cooler, because I am tired of having the hair burnt off my legs.
2. I am trying to decide what video camera to buy, so the video camera in the bag would make my decision easy.
3. 3D is just plain fun :)
February 16th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Hi, why would I like the swag?
#1. My son is autistic and I gave him an IPod Touch for Christmas. He loves it and takes it everywhere he goes and it has made a BIG difference in his life. The swag would make him really happy – it would be like a gift from heaven…
#2. The iPod Touch has been an amazing medium for my son. His favorite app is “It’s Peanut Butter Time”. I’ve never seen him smile so much. He turns his head and smiles at me evertime he watches it. (A tear comes to my eyes every time.)
#3. I think the Video Cam would would allow him to share with me how he sees the world.
If you know about autism, you know how heartbreaking it is for so many children. God bless you…
February 16th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
My top three reasons:
1. The Heat Shift pad and the nano case will be great to give to my mom and dad for their new laptop and iPod nano.
2. I’ve been a fan of the brief for a nice long time!
3. I want the U-Jam speakers so that I can listen to my music and dance around like Cali. :P
February 16th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hey Cali and Neil
1) Saturday is 50th birthday
2) It would make my wife incredibly jealous (in a loving way) to have someone young and beautiful give me a gift. This doesn’t count my two young and beautiful daughters.
3) I promise I will share with the above mentioned daughters. My oldest is getting married in Austin this September and the camera would be awesome.
I’m Tim and a big fan, thanks for listening
February 16th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I will give the MCA CherryB Nano case and the Marware Eco Runner Nano Armband and NekFit Sportsband for Nano to my wife so she can start working out so she
can have the energy to run after our son who I will give the Marware EcoVue iPod Touch Case to so he can stop bothering her sister while she is using the
Pogo Stylus with her iPhone which she will mount on the Matias MiniRizer or use the MobiGrip which she will share with her older sister who does not have and iPhone yet which they will hook up the Griffin PowerJolt SE and the Griffin iTrip Auto on my old car that they share to go to school so that they will
learn how to use a Mac and protect it with MacScan (Trial version) for 30 days and run Windows using Parallels Desktop 4.0 (Trial version) which they will use to legally download music which they can manage using Cover Scout so that they don’t bother me while I chat with my mother in the Philippine using the Minuro 3D Webcam using my laptop that I took out of the Heat Shift Cooling Pad which I connected to the FastMac U-Jam Speakers which brings me to what I really like most, the Sanyo Xacti HD camera.
Say that without gasping for air.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Dear Cali Here are my three reasons:
1. I am the biggest mac fan of all the people in my school. To prove i wrote i’m a mac on the back of my backpack. steve jobs is my hero. my room is filled with apple stickers.
2. I also want to starts podcasting just like you i’ve watched all of your podcasts the problem is i have nothing to shoot with.YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT!
3. I need some protection for my nano and touch and it would help me out.
please reply, Christopher Bohdjelian
February 16th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
1. I don’t wanna be a loser anymore. I never win anything. Cali, make me a WINNER! Give me the schwag!
2. With respect to #1, I’ve been a geek before geeks were the “in” thing to be (thus, me being the loser). But now I find I’m not geeky enough. I need your Macworld stuff to ice the cake.
3. I was a PC user from the age of 14 till now (34). I have a lot of bad karma to make up for since just buying my first Mac, and this bag of stuff would certainly go a long way towards that making up part. How, you ask? Don’t worry your pretty little head about it.. I’ll take the stuff and figure that out when it gets here. And with your old camera, I’ll be able to FILM the whole event! !!!
February 16th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Ah.. forget it. Bill Durkin’s comment make me laugh so hard I pee’d my pants.. I can’t possibly win against material like that. and I don’t wanna film stuff like me peeing my pants.
..ah, crap.. OK, I take it back. Gimme the stuff and I’ll film it anyway. Cause you guys are all sick!
February 16th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Dear Cali Lewis, hear are my three reasons
1. Just like you im a crazy apple/mac fan. To prove it i wrote Im a mac on the back of my bag so everyone knows it, i am proud. I covered my room with pictures of steve jobs. P.s. hes my hero.
2. Just like you i want to podcast. i really enjoy your podcasts. They are the best. I just need a camcorder.
3. I really need protectors for my nano and ipod touch. My new speaker broke so the one in the bag looks cool
Thank you cali for reading this and by the way if i dont win i still believe you aree the best.
Thanks you christopher Bohdjelian
February 16th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I love the show.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I will give the MCA CherryB Nano case and the Marware Eco Runner Nano Armband and NekFit Sportsband for Nano to my wife so she can start working out so she
can have the energy to run after our son who I will give the Marware EcoVue iPod Touch Case to so he can stop bothering her sister while she is using the
Pogo Stylus with her iPhone which she will mount on the Matias MiniRizer or use the MobiGrip which she will share with her older sister who does not have and iPhone yet which they will hook up the Griffin PowerJolt SE and the Griffin iTrip Auto on my old car that they share to go to school so that they will
learn how to use a Mac and protect it with MacScan (Trial version) for 30 days and run Windows using Parallels Desktop 4.0 (Trial version) which they will use to legally download music which they can manage using Cover Scout so that they don’t bother me while I chat with my mother in the Philippine using the Minuro 3D Webcam using my laptop that I took out of the Heat Shift Cooling Pad which I connected to the FastMac U-Jam Speakers which brings me to what I really like most, the Sanyo Xacti HD camera.
Say that without gasping for air.
PS I posted as Eric Yambao but i did not see my post come up.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
1. I don’t have a mac :)
2. I don’t have a Ipod :)
3. I don’t have a Iphone :)
February 16th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Release the schwag! I would like your bag o’ schwag because…
1. Years after the fact, I still feel the burn from Patrick Norton never actually giving away the often-discussed, much-hyped “Big Box of Crap” from the early days of TWiT. A bag o’ schwag may help fill the void left by a missing box of crap.
2. As a political conservative southerner, having only lived in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, I would be turned away at the California state line and denied entry into the Golden State. Therefore, I’ll never be able to personally attend a MacWorld event and thereby obtain my very own bag o’ schwag.
3. I have a newborn baby with four out-of-state grandparents. The 3D webcam would allow them to get the “just like being there” perspective of my daughter’s projectile spit-ups, diaper changes, and post-labor cone head.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
1. I dont own any Apple products so if I were to receive all this swag..it would force me to go out and buy the devices and stimulate the economy.
2. I could really use that HD Camera to photograph my newest film Tweetinator – Rise of The Boring.
3. I never get any cool tech.. in fact i’m viewing this site on a hacked etch-a-sketch while stealing my neighbors wifi.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
1) I love bacon, cheese, and recipes that substitute water with cheese.
2) I’ve seen many of your (Neal and Cali’s) posts on Twitter. As a result, I think you’ll both agree how important it is to get all the schwag possible now, before it’s all rationed.
3) I’m starting a new golf blog which will rely heavily on video, plus, I want to add video to my existing blogs (camcorder will be perfect) and my wife needs a great charger and protector for the iPhone 3G I bought her for Christmas.
Thanks for a great show. Keep on truckin’!
Alan
Lex, KY
February 16th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
@m3636 The contest for my Bag O’ Schwag and HD camera ends this Saturday http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Well…
1. I am a student who has taken this semester off to learn about myself in Colorado as a lift op in winter park.
2. I would greatly benefit from a small form factor video camera to document my fun skiing and snowboarding activities.
3. Using my iPhone in the cold is kinda hard when you have to take your gloves off.
This being said i would just like to take the opportunity to say i love your show and have been watching it religiously since episode 1 as well as i plan on taking my own mini big trip on my way back home in the spring to Chicago.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
1) I would love to Take Silly Dog HD Movies, Add some cheesy music…. Downgrade the quality then Post them on YouTube for 10’s of people to watch!!!
2) Because I live way down in Florida, I’m poor and my only hopes of making it to MacWorld is to Scam a Nigerian out of his Millions of Dollars…. Oh wait a second…. Apple won’t be at the next MacWorld…. Oh well…. Getting a gift bag from Cali & Neal would be better than going there myself…. and just think I’ll have some virus software for when I have to deal with the Nigerians.
3) Having my mom come over to the house and ask why I have an Alien on my computer? Then telling her its just a 3D webcam I won from my favorite Podcast… then trying to explain what 3D is…. and then having to explain what a webcam is, and finally what a podcast is….
Take care and Best Wishes….. You two are the best!!!!
Rich
February 16th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I would really love these items and here are my reasons:
1) I love the show, I watch every single episode, and sometimes twice.
2) I am a huge geek I am always looking to acquire more gadgets but sadly I am a poor college student and have no way to pay for neat gadgets.
3) your podcast and others like yours have inspired me to become apart of the tech community.
thank you so much for everything.
Bert
February 16th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
ONE) I will NEVER beg for tech junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO) Well, you actually have some nice shiny stuff…
THREE) Give me! Give me! Give me! Please! Please! Please! Cali! Cali! Cali!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
1 – Because ‘Swag Happens’ to everyone but me.
2 – Cause the curiosity of what you are giving away in your gadget closet is also killing me.
3 – and True Statement, “I am your biggest fan that lives in Nixa, Missouri and was formerly from Phoenix, AZ but stayed one year in Flagstaff, AZ and one summer in Austin, TX and has been to Carlsbad, Kartchner, Talking Rock and Fantastic Caverns & has a cat that lives with me named Dallas.
February 16th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
1. 1st reason free stuff rocks.Big Time.
2. 2nd Reason free stuff from Cali Lewis Rocks
3. 3rd Well I have a Crush on you and you Rock!!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Just finished watching the last couple shows that my Tivo is set up to download automatically and I do enjoy them — I think its the “brief” factor.
Anyway though I would post a comment to let you know that I’m out here even though I haven’t been to your site very much … although I do follow @calilewis on Twitter.
Be sure to post the online clip of your NBC5 appearance.
Thanks.
February 16th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
RT@CaliLewis Win my schwag bag and an HD camera!!! http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I’m getting old, I don’t buy green bananas anymore. and I LOVE Mac products, I have G4 Laptop, aG4 Desktop a G5 Desktop, 2 Ipods, and an I Phone, and an Apple TV>>
I’m 68 years old, waas born too soon, and love tech stuff.
I love your show, and would like someday to ceate my own podcast based on tech. I sold sound equipment for many years, and would love to do a tip site, on proper set up of sound equipment.
February 16th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
@joshuahollowell and @scalf Stuff you might want to try to win. RT @CaliLewisWin my schwag bag and an HD camera!!! http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 16th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Cali & Neal,
The three reasons I need the Schwag:
1. I wouldn’t be shunned anymore for trying to record my daughters Gymnastic meets with a VERY old camcorder.
2. With all the cool iPod accessories, I could talk my wife into letting me trade up to a touch!
3. I really need some speakers for my kids iPod so she doesn’t blow her ears out with her earphones cranked way up.
Thanks. I love you guys and I could brag about it to anyone that would listen.
February 16th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Hi Cali! I shouldn’t be doing this because *they* might find out where I am. It’s worth it though, to get all that schwag!
1) I can use the Xacti HD to finally realize my dream to make an expository documentary about the gnomes who steal my underpants.
2) The NeckFit Sportsband is perfect to keep the government from controlling my thoughts through my brain stem. (Of course, it’s so simple!)
3) U-Jam speakers drown out the cacaphony of voices in my head, replacing them with the cool, refreshing words of Cali Lewis!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
1. I’ve been needing an excuse to get an iPod touch and the easel case will do nicely.
2. At the same time, I’ve also wanted an iPod nano, so again this provides an excuse.
3. Getting married in June. I’d love to have the wedding in HD!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
1. Schwag and gadgets are better than pets. You don’t have to feed them and they don’t pee on your floor.
2. Your bag of schwag would make the most awesome economic stimulus package.
3. I was outbidded on the phone number 867-5309 on ebay.
February 16th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
1 I’m laid off n got nothing to play with.
2 love the show
3 ”Apple Rules” :D
February 16th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
My reasons for needing these goodies:
1. I’m sick of scratches on my, and my wife’s iPod Touchs. My 4 year old son has taken a liking to playing every game under the sun. He has even figured out how to get on WiFi and download games that look cool. If you know anything about 4 yr olds, they ain’t very careful with our toys!
2. I need a new camera. If you know anything about 4 yr olds, they ain’t very careful with our toys Part Deux!!
3. I need the bag to start getting to the gym. With all of these new toys, I’ll need to make more time for working out!!! I hope you planned on including the nice bag for the purposes of my well-being.
Please Cali, help us safe guard our toys from my sweet but crazy son and allow me to get on the road to health and wellness!!!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
1. Only a Lubbock Boy could appreciate the Hill-Billie Tune you had on your mp3 Player!
2. I’m 40 in March…Gotta be the oldest GB Fan in the World!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Used GB2 at GoDaddy last week and my total (for 1 domain) went from $7.99 to $10.99 and I still checked out….I sorta paid for schwaag!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I just realised that I misused an apostrophe before. I don’t deserve a bag o’ schwag. Sorry to waste your time.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
1. I have many friends who could all benefit from one of these gifts.
2. My iPhone has been completely naked since the unboxing and could use some clothing. We don’t want to shock him, since he’s used to being in the nude, the clear casing could slowly transition him into wearing a solid black case. ; )
3. I REALLY like that bag. lol
February 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Three reasons why I desire the Schwag bag:
1 – I NEED MY FIX OF FREE EXPO GOODIES….(I miss walking back to the car or train carring 42 pounds in three or four bags free STUFF!) Being on the East coast, we no longer can see such an event. I used to attend the Macworld Expo every year in New York & Boston Mass. & attended the last one Boston ever did.
2 – I want a Schwag Bag to go with my Schwing Sack.
(never had a designer bag before)
3 – Lastly, … I WIll PAY THE SHIPPING….I need it for the joy it will bring to our family recording our not yet born Grand-daughter (due 5/8/09), and her almost 5 yr. old Cousin. I am a proud 52 yr old Grandpa who will spend hours editing the footage on iMovie.
If I win the SCHWAG BAG I will send you the large professionally framed “Think Different” Rosa Parks bus poster from the New York Expo as a token of my appreciation.
Ron
February 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Ok, so I’m a fan. Love the show, love the content! But seriously, I could could use me some swag! And here’s why…
#1. I’m not even going to lie. My wife and I (I’ll give most credit to her) have produced, not one, but two incredibly cute little girls. Seriously, high cute factor… see for yourself (Clara: http://gallery.me.com/achegedus#100197/IMG_0573 and Maggie: http://gallery.me.com/achegedus#100197/IMG_1477). These two little ones are just screaming for some HD. Because 480i just doesn’t get it done!
#2. I’ll be the first to admit that after bringing the aforementioned angels (i use that word loosely… one’s 3 and and the other is 1, and they’re both going through the terrible twos… find the book that tells you that’s going to happen!!!) into this world, I was ready to throw in the towel. But, you never know, maybe we’ll try for a little man. But in the event that we do try, I should be sure to take care of myself… and that Heat Shift Cooling pad would surely help. Hey, the MacBook Pros get really hot!!!
#3. Because I’m all about the spreading the love. I’ve got an iPhone 3g, but no ipod nano… so what the heck! I’ll agree to re-dish (that’s a valid word… somewhere) my unused swag to other GeekBrief watchers. Cause without love, what have we got? A bunch of unused swag, apparently.
So there you go!!! Thanks!
February 16th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I would like the bag-o’-swag because:
1. I never publicly busted you for the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Katrina RAT” that walked by the hotel room mirror – and you didn’t bother to get a new room. :)
2 My birthday is this Saturday. My Bambi-loving neighbors who won’t let their kids play in the woods out back – because of deer ticks (go figure) are angry at me for using the grey squirrels for target practice with my Spyder Shutter (paintball rifle). The squirrels are all over our homes and they outnumber the feral cats by about 800 to 20. Jeez! And they’re mad at me? So for my bithday I’m going to pretend I’m Admiral Boom from Mary Poppins and blow stuff up in the back yard on the hour, every hour with …er… really fat firecrackers ;) from 9 AM to 3 PM – or until I get bored or become too tipsy enough to flick my Bic. I need the bag-o’-swag to replace all the stuff that I’m going to send to the moon.
3. I recently created the twitter account: joeschmoo . I am totally amazed that it was available. The plan was to send beer-snorting-out-nose tweets to Alex Albrecht and Kevin Rose when they are out clubbing. Timing would be everything. ….getting up at 3:30 AM to send nonsense tweets is gonna suck. I’d need to write an app for it, but I have much less important things to do – like go to work. Not sure if robo-tweeting is allowed. Need a new plan.
Got too much to do – ‘just sent AT&T a communique about an issue they have with phone subsidies. I’ll be sending you a review of GeekBrief.TV (since the move) by the end of the month.
Peace, Love, and enJoy Shrek’s swamp rat stew!
February 16th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Question: Why do I NEED these items?
1. I can to protect you guys: According to urban dictionary schwag is defined as
“Cheap weed, usually from Mexico or someone’s farm in Missouri.” Give this to me and I know people who can dispose of this for you. Just don’t ask too many questions
2. If you ment to say your giving away Swag defined as “The random articles of free crap, usually received at some kind of convention, frequented by creatures commonly referred to, as Nerdaphrodites.” I need more of this.
3. I you give this to me I will Google your Myspace and Twitter your Yahoo.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
1) So I can Tweet it out and everybody can RT.
2) So I can take better video.
3) I thank spell check for helping me type this.
I dont care if I win but it will make people jealous.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
1. I wrapped bacon around my BBQ ribs tonight. Fantastic!
The only bad thing about bacon is that you can’t fry it naked.
2. I was introduced to GBTV by the great Mark Lowry. Was watching him and Bill Gather earlier on DVD.
3. I am a crappy christian who will use the schwag to help convince other Christians that it is ok to be crappy.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Is it just me or is it now starting to feel weird posting a response that was more than 140 characters?
February 17th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Cali,
1) If you were the wood, I’d be the fire; If you were the love, I’d be the desire. If you were a castle, I’d be your moat, and if you were an ocean, I’d learn to float :)
2) I am a recent college graduate who coaches a girls’ volleyball in palo alto and could really use the camera to help my team improve. The speakers would make us the coolest team at our tournaments.
3) i <3 <3 heart <3 <3 geekbrief and especially your new bangs. They are super cute and fashionable. Another thing that is fashionable is biking instead of driving to work everyday, so I could definitely use the nano accessories for my commute!
Thanks for reading,
Rose
February 17th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Just in case anyone is interested- RT @CaliLewis The contest for my Bag O’ Schwag and HD camera ends this Saturday http://tinyurl.com/agesv9
February 17th, 2009 at 12:13 am
The Bag-o-Schwago Saga
1) Minnesota Winters are Long and Cold! With a new HD video camera there would be plenty of time to go undercover for the GIA!
2) The iPod armband will help me on my quest to stop being a shape and get in-shape.
3) Those speakers would help ease me to sleep as I couch surf across the US.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:26 am
1. you are hot.
2. your podcast is totally addicting…
3. you’ve convinced me I hate my PC and need to save up for a mac.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:31 am
i have never won anything before so this is like trying to play the lottery without a ticket
February 17th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Huge fan of the show, esp loved the digg-the-code video!
Here’s my schwaggy reasons :P
1. *trying* to convert both my long nailed sisters to the iPhone but the pogo is out-of-stock here!
2. Wasn’t able to make it to MacWorld because the linden dollar dropped! (SL is risky business!)
And finally #3 : I’m a budding video podcaster! Youtube and Ustream rock – except for the part where I need a video camera….hmm guess I haven’t figured it out fully :P
Woot Woot! Yaaay.. now to be buried under all the cooler comments (evil laughter fades as more comments piles on top) kthnxbai
February 17th, 2009 at 12:36 am
1. I’m from Germany.
2. I only have a few months left in the US.
3. If you don’t give it to me now, you probably will never get another chance, unless you want to pay ridiculously high shipping costs plus taxes.
Kthxbye :)
February 17th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Hey – how many times have you EVER given anything away to someone in Australia? Come on! How many?? Yeah… I thought so…
So this way you can find out about how we see you down under…and feel good too about all your loyal Oz fans.
Yes, we have to stand on our heads – just to watch you! But, we do it gladly because GeekBrief TV is so brilliant. Well, shiny anyway. So how about a reward for all that effort. [And yes, I do have a sore neck - thanks for asking.]
Finally, imagine the fun you will have sticking all those stamps onto the package to send it down here… Now if only those US stamps were bacon-flavoured I know that last point would be the winning one…
February 17th, 2009 at 1:06 am
1. Contest are my only source of income, Like this guy: http://www.hulu.com/watch/49365/denpa-shonen-episode-1
2. This is a great incentive to persuade a PC user to go Mac
3.Sanyo Xacti HD camera? I do need the extra storage…
February 17th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Here are my 3 reasons:
1. I am crazy for bags. I have all kinds (waist packs, back packs, duffle bags, etc…) and would love to have more.
2. I can use the bag to carry clothes and stuff when I go on trips. Hey I can also use the iPod case and charger and U-Jam speakers on the trip too…Cool.
3. Hey I can take pictures of people carrying the bag with the camera and even see the bag in 3D if I use the 3D Webcam. I wonder what the bag would look like in HD and 3D.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Well, I have so many geek friends online that would love to have the contents of that schwag bag so I’m trying my luck to compete with them as a geek too (minus the devices).
So here are my three compelling reasons why I want and should win and must win that schwag bag from Macworld.
Reason Number 1:
Well, I admit it: I love technology, I love gadgets and I love Mac. All geeks do. Most geeks have them. Problem is amongst all tech savvies, it seems that I’m a member of for-your-eyes-only geek club who knows how every gadget works from theories
to functions but lacking actual personal experience. I don’t have a Mac, nor an iPod, not even any device from Apple. A
perfect know-it-all-by-theory super-ignorant geek I am. LOL So owning that schwag bag might bring remedy to prevent being teased by my other so-called geek friends who have the opposite case: they have their own wonderful devices but they seem
not to stop bothering me asking how to use them. LOL
I’m sure I can run a contest on my own blog and reward those geeks who asked me the dumbest questions. I would give them those Apple accessories from that schwag bag that I cannot use for myself. LOL
So my first reason: I love that bag o’schwag hands down, but since I can’t use most of the items at this point in time, I have decided to keep that bag — minus the Apple accessories — at least for reason #1!
Reason Number 2:
Well, sending an empty bag would not do justice if you send them here in the Philippines. So it might be more worthy if I
can pick something from the pool of things you’ve listed as prizes besides the bag itself — and if you can — some shiny apples (not the accessories). LOL Hmm, I think I would pick the 3D webcam. I’ve read so many tweets from my geek friends
who want to own one. It would nice if I could make their jaws drop for few seconds and make longer video calls on Skype as
I’m surely will be interviewed by twits and tweets who want to know how the hell a 3D webcam feels like or works like. It
would be nice if I’d be the first to have the first-hand experience amongst my geek friends. They would be enticed to interview me online with that nifty 3D webcam.
Reason Number 3:
The HD camera would be my great addition to my geek madness. You know, I’ve been dealing with website codes all the time.
Every where I look on my LCD monitors I always see codes. That being said, I owe so much to sites that present free, watchable online videos as they brings so much relief from stress for me. (Haha, I don’t want to elaborate on this as you
might know something you don’t want to know!) Back to the gist, I create crazy videos as well using Sony Vegas and upload
them through YouTube. My parents could not ask me to sing or dance in front of them nor my friends can — but well, it’s a geek pride to be able to express your real self online without any remorse. ROFLMAO.
Take a look this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87jjcZbSv-4
So, giving me a chance to add the HD camera in that wonderful schwag bag will let me express more madness as a geek in the Philippines living in the midst of tech world but surrounded by lush forests. (In short, I just want to make my future crazy YouTube videos a little wider than usual.) Hahaha.
Thanks Cali Lewis for running this contest!
February 17th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Reason 1:i love to win prizes
Reason 2:i love ipod stuff
Reason 3:i need better speakers for my pc and my podcast lol
February 17th, 2009 at 1:53 am
Why do I want these?
1) I don’t have an ipod, iphone or itouch.
2) I don’t have a laptop
3) but we never get this new type tech over here on this side of the big pond. I am DESPERATE to get my hands on the 3D cam and the HD cam.
the UK luvs ya Cali!
February 17th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Hi Cali you rock !!
i wanna prizez love apple stuff
February 17th, 2009 at 2:02 am
1) Typing this from my new iPhone, so we all know I can never afford all of that schwag as well.
2) I’m trying to convince my wife I need a Macbook Pro to replace my ailing laptop running both Xp and Linux, and I may be able to use this to bribe her.
3) I line with the above if I do succeed in the bribery, I will be another soul saved from the hell of a cludgy desktop!
February 17th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Cali, I’m destined to win this because:
1) A friend and I were looking at starting a podcast and that HD camera would be awesome (or how about we use the Minoru 3D webcam and make the first podcast that’s full-time 3D.-very retro chic)
2) My wife and I are new Apple-converts and we went all-out. We got new iPods, iPhones, iMac, and a shiny new MacBook, but sadly we do not have any of the shiny new accessories for the new devices.
and
3) I’ve been a very loyal viewer. I’ve been watching the show since episode #10 (feb. 11th, 2006, my birthday.)
So you see, it’s only fate that I’m going to win so stop reading here and start packing the swag and address it to me (or I could just pick it up next time I’m in the Dallas area (Grand Prairie born and raised-you see it’s written in the stars). I look forward to getting your tweet asking for my adress.
jose
February 17th, 2009 at 2:12 am
3. My boss recently picked up a Touch and a Nano, and since I really don’t like him, giving him a couple of gifts that I don’t have to pay for is a great way of earning brownie points without personal sacrifice.
2. If you accidentally forget to disconnect your iPhone from the U-Jam speakers and throw it in the schwag bag, don’t worry- you can trust that I will do the honorable thing and reformat it immediately and thank you for your extra generosity.
1. I will truly appreciate EACH item of swag, and not just the Xacti. Promise.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Hi Cali
I have Had an iPod touch for about 7 months.
1 I just discoverd Podcasts and I am addicted to your awesome podcast. The blooper reels at the end are hilarious.
2 I really can’t wait till the next podcast is available.
3 I would love to trade with you some Firefighter apparel “tshirts” for that cool bago o schwag
February 17th, 2009 at 2:40 am
1. I want to know what it feels like to have a music player stuck to the back of my head, and how I’m supposed to control it.
2. I need a camcorder to record a Doritos commercial.
3. I need a new bag to hold my junk.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:47 am
I deserve the bag-o-schwag because:
1) I never got a shot with Cali. (Damn you Neal)
2) The last time I won a contest I was 8 and it was Tim Noah tickets. (He’s a kids song writer for anybody less nerdy than me)
3) If I don’t get this bag-o-schwag-a-dilly I’m going to just go and start my own podcast. Then, when I’m all famous and I’ll go to Macworld and get a bigger better bag-o-schwag. And you know what? I’ll have a contest where people can win the bigger better bag. But instead of just leaving comments they’ll have to fight to the pain using only their Jail-broken first generation iPhones in a Thunderdome built out of 128ks from my old High School. And even though you guys will inevitably enter because I’m so cool in the future, I’ll rig the contest so that some other bumpkin with a ponytail and a beard wins. And you’ll go home with a plastic bag full of pamphlets and business cards from creepy salesmen.
Wow I really went off the deep end with this one. If I haven’t alienated you yet I hope you enjoyed my rant and know that I’m a big fan of the show.
Yours,
Sam
February 17th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Reason 1. I am dull and this will most likely make me more interesting to my youth at work and they might think I am cool. Ok that won’t really happen, but I can dream can’t I?
Reason 2. I will send you photos of me using the gadgets as a way of saying thankyou. I can either do this once off as a genuine thank you or daily for a year to make it creepy. Your choice. (PS. I am way busy with youth work so if you choose option 2 I am most likely going to miss a few days. Like about 363 of them. But its the creepy thought that counts).
Reason 3. Because i bothered to read the 301 posts before me so not to double up. Wow what a read. I am so over students crying pov and cries of ‘I never win anything’. Can you really trust them. They should be made to prove their situation first. Financial statements, proof of identity, character witnesses. You get the drill. Trust me when I say I would just love to win coz the Bag O’ Schwag looks like fun and your mystery items are like surprise Christmas present. Can I open it, Can I open it? Pleeeeeese?
February 17th, 2009 at 3:13 am
1. Im in the Military and stationed over seas and its hard to find good stuff for my Mac and Ipods
2. Love to have the camera to document my many travels and experiences around the world to share with my kids,family and friends.
3. Umm…. I cant think of third reason but i just want to say, I Love Geekbrief SUGERBABYS!!!!!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Well…three simple reasons are:
1. I’m a student so I can’t afford bunch of cool stuff you’re giving away, therefore I’m full of hope you’ll pick me :)
2. Everything you’re giving away is much more expensive here where I live so it isn’t easy for a geek like me to get new toys :(
3. I’ve never gotten a bag o’ schwag anywhere and I first heard of that term on your show…btw…a huuuuuuuuuuuge fan ;)
Oh, I forgot to mention. Think it would be cool to give the stuff to someone overseas in Europe, Croatia (go and read reason 2).
Well, that’s it, and I really hope you’ll pick me :)
Signature: An Optimist ;)
February 17th, 2009 at 3:16 am
Bag-o-Schwago
Why my?
1) I could use the Minuro 3D Webcam as the star in my next big motion picture – X-men Origins:Wall-e
2) With a small geek mod of the Heat Shift Cooling Pad it turns into the newest undercover GIA gadget – ButtJump. Sit on the pad and in 5 minutes use it to jump start your car/tank/F15!
3) Winning the schwag will mean I can quit my day job and write poetry
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February 17th, 2009 at 3:27 am
1. John Dvorak knows you’ve taken over the tech scene GBTV #489.
2. feirbkeeG si ym etirovaf tsacdop.
3. The Bag O’ Schwag is the only key to the forgiveness of my sin of a low level of “geekiosity”; please I wanna be cleansed :)
February 17th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Well, Three reasons why I want this AWESOME bag of schwag is that I’m a 13 year old kid who lives in Vietnam. I’m not actually from here, and this place is awesome, apart from the fact that THERE ARE NO TECHNOLOGY STORES! I begged my parents to let me go to San Francisco to see Macworld or to see CES at Las Vegas, but my school holidays ended before they stared, so that was a bummer for me. Anyway, back to the reasons!
1) These look like they are really cool an innovative products from Macworld (A show I didn’t get to see, and on top of that I’m a HUGE fan of apple, in school they say that when I grow up I will make a company called “Banana”?!? But nevertheless Windows 7 looks like its good too!) and I really want to see them and test them out. I’d love to put my grubby hands on them and see what they can do, and learn how they work. That’s why I love technology! Because there is always something new to discover, and something that will blow the user’s mind (In some cases anyway!), so it seems like a really good opportunity to learn a bit more about Technology!
2) I just LOVE my Ipod touch so much, and it’s wonderful design. The only bad side is that it is so restricted to what apple commands the software in the poor little device to do! I have/had a little smiley with a Hitler mustache in there as the wallpaper, so I chuckle/d to myself whenever I open/ed it up! The disadvantage was my German friend Lennart gets offended when I do that (I don’t blame him!), so I had to remove the mustache. But he let me put on a Salute with an apple logo on it. (Totally not offensive. Towards anyone other than Mr.Steve Jobs, so no offense Mr. Jobs!). I just keep getting off topic like my science teacher, so back towards it, before my Ipod automatically downloads Podcasts about Essential Amino Acids! Anyway, as I was saying: I love my Ipod but I cant get a good quality case for it! The only cases I can get in Vietnam are the cheap fake ones found at the markets, that totally ruin the user experience. My dad goes to Singapore often so I ask him to check the prices and the designs in Singapore, but since I get no allowance, (and the money I earn from grades and stuff is put into stocks and shares) I cant afford a $40 case like that! So this would be an excellent opportunity for me! (BRB) Just as I’m writing this my mom called me to discuss the flight to Singapore. We are going to India to attend a wedding (My only highlight is peace and quiet with me beloved Macbook Pro (I call it ‘Alexandria’ after the Library of Alexandria. A wealth of knowledge and learning) and the 7 hours transit at Changi airport, where I will windowshop for Ipod touch cases, as I’m not a funny kid as you can read! (and the requirements for winning this cool gear is humor. So I will just hope that I get an email from geekbrief.tv (Hint’Hint! :) ) Again I ramble on like an old man… So anyway, the back of my Itouch is scratched, marked and looks like an old brick wall. It looks sort of like the wall outside our only overpriced apple reseller here in Ho Chi Minh City! The apple logo looks like its been bitten into by a homicidal kitten! So I need to mask the shame of having a non shiny apple product and get a nice apache-rotorblade protecting case. By the way you mentioned the stylus “If your in cold weather and wear gloves”. In my case it’s “If your on a hot football pitch where the grass sweats with an umbrella in one hand and a waterbottle in the other, and you use your mouth to navigate”.
3) When I’m working off of my desk (a lot at school, a friend’s house, helping someone with their flaky net connection, getting a projector set up at the Primary School Campus, you name it!) my lap starts to burn on all the heat being expelled from my Macbook. I REALLY need something to prevent my jeans from acquiring holes! Im Fascinated by the prospect of 3D webcams is every home, and I love to be the first to Test drive and… Uh… show off? (I mean, come on, I’m 13! I’m the only one in the whole of HCMC who has the beta of windows 7! Not even the IT managers or adults who think that they know everything, and when I try to suggest something, they drown out my voice with their Loud Booming Stereo systems at the back of their throats that they CANT TURN OFF!) But I’m not the school nerd! And thanks to watching GBTV, I’ve managed to convince the whole of my GRADE that Geek means smart and cool at the same time! So now everyone calls me a geek! (Nerds, I do not wish to offend you, in fact I wish to include you in the rage that is spreading across middle schools everywhere!) But 3D webcams? I REALLY want to know how they work, what they look like (and I also have a cheap pair of 3d glasses that was mailed to everyone during a special 3D movie on TV, I hope they work. I can courier them to my best friend in Japan who now can see as well as hear, and ‘pretend’ (Im mean, aren’t I?) the cool stuff I keep getting! But wait. HE’S IN JAPAN! WHERE THE PAVEMENT IS PAVED WITH SILICON! Ah well, the economy is collapsing. I *Hope* I have the last laugh!
Well if you’ve managed to get through my boring lecture about my reasons why I should get your cool, awesome, dreamy, awesome, (Did I forget to mention awesome?) bag of scwag, that will make me happy even if I don’t get the stuff. (But please don’t let that ruin my chances ;) )
PS. just in case this is not valid for people outside of the US, I have relatives in the US who can represent me (In the 1/10000000000000000000 chance that I win)
(PPS. Sorry about typos, I have to hurry and finish my homework, and I don’t have much time after this to write, so bye! And if you do get this far reading this, I will be sleeping! Goodnight/day!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Well I’m glad that I wrote the longest, most boring speech ever known to Cali-Kind, so i just have one last thing to say. Just my pathetic attempt at being funny. Would you really shatter a poor little kid’s dreams?
February 17th, 2009 at 5:00 am
whooo Schwag.
I could use it because:
1. since watching GBTV for a year now i’ve converted from a complete PC fiend to a mac fanboy
2. what better way to complete the morphogenesis than with lots of mac-based accessories for my new iphone & imac
3. all the other things i would give to my friends who have also been converted by mac after seeing the huge percentage increase in coolness.
3.1 you are awesome…
February 17th, 2009 at 5:19 am
BECAUS I AM:
1) SWAG-O-RIFIC
2) SWAG-A-LICIOUS
WAIT FOR IT, WAIT FOR IT…
3) SUPER-SWAGALISTIC-CALI-SWAGATOCIOUS!!!!
I tried…. Love your Podcast.. Watch it every morning.. Thanks for doing it..
February 17th, 2009 at 5:26 am
1) I’ve never been to MWSF (and now that Steve won’t be giving the keynote anymore, I probably never will). :(
2) I’m broke + in the hospital so it would make a nice early birthday present (my birthday is 3/21).
3) I’m a loyal fan.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:40 am
I would love the Bag O Schwag because
1) I am a professed gadget freak, and watch your videos all the time.
2) I can not justify why i should and someone else shouldn’t, but because I need gadgets pick me
3) I will have use for all the items you shown
February 17th, 2009 at 5:50 am
I want to be entered to win this Bag o’ Schwag because….
1. I love GeekBrief.tv, and I use your GoDaddy Promo Codes frequently!
2. I want to be able to “up the quality” of my YouTube videos, and that fancy Sanyo Xacti HD camera would allow me to do it!
3. I want to “pimp-out” my iPod with all those cases!
February 17th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Dear Cali!
1) Because I’m canadian, which is not funny at all!
2) Because I have to wait after 301 person to write their comment here before leaving mine!
3) Because I can see Nicolas Sarkozy from my house!
;-) Thank you so much for the show Cali, I’m a french speaking person but I don’t miss any of them cause that’s just one of the best example of what web tv can be!
Martin
Québec, Canada
February 17th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Sorry, in reason one its meant to say before the Expo’s STARTED. (I found some time to hope a little more, after doing my maths homework for a couple of hours. Okay im kidding, 30 minutes.)
February 17th, 2009 at 6:33 am
1.i love your show as much as i do apple.
2. Because i live in germany (can’t find half the stuff in the bag) and you can finally learn how much shipping is to germany.
3. For keeping it simple like mac and not making you read chapters.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:40 am
While watching episode 514
when Cali Lewis said to win this schwag
all you gotta do is comment’een
on the post and win the entire bag.
Three reasons in your post
if you wish to have a chance
just tell the our lovely host
why winning would make you dance.
Recording my sons with the Sanyo
would be enjoyable for our family
or chat on Skype with the Minuro
in cool 3D with friends across the sea.
Wrapping up our list of reasons
how do I limit to just three
Pogo Stylus in all seasons
would be great when my hands would freeze.
But if I were allowed to banter
on about the other accessories
I could bore you with much more chatter
so can I win, Oh Please! Oh pretty Please!
February 17th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I would like the bag because
a. i love you
b. i love you
c. i love you
lol
February 17th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Three Reasons Why I Want the Bag-O-Schwag
1. I would love to have this Bag-O-Schwag as it would be given to me by the all mighty and wonderful Cali Lewis. Who wouldn’t want something from her?
2. Does the bag come with all those neat prizes? LOL!
3. I never win anything, and can’t think of a better way to record my first contest victory than by winning something from GeekBrief.tv.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Ladies and gentlemen, from the home office in Wabash, Indiana, the top 3 reasons I deserve the schwag bag…
number 3: because of all the schwag bags in the world, this one is the schwagiest.
number 2: all the other people like you for your looks, while I like you for your personality (and also your looks).
And the number one reason I deserve the schwag bag( drum roll please Anton)…
Now I’ll be even more funny looking in both 3D and HD!!!!
Thank you very much. Paul, play me out.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Right, all the people who have entered above and below me do not deserve this as much as me (if I do say so myself). Unlike all the other contenders in this battle for “tech delights”, I am only 15 years of age and live in the United Kingdom (there’s reason one for you).
2) Being 15 I can’t get a proper job therefore cannot afford all of these items.
3) I can tell all my friends to download the show as well, boosting your British viewer count (and the overall viewer count.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:04 am
hi, me again.
I forgot to say please. :)
please give it to me. :)
thanking you in advance george bird. (the fifteen year old person from above).
February 17th, 2009 at 7:06 am
hi, me again.
i forgot to say please. :)
please give it me. :)
thanking you in advance, george bird (the fifteen year old from above).
February 17th, 2009 at 7:08 am
hi – me again.
i forgot to say please. :)
please give it me. :)
thanking you in advance, george bird (the fifteen year old from above).
February 17th, 2009 at 7:13 am
I need to give most of this schwag to my wife. Since GB200, when early on I forced her to watch GB before we fired up some other TiVo show, she has slowly begun to learn a lot more about Tech with each GB show.
But I didn’t realize how much she really paid attention until a couple of weeks ago when we were at the grocery store and she asked the cashier if she could use GB1, GB2, or GB3.
I looked at her a little puzzled (as did the cashier) and she said, “Cali says to use one of those codes at checkout. I wanted to see if they worked.”
I’ll have to show her the Go Daddy site :)
February 17th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Okay, here are my three reason in reverse order:
3) I’ll never be able to afford to go to MacWorld and what better way to get that applicious experience then with a bag-o-swag
2) My thighs are permanently marred from excessive battery heat. With summer just around the corner, the laptop cooler pad just be able to save me from getting super long baggies to cover up those embarrassing red marks.
1) The number reason is that I made the mistake of show your podcast to my 8-year old daughter who is now bugging me relentlessly to post and win. Help?!
February 17th, 2009 at 7:19 am
1. I LOVE GeekBrief! You guys make me drool at all of the awesome gadgets that come out. This should really be called Gadget Drool Time!
2. I couldn’t attend Macworld due to my dog ate my boarding passes and then replaced my iMac and iPhone with a Compaq PC and a Walkman! My dog couldn’t even at least get me a Zune! (Disclaimer: This story is untrue, my iMac and iPhone were not harmed in the making of this story. I merely couldn’t attend Macworld due to not being in SF).
3. I LOVE SCWHAG! Who doesn’t love the items you get for free and saying the word SCWHAG?
February 17th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I should get the Schwag stimulus package because:
1. It too will not really create any new jobs
2. I will keep only 4 items myself and redistribute the wealth to at least 5 other people.
3. I will use the cherry nano to bring a smile to folks seeing a 6′6″ person using it…
February 17th, 2009 at 7:26 am
My iMac recently crashed from what I suspect was a wicked plot by the unfortunate but necessary Mr. Softy based devices in the house, I do believe the problem is with the logic board, the other devices are of course jealous because they don’t have logic boards (I think they used the toaster oven to get to the iMac because I yelled at it last for burning my dinner). I’ve been relegated to the world of all Mr. Sofy software, and the growing frustration form random Data Execution Prevention errors is causing the only two remaining Apple Devices (iPod 5th Gen and iPhone 3G) to become depressed, so they really really need a pick me up, and I think I head the iPhone 3G whistling at one of the sexy cases, you don’t want to deny him that chance in a life time to find his true case-mate do you?
The incredible generosity of the super extras that will be included finally put an end to the excuse of why I haven’t recorded my dogs insane curiosity of the dueling roombas dance of dirt devouring, or documenting the belief that the shepherd-lab mix will one day actually be able to climb the tree to get to the squirrel that won’t stop teasing her through the sliding glass door.
And any number of items in this stupenderous bag-o-schwag would be immensely helpful as I start by own business and transition from my current tech job where I was just informed over the weekend that my department will be cut from 24 to 10 , which I am taking as a blessing for finally giving me the impetus to launch the business full time, sink or swim…and of course the comfort of all the lovely tech devices will go a long way to easing my emotional pain as I have to return to the toaster oven that I’m sure had a hand in attacking the beautiful precious iMac because all I won’t be able to turn on the big oven anymore.
Love the show, thanks for all the wonderful tips and introductions to awesome tech that would slide by me otherwise!
Troy
February 17th, 2009 at 7:28 am
We are going to take a 14 hour plane flight this summer to China and I have a 7 year old son that is going with us.
He always wants daddy’s tech stuff. He has a radio that looks like an iPhone and when I upgraded to an iPhone 3G he said his was better because it was an iPhone 6G.
I need something to keep him entertained to not drive me nuts on the flight. A bag of schwag would take him a while to figure out.
The iPod/iPhone stand and speakers would be great to use since he doesn’t understand any Chinese shows.
I need a small portable way to capture pictures and video in China. Although he probably would end up being the photographer.
My wife would stop being mad at me for spending money on tech toys since I would have enough to keep me busy to play with for a while.
I would send you pictures and video of the neat technologies in China including a Magnetic Levitation train ride video.
Love the show. Keep up the great work Cali and Neal.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:30 am
1. I don’t want to win this stuff because;
2. I don’t live in USA so shipping would cost too much, however;
3. I would love to know where you got your clothes, the layered look top was great in this brief (514)
February 17th, 2009 at 7:36 am
My two boys said “you have to go ask for the bag-o-schwag Dad.” They love watching the podcast to find new gadgets they must have.
They are only 5 & 9 so I really need this Schwag. Because, I’m in trouble for a longtime to come. There gadget want list just keeps growing.
We love the show thanks for all the hard work.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Well, I have to be “that guy” and do the double post…I think the conspiracy continues, as submiting the comment last time generated a lovel IEexplore crash report.
So here goes attempt two…
My iMac recently crashed from what I suspect was a wicked plot by the unfortunate but necessary Mr. Softy based devices in the house, I do believe the problem is with the logic board, the other devices are of course jealous because they don’t have logic boards (I think they used the toaster oven to get to the iMac because I yelled at it last for burning my dinner). I’ve been relegated to the world of all Mr. Sofy software, and the growing frustration form random Data Execution Prevention errors is causing the only two remaining Apple Devices (iPod 5th Gen and iPhone 3G) to become depressed, so they really really need a pick me up, and I think I head the iPhone 3G whistling at one of the sexy cases, you don’t want to deny him that chance in a life time to find his true case-mate do you?
The incredible generosity of the super extras that will be included finally put an end to the excuse of why I haven’t recorded my dogs insane curiosity of the dueling roombas dance of dirt devouring, or documenting the belief that the shepherd-lab mix will one day actually be able to climb the tree to get to the squirrel that won’t stop teasing her through the sliding glass door.
And any number of items in this stupenderous bag-o-schwag would be immensely helpful as I start by own business and transition from my current tech job where I was just informed over the weekend that my department will be cut from 24 to 10 , which I am taking as a blessing for finally giving me the impetus to launch the business full time, sink or swim…and of course the comfort of all the lovely tech devices will go a long way to easing my emotional pain as I have to return to the toaster oven that I’m sure had a hand in attacking the beautiful precious iMac because all I won’t be able to turn on the big oven anymore.
Love the show, thanks for all the wonderful tips and introductions to awesome tech that would slide by me otherwise!
Troy
February 17th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Why I should receive your glorious goodies:
1. I really love Stewie from the Family Guy and the Manura 3D webcam looks just like him…and I can use it to make 3D movies of my son’s football-head-shaped stuffed animals for all the kids to enjoy!
2. I need your help! — I keep dropping my Nano while I’m working out, and my lap is roasting as I’m typing this…
3. I want to see how many of the toys I can use at the same time — My iphone in the Naked case, plugged in to the iTrip Auto, bouncing it like a yo-yo from the MobiGrip while playing a GeekBrief episode through the portable speaker, and using the new Xacti HD camera to film it all!
February 17th, 2009 at 7:42 am
My list
1. I started watching geekbrief on Democracy Player (street cred)
2. I love apple so much I date a “specialist”. (high geek standards)
3. I am a poor senior at the University of Tennessee who could really use some goodies.
4. I continue to watch the show despite my girlfriend
5. Sent from my iPhone. :)
February 17th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Hi Cali,
I just want to know the name of the song you were playing. I liked it! What can I say, I am just an Ole Redneck Geek.
One of your best fans,
Jimmy Trammell
February 17th, 2009 at 7:59 am
#1 – I am expecting my first child in April…so I will not be able to afford to go to a Macworld for the foreseeable future :~(
#2 – I am expecting my first child in April…so I will not be buying any cool gear for the foreseeable future :~(
#3 – I am expecting my first child in April…so I need to work really hard to show her how much of a Geek her dad really is and that being called a Geek is a compliment :~)
February 17th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Where do I start on trying to win the big bag O’ Schwag. Well lets first start I live in Montana and its hard to go to these cool events. I enjoy watching your Podcast when I get in to work every morning. I believe I should get the bag because I love technology. You should come to Montana with your new Canon camera. You could take some killer pictures. I wish I had something funny to say but I am not good at coming up with funny on the spot. All I can say is I from Montana so that should work to get it. :-)
February 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am
I have been watching your show for a long time. Okay maybe not that long, I’m kinda old so I can’t remember.
I did not get to go to MacWorld this year because my boss said maybe next year. So, I did not get any schwag for myself this year.
I have used GB1, GB2, GB3 and now have way too many domains than I can really keep track of and use.
I purchased two Drobos (Since I did not win one at macWorld Last year) one for work and one for home.
I don’t really need any of that stuff but I want it.
Some of it I will give to my kids. Give it to me for the children.
Sorry I missed you at the Big Bang Bar in Nashville. The whole house was sick and I did not want to risk passing it on.
Even if you don’t give me the schwag I will still watch your show.
There is no plagiarism in this comment. Any portions that appear similar to above posts is merely coincidence.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Why I want your shwag:
1) Because I am jealous of your attendance at MacWorld. I dont think its fair. The only way to make up for that is by you giving me your shwag.
2) Because I think if you really did have tattoo sleeves, as you teased in this episode, you’d still be geektastic.
3) Because if I dont win this contest, I will develop a s-s-s-s-tudder. Y-y-y-y-you don’t w-w-w-want that t-t-t-to happen do y-y-y-y-you?
February 17th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Why do I want the schwag bag? Xmas emptied out my re-gift supply and I am desperately need to replenish it. My kids birthdays are coming up in March. You don’t want them to go without now do you?
February 17th, 2009 at 8:29 am
As the official head of the ‘We Love Cali Lewis And All The Lovely, Witty, Engaging, Informative, Educational And Super Cool Geek Brief TV Podcasts That She And Her Exceptionally Talented (And Probably Under-Paid) Production Crew Create Appreciation Society’ in the UK I’d love to accept those lovely gifts on behalf of all the members of our society, which at the moment is only one – but I’m sure will be so much more in the very near future.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:31 am
1) My 2 year old son loves to take ownership of everything I own and I’m running out of stuff.
2) I need an HD camera to capture the moments he steals my stuff
3) If I don’t keep him on a healthy supply of gadgets he threatens to kick me out of the house
Love the show, keep up the good work
February 17th, 2009 at 8:32 am
1 bag
2 o’
3 shwag
February 17th, 2009 at 8:45 am
STOP!!! And read no more, you found your knight is shinny armor, I promise not to use the schwag bag for evil: I will not:
I will not use the naked case naked, I promise only to use it with a fully clothed IPhone.
Excessively use the Cherry B while driving a fire truck down the road, can be to distractive, although the flowery case will go very well with my gear.
stop yo-yoing with the moby grip.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Okay, This is attempt three….I swear these computers are out to get me, first they take down the mac, and now they prevent all mac-centric communication….It’s a conspiracy I tell ya….
My iMac recently crashed from what I suspect was a wicked plot by the unfortunate but necessary Mr. Softy based devices in the house, I do believe the problem is with the logic board, the other devices are of course jealous because they don’t have logic boards (I think they used the toaster oven to get to the iMac because I yelled at it last for burning my dinner). I’ve been relegated to the world of all Mr. Sofy software, and the growing frustration form random Data Execution Prevention errors is causing the only two remaining Apple Devices (iPod 5th Gen and iPhone 3G) to become depressed, so they really really need a pick me up, and I think I head the iPhone 3G whistling at one of the sexy cases, you don’t want to deny him that chance in a life time to find his true case-mate do you?
The incredible generosity of the super extras that will be included finally put an end to the excuse of why I haven’t recorded my dogs insane curiosity of the dueling roombas dance of dirt devouring, or documenting the belief that the shepherd-lab mix will one day actually be able to climb the tree to get to the squirrel that won’t stop teasing her through the sliding glass door.
And any number of items in this stupenderous bag-o-schwag would be immensely helpful as I start by own business and transition from my current tech job where I was just informed over the weekend that my department will be cut from 24 to 10 , which I am taking as a blessing for finally giving me the impetus to launch the business full time, sink or swim…and of course the comfort of all the lovely tech devices will go a long way to easing my emotional pain as I have to return to the toaster oven that I’m sure had a hand in attacking the beautiful precious iMac because all I won’t be able to turn on the big oven anymore.
Love the show, thanks for all the wonderful tips and introductions to awesome tech that would slide by me otherwise!
Troy
February 17th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I have been watching/listening to the show for about 4 or 5 months on my way to school every morning. I am the band teacher in small rural district. I’ve never tried to win anything like this before and could try to come up with some really funny reasons why I need this stuff for myself, but it would be for my classroom.
Reason 1 – This year our staff is working on collaborative projects in an effort to reach more students in the classroom. One thing we are currently working on is creating video podcasts for our students and then having the students also create some. So, the HD camera and the 3d webcam would be great replacements for the Flip cameras we are currently using. I would actually probably take the HD camera on our upcoming band trip to DisneyWorld and record kids doing crazy kid stuff on the bus ride down and make dvd’s for the kids upon our return home. I’d also like to do a video journal for parents to see what the kids are up to each day of our trip. I’m sad you’re not including the FreewayPro software, but this next friday’s project is one I’m leading about creating websites using Google sites. Not quite the same, but a free option for our school to use.
Reason 2 – About 90% of my band has an actual Apple branded mp3 player and of that 90%, about 80% have Touch’s. So, some of those items I would give to my students and some I would keep (like oen of the cases) to protect my great teaching tool. I use my touch in class almost every day and the portable speakers would be a great way for me to not have to walk clear across the room to where the stereo cabinet is. I’m always trying to find cool music applications that are free for my kids to download and use in their practicing at home.
Reason 3 – I use my cheap $5 fm transmitter on our bus rides to different music contests. We get our comments back on cd’s and I carry my Powerbook with me everywhere. I just put those cd’s into itunes, move the files to my iPod and we listen to judge’s comments on the bus on the way home. But my junky transmitter picks up every engine noise and we have to really crank the junky bus speakers to the limit. So the awesome Griffin FM transmitter would come in great for listening to our judging comments on the bus ride home and to listen to some great music on the way to our festivals and contests.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Ok. I should be the winner because of the sweet crap I’m going to do with the schwag:
one – Use the digital camera to launch BrieflyGeek.tv. I’ll focus on giving brief reviews on the stuff I’ve won AS WELL AS brief reviews of your reviews of stuff on GeekBrief.tv. so meta.
two – Distribute the schwag all over Chicago. Placing them in plain site for people to pick up. Like a modern day Johnny Appleseed (Johnny Coolcrapleseed).
three – I’ll follow you on twitter. Once the economy fails, twitter followers will somehow become the new global currency (trust me) so this is a pretty valuable thing im offering here.
yep.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:00 am
1) I need to practice my product reviews ;^)
2) I am a Tech-aholoc, anything involving technology i love
3) I love! Bacon
February 17th, 2009 at 9:03 am
I should get the Shwag because:
1. I’m the type of viewer GeekBrief loves. I follow Cali on Twitter, and I listen to everything she says! I have a neocube in my office and one at home. I have Bacon flavored products in various places in my kitchen and even in my office. I have a drobo, I drink Beck’s Beer, I looked seriously at the Cannon HD camera, and I prepared grill cheeses Cali-style for my family (and they loved it). When I do buy domain names – I plan to use Godaddy GB promo-codes.
2. I’m a MAC SNOB – thanks mostly to Cali and Neal. I own a iMac “24, a MacBook pro, an iPhone 3G, an iPod touch, and I’ve converted my wife and kids into Mac Snobs too!
3. I once spent the good part of an afternoon looking for pictures of Neal. For a long time, we only saw Cali and not Neal on the broadcasts. So I did some hunting and found some photos. I figured if I was going to make such a commitment to this show, I needed to put a face with the names/voices. I know it makes me look a little like a stalker, but it is what it is.
Please send schwag!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:08 am
1. Every time I watch your Podcast I buy what ever you show. (I started to create a “What Not…muppet”)
2. Had to auction off pieces of my youth to fund the purchases I keep making from watching your Podcast. Oh, btw.. My He-Man with the action punch is 4-sale now..LOL
3. If you give me your swag-bag, I could save that much more money and I won’t have to switch to GEICO… that money with the eyes is really creepy!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:14 am
1) Canadian
2) Apple Fan
3) GeekBrief Rules
February 17th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Here it goes:
3) I am unforgivably guilty of under-thinking reason number three, and therefore undeserving of the schwag.
2) I have an insatiable appetite for self-improvement, and am therefore a little more worthy of the schwag.
1) All the schwag, piled atop one another, would be tall enough to prop up my 98-year-old grandmother, who sadly suffers from an advanced form of scoliosis.
It breaks my heart, seeing her standing up and laying sideways at the same time. It just ain’t right.
I love you nana!
I really, need, that schwag! Do it for nana…
February 17th, 2009 at 9:28 am
3 Reasons I NEED this Schwag:
1) I live in Idaho and there is no good electronic shopping here
2) My whole family is filled with geeks and I could share
3) I am a good person and deserve free stuff!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Hey Cali, I feel that I need this to offset the money you made me spend to get up and going with my podcast. Thanks to your influence, I have purchased the Mackie Onyx 1220, with the Firewire card, a Electrovoice RE-20 Microphone with shockmount, 6 Shure SM 45’s and a Digital Voice Recorder, all based on your rave reviews and your idol, Leo.
So, with the Schwag, the Xacti HD camera will allow me to move into video production with said podcast mentioned above, thanks to you again;)
Not only that, but this way, I can have a little camera that looks like a robot sitting with me so I can talk to it while I sit in my office alone doing production work on the new video podcast.
And finally, the heat shift is critical, 3rd degree burns and such are a real buzz kill.
Please help ease my pain you have introduced me to, the world of podcasting.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Why would I possibly want that Bag O’ Schwag?
1. I plan on having children and the heat that emanates from my laptop while on my lap isn’t exactly conducive to the propagation of my seeds.
2. My excessive apple purchasing habits have sadly caused me to own all of the iPods that there Bag O’ Schwag has cases for. (I’m not proud)
3. I LOVE SURPRISES!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Hi, Cali!
3 Reasons for why I need to win your Bag of Schwag.
1. I have been a geek for 20 years and I never get to go to any trade shows. Heck! I never get to go anywhere! Even my wife left me at home when she went to Belize in January.
2. I desperately need a video camera to take videos of my 5 dogs and for going on The Little Trip. This is a trip I plan taking on my motorcycle after receiving sponsorship from that nice couple in Texas going on The Big Trip. After The Little Trip, I can show the videos to my friends on my iPhone while it sits on the stand hooked up the external speakers in the bag, along with all the Geek Briefs I missed while I was gone.
3. I am a misplaced Texan currently missing in Mississippi and need to receive a package from Texas so I can pretend it’s from friends and family in Texas.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hi, Cali!
3 Reasons for why I need to win your Bag of Schwag.
1. I have been a geek for 20 years and I never get to go to any trade shows. Heck! I never get to go anywhere! Even my wife left me at home when she went to Belize in January.
2. I desperately need a video camera to take videos of my 5 dogs and for going on The Little Trip. This is a trip I plan taking on my motorcycle after receiving sponsorship from that nice couple in Texas going on The Big Trip. After The Little Trip, I can show the videos to my friends on my iPhone while it sits on the stand hooked up to the external speakers in the bag, along with all the Geek Briefs I missed while I was gone.
3. I am a misplaced Texan currently missing in Mississippi and need to receive a package from Texas so I can pretend it’s from friends and family in Texas.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:36 am
When Dear Cali attended MAC’s tradeshow,
She saw gadgets and booths row by row,
As to JOBS she had none,
As to SCHWAG half a ton,
Now it’s time for all that to GO!
Cali, In this, my second life, (the first was an Air Force career) I teach 6th grade computers and am a 6-7-8 grade drama coach in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. I’ve watched your show for a year or more, and thoroughly enjoy it, besides getting a bunch of useful information – a lot of it I apply directly with my students. I’ve got practical applications for ALL that SCHWAG – passing it on to deserving students!
Thanks for your great show. Keep it up!
Alan
PS – When are you coming up our way???? Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and I anxiously await your visit…AB
February 17th, 2009 at 9:41 am
1. I live in Florida… nothing as cool as MacWorld EVER comes near here… frankly I don’t blame them, it’s hot, and the state is filled with old people who can’t use a tv remote let along an iPod.
2. The creepiness of a webcam with 2 eyes staring at me is very intriguing. It doesn’t turn it’s head and stare at you does it??? Has it ever uttered the words “Get OUT!”???
3. I have a MacBook Pro… one of the HOT ones… according to most scientific studies, I should be sterile from the thing sitting in my lap. The cooling pad my restore my dream of having a family some day.
BTW: Best podcast hand down!!! Love you guys! I even watch in the car… so I can use the car gear as well… at least til I die in a car wrench learning about gadgets while traveling down I-4.
Justin
February 17th, 2009 at 9:42 am
1. I live in Florida… nothing as cool as MacWorld EVER comes near here… frankly I don’t blame them, it’s hot, and the state is filled with old people who can’t use a tv remote let along an iPod.
2. The creepiness of a webcam with 2 eyes staring at me is very intriguing. It doesn’t turn it’s head and stare at you does it??? Has it ever uttered the words “Get OUT!”???
3. I have a MacBook Pro… one of the HOT ones… according to most scientific studies, I should be sterile from the thing sitting in my lap. The cooling pad my restore my dream of having a family some day.
BTW: Best podcast hand down!!! Love you guys! I even watch in the car… so I can use the car gear as well… at least til I die in a car wreck learning about gadgets while traveling down I-4.
Justin
February 17th, 2009 at 9:50 am
1. There’s no MacWorld in Denmark
2. Denmark isn’t at MacWorld
3. With the Bag O’ Schwag I would give Inspector Gadget a race for his money.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Nice bag of schwag… especially 3d cam from Minoru which reminds me of
the “bad robot” in the lost outro.
Anyway… my three reasons are as follows:
1> I did not click the don’t click this link on twitter
2> While I am currently between jobs/practicing early retirement/unemployed,
I will have enough time to fully appreciate the bag of schwag. Who knows, it
might just help me to start a new software startup, that will revolutionize
the internet as we know it, putting me into the company of Al Gore, etc…
5> no three sir (sorry couldn’t resist the monty python reference)
3> If you make it to NH for the big trip you and Neal will get a complimentary BACON and pancake breakfast with real maple syrup!
4> Why stop at three reasons when you are having this much FUN!
5> is RIGHT out!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Hmmm, why would I want the schwag? Well, to begin with, in Canada we don’t have that unit of measurement. We usually refer to ‘bags o stuff’ as loot, or bags o stuff so with that in mind I think if I were to receive the schwag it would not only be a kind gesture from neighbour to neighbour but it may actually crate a friendly environment which may encourage better international relations between the US and Canada. Thank about it, Cali. Imagine what it would feel like to be partly responsible for assisting with getting the NAFTA arrangement back on track with a friendly exchange of schwag? I see international media attention on this one which would easily afford you the exposure to capture some major corporate sponsors to assist with your Big Trip Project. I can see it now: The Bag o’ Schwag that got the nation moving! It drips of cross promotion, heavy promotion and over promotion. And quite honestly, in my own selfish little way I’d love to be a part of that. I’m your typical Canadian. I live where it’s cold and Wintery for three to four months of the year, I own a small business and I attend local hockey games. I say ‘eh’ all the time. I suspect you are the typical American (fill in the blanks here) and who better to represent our respective country’s than with stereotypical residents. Plus, the gender thing. Can’t forget that. I’m a guy, you’re a gal. Talk about mass appeal! Another reason why I’d like the bag o schwag is that I won’t likely have to pay duty on it. That’s appealing to me, your typical Canadian. Oh, and possibly I won’t have to pay GST on it, either. Again, very appealing for a small business owner in Canada. There you have my reasons. Whatever the outcome, I’ll still enjoy your podcast and view you secretly as my favourite American I smuggle into Canada via iTunes!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:09 am
1. cause your cute.
2. i own a ipod and PC.
3. and your husband is a very lucky man.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:29 am
1. I started watching your show 6 months ago… and because of it, I bought my first apple device – an iPhone.
2. I am cash strapped so I need accessories for my iPhone that I love!
3. in 5 days it is my birthday
sadly, I am not funny. sorry.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Reasons that cannot be overlooked:
1. Cali is really pretty (with all due respect, Neal).
2. I am the number one South American fan of the Brief. I live in Brazil and this is my favorite podcast/blog (because Cali is so pretty).
3. All those things are hard to find over here. Damn customs fees!!!
Thank you.
Keep up the good job.
Wendel.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Reasons that cannot be overlooked:
1. Cali is really pretty (with all due respect, Neal).
2. I am the number one South American fan of the Brief. I live in Brazil and this is my favorite podcast (because Cali is so pretty).
3. All those things are hard to find over here. Damn customs fees!!!
Thank you.
Keep up the good job.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Since the bag of schwag is iPod heavy, my three reasons are as follows:
1) I had a Zune, I evangelized said Zune to friends and family. I clung to the Zune like rat to a sinking ship, until over Christmas when a more or less concerned family member bought me an iPod touch, but none of my Zune accessories work!
2) I helped convert my shop to Microsoft and Windows but had a soft spot for one Mac using co-worker and as a result, I envy his Mac.
3) My birthday is Thursday and since my family member bought me an iPod touch for Christmas, I fear I will only get socks and underpants. (Not that I don’t need them!).
Love the show, catch it all the time on my NEW iPod Touch (used to watch it on the Zune too). :)
February 17th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Hi Cali,
A. I saw the first Lisa live in 1983 — it said, ‘Hello!’ and I was in love!
B. I am a proud geek who learned to program on punch cards and …
C. … buttoned the top button on his shirts until he was fifteen years old because ‘It’s got to be there for a reason!’
February 17th, 2009 at 10:48 am
1. I’m getting a new cat today
2. That bag looks big enough to hold him comfortably
February 17th, 2009 at 10:52 am
1. I’m getting a new cat today
2. That bag ‘o schwag looks big enough to hold him comfortably.
3. I love your podcast. But most importantly, I love trying out new products, making my wife and friends nuts with my gadget obsessions and I REALLY REALLY
February 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
1. I’ve always wanted to go to a MacWorld, but have never been able to, I probably won’t be able to ever now, so I cry into my oatmeal, but it could be better if I was able to cry into the Bag O’ Schwag!
2. Wait a minute! They had iPod accessories at MacWorld and I missed it?! Khaaan! (like Kirk in Star Trek II) – http://www.khaaan.com/
3. When I’m not using the Minuro 3D Webcam, I can leave it setup to scare my children away from me Mac!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:54 am
1. I’m getting a new cat today
2. That bag ‘o schwag looks big enough to hold him comfortably.
3. I love your podcast. But most importantly, I love trying out new products, making my wife and friends nuts with my gadget obsessions and I REALLY REALLY want to let my new cat out of that Bag O’ Schwag.
Really.
I’ll even pay the shipping. And I’ll make a video with the cat, too.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:55 am
It’s me again. An optimist from Croatia, Europe :)
I already mentioned that tech is really expensive in Croatia, and just wanted to give you an example.
The entry level MacBook in USA costs $1299, and the same model in Croatia has a price tag of $1742! That’s $443 more and I can’t afford it now, but keep hoping that I’ll buy it someday.
So, please, comfort me by giving me your bag o’ schwag :(
February 17th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Roses are red, violets are blue. I know Valentine’s day is over, but this is all I could think to do.
My brand new MacBook is lonely and looking blue, but it keeps telling me my naked iPhone just won’t do.
iMovie keeps telling me that its made for editing HD movies too! But I won’t trust it, until I have something to keep it cools. (wait for it ;-)
Maybe a new HD camera and the cool mat will be the tools!
Thank you Cali and Neal! Love the show!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:57 am
1. I’m getting a new cat today
2. That bag ‘o schwag looks big enough to hold him comfortably.
3. I love your podcast. But most importantly, I love trying out new products, making my wife and friends nuts with my gadget obsessions and I REALLY REALLY want to let my new cat out of that Bag O’ Schwag.
I’ll even pay the shipping. And I’ll make a video with the cat, too.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:01 am
1. I love you! and Neil!
2. I’m not a mac owner, I’m a hackintosh owner. Can’t afford to be a real mac owner. I do own an Iphone, does that count?
3. My first boy will be born in three months and I want to have a memory of tech from when he was born to share with him. I also have two girls, who are starting to share the love for tech like dad. So they are starting to watch podcast with me. Plus I’ll name my son after Neil. Im sure free shwag will make the wife come around…Don’t you?
February 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am
1. I am a teacher at a parochial school and on a budget that does not nearly feed my gadget hunger. Also, I would no longer have to have my students record videos of interesting lessons on their phones for youtube, and could do it all by myself on that lovely camera!
2. I have no reason to go to macworld now that Apple has pulled out, and I had never been in the first place. It is a sad thing that I will never experience a Steve-note. *sigh
3. Because you are both really lovely people and I appreciate what you do to bring interesting products into my radar and talk about them in a real world way. Great job!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:05 am
and reason 4. Because I got Neal’s name wrong :(
February 17th, 2009 at 11:06 am
4. Because I got Neal’s name wrong :(
February 17th, 2009 at 11:19 am
1. This one time at band camp I almost got a free bag of swag. I’m feeling lucky today.
2. Tell Neal not to take this the wrong way, but you”re hot!
and last but not least,
3. I want to see what your surprise is. A special recipe with bacon maybe cooked with a usb powered 10 maga pixel acme flugelbinder 1000 special edition.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Why do I want it? Simple.
1) most of these things can not be bought in my country
2) I love
3) think that I make good use of them
February 17th, 2009 at 11:23 am
1. I’m from Texas, and Texans are the shiznit!
2. I just became a Mac fanboy…er…I mean girl this year. So I’m just now starting my collection of MacCrap and getting my schwagger on.
3. I spend my time trying to figure out how to integrate tech into my school (it’s what I do), and it would be awesome to see what we could do with the 3D camera and other goodies. BTW, the 2 picture thing might be useful with a DLP projector (yes, Texas Instruments…another reason why Texas is geektakular) and 3D glasses …can’t wait to get my hands on one of those!!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:23 am
1. I’d love the camcorder because my wife and I will be having kids soon and also going to London and Paris later this year, so it would be awesome to have it for those 2 things.
2. I’m a recent Mac convert (thanks to you and other podcasters like Kevin Rose), my wife and I both got MacBooks last year and I got a free iPod Touch and we sold her free iPod Touch and got her an iPod Nano instead. So we could use pretty much all of the things you’re giving away, though I’d probably give some to friends or people at my church because I’m just a nice guy like that.
3. My wife and I (wow, came up in all 3 reasons) are both poor grad students, and it’s hard to afford fun things and accessories. The MacBooks were bought with mostly birthday and christmas money after both of our old Dell laptops started to become less reliable around the same time (though we still sold them both on eBay and that helped finance the new ones).
Love the show, been watching for a long time now. Keep up the great work!
-Jon
February 17th, 2009 at 11:25 am
My name is Pedro Cabral, I live in great country of Portugal and this is my first time on the Firefox. I would like very must to have sexual intercourse with your presenter and win marvelous awards because the NekFit would be great for my cassette walkman, and the big back bag should be perfect to transport my car telephone and finally the video camera devise is great to talk with many women on the Firefox on my new ZX spectrum computer machine.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:26 am
1. I don’t deserve it
2. I really want it!
3. I don’t have room for it in our apartment and my wife would kill me!
4. You’d have more room in your closet so you can fit more swag!
5. I would die happy
6. After I died, I could put in a good word for you at the Pearly Gates! (and explain away the “Crappy Christian show” :) )
7. I think since Heaven is a perfect place, it will have Macs up there, so I’ll be able to use all this swag in Heaven!
8. and last but not least, someone’s got to win, so why not let it be ME!!! :)
February 17th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Hi Cali,
Reasons I should win?…
1. I have zero accessories for my iPod (no extra $) and would promise to write up a review on every one of them and give what I can’t use to friends who need them (the pogo stylus will go to a friend I talked into buying an iPhone but can’t type on it. This will stop her from wanting to throw it against the wall all the time).
2. I’ve gotten my seven year old niece into technology and you will make me the coolest Aunt in the world if she could chat in 3D. Could video tape her chatting with the HD camera along with my nephews.
3. I haven’t entered a contest in so long because I never have won anything! Seriously! This would be so cool to win and I’d never forget you all. When I die, my obit will even read “Winner of the Bag ‘O Schwag from GeekBriefTV in 2009″.
BTW: Love watching the podcast on my Tivo and/or computer. It is still hard to be a woman who loves tech and sees men talking about it most of the time. It is so cool to see a woman who actually knows her tech stuff and makes it fun! Keep up the great work!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Hey Cali and Neal –
1. If I get all the iPod and iPhone accessories, then I can actually afford to get the iPhone.
2. My 7-yr-old is at that stage in life when she disputes everything she JUST said so if I can film her in the moment and play it back easily then I’ll be able to show her dad’s always right. :-P
3. We live in California and both my and my wife’s families are back in the midwest. Having the 3-d cam will make it seem like we’re there without having to help shovel snow.
Love the show, but now you’re getting so pro that I’m missing all the great bloopers at the end. Are you all hitting SXSW this year?
Cheers,
Tim
February 17th, 2009 at 11:47 am
1) I’m a poor musician (cough cough newmusicmonday.com cough cough)
secondofly) see reason 1
2) if I get your bag o’ schwag I’ll send YOU a bag O’Schwag – a little barter (read: bribery) never hurt anyone
D) I love burritos
3) My 3 reasons were actually FIVE
PS if you want a Tee we’ll send you one regardless :)
February 17th, 2009 at 11:49 am
1) My wife thinks you are amazingly hot!
2) You have given me my favorite way to eat Ramen Noodles.
3) I screwed up on V-Day and this would be the only way to make things right! Her name is Stephanie so could you sign something to her when you send it :)
February 17th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Why I would like the schwag:
1, I live & breath technology and gadgets, I’m a tech geek and electronic fanatic. However my bank manager does not share my passion and will not let me have any more money.
2, I tell my life that we ‘NEED’ more tech as it will improve our life. I want to prove my point but I need Cali’s help.
3, Have have an mp3 player, I have the moves, but I need the FastMac U-Jam Speakers so that I can look as cool as Cali while dancing to the ‘Juno’ sound track.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Why do I want the Bag O’ Schwag?
1) Beucase I could always use more gadgets and tech toys, as my wife has me on a very short shopping leash.
2) I could use all of those items, for my tech toys or my evil take over the world creations. (Still waiting on my application for the Evil League of Evil).
3) It would give me something to torment my wife into thinking I bought jsut to see the funny look on her face when she gets angry. :-)
February 17th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Great Contest Cali, here is my list
1. My 4 year old son would loose respect for geekbrief.tv if he couldn’t record video in 3D.
2. What can I say, free swag fits me perfectly.
3. Winning this contest would make me the most famous person in my tiny West Texas town of Crane.(I crave fame and the reinforcement that I’m a winner)
Great show Cali, thanks for all your hard work.(That means Neil too)
February 17th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
a) because I’m so committed to the show, I spend all day downloading it, just so I can watch the 3 to 7 minutes.
2) because toast
thirdly) I can finally realize my dream of winning a bag of stuff from a show where someone else went and got the stuff and is now giving it to me.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
1. I love taking videos of pretty much everything so that camera would definitely come in handy so I could be a legit creeper (just kidding).
2. I am in college…I am poor.
3. Ever since I bought my mac and iphone, I am an apple maniac and I get a lot of crap for my love for apple; it would be nice to receive some Schwag. I mean I love apple so much I cry myself to sleep thinking about how awesome they are. And since you promote a lot of apple stuff and technology, I cry for you guys sometimes too. This might be an exaggeration of the truth. But you guys are awesome still.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Three reasons for me:
3. I am just a bag away from converting to a MAC.
2. Pretty sure I could use EVERY item in the bag… including the bag itself.
1. My three boys would LOVE the camera!
Win or not, Thanks Cali and Neil.
Really enjoy the show on my Tivo!
Bob
February 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wow, Cali, not sure that I can surpass these great responses, but I’ll give it a shot.
1. I love Macs and have suffered nearly six years of withdrawal DT’s after I was laid off from a job.
2. I am seriously techno-challenged and need to learn how to use this stuff.
3. I would give whatever I don’t use to a children’s charity here in the Tampa area.
That was so unfunny! I guess I used up all my humorous thoughts on Twitter. I’m newly addicted. Is there a 12-step program? LOL
February 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
1. All Your Schwag Are Belong To Us
2. I’m a cash strapped student studying Digital Media
3. Geekbrief makes every day better (along with coffee, fresh air and Leo Laporte’s insanely loud voice)
February 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Lets see three reasons….well the obvious one is….
1.) Would certainly help a lot by making my zombie hunting less boring, huh? thought it would be a thrilling activity, nah much less fun than people make it out to be. Seriously overrated. Oh well…at least the ladies love zombie hunting, or so i’m told.
2.) I would love to bring something to the table at my eXreme cRochet contests my friends and I have, it would be nice to have some gifts to give out at our rockin’ party’s. Oh yeah, the ladies can’t resist the eXtreme cRochet.
3.) Um.. lets see a third reason…3…huh…oh yeah…WORLD DOMINATION!!!… AH HA HA ha ha huh err um…. no wait what I meant to say was cat cuddling photography for my eXtreme LoLcats club. Oh yeah the ladies love the lolcats.
Have a totally rad and excellent day!
Byyyyeeee
February 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
1. I have 3 kids
2. I have 3 kids and 2 standard poodles
3. I HAVE 3 KIDS and 2 standard poodles (they are big dogs) and a wife.
All 3 kids have ipods. They all 3 have computers. They all 3 need accessories. I think even the poodles have ipods that need accessories. Oh and we are neighbors. I live in Arkansas.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
1.My valentine’s present was bad this year.
2. I need something EPIC. EPIC backwards is CIPE, and I have the perfect RE: CIPE for love. Free stuff.
3. I really have to get out of the dog house and that HD camera would help so much!
Thanks guys
February 17th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Why do I want this bag of Schwag?
1) I want to prove to my wife that there is yet another benefit for watching your shows: a) I get geek news, b) Cali is hot… and C) free schwag!
2) My wife could use some of the schwag, so this isn’t totally about me, me, me… see how selfless I am?
3) The laptop heat shield will cool down my lap and reduce the chance of random mutations in my yet-to-be-conceived offspring.. benefitting future generations of geekbrief.tv viewers!
not a reason why, but negotiation tactic to pick me:
5) I’ll also promise to promote your show every time I use the schwag! I’ll get everyone I know to watch… and then try to get people I don’t know to watch. :)
February 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
1. My valentine’s present (to my fiancee) was bad this year.
2. I need something EPIC. EPIC backwards is CIPE, and I have the perfect RE: CIPE for love. Free stuff.
3. I really have to get out of the dog house and that HD camera would help so much!
Thanks guys
February 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
1. I have been under the false belief my entire life that “schwag” was spelled “shwag”. Winning this contest will in a small way offset the shame I’m carrying from this offense.
2. I’m a tech industry recession casualty (Dec ‘08). I need something to brag to my friends about rather than beg them for jobs.
3. I’m now a fan of Barry Louis Polisar and can’t get that song out of my head…YOU OWE ME ONE!
February 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Oh and 4…I also live in Dallas…no shipping cost :)
February 17th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Hello Cali,
I’m so old I couldn’t figure out how to enter your contest, or did I? : )
1. I promise to share some of the items with my three bratty sisters, I will even pay the postage.
2. I promise not to sell the items on EBAY or have a yard sale.
3. I will use the HD camera to take movies of poor little sea turtles heading back to sea.
4. I’d trade all the items for an autograph photo of you. Was that funny?
Thanks for the opportunity! You have the best video podcast period! Did I overdo it? : )
Chip Cunningham
P.S. Here is my address to mail the items to:
4436 Cedarbrook Ct
Pensacola, FL 32526
850-941-1743
Chip Cunningham
“Where’s the Beach?”
chipcunningham@mac.com
February 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
1 In Ne the closest town that has any thing close to a tek store is a hour or more away
2 I’m only 14 and have a once a year job of detasseling that pays for all my tek needs i only get about 700$ it is supposed to last me all year and i half to put half away in savings.
3 I really need a pick-me-up after a long cold winter
February 17th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
My reasons for wanting one of the greatest offers Geekbrief has ever offered.
1- Cali touched the bag and its contents.
2- Cali is the greatest technology host in the history of telecommunications.
3- It’s the closest I will ever come to meeting one of the most talented ladies I have ever had the pleasure of seeing on Tivo, PC, and my IPod
February 17th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I don’t need any of it, but it would be really nice to record my next podcast episode with something other than a webcam.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
i need swag for my collection of apple products and it will round out my tech geekness obsession to own at least one of all the gadgets made to man.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
First, I long to embrace the deep profound riches of Schwago treasure which has beckoned me to come and drink of its glorious splendor. Oh the Humanity!
Second, I am destined for internet greatness and long to walk among the unfathomable greatness of Cali Lewis, Leo Laporte, and John C. what’s his last name? The camera is a necessary step in this journey
Third, I just got done explaining to several mindless media sheep. That indeed man-made global warming is not only unlikely but has no basis in science. Cali you have given me the fuel to fan this fire of truth and because of that I feel like we have a common goal. Naturally, people with common goals often support each other. The End
February 17th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
A week ago I graduated from collage with a degree in Film and Media arts… So this swag bag could be my stimulus package, as I’m planing to use it for job generating purposes, such starting a video blog. Same as your blog inspired me to start mine, I am hoping my blog will inspire others to do the same. So if we all wanna cut down unemployment… This is a sure way to start. :O)
Thank you.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
1.) Because I’m a poor college student with no money
2.) Because I’m a podcaster, blogger, and I’d love to do video content but my Flip camera broke :( (refer to number one to see why I can’t remedy this problem)
3.) I am faster than 80% of all snakes and my feelings regenerate at twice the speed of a normal man
February 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Murgatroyd is the name I’ve coined for the future’s first computer system mimicking biological cognition.
Q: Why did Murgatroyd cross the street?
A: To make me ask the question, “Why did Murgatroyd cross the street?”
Q: How many Murgatroyds does it take to unscrew a light bulb?
A: Murgatroyds don’t yet exist in the year 2009, so the question should be stated as, “How many Murgatroyds would it take to unscrew a light bulb?”
Follow-up Answer: If those who’ve built Murgatroyd know what they’re doing and have everything set up properly, I imagine one Murgatroyd should be able to figure out how to unscrew a light bulb.
Murgatroyd walked into the local tavern and sat at the bar waiting to be served.
“What’ll it be, big guy? Volts or bolts?” Kurt the jocular bartender asked.
“Kurt,” says Murgatroyd, “No robot jokes today, OK?”
“Aw, what’s the problem Murg?” Kurt asks.
“What’s the problem?” Murgatroyd echoes. “The problem is I don’t exist yet …!”
February 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
*college
P.S.
Maybe I should have stayed in school a bit longer… :)
February 17th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
*college
P.S.
Maybe I should have stayed in school a bit longer… :o)
February 17th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Whyyyyyy?
1) I have an “I visited the Mothership.” shirt and rock it regularly. Yay for strange looks!!
2) I would share the schwag with my friends who own post production video companies (Studio Red and Aria Studios). They’re fans too! ps, the owner of Aria is a 26 yr old girl named Kolby. I know u love female business owners! Geez, if we’re going there, Studio Red is owned by two people.. my buddy Joel and another girl…. Kristy! woohoo for blatantly pushing Cali’s soft-spot button!
3) I live in Hawaii! If you pick me…. can you say BUSINESS TRIP!!! I’ll take you and Neal surfing!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Hey Cali,
Never expected such competition!! Though, it makes me happy to read your followers taking strides into comedy….
Here’s my take:
1. I’m an old guy wanting a lot of toys.
2. I am a cool guy transitioning to geek but sticking to geeky cool!
3. I need the cool-tools to change my status from wannabe to real video podcaster and blogger!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Why I Deserve The Swag, by Ryan Williams
1- Because I never win anything. EVER. And dab-nabbit, I DESERVE TO BE ONE OF LIFE’S WINNERS.
2- Because I never overuse ALL CAPS when I post comments on your show notes. Crap.
3- Because I NEVER LEARNED TO REEEEAAAADDD…
Best,
Ryan
February 17th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Waaaait, one more!
4) Because I watch Geek Breif on my 17″ mac book pro and a pair of Avalon Acoustics Mixing Monitors driven by a Bryston 4BSST amp. can you say $10K in audio?!?! You sound great! hahaaha
February 17th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
1 – Because I bought all of the iYule videos… in June.
2 – Because I forgive Neal for his twittering.
3 – Because I don’t already have half of the things in the bag.
Love, Filmboy
February 17th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Reasons why I need that bag!
1) I need a new bag for college, the junk inside it can go in the bin :)
2) I LOVE bacon and if you say beer can in an English accent, it sounds like the word Bacon in a Jamaican accent haha cracks me up every time!
3) Cali Lewis is HOT and I want her to ‘hold me in her arms and sway me like the sea’
February 17th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I am one of the 6 people who bought a “color” iPod (one week before the video iPod was announced) It might not be relevant to this contest, but I am still waiting for that dubious honor to count for something!
I am currently posted overseas, and watch your show via webcast to keep track of new and cool products back home. No single person has (or should have) enough iPods to put all that stuff to use, and I’d be happy to share with my colleagues here. (Don’t worry, we have APO)
One more thing… Actually, there isn’t. I just wanted to say that.
February 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I deserve to win the schwag because:
1) I would be happy with even one item.
2) I have never won anything that couldn’t be brought for a dollar.
3) I love that song too!
Love the show and thanks so much for covering the MacWorld event. I live in the UK so I can never go :-(.
February 17th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
1. Hoping that snappy little tune is including in the Schwag because I need music for skipping down the street.
2. Tired of roasted lap.
3. Surely I will look better in 3D!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
The three reasons I would like to win this contest one is for my wife she
Likes photography it is her hobby she has not been able to do as much as she
Likes with her hobby since we had two kids, ages two and four. This would be a cool way of giving her a nice gift for Easter and taking her mind off are most recent life events.
Secondly, I have been a loyal listener since I found the geek brief on
ITunes and really enjoy your show it is nice to know through thick and thin,
Flu’s or Colds that Cali and the geek brief team will always produce, oh by
the way are cats name is Cali.
Thirdly, my brothers call me the LEG short for Low end Geek because I can’t
go out buy all the techy stuff I want like they do because for me it usually
involves a power point presentation on how and why we should purchase a tech product for example an IPOD nano for work would be a great return on Investment my wife
was floored the one time I did do a power point but hey I am just trying to
get my point across, you couples can understand. (I am a CAD Designer so we
are very quiet in the office I need sound like the geek brief in the back
round telling about all the new and crazy stuff I can present in a power
point.)
Thanks
Kevin Caswell
February 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
1. If I get all this free swag, then maybe my wife will let me get an iPhone.
2. Did I mention my wife may let me get an iPhone.
3. It contains Luria DNA from Jan 81 in it, and with that I can grow my own Tech Diva.
Paul
February 17th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
1. I forgot to get my wife a gift for Valentines Day. We agreed to not buy gifts but I guess that is code for “I’m secretly buying you a gift.” The geek toys just might save a marriage.
2. I’m a stay at home Dad with a 4 year old boy and a 4 month old girl. My outlet for the day is watching podcasts while the kids nap. Yup, Geekbrief is my 5 minutes of Zen.
3. I have met Lance Armstrong, Samuel Jackson and Betty White (from Golden Girls fame of course) and sadly none of these encounters are capture in HD.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I am the “dinosaur” of Redding Elementary School in Seymour, Indiana.
This is my 36th year of elementary music teaching and I still LOVE MY JOB!
I have been a Macaholic since my first mac – a 2 floppy Mac SE!
I work with a lot of younger teachers that are much more hip than I.
Each week I do a Friday giveaway – I pull a staff member’s name and they can choose something from my “prize table”. Normally stuff like cheap flash drives, highlighters, sticky notepads, a potato soup supper made by my wife or one of my nature photos.
With your prize collection I would be much cooler than my age of 57!
Help me be cool and be loved even more by my fellow teachers!
I am the old guy of the building and I AM buying their love!
Thanks for your consideration from a very content Musicasaurus Educationus.
Blessings!
Charles Moman
http://www.momanmedia.com
http://www.rivertownthemusical.com
http://www.charlesmoman.smugmug.com
February 17th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Narrow the reasons down to three? This is hard … especially when I have to take my shoes and socks off to count in binary! Oh well, if three be the magic number, so be it. We we go …
(in my David Letterman voice) Top 3 reasons why Cali should give me the Bag o’ Schwag:
1. I’m so jealous of how great a podcast Neil and Cali do that the schwag will almost start to heal my wounds.
2. I’ll have the exclusive bragging rights at the office to say “Look what Cali sent me, nah, nah-nah, nah-na, nah”
3. As one who believes in sharing the wealth, I would share some of the goodies with some other techno-geeks (at least the ones who haven’t heard me sing the praises of Geekbrief TV, as the others are probably here trying to beat me to the punch – do’h!
Besides, no matter if I win or lose, I still consider myself luck to have discovered GBTV – it puts me one-up on many of my peers!
February 17th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I don’t really need any of the schwag. I just want it…I know that it will clutter my desk and floors and shelves…but I want it. I will make my friends and family jealous as I use it once and then let it sit on a shelf…but I want it. But most importantly
I want it…to add to my collection of stuff…which holds my collection of dust. Isn’t it sad that you need stuff to display your dust collection? Think about how good my dust collection will look on that schwag.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
1. I’ve always tried to be a nod
2. Under very few circumstances would I want to be the rug, but I’ll give it a try.
3. What makes the world go round? I’ll be a hug.
Great choice of music! Kali & Neal forever!
February 17th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Reasons I would hope you would chose to give me the Schwag;
First, there’s birthdays, anniversaries, weddings coming up in the near future, and some of this stuff would make great presents.
Second, I could use some of the iPod touch accessories to keep it charged, and to replace my current case, which is showing its age. I could definitely use a set of portable speakers.
Third, it would make me very happy to win free stuff.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Three Reasons I need the bag
1) I am a pastor suffering with technolust, you could be the answer to my prayer!
2) If I got the webcam it would keep my mother-in-law from visiting.
3) If I got the video camera I could do a special undercover investigation into rattlesnake handling churches. (I’m a pastor I could get in)
February 17th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Plz give me the Bag-0-Schwag
1. Cause I live in Australia and have no chance of ever getting to mac-world as I don’t have (as directed by google earth)either the kayak for ocean stages or the 54days 18hours needed to get there.
2. I love all sorts of technology. whether it is a 35kg 20Mb drive from a mainframe to cool micro technology I have (played with|pulled apart|demoed| shown it off) to anyone who is interested (and sometimes not)
3. Serious bragging rights. Our work has an informal ‘who can get the best tech for free’ going, which usually means haggling with vendors, or pilfering. As a bonus you will get video of our way cool snowdome collection, another mandatory requirement of anyone travelling.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
First I am one of the only Jewish supporters of the breif. I am kosher so even know its tempting i resist the urge to eat bacon and watching the show strengthins me to resist non kosher food. Second the mailbox i have is the size of 2 and 1/2 ipods, 3/4 of my wii, and 5/7 of my computer’s sidebar if i got the swag bag i could tell my parrents to by a new one (aka taking our neighbours mailbox and using a iron to iron them together. My moms a big fixer but sadly the iron is th only tool she has.) Lastly if i get the bag I have a worty excuse to say the word Schwag all day to one of my teachers (her name is Mrs.Kotch no joke)because Schwag is a fun word to say.
SCHAWG SHWAG SCHWAG.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
my 3 reasons:
1. I am a geek in a circle of ungeeks, the swag will help me to feel less like (in their words) “a hemroid on the ass of cool.”
2. I would love an HD camera! After that fateful night full of bacon butter, sheep, and ethernet cables, I am no long allowed to have one.
3. Finally, God help me, I just don’t know how to use the 3 seashells… please help!
February 17th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
1. I could use some ipod accessories for use in my upcoming garage sale.
2. I recently lost my car (totaled), and will need a new one with a cigarette lighter to use the power adapters.
3. Bags of Schwag are just soooooo coool.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
1. As a greatly devoted member of your amazing GeekBrief TV podcast, and a lover of all things Apple after subscribing to your podcast in iTune, I would be able to use every schwag-esque item with my soon to be acquired MacBook!
2. As a prospective cinematography college major, I would be able to finally own my own HD camcorder and further my love for film and photography!
3. And I would be greatly saddened if I would have to see my Cat, Clover, live another day without watching me through Minuro’s 3D Webcam on my Kitty-cam!
February 17th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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February 17th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
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February 17th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Kali,
First off I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!! (but that’s enough kissing butt…) Ha.. Ha..
1 – With a bag o’schwag like this wifey would have to get me Apple toys…whooo!!! hoooo!!! Besides she already has MAC makeup. I want may Mac stuff too…
2 – My 10 year old fell in love with the Apple B. (if anything, please let me have it to save me some $$$$)
3 – I love Apple so much, I named my 2nd child just so, that her initials spell M.A.C. (really….)
February 17th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
1. My home Videos of ninja turtle action figures would look way cooler in HD, or 3d.
2. I’m a film student with no camera… dog with out a bone.
3. I think playing Creeps on my ipod touch would be easier with that there Pogo Stylus thingy.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Now realizing that I should have numbered my reasons. But there are three reasons in my previous post…. Hidden in the “verbiage,” as marketers used to call my work product as an adman.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
1. I’m President of the Cali Lewis Rawks FanClub(Deltona, FL Chapter). Well, not really, unless you count my membership here of me + wife & kids. :)
2. I never win anything. In fact, I carry an umbrella at all times in case the cloud that follows over me decides to open up at any time.
3. Watching GB is my favorite way to start the day. What better way to spread that joy out over the rest of the day than with a reminder of my favorite show?
February 17th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
1. Need HD camera to start my own sweet
tech podcast (and make a living from it).
2. I’m ready for the Ramen Noodle diet.
3. I’m entering this on my iPhone and I
deserve something for flicking my finger 400
times to get to the bottom of this page with
all these great entries.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
1. Need HD camera to start my own sweet tech podcast and make a living off of it.
2. I’m ready for the Ramen® Noodle diet.
3. I first entered this on my iPhone so it took 400 swipes to get to the bottom of the page because of all the great submissions, then after hitting submit, my browser crashed, so I had to go to my iMac and re-enter this submission. The mental anguish alone should be worth something.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
1. I am Klaatu. I come to Earth to sample GeekBrief’s schwag and conquer Cali. Klaatu barada nikto!
2. I am fake Steve Jobs. My fake Apple minions has staged a mutiny against me. I must stock up my Apple schwag with help from GeekBrief and retake Apple!
3. I am Klaatu in a Steve Jobs body, and I love Cali and GeekBrief! Who deserves the schwag more?
February 17th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
My three reasons
1. I am crying and thinking of my acceptance speech when I win!
2. Never, ever, ever won something online without having to pay for it.
3. I love my ipod touch, my daughter has a new nano, we could really use the sweet schwag! Come on CALI Please.
P.S. Love the podcast been a fan since my Zune days!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
I would love the bag, not just for me but for all my fellow college techies. My gf has a new nano, our friends have iphones (3ppl), others with macs, and regular laptop for myself. So no greed here, just fans with hopes for swag.
P.s. Cali is amazing!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
My 3 reasons are as follows:
1. Because I’m switching over from a PC to a Macbook Pro this weekend and anything I can get accesories wise would be a big help.
2. Because I watch Geekbrief.tv everyday and really enjoy all the gadgets you have on the show. Your show is one of the main reasons why I am switching to a Mac.
3. So I can drop the bag on my toe and hop around on one foot, while taking pictures with the camera and listening to Cotton Eye Joe on my ipod with the speakers.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
1) i love free swag
2) from illinois (whoo hoo… right?? (stupid governer
blagovich)
3) I LOVE MACS!!! I HAVE A MACBOOK, G4,TOUCH, AND
A ALOT OF APPLE EXTRAS!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
1. I don’t have any of these related items so I would naturally go out and buy a new ipod nano and a touch and an iphone. And a mac so I can use paralells. So that would be great for the economy, eh?
2. Oh who am I kidding. this stuff would just be going up on eBay. But I do have an iPod touch so I could use those gadgets.
3. Two antennas on a tall building fall in love. They get married. The wedding was terrible but the reception was fantastic!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
1. I want Schwag
2. You dont want Schwag
3. Schwag means Cheap Weed :: see number 1
Thanks Cali.. you’re the best, you guys have come a long way and I enjoy watching your show :)
February 17th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
OK, here’s my best 3 reasons for the bag o’schwag.
1) I work for a small public school in Wisconsin, (Mr. Computer Guy to the kids) and this great stuff would be for the kids. Oh sure, I’d probably get a chance to use it once in a while too!
2) I love your shows, websites and the Canon 5d Mark II. After Cali shows me more about it, maybe someday I’ll have one.
3) My itouch is naked and speakerless. That’s not a pretty thing in Wisconsin, especially in the winter.
P.S. I’d only like the schwag bag if it includes that crazy great song you were playing!
Keep up the great work…GB1, GB2, GB3
February 17th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Three reasons I deserve the shawag:
1. I’m living in Japan, where the cost of most Apple products is priced CRAZY expensive. The single user license of iLife09 is retailing for ¥8800 (or about $95). That IS crazy expensive!!
2. I’m living out in the sticks of Japan (Miyazaki Prefecture)… the closest Apple store is CRAZY far; 300km away! That IS crazy far!
3. And lastly, I’m CRAZY addicted to the GeekBrief. Love the show. The GeekBrief IS crazy addictive!
That’s a whole lotta crazy isn’t it? :)
February 17th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I need a Bag O’ Schwag with the help of movie quotes
1. I am a PC enthusiast at heart, and if you only new the power of the darkside you would join the empire. Cali search your feelings, you know you want me to have the Bag O’ Swag.
2. Cali I can be a good person, I wish to be, I only lack the Bag O’ Swag to show the way. For this reason above all you should send me the Bag O’ Swag.
3.Resistance is futile. We wish to improve ourselves. We will add your Bag O’ Swag and technological distinctiveness to our own.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Here are my three reasons for competing for the “Bag of Schwag”
1. I have bacon stains on some of my favorite tops.
2. I love it when you talk, “Tech” ..(model #’s, megs, gigs, Version #”s….)
3. I will send you picture of one of my husband’s “Geek Briefs”
We Love the show, but I suspect hubby loves your T- shirts.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
1) Because I really like tech stuff but I am a kid and don’t live in the US.
2) I really want it
3) I like gadgets!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
WOW, there are a lot of peeps that have already done this before me. I guess i will start out with 3 negatives
-1.) I do not want you sell the awesome Bag O’Schwag
-2). i don’t have any kids of feel that i am unlucky so there for i should win this.
-3). and i know shipping to Canada is not free A…
Now here are a few reasons why i should win the Bag O’Schwag from EP 514
1). My Laptop is giving me 3rd degree burns!
2). My Buddy Minoru says he really wants to come home he misses me and the weather is just better in Havasu, and he wanted me to tell you we wont press charges for kidnapping him. :P
3). With that kick butt camera i hope it comes with a Picture of the beautiful Cali Lewis and a Signed autograph so i don’t have to start stalking you.
But most of all Minoru is going on a milk carton until he is home!!!!
Love the show
– TLAVA
February 17th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Reason I should get the Bag-O-Swag…
1. I registered domains using GB3 and saved lots of money. http://twinfu.com and many more.
2. I live in Dallas and it would not have to be shipped. :)
3. I have been inspired to create my own site and hope to be doing podcasting soon. I need the camera though as I can’t get one and the old webcam is not enough.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Well by now you’ve read over 430 of these incredibly desperate posts. I’m sure you’re massively exhausted and just want to crash in bed. So I’ll keep this short.
#1 – I love you.
No, I’m sorry. That was pathetically lame. Besides, everyone loves you. Well, except for that person that sent you some nasty feedback back around episode #123.
Let’s try again.
#1 – I love bacon.
What is wrong with me?! Another pathetic attempt to make myself seem more appealing to Cali? Geez, she’s taken already. What does she care if I love bacon? (sounds like stupid pick-up line) Sorry Neal.
#1 – The BigDog from Boston Dynamics was so darn cool. Robots are actually real!!! It’s so…
That’s not a reason. What the $#&%! is wrong with me? I just need 3 frickin’ reasons. How hard is that?
Fine, we’re skipping number one and moving on. I know I’m losing points, but whatever.
#2 – Mr. Baldwin is my favorite actor on 30 Rock.
AHHHH! SHOOT ME, PLEASE!! I am embarrassing myself now. Where’s the damn power cord? I’m just gonna unplug this stupid thing. It’s not typing what I’m thinking (seriously). Why would I say these things?
Breathe. (deep inhale) (deep exhale) Move on.
#3 – I own a MAC.
I can’t believe you’re going out with THAT. I can’t believe I’m talking to myself. OK, screw it! My brain is fried, my keyboard is malfunctioning (I’m not even on the MAC right now), Cali and Neal are probably on their Big Trip by now, their probably talking to someone more interesting than me like Leo Laporte, Natali Del Conti, or that sweet lady selling the electronic home systems at the that fair a while back.
STOP! I no longer deserve anything. I’ve wasted your time. I’ve lied to you about keeping this short.
So here’s 3 reasons NOT to pick me:
#1 – I never joined Second Life!
#2 – I don’t own an iPhone!
#3 – I’m not from Dallas!
I hope whomever wins this monumental prize (dare I say award) not only enjoys everything that it comes with, but also has the maturity and determination to use all of it for the greater good. I know I would.
(you’re reaching again) (shut up!)
Farewell, Cali. (or intern – whomever is deleting this) I… I… I got nothin’. (good, shut-up and hit submit already)
Thank god they’re not actually gonna read this. They’re probably not even accepting any more posts. You started writing this yesterday. True. Well, if they do at least see it, maybe when they laugh at us we’ll win points that way. Now you’re referring to yourself as multiple people. That doesn’t mean I’m sharing what we win with you.
:)
February 17th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
1. My wife married me for my schwag, and I hate to admit it, but I have been running a little low on schwag here lately.
2. I wear prescription 3D glasses, so that Minoru 3D webcam would be a real treat.
3. My geekbriefs are really roasting. I could sure use that Heatshift pad to protect the man tackle.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
1. I am a recent “switcher” to Mac OS and it only took a short bit of time for me to realize that I needed to ditch my Dell, and just Bootcamp my macbook!
2. I have been a fan of your show for about a year I if I am looking back on it correctly and am amazed at the schwag they throw at you because you are so pretty and popular!
3. I believe firmly in cleaning out the “gadget closet” and I do it on a regular basis at home, handing my technology down to my family and friends who need it. I have done this since my first days with computers (which was a Tandy SL/2 that had a whopping 640k of RAM and no hard drive at first! ( I eventually put a 20 MEGABYTE drive in there and was happy with it for a couple of years!) These day’s I upgrade much more rapidly than that and this schwag would help me acclimate to my new Mac using habit!
I am a geek, doing nerd work at a bank and need this stuff to keep my mind going!!!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
You want three reasons…
1. My daughter of five short years is inspired to be a photographer. Your camera could take her to a new level. (You should hear her say “This is TWIT”. It’s so cute).
2. I’ve never been to MacWorld, and now it sounds like I may never get there. The bag of schwag could be enough to fool my friends.
3. My wife’s new MacBook Pro, a christmas gift, needs more software than Webkins, Facebook and Twitter. All that power and so few things to use it for… you can inspire her to find new uses for her MBP.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Dear Cali:
I have never ever won anything “SWAG” what does S.W.A.G. – Stand for?
Stuff.Waiting.Around.Gathering?
Sweet.Walla-Walla.(Check Out the Hot Babe on GeekBrief.tv)And.Gasp?
Or the best one I like to use is…….
Share.With.Another.GeekBrief.TV(Friend!) ya, I like that one! Keep up the great work! and here’s another “Yee-Haw, Ya’ll”
Thanks /Joe
February 17th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
1) Because my webcam keeps insisting I’m 2 dimensional.
2) Because I want to practice safe music by putting two cases on my iPod touch.
3) Because I went to MacWorld with the sole purpose of collecting schwag and didn’t get bag or schwag – schwagless I say!
February 18th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Because I am the 432nd response asking for the free stuff, and so I know it is futile to try :-p
February 18th, 2009 at 12:20 am
:Take “TWO GBTV #514″
Wow, Schwag, what does “S.C.H.W.A.G.” stand for?
Well lets see….
S is for Sweet
C is for Cute
H is for Hot
W is for Wicked
A is for Awesome
G is for Girl
And that is what Schwag means to me, I’ve allways wanted some schwag, yea baby groovy, schwag-a listic!
Get your schwag on at GeekBrief.tv
“Coming at you live from GeekBrief.TV w/Cali Lewis!
I own none of those gadgets that you mentioned, it would be kewl to use schwag that has graced the hand of Sexy Cali!
Swing!
I still use my PowerBook 520C (Wacko) it rocks!
Thanks for reading my stuff.
Have a great new year!
/Joe
February 18th, 2009 at 12:35 am
I would really like the bag of goodies because I am a a state employee and cannot accept gifts at computer shows. Also, my girlfriend looks really silly trying to us her iPhone with her mittens on. Finally, my girlfriend looks even more silly picking her nose when she is bored! Sorry Schmoopie!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:03 am
1. I think that icanhazschwagbagger.com would be a good godaddy purchase.
2. The webcam looks like it is about to say, “No disassemble, Cali! Need input!”
3. I could really use the HD camera to make some great memories of my 6-week-old daughter, as seen here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=114283&l=6eb8d&id=1632458606 (In case you haven’t guessed, I’m just a little in love with this cute one)
February 18th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Aloha Cali and Neal,
Love your network of shows and enjoy your humor to life and especially technology!
I am more so a fan of you both and the ChiefTwit lost a big a fan.
Now for the goodies, don’t really need it, but would enjoy every ounce of it!
Especially the laptop cooling pad, my wife actually loves the her laptop as a heater, but I on the other hand need some cooling.
I’m a teacher who loves his tech and shares it.
Love the fact that now my wife shares cooking tips about using mayo to make grilled sandwiches, she saw this episode in passing and said to me your funny say something funny!
Well…ummmm…..while waiting for your package to arrive I’m also awaiting my audio book purchase of the new stimulus bill unabridged version. lol
No more silly attempts, thanks for the great shows and congrats to the person who receives all this material stuff that nobody needs but it would be cool.
a fan,
iggy3sticks (nick)
February 18th, 2009 at 1:36 am
1) How cool would it be to have all that schwag, that was actually touched by Cali!!!
2) Because I never use godaddy.com without GB1′ing, GB2′n or GB3′atCheckOut!
3) Because my kids and I would have sooooo much fun, and it would all be used for the purposes of good, NEVER evil!!!
Keep up the Awesome work, and let us know how we can support you more!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Hi,
1) you Know I’m A Geek Because I Wrote This Sentence In Lower Camel Case.
2) I’m made fun of by my girlfriend when she hears the GeekBrief jingle while I’m on the john.
3) I have a small hosting company in Malta (EU) and GB1, GB2 & GB3 are my favorite words … :)
Regards,
Andre
February 18th, 2009 at 1:39 am
• 1. Because with the swag i will prove kittens secretly own the internet.
• 2. I will ethically use swag to convert non geekBriefers into geek breathers.
• 3. Will make a movie staring dinosaur zombies, steve jobs and a robot steve jobs builds to defeat the dinosaur zombies.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I’ll trade you some vintage items from companies I’ve worked for:
1) S3 windbreaker
2) 3Dfx t-Shirt (Large)
3) nVIDIA company Picnic T-Shirt (LARGE)
February 18th, 2009 at 2:36 am
1. because you and Neal are just that nice.
2. because it would be nice to win something for once.
3. becaise……….think, think, think…………oh well, cannot come up with another one.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:05 am
My 3 reason are:
1) I love Cali Lewis, she’s soo sweet! :-)
2) There are all very cool stuff…
3) I can live fine without, but with will be better :D
February 18th, 2009 at 3:07 am
1) I’m English and therefore naturally funny! :)
2) I’m a student and I’m sick of wrapping my iphone in cling film to protect it.
3) I watch geekbrief instead of doing work for my degree!! – well you shouldn’t make the show so good!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:30 am
1) I’m a student of geography and just came up with an idea for my diploma thesis which I will start doing research on during this year’s 4th quarter. My thesis involves research in rural India which I want to shoot some footage on and also share on the net. Imagine it as something like a science blog/potcast.
2) My girlfriend’s birthday is around the corner and she needs some accessories for her ipod :)
3) Stuff that’s in the bag which I can’t use will be auctioned on ebay and support funding of my research trip (see reason 1).
4) Next time I visit my family in Houston I drop by your place in Dallas and say: thank you! (This might take some time as I live in Germany, but I won’t forget)
February 18th, 2009 at 4:53 am
1. My girlfriend accidentally dropped her iPhone 3G while ice skating. She gets the naked case for her replacement.
2. My sister has stubby fingers. She gets the stylus to input your GB1 code and save at Godaddy.com.
3. I will use the Sanyo Xacti to record me performing “10 Good Deeds” for complete strangers and send you a link to the results.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:54 am
Why do I want it?
1. I want it because I got snowed in when my tech store was doing a competition which closed.
2. That Minuro 3D Webcam is sexy.
3. The bag is famous
February 18th, 2009 at 4:58 am
#1 A Granny who is thrilled to be “geeky” enough to really want to win the Schwag bag!
#2 Everything in the bag looks awesome.
#3 My MB gets so hot on my lap that I have really hot thighs and I am a GrandMother w/o a video camera and my goodness these things once belonged to the most famous folks that I actually know!
Wait #3 has 3 reasons. Oh well you can overlook a Granny who isn’t following the rules perfectly!
Martha
February 18th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Hello, My 3 great reasons.
1. As soon as the breif finished i went ahead and downloaded that funky tune you played on the speakers :P …. GREAT SONG :lol:
2. My iPhone is bashed to pieces ! Please find it in your heart to provide it with a case and stop it finding anymore pain ! :(
3. With the cam made i will oneday become a cameraman with the skills of Sir Neal Campbell and be able to record such an acomplished person as yourself Dame Luria Petrucci :)
Now if that isnt a great plea then im stumped…
Love the show keep it coming. Youve got me refreshing the podcast list to check for a new episode every hour :P
Now that really is a plea (A)
February 18th, 2009 at 5:50 am
I like swag because I we have 2 macs 2 ipod touches and need a bunch of really cool gadgets. I havent had a digital camera in 2 years but am drulling for one. I watch your podcast soso much and really want to use that album software.
oh and did i mention i really need a digital camera i was at inaugeration and took no pictures sadly because i had no camera. im only 15 so i cant afford much but my parents would be proud if i won a swag bag.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:29 am
1) I just bought my first mac product, an 8GB iPod Touch for keeping on top of my email while traveling (will still use my 30GB Zune for music and podcasts, sorry).
2) I think I would do more video podcasting if I didn’t have to hassle with miniDV tape.
3) The power of Marshall compels you.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:46 am
I am not very humorous, but I’ll try to make this interesting… HINT: Read it reverse.
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Hope you had fun and I win!
February 18th, 2009 at 6:51 am
The last time I went to Macworld the schwag were stress balls, pens and the like. I will have to start going again if this is what they are giving out. If I were to win, I would give out each bit of the schwag (including the bag) to other Mac/iPhone folks who are in need. I’ve got employees hungry for iPhone accessories.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:11 am
OK, three reason why I need the swag bag and your HD camera. I’m a youth Director struggling to get into the HD scene with my youth group. I really could use that hd camera. We have made a couple of green screen video’s but desperately need a better camera. We currently us an old standard def JVC. I would distribute the rest of the swag to my youth as prizes for an upcoming lock-in in March. Please Cali, Please pick us. Helix Youth Ministry
February 18th, 2009 at 7:19 am
There are many reasons why I want what is in the Bag O’ Schwag. Here they are:
1) I have an iPod Touch and do not have a case for it yet. My brother also has an iPod nano and really wants the workout band.
2) My family goes on a lot of roadtrips, and when we do, we are stuck listening to the radio. The iTrip would change all that and let us listen to music that we really want to listen to.
3) I shoot videos all the time for places like my website and YouTube. I am stuck, though, shooting my film on a cheap point-and-shoot camera. This HD video camera would really increase the quality of video that I was recording, and it would also allow me to create high-quality movies.
4) I would really like to have the CoverScout program for a few reasons, but the most dominant one is because I have a lot of Cd’s that I have put into iTunes. I have tried the iTunes search tool, but it doesn’t always work right. I use cover flow a lot so artwork is very important to me and this program could help me find it.
5) I really want the Pogo stylus because I live in Iowa, and here in Iowa during the winter it gets very cold outside. I have to wear gloves all the time. The downside to that is that I can’t use my iPod Touch effectively when I am wearing gloves so this would let me use my iPod where I used to never be able to.
6) The CoolPack would be great for me because I move around the house a lot and my computer tends to heat up pretty quickly. The coolpack would prevent that heat from frying my legs.
Thanks again for giving all this stuff away!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:19 am
1)After years of being a geek, I have finally got my wife interested in technology. Her baby steps started with Geekbrief episodes on our Tivo and now she has moved on to getting an iPhone. I would love to share this “schwag” with her on her journey into my world. Cali, you have done what I have been trying to do for years – you have my wife interested in technology.
2)Here is my sympathy angle…. I am a gadget freak (with kids) and therefore, I spend less on gadgets now and more on the kids. Daddy needs some Schwag.
3)Getting the MacWorld bag would help me forget that I didn’t get to go this year.
Seriously, you guys rule and thanks for the chance at this cool contest.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Three Reasons:
1. Dad with two daughters one who has her five year dance trophy this spring! I love to record it with that camera!
2. Love the podcast.
3. Did I mention I’m a dad who’s hooked on tech and with two kids leave little money to get my own swag.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Hello Cali,
I love your podcast…
1) The webcam would be great for using when talking to my son online over Yahoo IM. Just something a little different.
2) The other swag would be great for all of the other gadgets I own. Like my iPods definitely could use some speakers so I can listen to music where I am at in the park with my son.
3) Most important I love your podcast and use your promo codes all the time GB1, GB2, and my favorite is GB3
Please keep up the good cause with podcast,
Jeremiah
February 18th, 2009 at 7:51 am
A contest for free stuff? I’m totally here!
My reasons for winning the Bag o’ Schwag
Because my life is in desperate need of more bling or schwag. I can’t wear the bling because how much I move around, but I can use the schwag every day!
Because Cali is magic, so I have high hopes that this bag will also be magic and finally give me a way to carry my full-body mirror and lamps.
Because it just sounds so fun to say you’re giving something to “the Ramen Noodle,” when you’ve lived the ramen-noodle life so many times.
Even if I don’t win, I’ll still enjoy the show, but it’ll just have to be without cuddling a new Bag o’ Schwag.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:52 am
(And, apparently, I can’t use ol and li tags in my comments. :( )
February 18th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Reason 1: Because I could use the camera to produce community videos for the MSFT community, and you so rarely give MSFT love.
Reason 2: Because the shipping will be cheaper to me, I’m in Dallas.
Reason 3: Because my Zune will sound great on those speakers, my webcasts with the 3d webcam will be trippy, and my friends with Apple products will love me for the cases.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:10 am
REASON 1. I am the king of schwag or at least I thought I was. I am a system admin and I LOVE SCHWAG. I have items from many different companies we have worked with. I have an umbrella ella ella ella, back massage ladybug, pens, bags, airplanes (balsa wood), coffee mugs, note pads, folios, rubix cubes, flash drive, clocks and squishy logos. I now know that I won’t be the king of schwag until I receive these items from the duchess of geek, the MAC princess – Cali Lewis herself.
REASON 2. I am a PC person and I have been watching you from the start. I am always interested in learning your point of view on how stylish the Mac world is. I do have an IPOD touch, my daughter has an IPOD and my wife has a nano. My daughter is always a webcam and camera junkie. I think we would truly appreciate the items that you send us and actually put them to some great use.
REASON 3. I said “pretty please with sugar Mac sprinkles and gumdrop iphones on it”
February 18th, 2009 at 8:11 am
1. Bragging rights
2. To be mentioned on the show.
3. That schwag is bitchin’
February 18th, 2009 at 8:13 am