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Posted on 18/12/09 09:22:12 AM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply  |
Free Tablet - for the right number
Out with the old and in with the new. I'm retiring my current Wacom Intuos3 4x5 tablet for an upgrade and thought someone on this forum could benefit. The challenge: Pick a number between 1 and 2000. 
The rules: I really would like this to go to someone who doesn't currently own a tablet and would very much benefit with this one. So if you currently have a tablet (of any brand and any size), please let this pass for someone who is learning Photoshop with only their mouse. If two people pick the same winning number, the person who posted first wins. If the difference between the golden number and the guess of two people is the same, the person who posted first wins the prize. (Such as the winning number being 5 and one person guesses #3 and another guesses #7) One guess per person please. To give everyone a chance, I'll leave this open until Wednesday, December 23. I have the tablet, pen and mouse. I should be able to find the original box, installation disks and extra pin nibs. The tablet has been dropped several times and has a few small scratches on the pad. It's not going to be in pristine condition, but should have plenty of life left. It does work. I'll cover shipping cost for the winner. 
-Chris |
Posted on 18/12/09 09:31:38 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4033 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Chris, You're a gentleman. I shan't be entering as I already have a tablet. Happy Christmas. Gordon _________________ Why isn't 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds? |
Posted on 18/12/09 09:33:14 AM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Almost forgot. If the winner decides to upgrade the tablet for a new one, it would be pretty spiffy if they would donate this tablet back to the forum in a similar way.  It could become the "community tablet"... |
Posted on 18/12/09 09:34:01 AM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Thanks Gordon. I'm sure it will find a good home. |
Posted on 18/12/09 10:22:01 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2904 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Thats a very generous offer Chris! My guess is 777 Anna _________________ Wicked Witch of the West: I'm melting! I'm melting! |
Posted on 20/12/09 11:26:46 PM |
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redsnapper
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
42 _________________ Mein Freund, die Kunst ist alt und neu. Es war die Art zu allen Zeiten, durch Drei und Eins und Eins und Drei Irrtum statt Wahrheit zu verbreiten. |
Posted on 21/12/09 08:44:06 AM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Nice gesture Chris I do not have a tablet and, to be honest, feel rather scared that I won't get used to one however, everyone on here seems to sing their praises, so I'm up for being converted. Anna, that is so spooky, I was going to choose that number. OK so here's a good english number 1066 (and all that) Have a great Xmas Nick |
Posted on 21/12/09 7:31:16 PM |
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LonnieK
Diorama Dreamer Posts: 238 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
1776  _________________ Lonnie |
Posted on 22/12/09 09:38:46 AM |
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Sophie
Political Parodist Posts: 595 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Chris, that is such a great idea. What's more, I am astounded at the work produced by Anna and the others without a tablet. Sophie |
Posted on 22/12/09 6:18:43 PM |
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Jono
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
1237 |
Posted on 23/12/09 08:20:41 AM |
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Steve Caplin
Administrator Posts: 7047 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
This is a really ingenious method of selecting a recipient, Chris - and an extremely generous offer. Ingenuity and generosity of spirit: seems to me that's what this forum is all about. |
Posted on 23/12/09 10:07:45 AM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Hi there and thank you all for the replies. Without trying to sound tout in any way, I honestly wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for this forum and Steve's book. Come to think of it, I would likely still be waiting tables at a restaurant. I hope in some small way this can return the gifts I've received. But enough of that... Well, and the winner is... .... ..  double checking my math...
LonnieK! The number, without any historical reference or intended meaning is 1584. Congratulations Lonnie, send me a PM and I'll get it to the post right away. I hope this tablet provides you with as many hours of enjoyment and learning experiences as it has given me. After an exhaustive search, I was unable to procure the original box. (I'm usually a pack-rat about boxes) Surprisingly though, I did find the holster for the pen! Completely forgot the tablet came with one. haha Thanks again, -Chris |
Posted on 23/12/09 10:30:34 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2904 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Good on you Lonnie!!!! Thanks Chris once again..Have a great Xmas xox _________________ Wicked Witch of the West:I'll get you, my pretty! And your little dog, too! |
Posted on 23/12/09 10:56:49 AM |
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redsnapper
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
nice idea, but wrong information. never mind i followed steves advice anyway 1584 June 4 – Sir Walter Raleigh sends an expedition to Roanoke Island, old Virginia (now North Carolina), with a view to establishing an English colony. July 10 – William I of Orange is assassinated. no exact date - Emmanuel College, Cambridge was founded by Sir Walter Mildmay. cheers and have a nice christmas
_________________ Was auch immer geschieht: Nie dürft ihr so tief sinken, von dem Kakao, durch den man euch zieht, auch noch zu trinken! |
Posted on 23/12/09 11:00:06 AM |
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Deborah Morley
Makeover Magician Posts: 1319 Reply  |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Congratulations Lonnie, Chris a great idea. Have a great Christmas everyone, and here's to more Challenges, although maybe not as difficult as this last one! |
Posted on 23/12/09 11:01:08 AM |
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redsnapper
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
plus the winners number really was 1776. hahahahahahahahahaaaaa _________________ Was auch immer geschieht: Nie dürft ihr so tief sinken, von dem Kakao, durch den man euch zieht, auch noch zu trinken! |
Posted on 23/12/09 12:00:31 PM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Hi Redsnapper and thank you for the reply. I don't understand this part of your post, though. ? Before I posted the contest, I picked a number out of the air and emailed to Steve. It wasn't until later I looked up the historical references on Wikipedia. Apologies if it unintentionally offended anyone. |
Posted on 23/12/09 12:08:13 PM |
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Steve Caplin
Administrator Posts: 7047 Reply |
Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
I don't think you caused any offence! Incidentally, a good friend of mine is Dean of Emmanuel College Cambridge. Now there's a coincidence. |
Posted on 23/12/09 3:31:37 PM |
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redsnapper
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
no, of course not, why should i be offended? i wrongly thought that most conversation on this fun-forum is read by most and i enquired about the price and model i would have to deal with when buying a digitizer tablet. steve was so kind to advise me that the bamboo fun does the trick and i got it. i haven´t had time to get mad at the device due to all that inevitable christmas preparation terrorism. baking cakes and cookies here , chopping geese and chicken to bloody bits there. you know the routine... i only checked on the number 1584 and found it was not quite as unimportant in history as of course lonnieks´given number 1776 ( this is what appears on my screen) certainly is and always will be. anyhow your idea and generosity remains admirable and i hope you have a couple of splendid days off with your family, friends or whoever you celebrate christmas with.
_________________ Was auch immer geschieht: Nie dürft ihr so tief sinken, von dem Kakao, durch den man euch zieht, auch noch zu trinken! |
Posted on 23/12/09 4:19:37 PM |
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Jono
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Re: Free Tablet - for the right number
Not that it matters, but was I second?  |
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