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    ANOTHER GIFT FROM MAG: Left 4 Dead!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by MAG, May 1, 2009.

  1. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    Yes, like I did last week, I am doing it again. This time, it's Left 4 Dead. Here is your chance to get it from me for free!

    So, I'll be gifting 1 copy of L4D through Steam. All you have to do is listed below!

    Questions you'll ask me:

    • Why are you doing this?
      Because it's Left 4 Dead, an awesome game you should have, and it's totally worth it!

    • Who can get the gift?
      Anyone could!

    • What should I do?
      All you have to do is send me PM with the title, "I want Left 4 Dead!". (without quotes, and should have the exclamation mark there ;) .)

    • What should my PM include?
      Your Steam account, Steam ID page or the e-mail you use with your Steam account.

    • When?!
      The FIRST to send me a PM at 11:00 AM EST on Saturday, May 2, 2009 with the right title including your Steam account / ID page / e-mail, will have it!

    • I don't have Steam, does that mean I can't get it?
      No, you can. You just have to send me the e-mail you'll use to set up a new Steam account. Remember, you have to set up an account, this game won't work without Steam.

    Simple rules:

    - You're only allowed to send me one PM. Sending me more than one PM will get you disqualified. Anything 15 minutes before 11:00 AM EST will be counted as an attempt.

    - The first to send me a PM on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time) will get Left 4 Dead! (This time in the morning NOT night)

    - The PM should have the title "I want Left 4 Dead!" with the required info to gift it to you.


    Don't forget, Left 4 Dead is free today (Friday, May 1, 2009) download it, and play it!

    That's all!

    Good luck.
     
    MAG, May 1, 2009
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  2. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

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    Raaawr. It shall be mine!

    So if my time says 11:00 AM EST but its 10:59 for you, does that mean I lose on my PM? :(
     
    Chango99, May 1, 2009
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  3. MAG

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    I'll be using the time on NBR. So, we should all have the same minutes. Anything 15 minutes before 11:00 EST will be counted as an attempt.

    Good luck :)
     
    MAG, May 1, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Im in for the win
     
    flipfire, May 1, 2009
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  6. pkim1230

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    im going to try this again!
    but can i enter too? i've won your last one.
    i literally waited for like 30 minutes before 11 PM so I wouldnt miss it!
    im gonna have to wake up at 10 and get ready for an hour!
    the free trial is awesome but this is even better
     
    pkim1230, May 1, 2009
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  7. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    Of course you can! It's for everyone! :D

    Good luck :)
     
    MAG, May 1, 2009
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  8. myztikgohan

    myztikgohan Notebook Consultant

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    15 min before is an attempt? Does that mean we can PM you 15 min before and still win?
     
    myztikgohan, May 1, 2009
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  9. ViciousXUSMC

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    its like ebay sniping memories all over again... :p

    if I am able to remember the time and near my computer im gonna try, i wanted to buy this since its on sale but affraid I am too broke right now. But I should be able to manage to afford a free copy :D
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 1, 2009
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  10. markhedder

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    How do you track NBR time?
     
    markhedder, May 1, 2009
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  11. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Look in the bottom of the page

     
    flipfire, May 1, 2009
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  12. markhedder

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    Okay, still how do you track it by the second? :confused:
     
    markhedder, May 1, 2009
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  13. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    in PM inbox, the messages are arranged by time. So, the first message that I will get at 11:00 AM will be the winner. I would be nice if it showed the seconds :rolleyes: it would give an idea of how far was each message from the other.
     
    MAG, May 1, 2009
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  14. MidnightSun

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    Thank you for being so generous :)

    I would try for it, but I really don't think I'll have the time to do it justice. Best of luck to those bidding!
     
    MidnightSun, May 1, 2009
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  15. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    Less than 12 hours to go :)
     
    MAG, May 1, 2009
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  16. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    5 minutes :D
     
    MAG, May 2, 2009
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  17. Cin'

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    3 minutes :D

    *crosses fingers*


    Cin.
     
    Cin', May 2, 2009
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  18. wonton

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    boom hopefully i get it...^^
     
    wonton, May 2, 2009
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  19. pkim1230

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    2 minutes!

    im kidding
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  20. ViciousXUSMC

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    Gah delay in the PM going through, and my kids are running in and out of my room while I am like "out of my room, I'll be there in a minute!"

    Verizon Fios and Windows Clock dont fail me now!

    I think maybe I see a flaw in using the "nbr time" it is exactly in sync with my windows time so I think maybe your windows time is what tells the nbr application what time it is, as you can set your computer time to anything, unless I am very lucky to have mine totally in sync.

    I was pretty serious in winning this one :p

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  21. Leon

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    haha. i don't think i got it. but thanks for the offer anyways. :)
     
    Leon, May 2, 2009
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  22. milfire

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    I think i sent it like 2 seconds early... :(
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  23. Ben-

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    Just noticed this contest while browsing.
    I wonder if I made it! XD
     
    Ben-, May 2, 2009
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  24. pkim1230

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    was there a mass PM server crash ?
    only 2 hours of L4d free trial left..

    unless..
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  25. wonton

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    i feel pretty confident for myself ^^ o i hope i win...i kill over left 4 dead.....LOVE THAT GAME!!!!!!! plzzzz

    i play it day and night!!

    also a ss of your PM box would be pretty cool ^^
     
    wonton, May 2, 2009
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  26. Cin'

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    Well, I may have been early...I went by my lovely computer clock..which I think was 1 min. early :(
    After I sent it, I looked at my Comcast digital clock, and it said 11! Oh well
    Congrats to the winner! :D WoOT!
     
    Cin', May 2, 2009
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  27. milfire

    milfire Notebook Geek

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    Come on tell us already! Im dying out here.
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  28. pkim1230

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    congrats to the winner!
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  29. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yep same congrats to the winner.

    waiting for Mag to say there was a tie and the winner has to be determined via a fight to the death mortal kombat via katana combat.

    makes me glad I have a black sash in ninjitsu and have a katana at my side :p
     
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  30. pkim1230

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    lol i want to fight too please.
    makes me glad i am ultraman and have superpowers
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  31. milfire

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    wait..who won?
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  32. wonton

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    omg sooo curious!!! imma play this left 4 dead 24/7 once im done with my finals...maybe ill play it during my finals!! omgosh!!! LEFT 4 DEAD ftw!!!
     
    wonton, May 2, 2009
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  33. Ben-

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    Haha the suspense!
    Where did the OP suddenly disappear to? =O
     
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  34. milfire

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    Probably gifting it to someone that isnt me :(
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  35. ViciousXUSMC

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    I will share the name of the winner with everybody :p

    ViciousXUSMC - Congratulations.

    Thought I would be nice so you guys dont sit there and wait any longer.

    Now for those of you who didnt win, go buy it while its on sale and lets go play!

    Also dont forget I an the owner of the NBR Steam Group, join up so its easy to play with other forum members.

    http://steamcommunity.com/groups/notebookreview
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 2, 2009
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  36. DDT5

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    Well, for those of us who won't win.....L4D is on sale on steam this weekend ;)
    Free is always better tho :)
     
    DDT5, May 2, 2009
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  37. milfire

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    Congrats!!
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  38. DDT5

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    Congrats Vicious!
    Now I'm back to playing The Cronocles of Riddick :)
     
    DDT5, May 2, 2009
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  39. milfire

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    Yea ill probably end up buying it since its on sale
     
    milfire, May 2, 2009
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  40. milfire

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    Hey MAG you should post a screen shot of your inbox.
     
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    ViciousXUSMC's playing time: 0 hours past 2 weeks? lol
    now thats gonna change!
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  42. ATG

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    Can't say I'm surprised. Congratulation.

    No L4D for me as Steam is totally screwing us, the Europeans, so even on sale it's still expensive.
     
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  43. Cin'

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    Grat's to youze Vicious.. :D

    And, again..many, many thanks Mag..for your awesome free gift :D
    That just rocks, that you did that, again! ;) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 2, 2009
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  44. wonton

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    he didnt win yet..i think he was kidding....we need confirmation from MAG
     
    wonton, May 2, 2009
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  45. pkim1230

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    so ViciousXUSMC didnt even try out the l4d free trial yet?
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  46. ViciousXUSMC

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    Na, I didnt want to tease myself. I was going to win it or not play at all.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 2, 2009
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  47. ViciousXUSMC

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    Been playing, just not on steam. Got GTA4 for $15 and been playing with it not attached to steam.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 2, 2009
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  48. pkim1230

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    hope you like the game.
     
    pkim1230, May 2, 2009
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  49. wonton

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    yeah!!! i wanna see all the list of applicats!! top 10 :)
     
    wonton, May 2, 2009
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  50. flipfire

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    congrats.. i ended up going out and missing it. darn
     
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