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TechSpot Weekly: Join us on Facebook + giveaway

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On August 9, 2010, 5:42 AM

During the weekend I was able to attend a few pending matters on the development side of things, one in particular that will become evident to you is the implementation of the ubiquitous Facebook 'Like' button in certain sections of the site. Hopefully we've done so in a way that doesn't feel intrusive and that makes sense to you whether you want to share a news story with your friends or simply because you want to express your approval toward a certain topic or product. I'm often the first to ignore this kind of thing, and thus the reason we haven't gone beyond the usage of our subtle share button until now, and yet I couldn't resist 'liking' a TV show I love, my alma mater's football team or one of my favorite tennis players.

Long story short, if you are a Facebook user, you will find the Like buttons handy at the end of our news stories and reviews. We also have a Facebook group that we'd like to have you joining. In fact, we are going to throw a little incentive (free netbook, anyone?) if you like us on Facebook and then post a message in this forum thread to confirm you want to take part in the giveaway.

As mentioned last week, we successfully launched The Tech Exchange, our brand new Buy/Sell/Trade forum section that is limited to TechSpot regulars only. Those of you who can participate will be rewarded with another giveaway, in this case a MSI X-Slim X340 laptop.

Before wrapping up I also wanted to mention a review in particular that is still in the works. For the past few weeks Shawn has been testing three gaming desktop PCs in the $2,000 price range. Acer's latest Predator system will go against two equally powerful solutions from boutique manufacturers Puget and Maingear. We are pretty enthused about this review as we expect to produce more content related to complete systems in the near future.

Off-topic #1: Football fans, Madden 11 is almost here.
Off-topic #2: Any UFC fans out there? I've come and go as the fights got boring at some point for me. However, I've been watching the last few events and more often than not it's the less prominent fights that I find overly entertaining.

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  1. I would like to opt in on this competition. thanks.

  2. I never started a monday morning with a giveaway from my favorite site! Count me in! Thanks

  3. i like you... count me in for the free netbook. TechSpot = #1;

  4. +1 for me, my friends will deal with my techspot updates rather they like it or not. A netbook would be nice.

  5. Count me in as well, a netbook would be better than a kick in the A__.

  6. And me!

  7. well a free netbook would be a perfect way to start the week, thank you

  8. I could make a really good use of a netbook at the moment.

  9. i'll throw my hat in the ring. HP 705us gettin a little long in the tooth. 1 GHz + 352MB ram getting a little tough to deal with even just surfin.

  10. liked!

  11. I'm a liker too!

    Hey - speaking of reviews, not that I'd like a personal review or anything (wink, wink...), but I don't think you guys have done any case reviews/comparisons. I'm doing a new build in the next month and spotted this new case by NZXT - the "Phantom." If you guys could get your hands on one, would be great to see a review on it.

    [link]

  12. I want to get in on this, count me in. That little net-book could be useful.

  13. Madden 11 is almost here but again not for the PC.

  14. I would like to be in the netbook contest please.

  15. I would "Like" to be included as well.

  16. Yes, I "Like" I think I was the 2nd person to Hit "like" this morning then I came back and read I need to post here saying id "like" it haha thats funny.

  17. hello ...

    already check the forums, liked the FB & will try to find something for sale ...

    i'm in

    cheers!

  18. Ok, so I already like TechSpot, but now since I've "liked" you on Facecrack, I guess it's official?

    Anywho, throwing my hat into the ring too. I can always find something to do with a netbook.

  19. Count me in. This is good.

  20. Giveaway, count me in. Thanks techspot.

  21. sure would beat this old,has seen better days,laptop.count me in

  22. UFC, I like the a new guy Big Country Roy. Even when he lost in 117 it was entertaining.

    I do agree the fights that lead up to the main fight are usually more entertaining to me as well. Thanks TS

  23. sign me up

  24. I would love to take part in the giveaway. Sign me up!

  25. Hadn't seen you on Facebook--glad to know you're here. Read your column every time it comes in my E-mail. Keep up the good work. -Frank

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