Win a HP Elitebook 8740W worth $4,899
Published on Thursday, February 24, 2011 – 11:16 am
Over the past few months I have been posting my reviews of the HP Elitebook 8740W and just in case you missed it in my last post, we are giving one away!
I am running a draw for the competition and it requires a small donation to enter. For entry details please head to: http://funds.gofundme.com/JCDFloodRelief.
The competition has been open since 7th February and has since raised over $1000 for the Aussie Flood Victims, however I am hoping to get to $3000 with your help. All countries can enter and the competition is open till March 1st. (Still open, see update below.)
All money collected will go to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.
Once again, head here to enter:
http://funds.gofundme.com/JCDFloodRelief
Thank you for your support & good luck!
UPDATE: March 1st
Due to compliance related paper work that I need to work out with the Queensland Government & PayPal, the winner will (hopefully) be announced next week. My apologies for this – these issues just came up yesterday. Rest assured, your donations will get to those in need. The competition will remain open until further notice. Thanks for your understanding & patience.
March 4th
PayPal has put a limit on my account which means you will not be able to donate until it is removed. I will let you know once it has been removed. Thank you.
March 11th
PayPal are taking their time with reviewing my donation / compliance papers, but as soon as I know I will let you know. Thanks for your patience.
March 16th
Hurrah! PayPal have finally taken the limit off my account. I am leaving this competition open till Monday the 21st so we can hopefully reach the goal of $3000! You can now successfully donate.
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Zeth on Feb 25, 2011 said:
Mmmm.. I could use one of them
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Now, which bank do I rob to get that sort of money?
It should be said that my previous experiences with HP have been kinda jerky.
Chinedu on Mar 1, 2011 said:
I got 1 late Last Year and I must say it is top-notch stuff… especially combined with the Adobe Creative Suite.
That said… The lucky winner has a Mobile WorkStation worthy of their Creative Skills.
Cheers
4CREO on Mar 1, 2011 said:
its not to late to join the competition?
Mizgal
Didi Matregrano on Mar 1, 2011 said:
My computer crashed I could really use a new computer. Thanx for the contest
Jacob Cass on Mar 1, 2011 said:
4Creo,
Entries are still open.
Adrock on Mar 2, 2011 said:
Hey dude, big fan of your work. But word to the wise – you shouldn’t be changing the rules on the day of the announcement. Extending the draw and ‘hopefully’ announcing the winner next week is not that reassuring. It’s coming across a little ’scammy.’
Ads.
Chinedu on Mar 2, 2011 said:
@Adrock I think its clear Jacob hasn’t raised a good sum to send across for Charity… atleast let the donation sum match the price of the PC.
Jacob Cass on Mar 2, 2011 said:
Hi Adrock,
I understand your concern and wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t have to. Due to the large sum of donations and the fact that I am using PayPal to accept donations, PayPal has to assure that I am staying compliant with laws & regulations in USA and Australia. I’m in the process of getting the paperwork to send to PayPal so that I can release the funds. Once again, sorry for the inconvenience. I will share the receipt here to show proof of donation.
MaxHedrm on Mar 4, 2011 said:
Odd, I just tried and it said one of the recipients couldn’t accept payments at this time.
Carolina Dhabolt on Mar 4, 2011 said:
Yes, I’ve tried twice today and it won’t let me, I wonder if it’s now closed.
Jacob Cass on Mar 4, 2011 said:
I am aware of this problem now, it is because PayPal has put a limit on my account until this compliance issue has been sorted out. I will let you know once it has been taken off so you can enter and donate. Thank you.
dude on Mar 12, 2011 said:
Hi there, just wanted to know when there will be a declared winner ? Is there any date ?
Have a nice day,
Jacob Cass on Mar 12, 2011 said:
Please see my update on this post. PayPal are reviewing my papers at the moment and are taking their sweet time. I’ll let you know once I know!