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November 6, 2009 5:00 AM PST

Crave giveaway of the week: Altec Lansing's kickin' iPod boom box

by David Carnoy
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(Credit: Altec Lansing)

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're offering another iPod/iPhone speaker system--and it's one of our favorites: The Altec Lansing Mix iMT800.

I happen to have reviewed this guy myself and here's the bottom line on it: "While the retrolicious design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph, and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there." (Read the full review).

Normally, Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 would cost about $300, but you have the chance to get it gratis.

So, how do you try to win this iPod boom box? Let me enumerate the basic rules. Please read them carefully; there will be a test.

  • Register as a CNET user. Go to the top of this page and hit the "Join CNET" link to start the registration process. If you're already registered, no need to register again.
  • Leave a comment below. You can leave whatever comment you want. If it's funny or insightful it won't help you win, but we're trying to have fun here, so anything entertaining is appreciated.
  • Leave only one comment. You may enter this specific giveaway only once. If you enter more than one comment, you will be automatically disqualified.
  • The winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive (1) Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 iPod audio system. Approximate retail value is $300.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified via e-mail. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Monday, November 9, at noon EST.
And here's the disclaimer that our legal department said we had to include (sorry for the caps, but rules are rules):

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENT OF ONE OF THE 50 UNITED STATES OR D.C., 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT DATE OF ENTRY INTO SWEEPSTAKES. VOID IN PUERTO RICO, ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Sweepstakes ends at 12 PM ET on November 9, 2009. See official rules for details.

Good luck.

The following product mentioned is available.

On Sale Now: $223.24 - $299.95
View the latest prices for Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel. E-mail David. Follow David on Twitter.
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by widnere12 November 6, 2009 5:05 AM PST
I cannot rule the world without this. PLEASE pick me
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by chrkeller November 6, 2009 7:59 AM PST
the odds are in my favor
by jldai November 6, 2009 8:16 AM PST
win
by rockydoo09 November 6, 2009 9:41 AM PST
This would look lovely in my home. :)
by brandon1266 November 6, 2009 10:01 AM PST
I need one!!
by drbishop414 November 6, 2009 10:24 AM PST
Excellent product
by droid001 November 6, 2009 11:26 AM PST
My turn to win
by hokey1998 November 6, 2009 11:53 AM PST
comment
by philjones9100 November 6, 2009 1:38 PM PST
i need this sooooo bad
by ilikejunk November 6, 2009 1:40 PM PST
don't do this to me
by Justredoit November 6, 2009 3:34 PM PST
A great way to play tunes!
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by dmndbak1 November 6, 2009 5:07 AM PST
Gimme gimme gimme!
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by Hector40 November 6, 2009 5:07 AM PST
Wow, I would love to take this to the beach!
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by jarkoet November 6, 2009 5:10 AM PST
I could hold this above my head outside peoples windows until they answered me.....
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by 1Miker November 6, 2009 5:10 AM PST
PLEASE pick me.
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by tritonjr November 6, 2009 5:10 AM PST
Just got an iPhone yesterday. Could use a really large dock like this Huh?
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by raffr November 6, 2009 5:12 AM PST
nice
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by exhuberance November 6, 2009 5:12 AM PST
ship to... kthx
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by sumguyinfl18 November 6, 2009 5:13 AM PST
OOOOOhhhh me likey
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by Typenow November 6, 2009 5:14 AM PST
hi
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by ncworms November 6, 2009 5:14 AM PST
I will take it
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by jonathanp3 November 6, 2009 5:14 AM PST
Interesting.
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by cloudmatt November 6, 2009 5:15 AM PST
well if your just giving it away
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by November 6, 2009 5:15 AM PST
I would love to have one
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by mickberna November 6, 2009 5:16 AM PST
My garage is in severe need of music. Send it my way please!
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by jhigerd November 6, 2009 5:17 AM PST
Love the design.
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by petiepablo November 6, 2009 5:18 AM PST
I want! I want I want I want!
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by adavis6585 November 6, 2009 5:18 AM PST
Would be nice to have.
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by jayj3000 November 6, 2009 5:19 AM PST
i seriously want this....was just examining one in the apple store yesterday
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by pdxplm November 6, 2009 5:19 AM PST
great to have this in the office!
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by DEman19901 November 6, 2009 2:14 PM PST
Sign me up
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