What's hot for contest prizes?
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We're getting ready to run a rendering contest for our new rendering product - ArielVision.
What kind of things would make good prizes. Were looking to a prize worth about $400.00 and one worth about $150.00
In past years we have offered Kindles, Netbooks, Spyder 3 Pro mouse, etc. as an incentive for people to render their models and try to win a prize (and of course glory!)
What is exciting this year?
Al Hart
IRender nXt from Render Plus -
A Trimble GPS maybe?
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@gaieus said:
A Trimble GPS maybe?
At first this sounded like a good idea, but this one a little pricey - $3,500.00
But we could offer the bicycle mount
Al Hart
IRender nXt from Render Plus -
Arroway texture packs
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http://www.3dconnexion.com/index.php?id=171
These are cool for modelling. takes a bit of getting used to but very helpful.
Also works well with sketchup http://www.3dconnexion.com/supported-software/architecture-construction.html
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an iPad.. without a doubt, it's the single most popular prize i've seen lately..
"win an iPad!" etc…
16GB wifi-only is $399
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for the 150 range..
a year's worth of ben&jerry's would be awesome
(but i guess that depends on how much ice cream the person actually eats.. $150 worth is roughly one pint every two weeks)
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@unknownuser said:
an iPad.. without a doubt, it's the single most popular prize i've seen lately..
"win an iPad!" etc…
16GB wifi-only is $399
16GB is useless with the new version, all apps are bloated you will fill it up every week. Saying that it depends what you use it for.
However its a prize so its amazing...ignore me I am having a bitter week with ipads
I think if your in the US a Kindle Fire is a good prize, its cheaper but they are still fun to use and best of all actually fit in your pocket.
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@liam887 said:
http://www.3dconnexion.com/index.php?id=171
These are cool for modelling. takes a bit of getting used to but very helpful.
Also works well with sketchup http://www.3dconnexion.com/supported-software/architecture-construction.html
Price looks good. Maybe we'll go for it:
@unknownuser said:
SpacePilot PRO
3DX-700036
SpacePilot
PRO is the ultimate professional 3D mouse, engineered to excel in today’s most demanding 3D software environments. Its breakthrough features include second generation QuickView Navigation technology, dual-function Intelligent Function Keys and at-a-glance access to important information via the full-color LCD Workflow Assistant.Al Hart
IRender nXt from Render Plus -
Giving a physical prize makes it difficult for non-US residents to receive it without paying import fees (and you paying shipping fees). So may I suggest an Amazon gift card, or maybe just good old cash via PayPal.
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@ecuadorian said:
Giving a physical prize makes it difficult for non-US residents to receive it without paying import fees (and you paying shipping fees). So may I suggest an Amazon gift card, or maybe just good old cash via PayPal.
Actually, we only select prizes which are available on Amazon, and then issue an Amazon gift card.
The main purpose of the prize is to make the contest announcement more interesting. Perhaps someone will be inspired by the gift itself, and then enter the contest. Where simply saying "Win $100.00" might not be as effective.
Al Hart
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@al hart said:
The main purpose of the prize is to make the contest announcement more interesting. Perhaps someone will be inspired by the gift itself, and then enter the contest. Where simply saying "Win $100.00" might not be as effective.
not sure about that..
i'm pretty sure "win $400" would draw more people than "win this gadget"
[as in, i'd see that space mouse thing and think "nah.. those things are weird"]
but then again.. i'd see this:
https://www.wacom.com/en/Store/Pages/Product.aspx?product=PTH650&crumb=
..and think.. "yeah, it'd be sweet to win that!"but $400 talks to everybody (these days)
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I personally think an Ipad will attract way more people then a 3d mouse. I own one and never use it for sketchup because the navigation is already easy.
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And Amazon has an iPad 2 for $434.00 which is about the right price.
And thanks for the comment about cash Jeff - we'll highlight that a bit more and maybe even offer the Pay Pal Option for people who can receive money that way.
Al Hart
IRender nXt from Render Plus -
Great stuff Al
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