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PCWorld has the list. Go take a look.

Hmm..how many things on the list have you got? It’s strange though..to include Google as a product (and it’s not on the top spot, don’t worry). I see it more like a service instead of product.

Go update your shopping list now.

I just received the email from ScreenSelect, informing me about the activation of my account (remember the 1 offer that I had to sign up in order to get the IPod Nano?). It took them more than 2 days just to get my account activated? However, I realised one thing though. The email was dated 19th of September, which was a day after my sign-up date. So I think it must be GMail’s problem. Had anyone experienced this kind of problems with GMail before? Anyway, here’s the screen shot of the email:

Activation of my account in ScreenSelect.co.uk

Although I’ve signed up for 1 offer, it still appears on my account page of Freepay.com that I haven’t sign up for anything. According to them, it may take up to 15 days or more for that to happen. It’s day 3 today, so I guess I just have to wait. Here’s the screenshot:

Notice that I’ve got some people signed up under me already. But I don’t know why most of them didn’t post any comments or mention anything.

Will update more if there are any updates. I’ve received quite a lot of “flame” when I tried to get people to sign up. Well, if you really think this is a scam, why not give me a chance to prove it whether it’s right or wrong? Just follow the steps and there’s a chance for not paying even a single penny for this.

Cheers!

Actually, got to know this from LcF’s Ideal Gadget. I’m a bit skeptical about this, thinking that this might be another scam. But after I did some research on the net, I’ve decided to give it a go. I’ll write the step by step guide here, until the day the IPod Nano arrives to my home *fingers crossed*. So today will be the part 1 of the story.

Summary:

- Sign up under my referral ID here: http://ipodnanos.freepay.com/?r=22387146
- Complete one of the offers (My suggestion: [UK offers] ScreenSelect.co.uk, a DVD rental company, take about a week to receive the credit, cancel before the 21 days free trial ends to avoid charges. [US offers] Almost the same for E-Fax, sign up for the 31 days free trial).
- Get 5 friends to do the same thing. ( I will help you by posting your referral link here, just drop a comment if you’ve signed up under me and I’ll post your link once you’ve completed 1 offer).
- Wait for your free IPod Nano!

Risk involved:

I might have to pay £9.99 if the offer is completed in more than 21 days.. But I’m willing to take this risk.

Things to know before you sign-up:

· You must be 18 years of age or older.
· You must provide a valid email and living address.
· Most of the offers require a valid credit card/bank account.
· You must live in the UK, US and Canada only.
· Only ONE account per household.
· Remember to sign up for the offer with the same email address that you use to register with my link to avoid any problems.
· Make sure your browser cookies are working properly.

Full Story:

Q: So how do I get my free IPod Nano?
A: Be careful as there many sites out there which are merely scammers. I’m trying this one by FreePay.com (formerly known as Gratis Networks). It has good reviews from forums and even from Wired News saying that they really do give out free stuffs like IPods, PSPs, and etc. Basically, the steps are:

1. Sign up on their site.
2. Complete an offer from their sponsors (might need to pay a small amount, or free if you’re smart)
3. Refer 5 friends and make them complete 1 offer each as well.
4. After that, the IPod will be all set to be despatched to your house!

So, how does it really work? (quoted from Wired News)

Here’s how it works: FreeiPods.com promises an iPod or a $250 gift certificate to anyone who signs up for various online promotions and persuades five other people to participate.

Subscribers are given a choice of 10 different offers, including a 45-day trial of AOL and a two-week trial of Ancestry.com’s genealogy service. Typically, the offers are free and easily canceled.

Once the trials are over — for both the main subscriber and the referrals — the free iPod is dispatched.

So their main target is for people to sign up under the sponsors. But that doesn’t mean you have to pay a whole lot of money, if you know which offer is worth going for. And that’s what I’m aiming too.

I signed up for ScreenSelect, a DVD rental company. It’s giving out 5 DVD rentals for their free trials. Monthly payment is £9.99, but you don’t have to pay for it if you cancel before the end of trial period (21 days). You can cancel the account anytime you want. You have to submit your card details to them for verification purposes though (Solo, Switch, Visa, Mastercard accepted) but you’ll not be charged. I signed up with them using my debit card.

Now all I have to do is to wait for 5 people to sign up under me. I need some help here, but I will help you in return if you do sign up under me. Once you’ve signed up and given the green light approval from Freepay.com, I’ll post your referral link here to help you get your IPod Nano too.

Here’s the link to the free Ipod Nano again: http://ipodnanos.freepay.com/?r=22387146

Cheers!

The processor in question is a Pentium 4 670 Prescott, whose speed was designed by Intel at 3.8 GHz. The system used by the Japanese to push things to the limit is built around an ASUS P5WD2 motherboard with two 512 MB RAM CORSAIR PC2-5400UL modules of memory, and the cooling system was ARC Pot Revc.12.1xe LN2; the operating system installed on the system was Windows Server 2003.

After the preparations were done, the Pentium 4 670 Prescott processor reached 7132.82 MHz (375,4 MHz FSB x 19).

Cool, huh? I want one too… Imagine…7GHz computer… In my dreams, LoLx.. Now, can anyone else beat that overclocking? I believe someday, someone, somewhere, the record will be broken. After all, I believe there’s no limit to technology.

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