The myMacBUZZ team is happy to announce our first ever New Year’s Giveaway. It’s our small little way of thanking the readers and helping to grow the local Mac community. Plus, Macworld 2009 is just around the corner and we wanted to add a little something to the post-reality distortion field euphoria.

Update: the final list of prizes has been posted.

Prizes up for grabs

We’re not firmed up on all the sponsors yet, but here are the sponsors who have committed to the giveaway:

- Mailplane 2.0. This email client to take your Gmail experience to the next level! 5 licenses worth USD24.95 each to be given away. See the review.

- 1Password. The best password manager and secure notes application for the Mac. 2 licenses worth USD39.95 each to be given away. See the review.

- Epic Service Packages from Epicentre. Experience the awesome customer service of Epicentre Malaysia. (Details to be confirmed).

myMacBUZZ is contributing the following:

- iPod: The Missing Manual, 7th edition. David Pogue and Jude Biersdorfer’s latest book will tell you all you need to know about the latest iPods, iTunes 8 and the App Store.

- Limited edition Apple Online Store tshirt. Not only is it an American Apparel quality tee, it’s also got the Apple logo on it!

- An invisibleSHIELD of your choice for your iPod or mobile phone. Hands down the best shield-style protection for your precious devices.

- Dash-pad by ZAGG. This anti-slip car dashboard anti-slip pad comes from the makers of invisibleSHIELD and is 10 times better than any you’ve ever used.

- Starbucks Coffee gift vouchers (x 5). Have a drink on myMacBUZZ!

How to win

1. To participate, simple subscribe to our brand new mailing list and tell us a little bit about yourself. It’s painless and free.

2. Enjoy Macworld and go nuts over the Next Big Thing by Apple. myMacBUZZ will randomly select the winners from the mailing list subscribers.

3. On 9 Jan 2009, the Saturday after Macworld, you’re coming down the Macworld high. Check myMacBUZZ for the winners list.

It’s really that simple. There’s nothing for you to do at all except joining the mailing list. Oh did we mention, subscription is free. So what are you waiting for? Subscribe to the mailing list.

Terms and conditions

1. This contest is only open to residents of Malaysia.

2. Winners will be announced on myMacBUZZ and by email. Make sure you register with a valid email address.

3. Winners will be picked at random.

4. Prizes by sponsors are subject to their own terms and conditions.

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Long time readers will know that myMacBUZZ held a similar giveaway back in 2006. That giveaway was in conjunction with Christmas. However, to be more P.C. (politically correct) and not favour one festival, I decided to move the giveaway slightly later to be in conjunction with Macworld, the one celebration that all Mac users can appreciate.