Grand National 2012 Sweepstake Kit v2

Updated with numbers, colours and just the runners as of today (11/04/2012)

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Version 3 now available here this is the final version.
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Grand National 2012 Sweepstake Kit v1

Its that time of year again. The country will soon be going Grand National crazy. Like last year I've created a simple sweepstake kit. The kit is most definitely version 1 as the full list of horses will not be available for some time yet. It contains the best guesses of the horses likely to be running, but hopefully might be of use for those that need a bit of time to organise a sweep.

Keep checking back for updates as we learn more about which horses will actually be running come the 14th. This sweepstake brought to you by Spree4.com.


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Version 2 now available here
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Roomzzz Newcastle

Got to admit I'm quite excited to hear Roomzzz's news that they will soon be opening their 5th hotel. Roomzzz's new hotel will be in Newcastle which is a little surprising as they have been talking about opening hotels in Bristol and London for a while now.

We only recently came back from a brilliant birthday weekend at Roomzzz's Manchester, and we are still as much in love with Roomzzz's as we were the first time. As we are fast approaching gold membership the addition of a new hotel is very welcome indeed. So long as they keep the quality as high as their other properties they should be on to a real winner here.

Nice review of Spree4

Seems i'm not the only one out there singing Spree4.com's praises. Found this blog today.

No Kindle Touch or Fire release date still.

....What more can i say.

That Amazon are missing a valuable market. That goes without saying.

That by offering their UK customers only the economy model they are alienanting the very people (early adopters) they need to grow their brand. Again its obvious.

The mad thing is that even if they announced a release date of October at least we'd know. We would be able to make a informed decision. Instead we have a situation where we are well aware a new "better" version is on its way (well 99% sure) at some point in the future. So instead of buying the excellent kindle keyboard or the cheap Kindle, we wait.......and we wait. We don't wont to give in and buy the currently available product (for more money incidentally) only to have the new one released the next day. So instead of selling us all the clever content they make their money on kindles from they are making nothing, and why? No one knows. Amazon have not given a explanation of why no UK release. Which again leaves the UK customer wondering if they even want our business.

Personally i really like the Kindle Keyboard and if its going to be 12 months till the Touch is available i may get one. I just want to know if its worth waiting.


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Edit 14/03/12

Started a new blog to keep track of Kindle Touch and Fire's release or lack there of.

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Spree4's New Auction!

A few days ago i blogged information from my source inside Spree4.com, that interesting things were reaching fruition for Spree4. Today we find out what. Along side a minor redesign of the site comes...Drum roll please....Lowest Unique Bid auctions.

While most people will know what these are, allow me to explain for those that don't. In lowest unique bid auction you win if you are...well...the lowest unique bid. So if you bid 2p and 3 people bid 1p you win. Specifically at spree4 the auction closes when the number of bids reach a preset limit. This keeps in with spree4's more laid back approach, that said the fun interface they have designed will definitely be used in some interesting end game plays. I'm already getting my strategies sorted so watch out!!

New LUB auction interface. I blanked out my bid values!!

The new interface keeps you up to date with your current bids. It also lets you know several other pieces of info that may help in finding that elusive lowest bid. You can place tactical single bids or strategic spread bids (every price from one value to another.) What's even better is that each lub bid costs only 10p, and they have even re-instated the free credits for new users. If your an existing customer don't cry, unlike most companies this offer is open to you to, if you post on their facebook page for a limited time only you will get a one time only credit of 2 free credits to your account. I've played this new bid already and i can say it really is fun, especially if you get into a bidding war. Why not try it now for free with the mock bids on their how it works page?

Joining the new auction as new for spree4 for 2012 is the "Sky Sports" banner. A ticker that will keep you informed of who is winning what. Also they have literally gone to town with a new cornucopia of new products. Joining the old favourites of the Amazon Kindle, Apple iPhone 4s and xBox with Kinnect are Sony's 3d HD Camera, Motorola's Xoom tablet just to name 2. My Spree4 source has told me that with the new auction type making the site more dynamic they hope to keep a steady flow of new products coming on to site so if you don't see anything you want keep checking back.

Good luck with your bidding and always remember the Amazon Kindle is mine!!!!!!!!!!!

CES 2012

Some interesting blogs over at Spree4 Eye on Technology.

The blogger takes a look at the products that the industry leaders hope we'll be queing up outside electronics stores for. So far the Pure Sensia and Bag of Rythm but more should be coming here.

Have a look I dare you.