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June Twitter Giveaways - June 22nd - 26th 2009

2009-06-22T09:01:00.002-05:00

Here's the June Twitter Giveaway info for this week ( June 22nd - 26th 2009):

But first, here's a quick reminder of how the "contest" works:

We like to keep things simple, so taking part in this promo will only require you to do a few simple tasks.

1. Tweet each week. We’ll share a weekly topic/phrase on the blog and on Twitter and all you have to do is Tweet it!
2. Tweet the thing mentioned in #1 daily (only one tweet each day will count) for each day (Monday Through Friday). So, you can enter up to five times a week.
3. Following us on Twitter (@Gradware) to see if you have won a weekly prize.

For a chance to win your very own copy of Sony Vegas Pro 8 - Professional Video, Audio, and DVD Creation please tweet this between 6/22/09 and 6/26/09:

Win a copy of Sony Vegas Pro 8 via @Gradware June Twitter Giveaways - http://budurl.com/GWT062209 Retweet for a chance to win!

Be sure to follow us on Twitter to get updates and see who has won each week's giveaway.

(complete rules/details/etc can be found here - June 2009 Twitter Giveaways

June Twitter Giveaways - June 15th - 19th 2009

2009-06-15T00:01:00.006-05:00

Here's the June Twitter Giveaway info for this week ( June 15th - 19th 2009):

But first, here's a quick reminder of how the "contest" works:

We like to keep things simple, so taking part in this promo will only require you to do a few simple tasks.

1. Tweet each week. We’ll share a weekly topic/phrase on the blog and on Twitter and all you have to do is Tweet it!
2. Tweet the thing mentioned in #1 daily (only one tweet each day will count) for each day (Monday Through Friday). So, you can enter up to five times a week.
3. Following us on Twitter (@Gradware) to see if you have won a weekly prize.

For a chance to win your very own Nero LiquidTV (TV on your PC Mad Easy) please tweet this between 6/15/09 and 6/19/09:

Win your very own Nero LiquidTV via @Gradware June Twitter Giveaways - http://budurl.com/GW0605 Retweet for a chance to win!

Here's the remaining prize list:

June 15 - June 19 = Nero LiquidTV - TV on your PC mad easy

June 22 - June 26 = Sony Vegas Pro 8 - Professional Video, Audio, and DVD Creation

Be sure to follow us on Twitter to get updates and see who has won each week's giveaway.

(complete rules/details/etc can be found here - June 2009 Twitter Giveaways)

June Twitter Giveaways - June 8th - 12th 2009

2009-06-08T00:01:00.004-05:00

Here's the June Twitter Giveaway info for this week ( June 8th - 12th 2009):

But first, here's a quick reminder of how the "contest" works:

We like to keep things simple, so taking part in this promo will only require you to do a few simple tasks.

1. Tweet each week. We’ll share a weekly topic/phrase on the blog and on Twitter and all you have to do is Tweet it!
2. Tweet the thing mentioned in #1 daily (only one tweet each day will count) for each day (Monday Through Friday). So, you can enter up to five times a week.
3. Following us on Twitter (@Gradware) to see if you have won a weekly prize.

For a chance to win your very own copy of Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 - Professional HD Video and Soundtrack Production please tweet this between 6/8/09 and 6/12/09:

Win a copy of Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 via @Gradware June Twitter Giveaways - http://budurl.com/GW0605 Retweet for a chance to win!

Here's the prize list:

June 8 - June 12 = Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 - Professional HD Video and Soundtrack Production

June 15 - June 19 = Nero LiquidTV - TV on your PC mad easy

June 22 - June 26 = Sony Vegas Pro 8 - Professional Video, Audio, and DVD Creation

Be sure to follow us on Twitter to get updates and see who has won each week's giveaway.

(complete rules/details/etc can be found here - June 2009 Twitter Giveaways

June Twitter Giveaways

2009-06-01T10:47:00.015-05:00

Gradware is happy to announce a June Twitter-based giveaway. We will have four giveaways - one for each of the first four weeks of June.

We like to keep things simple, so taking part in this promo will only require you to do a few simple tasks.

1. Tweet each week. We’ll share a weekly topic/phrase on the blog and on Twitter and all you have to do is Tweet it!
2. Tweet the thing mentioned in #1 daily (only one tweet each day will count) for each day (Monday Through Friday). So, you can enter up to five times a week.
3. Following us on Twitter (@Gradware) to see if you have won a weekly prize.

For a chance to win your very own copy of Sony ACID Pro 6 - Professional Music Workstation please tweet this between 6/1/09 and 6/05/09:

Win a Copy of Sony ACID Pro 6 via @Gradware June Twitter Giveaways - http://budurl.com/GW0605 Retweet for a chance to win!

Here's the prize list:

June 1 - June 5 = Sony ACID Pro 6 - Professional Music Workstation

June 8 - June 12 = Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 - Professional HD Video and Soundtrack Production

June 15 - June 19 = Nero LiquidTV - TV on your PC mad easy

June 22 - June 26 = Sony Vegas Pro 8 - Professional Video, Audio, and DVD Creation

Be sure to follow us on Twitter to get updates and see who has won each week's giveaway!

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The fine print:

1. There is a limit of one entry per person, per day. An entry is defined as a correctly formatted and submitted Tweet.

2. The contest is void where prohibited by law. Contestants must be 18 years or older and be residents of the United States. Gradware and its parent company are not responsible for incomplete, garbled or delayed Internet or e-mail computer entries.

3. Winners will be notified publicly using Twitter. If a winner does not meet the eligibility requirements Gradware reserves the right to disqualify a contestant. Gradware is the sole judge of a valid and complete entry.

4. Winners release Gradware from any claims, losses, injuries or damages of any kind resulting from participation in the contest or the use or receipt of any prizes. Failure to comply with the foregoing, or the return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable, may cause the winner to forfeit their prize. Employees or similarly affiliated persons working with or for Gradware or its vendors are not eligible to participate.

5. Eligible respondents agree to be bound by these official rules and agree to release Gradware and its parent company (Journey Education Marketing INC.), and their employees, officers, agents and directors (the Sponsors and Administrators, and such others, collectively, the Released Parties), from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting from participation in this drawing and/or use or acceptance of any prize.

6. One prize will be awarded per week for this contest. The prizes are not exchangeable or transferable and there are no cash substitutions.

7. This contest begins at 12:01 am Central Standard Time on 06/01/09 and ends at Midnight Central Standard Time on 06/26/09.

Gradware Launches Affiliate Program

2009-01-05T09:04:00.005-06:00

Gradware.com is pleased to announced that it has launched it's affiliate marketing program with Avantlink.

Here's some high-lights of the program:

- Signing-up is totally FREE
- Best selling and most recognized brands: We have over 15,000 products from Adobe, Microsoft, SPSS, Corel, Filemaker, and many more.
- 3% Commission on every sale (Average order size is >$250)
- 45 day cookie duration: you have over a month to refer a sale and earn the commission.
- Dynamic Tool Suite: datafeeds, custom link builder, banner / text links, and more.
- Program Manager: dedicated affiliate manager at Avantlink to help optimize your site, answer questions and basically help you earn more money.

Gradware Affiliate Marketing Program Info

Apple Continues to Revolutionize

2008-12-30T07:18:00.002-06:00

Apple, Inc. has revolutionized the way consumers interact with audio, video and the online world by consistently improving and redesigning its product line. Apple currently offers the iPod product line, Mac laptop and desktop computers and the revolutionary iPhone. Apple also offers a wide array of high end software products including the Mac OS X operating system, the iTunes media browser, the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software, and Final Cut Studio, a suite of professional audio- and film-industry software products.

Pinnacle Systems Video Solutions

2008-12-29T06:42:00.004-06:00

If you enjoy home movies, quickly and easily sharing videos on the web, flexible options for TV viewing, or carrying your digital media collection on the go, then Pinnacle Systems and its solutions are right for you. Pinnacle Systems, Inc., a consumer division of Avid, helps consumers enjoy their digital media however they like - with solutions covering video editing, TV tuners, mobile media and digital media adapters. Today, Pinnacle Systems has over 13 million unique registered customers representing its entire product offering, which includes Pinnacle Studio, Dazzle, Pinnacle PCTV, Pinnacle ShowCenter, Pinnacle Mobile Media and many others.

Jazz Digital Cameras

2008-12-28T16:40:00.000-06:00

Jazz Cameras are high quality, yet, inexpensive cameras that are great for the on-the-go user. Jazz offers a broad selection of world class cameras at affordable prices including High Definition, Digital Video, Digital Still, Digital Cameras for Kids and Optical Zoom Cameras.

Filemaker Database Software

2008-12-27T16:34:00.000-06:00

FileMaker, Inc., a database company, is the global leader in user friendly database software for business professionals. Millions of customers—individuals, small businesses, teams in education and government, workgroups in Fortune 100 companies—manage projects, people, and assets with FileMaker database software. When business professionals outgrow spreadsheets, they depend on FileMaker products. With ready-to-use applications and solutions, anyone can be more productive. Customizing, creating, and sharing easy-to-use software solutions is quick and easy. FileMaker is powerful enough to integrate with corporate data environments, share on the web, and grow as your needs grow.

Designed specifically for Mac users, FileMaker offers Bento, a stylish, personal database that is as easy to use as a Mac. Bento brings important information together so you can manage contacts, coordinate events, track projects and prioritize tasks.

Intuit Innovative Solutions

2008-12-26T08:23:00.001-06:00

Intuit’s array of brands, including Quicken, QuickBooks, TurboTax and others, has expanded over the past 25 years to reflect the growing number of ways they help people solve important problems. Whether helping balance a checkbook, run a small business, or pay income taxes, Intuit’s innovative solutions have simplified millions of people’s lives. In a world where emerging technology and market trends are changing the way people live and work, Intuit continues to develop new products that offer the same ease and delight that are a hallmark of Intuit’s pursuit of customer-driven innovation.

Happy Holidays from Gradware

2008-12-24T12:01:00.000-06:00

The gang at Gradware wishes you and yours the very best this holiday season. Thanks for shopping with us. We really appreciate your business and trust.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

(This video is probably a bit more funny if you know Robert our GM who is the featured dancer.)

Ableton Music Software

2008-12-23T16:13:00.004-06:00

Ableton makes software for creating, producing, and performing music. Ableton’s flagship product, Live (latest release Version 7), provides a new approach to making music with computers on stage as well as in the studio that has been called revolutionary. Ableton was started almost a decade ago in order to realize the founder’s personal vision of a computer-based music-making solution. Ever evolving, the Ableton today consists of a team of exceptionally bright and talented people who take gratification from serving and interacting with the Live user community. Live has received outstanding feedback from the international press and artists. There are now several hundred thousand Live users worldwide, and the number is growing fast.

Total Training DVD-based Software Training

2008-12-17T12:37:00.000-06:00

Total Training, Inc. is a pioneer in innovative DVD-based and online video training for leading creative print, web design, web development, digital video, and office productivity software programs. Total Training has a strategic partnership with Apple, Adobe and Microsoft offering DVD and/or training titles for virtually all of the Adobe and Microsoft products as well as Apple’s Final Cut product line. Total Training has developed an instructional methodology that helps users quickly grasp and retain product usage knowledge for even the most complex software packages offered by Apple, Adobe and Microsoft.

Quark Page Layout Software

2008-12-16T08:14:00.001-06:00

Quark allows users to create and deliver accurate, relevant, and attractive communications anywhere with its industry standard page layout software. Quark products are used by individual designers and as large publishing houses alike to produce various types of publications ranging from single sheet flyers to complex page layouts required by magazines, newspapers and catalogs. After producing the original version of revolutionizing publishing software more than 20 years ago, the most recent release, QuarkXPress 8, delivers premier design power through a new, user-friendly interface developed to facilitate the creation of superior page layout, print, Web and Flash authoring tools, stylistic typography, and global publishing capabilities, – enabling designers to push creativity to its limits with confidence and control.

Timbuk2 Messenger Bags for Laptops and More

2008-12-15T09:31:00.000-06:00

Since 1989, Timbuk2 has been outfitting hard working San Francisco bike messengers and cycling enthusiasts alike with bags and have built a solid reputation and a loyal following. Over the years, Timbuk2’s messenger bag has evolved from its working-class roots and has been adopted around the world by a growing number of urbanites, students, and young professionals as a hip alternative to the ubiquitous two-strap daypack, the formal briefcase and even the diaper bag.

Timbuk2 remains faithful to its working-class urban roots, while expanding its city-bred sensibilities to a broader range of products and a wider audience. All of Timbuk2’s new products, from the Laptop Messenger Bag to the Cargo Tote, share the same sense of style, toughness, attention to detail and dedication to quality that have made the Classic Messenger Bag a true classic.

Corel Software - Innovative and Trusted

2008-12-14T09:20:00.001-06:00

Corel is one of the world’s top software companies with more than 100 million active users in over 75 countries. Through the years, Corel has built a reputation for delivering innovative, trusted products that are easier to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of productivity with a product line that includes word processing, spreadsheet, email, graphic design, illustration, photo editing, digital video production and file compression and data backup software packages. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for software innovation, design and value. Corel’s award-winning product portfolio includes some of the world's most widely recognized and popular software brands, including CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo, Corel Painter, VideoStudio, WinDVD, Corel WordPerfect Office and WinZip.

Orion Telescopes and Binoculars

2008-12-13T11:08:00.000-06:00

Orion Telescopes & Binoculars is the largest multi-channel brand of quality optics for amateur astronomers and outdoor enthusiasts in North America. Established in 1975, Orion has a solid reputation for providing high-quality products backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, competitive prices, and the best customer service and support in the industry. In January of 2005, Orion joined the Imaginova family of media and consumer product businesses focused on capturing people's fascination with space, science and technological innovation. Today, Orion, with Imaginova, continues to development new and innovative products to offer the best selection in state-of-the-art optics, including telescopes and binoculars, at affordable prices.

SmartDraw Business Graphics Software

2008-12-12T06:04:00.000-06:00

SmartDraw is the leading developer of business graphics software that allows anyone to produce high-quality graphics in minutes. SmartDraw's software is perfect for people who need to create professional materials but have little or no graphic design experience. The company's innovative products help users function efficiently by allowing them to quickly produce visual representation of data and ideas in the form of mind-maps, seating charts, flow charts, timelines, floor plans, technical diagrams and more. SmartDraw is now available in two industry-specific solutions: the SmartDraw Legal Edition and the SmartDraw Healthcare Edition.

Autodesk 2D and 3D Software

2008-12-11T11:00:00.002-06:00

Autodesk is the world’s largest design software company, with more than 9 million users throughout the world. Autodesk products focus on 2D and 3D design software for use in architecture, engineering and building construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Autodesk’s innovative product line helps users visualize, simulate, and analyze real-world performance throughout the design process with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil and Autodesk Inventor 3D. Autodesk also provides digital media creation and management software across all media and entertainment disciplines with Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max, from film and television visual effects, color grading, and editing to animation, game development, and design visualization.

Gradware Does Video

2008-12-05T08:43:00.003-06:00

ok, so we've only posted two videos so far, but we're ready to post more. Send us your ideas. If we use your idea we'll give you credit here on our blog as well as the video credits....and many there will be other rewards.

Gradware on YouTube

Wacom Graphic Tablets and Pens

2008-12-05T07:16:00.002-06:00

Wacom is the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pens. Based in Tokyo, Wacom introduced the world's first cordless, battery-free, pressure-sensitive pen in the United States in 1988. Today, Wacom’s pen tablet and interactive pen display product line provide the fastest, most comfortable way to work with your computer. They work with any software program on a Mac or PC and provide unique pen-specific features in over 100 software applications that are specifically designed to be used with a Wacom pen. Wacom's Penabled technology is the choice of all major Tablet PC manufacturers including Hewlett Packard and Dell. Wacom’s visionary product line is used by professionals in a wide array of professions from photography to industrial design to healthcare.

2008-12-04T14:52:00.000-06:00

SPSS Inc. is the recognized leader in predictive analytics, helping analysts and organizations drive revenues and growth. Throughout their history, SPSS has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and dedication to customers by consistently providing the premier predictive analytics software. Whether you are surveying customers, testing the validity of assumptions, or modeling future behavior, SPSS Inc has the tools you need.

Microsoft Technology has Transformed Us

2008-12-03T14:47:00.000-06:00

Microsoft technology has transformed the way we work, play, and communicate. The world's #1 software company offers a variety of products and services, including its Windows operating systems and Office software suite, which includes MS Word and Excel. Microsoft also dominates in other markets such as video game consoles with the Xbox 360, digital music players with the Zune, and server and storage software.

Adobe Software Continues to Revolutionize

2008-12-02T14:38:00.005-06:00

Adobe continues to revolutionize how the world engages with ideas and information. Adobe’s award-winning technologies and software redefine business, entertainment and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere at anytime. Creative professionals such Artists, Entrepreneurs, Filmmakers, Architects and Designers use Adobe’s industry-standard graphics, layout, and video software such as Creative Suite to deliver rich creative experiences across print, web, and mobile media, while many home and office users chose Adobe Acrobat to create and reliably share PDF documents and forms, safeguard work and communicate exactly as intended.

Gradware - A Bit About Us

2008-12-01T08:31:00.004-06:00

Founded in 1983 as a small retail/bookstore located in San Diego, today Austin-based Gradware offers more than 15,000 technology products online at discounted prices to academic customers including computer hardware and software by the world's top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, SPSS, Corel, Wacom, and more then 500 others. Gradware.com has been Your Premier Source for Academic Software and the Low Price Leader in student discount software for over two decades. Students, Parents, Teachers, and Academic Institutions can shop quickly and easily online at Gradware.com.

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