It’s hard to believe that Cool As Ever Tech is happening tomorrow. We’re incredibly stoked to be hosting Southern California’s web, tech, and Twitter elite, and in anticipation of the event we’ve been giving away some really amazing prizes in our Twitter contests. The contests for VIP concert passes and an exclusive table at Del Mar may be over (winners will be announced on Saturday), but the giveaways most certainly are not. In fact, we may have saved the best for last.

Today we’re announcing the start of the Cool As Ever #HP Twitter Giveaway, a contest with two amazing prizes that will start immediately and run up until 3pm the day of the event. The contest is pretty phenomenal as HP will award one lucky winner with a remarkable prize package that includes a brand new HP Mini 110, in swirl white, and an HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer. The HP Mini is a super cool netbook, that’s oh so small and yet oh so handy, and the brand new Photosmart Premium AIO is not even in stores yet (though HP will bring one to the event for attendees to print out free photos – yay!).

You can check out more details on the contest rules, and the prizes below, but we think you’ll want to get to tweeting this right now. How could you pass up the chance to schmooze and booze with SoCal’s finest and walkaway with a freakin’ fantastic HP mini netbook and photo printer? That would just be silly, so make sure to RSVP, and we’ll see you at Del Mar.

Cool As Ever #HP Twitter Giveaway Eligibility

- Contest dates: 8/7/09 – 8/8/09 (entry period ends 3pm PST on the day of the event)
- RSVP for the event. Winner must be present at the event to win.
- Retweet this post (use the button in the top right corner), OR pen a tweet with the following included:

• #hp
• mini netbook & wireless photosmart AIO
• #coolasever
• Link to this site or the RSVP page

Sample tweet: #hp pick me! I want to win a mini netbook & wireless photosmart AIO at #coolasever at Del Mar http://bit.ly/q7k0L
- 1 tweet per user will be counted
- You can also receive an additional entry if you use your iPhone (or camera card) to print one or more of your photos on the HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One Printer while at the event.
- One winner will be selected randomly for each prize and announced at the event on August 8 between 4 – 4:30pm.
- Open to legal US residents over the age of 18 only.
- See here for complete contest rules

HP Mini 100 (ARV $369.99)

Surf the Web, syncs files, photos, and videos with your primary PC, and more with our highly portable Mini 110-1036NR. This compact machine features a nearly full size keyboard for comfortable typing, along with an antiglare widescreen, webcam, and plenty of processing power. And you’ll be high style with the sleek white design and HP imprint finish. [Awarded at the event]

• Get things done with the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor N270
• Experience Genuine Windows Vista XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3
• Enjoy the view on the 10.1″ (diagonal) antiglare LED display (1024 x 576)
• Type comfortably with the nearly full-size keyboard (92% of standard size)—this is much more comfortable than using the
• thumb keys on most smart phones and PDAs
• Stay in sync with your primary PC using the Syncables app1
• Store data on the 160GB (5400 rpm) hard drive
• Share files with thumb drives, iPAQs, and cameras via the 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• Connect a larger display via the VGA port
• Extend your running time with the 6-cell battery6
• Look cool with the white design and HP imprint finish

HP Photosmart Premium AIO Printer (ARV $199.00)

Saturday — more importantly, Cool As Ever Tech — is just a few days away, and as we all get ready to eat and drink trackside with Southern California’s brightest and finest, we’ve been celebrating the event all week long on Twitter. On Monday we started the Quicken Twitter Contest for VIP Passes to any concert at Del Mar, and we’re stoked about the response. That contest is now over, and we’ll announce the winner at the track on Saturday, but there’s still a little more winning to be had.

Our next contest, which starts right now, is the @TurboTax Twitter Contest for an Exclusive Table at Del Mar. Once again, our very generous host, Del Mar, has given us another VIP goodie that we think you’ll enjoy.

The prize is a trackside table for four at Del Mar, so that you can take in the track from a prime vantage point, with food and beverage service, all from the comfort of your table. These tickets are redeemable for any day at Del Mar, even if it is already sold out to the general public.

Typically you’d have to buy the table for $150, but we’re giving one away to Cool As Ever Tech attendees. Contest rules and details are similar to our previous Twitter contest, and you must be RSVP’d and in attendance to win, but every tweet is equal to one entry into the contest. Good luck!

Cool As Ever TurboTax Twitter Contest Eligibility

- Contest dates: 8/5/09 – 8/6/09 (entry period ends 11:59pm PST)
- RSVP for the event. Winner must be present at the event to win.
- Retweet this post (use the button in the top right corner), OR pen a tweet with the following included:

• “VIP table at Del Mar”
• #coolasever
• @TurboTax
• Link to this site or the RSVP page

Sample tweet: @TurboTax I want a VIP table at Del Mar #coolasever http://bit.ly/CoLpM
- Each tweet is good for one contest entry (the more you tweet, the better your chances of winning).
- The winner will be selected randomly and announced at the event on August 8 at 3pm.

We’ve got an amazing event planned for this coming Saturday, August 8, at the track (have you RSVP’d yet, it’s freakin’ free?). So to gear up for the event, start a little buzz, and make a Twitter splash, we’re going to be rolling out a few tweet-to-win Twitter contests this week.

Our first contest is arguably second to none when it comes to its cool factor. San Diego residents have come to expect nothing but the greatest from the annual Del Mar Concert series (check for the full line up). Del Mar has been known to attract some of the biggest names in entertainment to perform in front of captive, large, and sometimes unruly (with anticipation), crowds.

Summer isn’t summer without seeing Ziggy Marley or the Flaming Lips perform live at the track. And this summer is no different, except one of our Cool As Ever Tech lucky guests will get an experience that is bar none.

As our gracious host and sponsor, Del Mar, has given us a pair of VIP passes that can be redeemed for any concert on their impressive summer line up. These tickets are literally priceless as not only do you have your pick of concerts, regardless of whether or not the shows are sold out, but you get a pair of tickets that are normally reserved for the celebrity echelon of guests that Del Mar attracts. Yep, these tickets aren’t even available for public sale, that’s how exclusive they are.

But, as a Cool As Ever Tech guest, you can enter to win these passes by either retweeting this post, or tweeting about the contest. We’re calling it the Cool As Ever Quicken Twitter contest (follow Quicken on Twitter, they’re also one of our kick ass sponsors), and it’s easy to win. Check out the full contest details below and then get to tweeting, every tweet counts as an entry, and you’ve only got until midnight on Tuesday.

Cool As Ever Quicken Twitter Contest Eligibility

- Contest dates: 8/3/09 – 8/4/09 (entry period ends 11:59pm PST)
- RSVP for the event. Winner must be present at the event to win.
- Retweet this post (use the button in the top right corner), OR pen a tweet with the following included:

• “VIP passes to Del Mar”
• #coolasever
• @Quicken
• Link to this site or the RSVP page.

Sample tweet: @Quicken I want VIP passes to Del Mar #coolasever http://bit.ly/U4GpT
- Each tweet is good for one contest entry (the more you tweet, the better your chances of winning).
- The winner will be selected randomly and announced at the event on August 8 at 3pm.

What’s the Deal?

Buy one ticket for Cool As Ever Tech, get another one free. It’s that easy.

Is there a limit?

Nope! Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free. Buy 5 tickets, get 5 free!

How long does this last?

This ends July 27th, 2009 at 11:59pm.

How does it work?

Simply purchase your ticket(s), here – then email team@digithrive.com with your name and confirmation number, we’ll check your order, and mail you twice as many tickets as you ordered!

That’s it! Giddy up!

We’re pleased to announce Big Time Operator will be playing the Cool As Ever Tech Event! San Diego’s own, world renowned ten piece big band will be partying it up with the attendees, and playing for us at a private concert, exclusive to the VIP treatment only Cool As Ever Tech can offer.

Big Time Operator on Twitter: @btoswings
Big Time Operator on Myspace

Cool As Ever Tech is giving away free tickets every week up until the event on August 8th!

Why? Because we love you, and we know that you do not want to miss this epic event. For the first time in Del Mar Racing history, they’re opening their doors to Southern California’s technology industry… THAT’S US! Giving us the opportunity to be full of win with private betting booths, and give us (seriously) the best seats in the house from their super awesome Seaside, track side, party tent. Epic!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Blog about why this event will be “Cool As Ever”
2. Link back to http://CoolAsEverTech.com
3. Tweet about your post using #coolasever or Post a link to your post in the comments.

That’s it!

Can you enter more than once?

You bet! For ever post you write is a chance to win all over again. 5 posts = 5 entries.

Can you win more than once?

Absolutely. We reserved a fist full of tickets for this giveaway, and there are no restrictions.

Post any questions you have to the comments below, but more importantly, spread the word! Every Tweet you post with #coolasever also enters you in a chance to win $10 off our advanced ticket prices! Making your entry into the coolest tech party in SoCal literally HALF OFF what the tickets will be going for at the door.

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Cool as Ever Tech is bringing together Southern California’s web/tech scene for an unparalleled interactive event hosted by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on August 8th, 2009.

Join us as we take over the expansive Seaside Tropical Cabana from noon until 6pm, where many a celebrity and special guest has passed before us. We’ll eat, drink, tweet, and take in the excitement that Del Mar horse racing has to offer.

Of course, we’ll do so in über-connected and geekified style. Expect real-time Twitter walls, a livestream of the event, and gadgets, goodies, and giveaways that will make the geek in you scream with delight.

Tickets are $35 if purchased prior to the event from the Del Mar Race Track, and $50 at the door.

Who: Southern California’s digerati, Twitterati, social medialites, web celebs, entrepreneurs, and innovative startups

What: An all day horse racing extravaganza complete with livestream, real-time tweet stream, bands, entertainment, and handicapping

When: Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 12pm to 6pm

Where: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014