Tag: Designs

Microsoft recently announced the 35 or so finalists in its 3rd annual Next-Gen PC Design Competition. The PCs are judged on their innovativeness, aesthetics, and user experience.

 A total of five (5) winners will be selected from among the qualified entries, as well as up to 5 honorable mentions may be chosen by the Judges:

     * Judge’s Award 1st – Prize $10,000 US

    * Judge’s Award 2nd – Prize $5,000 US

    * Judge’s Award 3rd – Prize $2,500 US

      Selected by a distinguished panel of IDSA-member judges from the International PC and industrial design community.

    * Chairman’s Award – Prize $10,000 US

      Selected by Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect, with the assistance of his advisory committee.

    * Public’s Choice Award – Prize $2,500 US

      Selected via public vote. In the event of a tie, the judging panel will make the final determination based on the criteria set forth above.

    * Educator Award

      If a student entry wins 1st or 2nd place Judge’s award, or Chairman’s award, the faculty adviser named in the entry will receive a $2,500 US prize, or a $2,500 US grant will be awarded to their school, in compliance with public sector gift rules.

 All prize values in U.S. Dollars. Any applicable taxes on the prize or expenses not listed herein are the sole responsibility of the winner(s). Prizes may be subject to U.S. withholding taxes and non-U.S. winners may be required to complete an IRS W8-BEN. No barter, transfer, or assignment of any prize permitted, except by Sponsor at its sole discretion.

You can cast your vote at the competition Web site.