Tuesday September 11, 2012 Giveaway

The weather is cooling down, school is starting up again, and the first week of football has concluded. Yes, it's time to bid our farewell's to summer, the Fall is moving in. What better way to bid farewell to one season and welcome another than a TradePort Laptop Giveaway? 

If we can reach 2,500 fans by Monday September 17, 2012 we will give away a HP Pavilion DV6-6B26US Intel Core i3 2.3GHz Laptop!

All YOU have to do is simply log on to facebook and "like" us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TradePortUSA , and then fill out our Sweepstakes form located at http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/292023.

For those that already like us - Thank you! All you have to do is fill out our Sweepstakes form, because you have already become part of the best fan base out there!

To Help Us Reach 2,500 Fans You Can

1. Share Our Facebook Page with Friends

2. Write About our Contest on Your Own Wall

3. Tag Friends in a Post on the TradePort Wall

4. Share, Share, Share!!

Thank you for liking us, and we look forward to hearing from you again in the future!

Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions of  TradePort USA Dell Laptop Sweepstakes

I. *NAME OF SPONSOR(S)*

TradePort USA, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “TradePort”).

II. *HOW TO ENTER*

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.*

Go to the TradePort Sweepstakes Wildfire application during the execution window (9/11/2012 at 4:30pm until 9/17/2012  at 12:00pm), as stated on the entry form.

To participate complete the entry form with your name and email address.

Failure to satisfactorily complete and timely submit TradePort Sweepstakes Form as required herein will result in disqualification of entrant. Contest entries remain the property of TradePort and will not be returned.

Entrant can only qualify once during the entire "TradePort Sweepstakes" period. Entries in excess of the limit by the same person will be disqualified. All required Entry Information must be completed in full. Any attempted form of entry other than as described herein is void.

Entries must be received by 12:00pm ET on  9/17/2012.

III. *HOW AND WHEN WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED*

One winner from the participating TradePort Contest will be randomly selected following the end of the submission period (9/17/2012).

If a potential winner is found to be ineligible or he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, that potential winner will be disqualified and another entrant may, at TradePort's sole discretion be drawn as a Winner, as applicable, time permitting.

Odds of winning depend on number of valid entries received. Many will enter, only one will win the prize.

IV. Prize

The winner will receive  Dell Inspiron 15R Switch (Model: i15RN5110-7223DBK)  from TradePort USA, LLC. This will be shipped directly to you, after the winner releases their contact information to TradePort USA. For questions or more information please contact TradePort USA at facebook@tradeportusa.com.

V. Conditions of Entry

By Participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of TradePort USA, which shall be final in all respects.

PRIVACY POLICY CAN BE FOUND AT:   www.TradePortUSA.com/Legal

A BUYING GUIDE FOR HDTVs

There are several points to consider before buying a TV. Is LED better than LCD or Plasma TVs? What is a good Contrast ratio? What is the viewing angle? Is it worth paying extra for networking related features (Smart TV)? What Hz rating should my TV have? And finally, is 3D necessary?

PLASMA: Plasma TVs use a sheet of minuscule individual plasma cells that create a picture when an electrical charge is applied —Examples are Panasonic TC-P50S30 and Samsung’s PN51E440.

LCD: LCD televisions, on the other hand, use liquid crystal compressed between two glass plates; an image is created when electricity is applied to these crystals. Examples are Sony’s KDL-32BX330 and Samsung’s LN40D610.

LED: LED TVs use liquid crystal, but unlike regular LCD televisions they use a back light made of hundreds of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) instead of a fluorescent lamp. The LEDs can be evenly distributed around the back of the television’s panel or situated in the edges of the screen to create a very thin display chassis. Examples are Samsung’s UN46D7050 and Sharp’s LC-60C6400U.

CONTRAST RATIO: A television's contrast ratio represents its ability to show detail in high contrast areas of the screen, in the form of minute gradations of color and blacks or whites. For example, a panel with a low contrast ratio will struggle to show the higher or lower extremes of an image. In layman's terms, this means detail will be lost in bright areas as well as in dark scenes. In a Blu-ray movie, for example Batman Begins, the loss of detail in dark scenes will quickly become apparent.

LED TVs 1,000,000:1 and up is good

Plasma TVs 100,000 and up is good

It is generally accepted that plasma televisions have better contrast ratios than LCD and LED panels, due to the fact that a plasma television can completely deactivate the light source for individual segments of the screen. When comparing units on contrast the higher the number the better.

VIEWING ANGLE: The narrower a television's quoted viewing angle is, the smaller the range in which it produces a 'perfect' image with no loss of contrast or color. Most TVs have 178˚- 180˚ viewing angle but it is always worth checking.

CMR AND HZ: CMR (Clear Motion Rate) and HZ (Hertz) refer too how often the TV "draws" the screen image per second. With 60Hz sets, nothing extra is done. The TV draws the image at the same rate as the frame rate. But with 120Hz and 240Hz sets, the TV interpolates or duplicates frames to draw the screen more often (it invents fake frames). What this does is allow it to provide more frames that are crisp and clear during scenes with fast motion. It can "keep up" with the action so to speak. Otherwise, those same scenes, at 60Hz refresh, may suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). The common rule is the higher the CMR/HZ the crisper the picture, it is recommended to have at least 120CMR/HZ.

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SMART TV AND APPS:  Many brands nowadays are now touting ‘Smart TVs’. Essentially, these are sets with preloaded Internet apps and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, which let you access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or browse the Web on your big screen. But more importantly, Smart TVs aren’t good enough to be your primary PC yet, so make sure you have Wi-Fi set up at home to use your Internet connection on the laptop as well as the TV. Do be aware though, that some devices have only an Ethernet port, offering no wireless capabilities.

3D TV’s: When choosing a 3DTV it is important to understand the types of 3DTVs available, there is Active 3D and passive 3D. Active 3D requires 3D glasses with a shutter and power source (Battery powered). Passive 3D just requires 3D glasses that have been specially polarized. Active 3D is said to have a crisper picture and has a larger part of the market, but the glasses can cost from $60-$150. Passive 3D glasses can cost from $20-$60, this can save you a lot of money if you are buying multiple pairs of glasses.

Have Questions?! TradePort's TV Technician Dave Greenshields will be happy to answer! What would be your TV of choice?

Dave Greenshields - TradePort TV Master and Technician. Yes, that's a kilt which he insists on wearing while testing TV's and answering any of your questions. So ask away!

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Tablet

With the holiday weekend coming to an end, TradePort has decided it's time to get into the Summer Spirit! If TradePort recieves 3,000 fans by June 6, 2012 TradePort will give away a Asus Eee Pad Transformer Tablet to one Lucky Winner! 


Please go to http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/234882 to Enter! 

A winner will be announced on June 6^th.

All YOU have to do is simply log on to facebook and "like" us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TradePortUSA , and then fill out our Sweepstakes form located at http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/234882.

For those that already like us - Thank you! All you have to do is fill out our Sweepstakes form, because you have already become part of the best fan base out there!

To Help Us Reach 1,000 Fans You Can

1. Share Our Facebook Page with Friends

2. Write About our Contest on Your Own Wall

3. Tag Friends in a Post on the TradePort Wall

4. Share, Share, Share!!

Thank you for liking us, and we look forward to hearing from you again in the future!

Good Luck!

TradePort USA Weekly Contest

I. *NAME OF SPONSOR(S)*

TradePort USA, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “TradePort”).

II. *HOW TO ENTER*

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.*

Go to the TradePort Weekly Contest Wildfire application during the execution window (5/30/2012 at 12:30pm until 6/6/2012  at 12.30pm), as stated on the entry form.

To participate complete the entry form with your name, email address, and Contest answer.

Failure to satisfactorily complete and timely submit TradePort Contest Entry Form as required herein will result in disqualification of entrant. Contest entries remain the property of TradePort and will not be returned.

Entrant can only qualify once during the entire "TradePort  Tablet Give Away!" period. Entries in excess of the limit by the same person will be disqualified. All required Entry Information must be completed in full. Any attempted form of entry other than as described herein is void.

Entries must be received by 12:30pm ET on 6/6/2012.

III. *HOW AND WHEN WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED*

One winner from the participating TradePort Contest will be randomly selected following the end of the submission period (6/6/2012).

If a potential winner is found to be ineligible or he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, that potential winner will be disqualified and another entrant may, at TradePort's sole discretion be drawn as a Winner, as applicable, time permitting.

Offs of winning depend on number of valid entries received. Many will enter, only one will win the prize.

IV. Prize

The winner will receive  an Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101-A  from TradePort USA, LLC. This will be shipped directly to you, after the winner releases their contact information to TradePort USA. For questions or more information please contact TradePort USA at support@tradeportusa.com.

To claim prize, the winner selected by TradePort must e-mail TradePort USA their full name and contact information.

V. Conditions of Entry

By Participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of TradePort USA, which shall be final in all respects.

With the NHL Playoff season starting tomorrow TradePort would like to have a little competition of our own. By April 17^th each series will have played their first three games. Predict which teams will be ahead for each series, and how many games that team will have won by then. Predictions must be in by 4/12!


Please go to http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/215896 to Enter! 

A winner will be announced on April 18^th.

Example: Pittsburgh Penguins (Won 2 – Lost 1)

Quarterfinal Teams:

New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals

Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings

San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues

Phoenix Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings

The person who gets the most right will Win a 250GB XBOX 360 with Kinect! If there is a tie a winner of the tied participants will be chosen randomly.

Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions of  TradePort USA Dell Laptop Sweepstakes

I. *NAME OF SPONSOR(S)*

TradePort USA, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “TradePort”).

II. *HOW TO ENTER*

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.*

Go to the TradePort NHL Contest Wildfire application during the execution window (4/10/2012 at 4:00pm until 4/12/2012  at 4:00pm), as stated on the entry form.

To participate complete the entry form with your name and email address.

Failure to satisfactorily complete and timely submit TradePort Sweepstakes Form as required herein will result in disqualification of entrant. Contest entries remain the property of TradePort and will not be returned.

Entrant can only qualify once during the entire "TradePort Sweepstakes" period. Entries in excess of the limit by the same person will be disqualified. All required Entry Information must be completed in full. Any attempted form of entry other than as described herein is void.

Entries must be received by 4:00pm ET on 4/12/2012.

III. *HOW AND WHEN WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED*

One winner from the participating TradePort Contest will be randomly selected following the end of the submission period (4/12/2012).

If a potential winner is found to be ineligible or he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, that potential winner will be disqualified and another entrant may, at TradePort's sole discretion be drawn as a Winner, as applicable, time permitting.

Odds of winning depend on number of valid entries received. Many will enter, only one will win the prize.

IV. Prize

The winner will receive 250GB XBOX 360 with Kinect! from TradePort USA, LLC. This will be shipped directly to you, after the winner releases their contact information to TradePort USA. For questions or more information please contact TradePort USA at facebook@tradeportusa.com.

V. Conditions of Entry

By Participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of TradePort USA, which shall be final in all respects.

PRIVACY POLICY CAN BE FOUND AT:   www.TradePortUSA.com/Legal

TradePort USA is proud to announce that we are 103 fans away from having 1,000 fans!! But to speed up the process we thought why not do what we do best???  Let's give something away!! 

If we can reach 1,000 fans by Tuesday March 6, 2012 we will give away a Dell Inspirion Switch 15R Intel Core i3 Laptop!

All YOU have to do is simply log on to facebook and "like" us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TradePortUSA , and then fill out our Sweepstakes form located at http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/199781.

For those that already like us - Thank you! All you have to do is fill out our Sweepstakes form, because you have already become part of the best fan base out there!

To Help Us Reach 1,000 Fans You Can

1. Share Our Facebook Page with Friends

2. Write About our Contest on Your Own Wall

3. Tag Friends in a Post on the TradePort Wall

4. Share, Share, Share!!

Thank you for liking us, and we look forward to hearing from you again in the future!

Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions of  TradePort USA Dell Laptop Sweepstakes

I. *NAME OF SPONSOR(S)*

TradePort USA, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “TradePort”).

II. *HOW TO ENTER*

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.*

Go to the TradePort Sweepstakes Wildfire application during the execution window (3/1/2012 at 4:00pm until 3/6/2012  at 3:00pm), as stated on the entry form.

To participate complete the entry form with your name and email address.

Failure to satisfactorily complete and timely submit TradePort Sweepstakes Form as required herein will result in disqualification of entrant. Contest entries remain the property of TradePort and will not be returned.

Entrant can only qualify once during the entire "TradePort Sweepstakes" period. Entries in excess of the limit by the same person will be disqualified. All required Entry Information must be completed in full. Any attempted form of entry other than as described herein is void.

Entries must be received by 3:00pm ET on 3/6/2012.

III. *HOW AND WHEN WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED*

One winner from the participating TradePort Contest will be randomly selected following the end of the submission period (3/6/2012).

If a potential winner is found to be ineligible or he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, that potential winner will be disqualified and another entrant may, at TradePort's sole discretion be drawn as a Winner, as applicable, time permitting.

Odds of winning depend on number of valid entries received. Many will enter, only one will win the prize.

IV. Prize

The winner will receive  Dell Inspiron 15R Switch (Model: i15RN5110-7223DBK)  from TradePort USA, LLC. This will be shipped directly to you, after the winner releases their contact information to TradePort USA. For questions or more information please contact TradePort USA at facebook@tradeportusa.com.

V. Conditions of Entry

By Participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of TradePort USA, which shall be final in all respects.

PRIVACY POLICY CAN BE FOUND AT:   www.TradePortUSA.com/Legal