DevSta {Challenge 2008} Live!
Microsoft Australia has a new programming competition, 200 hours (well, 160 hours as of writing this post) called DevSta. It's open to all Australians – professional programmer or not.
Competition Brief
In a nutshell, you have to make something that is is "old school/new cool", it confuses me somewhat. Read the full brief.
Prizes
First prize:
- Return economy airfares to Las Vegas for two people (approx. $7,000 RRP- based on flights from your nearest capital city).
- Five nights’ luxury accommodation, twin share at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (valued at $3,190 RRP).
- Two tickets to the MIX09 Developer Conference from 18-20 March 2009 ($3,000 RRP). MIX09 is an international conference for developers and business strategists. Hear from visionary keynote speakers, expand your technical knowledge at targeted sessions, and put it all to practice in hands-on labs and workshops.
- One copy of Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 Professional Edition with a 1 year MSDN Premium Subscription valued at $4,355 RRP.
- An Xbox 360 Elite Console package - with Halo® 3, Gears of War® and Saint’s Row games valued at $865 RRP! This premier Xbox 360™ console package includes a huge 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish. It also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox Live® headset. It also has enough space for a whole library of Xbox Live Arcade games and downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and more - available from Xbox Live Marketplace.
- Samsung Omnia mobile phone valued at $849 RRP.
Second prize:
- One copy of Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition with a 1 year MSDN Premium Subscription valued at $4,355 RRP.
- An Xbox 360 Elite Console package - with Halo 3, Gears of War and Saints Row games valued at $865 RRP.
- A Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 valued at $449.95 RRP. Including the ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista and PC entertainment, this great package is designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lap or even the comfort of your couch!
- A Xbox Live 12-Month Premium Gold Pack valued at $99.95 RRP.
Third prize:
- One copy of Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition with a 1 year MSDN Premium Subscription valued at $4,355 RRP.
- An Xbox 360 Elite Console package - with Halo 3, Gears of War and Saints Row games valued at $865 RRP .
Fourth prize:
- An Xbox 360 Elite Console package - with Halo 3, Gears of War and Saints Row games valued at $865 RRP.
- One user licensed copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition valued at $1,387 RRP.
Fifth prize:
- One user licensed copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition valued at $1,387 RRP.
- A Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 valued at $449.95 RRP. Including the ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista and PC entertainment, this great package is designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lap or even the comfort of your couch!
Best Windows Mobile application prize:
- Two Samsung Omnia mobile phones valued at $849 RRP each.
- A Samsung 40" series 6LCD TV valued at $3,099 RRP.
It looks interesting, but the site scares me with all the "bling"