HP CANADA newsgram - October 2005 The horror! The horror! No matter how PC savvy we get, seems there's always one tech-skeleton hidden deep in those closets. What better time than shrieky, creaky October to "tech-sorcise" what haunts us? But before grabbing your garlic wreaths, why not take a sec to skim these HP tricks and treats. Not only do they smell better, but they'll help take the terror out of your technology too. Boo-Yah! This issue, it's not "tech-or-treat". It's both! Fill your loot bag with a chance to win over $2,000 in HPs, get a free camera with one of our business printers, and download a freaky-deeky party kit to make your next monster mash a smash hit. Then, revive lost files, survive sans mouse, and wrap your noggin around the whole "hi-def" TV phenomenon. Stick THAT to those rock hard Halloween taffy wraps. October's features ... + Treats from "Thomas" + Free-ky party kit + Stellar HP TVs + Camera reward! + Halloween tips + Keyboard tricks + File reviver Quick Tip: Who you gonna call? HP Total Care Services! All your HPs (big and small) get free 24/7 phone support, a one-stop site for tech help, extended warranties and more. Find out more here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://www.hp.ca/promotions/totalcare/index.php?jumpid=ng-oct05-quicktip-t New product showcase: Believe it, Ripley. Our new tech's almost too easy - like this HP Photosmart 425 Portable Photo Studio. It's a camera, dock & printer bundle that can go cord- free without a PC! See it now: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://www.hp.ca/promotions/newsgram/product-showcase.php?jumpid=ng-oct05-nps-t Here's what's hot: The little contest that could. Want to take home some root-tootin' loot? Enter our Thomas the Tank Engine(TM) contest now for your chance to win the grand HP prize: a tricked out desktop PC, digital camera, photo printer, and Thomas toys for those little railroaders! Don't forget to check when Thomas will be chug-chug-chugging to a mall near you. Now repeat after us: "I think I won, I think I won ..." Enter now: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://www.hpknows.com/thomas/Profile.aspx?jumpid=ng-oct05-thomas-t Make your house "gore-geous". Pump up the goosebumps at your next haunted gathering with this free Halloween party kit from HP. It's got everything from eyeball coasters to keep watch on your guests to icky dish labels so you'll never mistake the "Bat Brains" for "Intestines" again. (We hate when that happens ...) Start printing here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/371-0-0-39-121.html?jumpid=ng-oct05-halloweenkit-t Invasion of the HDTVs. They're heeere ... High- definition TVs have arrived, and they come in peace. Need proof? Take this warp-speed tour through the HDTV phenomenon and see what's so cool about these uber- tubes. Start your tour here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://hp.ca/portal/hho/dee/theatre/tvs/high_def1.php?jumpid=ng-oct05-hdtv-explained-t Then, click here for the HDTVs that are outta this world. Coincidence they're HP? We think not! See them here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://www.hp.ca/products/static/tv/index.php?jumpid=ng-oct05-hp-tvs-t Aremac! Aremac! Aremac! (Just us, or did that work way better in "The Shining"?) For a limited time, all work and no play gets you a free CAMERA! Simply grab any qualifying HP business printer for your home or office between September 1st and October 31st, 2005, and we'll send you a shiny new HP Photosmart M23 digital camera. No heebie-jeebies. Just freebie. Find your rebate here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://h30014.www3.hp.com/offers/ca/en/detail.asp?id=1168&jumpid=ng-oct05-rebate-centre-t ------------------------------------------------------------ hpshopping.ca Save $100 on our digital camera, dock, and memory card bundle! click here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://shopping.hp.ca/buyhp.asp?pin=newsgram&lang=en?jumpid=ng-oct05-resource-shopping-t ------------------------------------------------------------ Fearless factor. We won't say names, but for some trick-or-treaters Halloween can feel far more spooky than kooky. Sound heinous? Not to Canadian Living, who put together this fun-tastic page filled with friendly party themes, costume ideas and safety tips to keep your little ghouls and goblins fear-free on the most spook-tacular day of the year. Find out how to get the most out of Halloween here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect-ex.php?redpg=http://www.canadianliving.com/canadianliving/client/en/today/DetailNews.asp?idNews=1460&bSearch=True&jumpid=ng-oct05-canadian-living-t Mouse-henge (newsgram classic). Petrified of using your PC, mouse-free? Wipe those cobwebs off your keyboard - it's time for a little finger clickin' fun! Back by popular demand, this classic keyboard command sheet covers all the "hotkey" combos you need to compute like a pro, and make your mouse ancient history. Start learning here: http://www.hp.ca/promotions/redirect.php?redpg=http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/626-0-0-39-121.html?jumpid=ng-oct05-keyboard-shortcuts-t The vex files (newsgram classic). You know that ink- curdling scream you save for when your files mysteriously disappear? 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