And the winner of the CrackBerry Santa Contest is....

on 3 Jan 2012 11:48 AM

With almost 6500 comments, our CrackBerry Santa Contest definitely showed that a lot of you out there can't wait to get your hands on a new BlackBerry 10 device, whenever they are released. We know you're all anxious to see who the big winner is, so with out further ado, the winner is...

steve911

Congratulations Steve! You have the choice to either wait it out and keep your IOU for a BlackBerry 10 phone for later in the year or trade it in early for your choice of currently available BlackBerry 7 Smartphone and an accessories package from ShopCrackBerry.com. Thanks to everyone who participated. And don't worry... this is CrackBerry and the year is 2012 - we'll have a TON of contests and opportunities for you to win free stuff coming up in the days, weeks and months ahead!

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74 Comments

Posted by aloofkid Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats!

Posted by 1magine Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Pick the Porsche 9930.

Posted by the brother Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Bastard! haha, j/k.....congrats boiiiiiiiiiii!

Posted by datta72 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

+1 lol

Posted by asianguy80 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

damn! This would have been a nice win for 2012 but congrats to you!

Posted by Chaviv Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Steve! :)

Posted by iSin Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

What a lucky man! Gratz!

Posted by xtremez Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats bro! If you're using a OS7 phone then wait up for OS10. :)

Posted by pmich Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Thank you captain obvious. (hahaha sorry i just had to)

Posted by rapsball4 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats! Definitely jealous right now.

Posted by steve911 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!

CRACKBERRY ROCKS!!!

I'm using the 9800. I was gonna upgrade next month but now I'm gonna hold off and wait for the BB10!

2012 is starting off real nice. Thanks Kevin and the rest of the CrackBerry Team!

Posted by bounce007 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Steve! CrackBerry.com is awesome!

Posted by q649 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats +1 !

Posted by Chriz Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats steve911!
Have Fun with the first BB10 Phone. :-)

Posted by my.usernamegoeshere Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats!!

Posted by Abrante Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Happy for you Steve... Enjoy your BB10 device when it becomes available. Happy New Year!

Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

wow im still on os6 with a 9670 cracked and waiting to completely fall apart.you are so very lucky...i would have got a bold with the extra goodies...mayne next year :(Congratulations steve .

Posted by digicon Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

You lucky dawg ! Hey , well you still should upgrade . Get the new BB7 now , then when the brand new BB10 comes out , just switch over ! The best of both worlds !

Posted by ladeberry Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

congrats steve911 lucky dude may u enjoy the phone :D 'lade

Posted by Jaredius Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

9900! BB10 phones won't be here on time so think early 2013. The glass is half-empty these days bro.

Posted by jvictor77 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats! Let us know what you decide to do - BB7 now, or BB10 later!

Posted by fnord Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Look up 2 posts!

Posted by jvictor77 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

My bad! Missed it...LOL!

Posted by crunch27 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Stevie boy. Hope you don't have to wait toooooo long. Come on RIM, get your @sses in gear. The world is waiting.

Posted by realtorgs Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Steve. I know where you live.... Just kidding. Hopefully, I'll be the next winner.

Posted by SaltySnack Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

That is totally kickass! Congrats! Personally I would hold out!
Sent from my 9810

Posted by glennster28 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats dude!

Posted by FlightsimGuy Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations on winning a GREAT contest! Now Steve's jumping around like he did call 911!

Posted by PiotrJot Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats!!!

Posted by petike126 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

congrats!

Posted by spencerdl Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats steve911, and thanks CB for the contest

Posted by rock.riff.writer Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Any chance of a runner up winning the girl in the photo? Haha, congrats to steve911 as well

Posted by nelsonpml Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Steve!! I'm SO jealous right now.....

Posted by Beesh1 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

congratulations :)

Posted by 13david77 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Go for the Porsche model and sell it on Ebay. You could use the extra cash to buy yourself one BAMF BB10 device ;) haha Orrr, you could just wait lol Congrats, sir.

Posted by bldshd Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

If you were gonna upgrade next month still do it! & then let CrackBerry get you the bb10 phone when it comes out, y not? anyway congrats!!

Posted by swiedom Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Posted by BB_Vee Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations

Posted by Foppa_21 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Glad to see Steve is a "legit" Crackberry member and BB user. Congrats!

Posted by suspect89 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations Steve!:-)

Posted by PerfectHybrid Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

I hate when they spell names wrong, the winners name correctly spelled is "Perfecthybrid"

Congrats Steve911

Posted by emirozmen Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

YES its meeee ..... not

Posted by bilalqwarriach Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats!

Posted by Firefighter0793 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations!

Posted by jordandrews90 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

aww, oh well.

Congrats Steve!

btw, if your feeling particularly charitable today, i'm still running OS4 on my 8330 haha

Posted by BigAssBitchin Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats! Awesome prize! Way to start the new year ;)

Posted by buckwylder Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

congrats bronanza! werd

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Posted by SpanishlicksFari Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

congrats bro u beat me to it lol

Posted by newcollector Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations Steve! I have a wonderful 9810 that I would be glad to trade you for your BB10 IOU! :)

Posted by beardsboy Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

dammn maybe next time, but congrats! :D

Posted by green_ember Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Just in time for next Christmas! ....maybe

Posted by Blueberry-Storm Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats. enjoy the phone when you get it. Thanks CrackBerry for the contest.

Posted by Accell Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Bet he's not from the UK! :-((

Posted by andino Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats man! Super jealous haha

Posted by swillz_tunechi Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats bro. Crackberry Rocks!

Posted by chiripio Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

nice steve

Posted by Steve3140 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

My heart skipped a beat when I glanced at the name..... so close...

Posted by bbpandy Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats steve911

Posted by WaelIT_ Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

enjoy't when u receive't steve :D:D

Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

i have a feeling that this years winner will recieve the device on the same day as next years winner lol!

Posted by pepe68 Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats steve911

Posted by juacas Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

I hate you Steve!!!! hehehe ;)

Posted by jafobabe Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Steve!!!

Posted by AlenO Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

yeyeyeyeyeeee thank you crackberry. i want a cb tattooooo

Posted by deathwalkr Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations! :D

Posted by ColtD Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

Congrats Bud!!! :D

Posted by TRlPPlN Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

who ever steve911 is. i hate you for winning.

Posted by im4u2nv Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations Steve!!!

Posted by pastorz Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 133 days ago

Congratulations! That's awesome :)

Posted by WizzX Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 132 days ago

I'm never this lucky.... Gongrats!

Posted by mpatchez Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 132 days ago

Congrats Steve, what an awesome prize and glad your waiting for BB10! I totally forgot to enter this contest. Thanks CB for you great articles and giveaways. Happy New Year everybody!

Posted by Mel25 Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 132 days ago

congrats

Posted by icepearl Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 132 days ago

congratulation steve...

#crying

Posted by steve911 Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 127 days ago

I would love to see RIM show off a prototype of my next phone at CES!