Earlier in the year Microsoft's IDSA PC Design Competition solicited designs of new form factors augmenting the PC experience in four categories; Personal Productivity, Entertainment, Communication/Mobility, and Living/Lifestyle. In the past week Microsoft began letting Passport holders (if you have a Hotmail account, you're one of them) the opportunity to vote for their favorite entries. The Public's Choice Award winner will receive $25,000 while Judges and Chairman (chosen by Bill Gates) Awards provide $50,000 prizes. Polls close on December 31st and winners will be announced in January at the International CES Conference.

Microsoft / IDSA PC Design Competition Highlights (Microsoft)

The Philoneist Says: There's still plenty of time to enter Philoneist's Inaugural Concept Competition for iPod redesigns. The winning entry will receive a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate.