Comments on: Opinion Wanted: PCMechCon Tech Conference

By: Tampa Bay Blogger Dinner » David Risley

Tampa Bay Blogger Dinner » David Risley — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:54:00 +0000

[...] To any PCMech’ers reading this, this is not PCMechCon. [...]

By: Gifin

Gifin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:10:16 +0000

Florida, not so much

An eclectic mix should be in order

When you ask for money, that is another whole arena.

Only the top names will draw paying customers and not even then considering the costs of travel nowadays.

By: G.Consolvo

G.Consolvo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:19:24 +0000

Why don’t you explore having a conference in the mid-section of the country, so people from both coasts would have a chance to attend?

By: D.Wells

D.Wells — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:58:58 +0000

Sounds like a great idea to me! Most people who are computer hobbyists, techies, geeks, and casual owner/users would be very interested in attending such gathering.

However, there are a lot of people, like myself, who feel that flying down for a couple of days is not worth it because of the airline ticket costs and booking for hotel/motel.

What you SHOULD DO is give considerable discounts to GROUPS and HELP them in the planning of hotels/motels where they can obtain group discounts even in temp housing.

By: Gifin

Gifin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:52:20 +0000

Well, look around. Gas prices are through the roof, the airlines can’t keep planes in the air consistently and the weather seems to suck through out a large section of the country.

Now, ask your self would you travel under these circumstances?

By: Juan

Juan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:06:17 +0000

1- For been the first one in this area, anything and everything goes( jobs, products, new technology, etc)
2- I won,t be able to travel, but if you did travel as several others did to a borring place(as you stated), can you imagine Florida. Think of a date where families will travel together to take advantage advantage of the place(Businnes and pleasure!).
3-I have never been to any of such ventures. Just do as they did or have others pay for it.( sponsorship, use the same people that come to bring their demostration. Try the City Major, his city and it means money$$$ to them.)
** Remember, the first impresion is the one that counts, or at least they will take with them**

By: kram

kram — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:21:45 +0000

Just my thoughts – to me, it seems as though a lot of people would be interested. In the past, it just never really took hold – it’s such a logistical mess. Now, if it were planned far in advance and if there is a concerted effort to really make it happen, I think it would be a successful event.

And yes, I would be very much interested if this were to happen.

By: Walter Thomas

Walter Thomas — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:22:49 +0000

Hi David,
I think that all the things that you’re doing by helping us with all emerging new technology and solving problems we have with computers is a very big challenge for you.
A video conference would probably be a great way to do some testing with your idea. A Conference in Tampa, Florida is a very good idea and you can probably combine with general reviews and a few specifics in hardware and configurations of operating systems.
Since Tampa is a great sunny place, you can organize beach activities for the guess before the conference; that may be very relaxing!
See you in Tampa, Dave!!!

By: Dan Topper

Dan Topper — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:18:17 +0000

A conference is a great idea. I think that a way to insure its success is to offer something that isn’t being offered by another conference\seminar. In this way, you are “branding” your product and others would look forward to it in the future if it succeeds. Having recognition never hurts, and will help to attract sponsors.

By: John

John — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:48:03 +0000

I’m from Australia so it’s too far. but keep up the good work. I follow your daily notes and appreciate the hard work you put into the web site, Many Thanks.