CEDIA 2009: Might be slow this year...
-
Now Available: Tech Talk Podcast with Scott Wilkinson, Episode 19 Click here for details.
1 - 20 of 149 Posts
Joined
·
21,464 Posts
They just are trying to get you and once you book they wil ladvertise that you are staying there hoping that hot chicks will take notice and book there also. I`m holding out for a free room.
Joined
·
365 Posts
Considering the economy, this is going to be a huge year with a real LED projector finally coming out. No more bulbs is a big deal and is going to revolutionize the industry and return us to better than CRT light source life once again. The only thing left is contrast boosting panels used with LED can give in the millions to one sequential (FOFO) contrast. Then again, we also need faster refresh rates for no ghosting. Other than that, we're almost there to the perfect display! I'll never again own a direct view set. So this year is heralding me closer than any previous year for getting rid of my CRT projector. I'd hardly call that a "slow year," now would you?
What is strange is that looking at the CEDIA planner, there looks to be more space allocated for vendors in Atlanta vs. Denver.
I believe there will be more in attendance due to cheaper flights. I for one will be staying longer as I can get a direct flight while having a lot of choices on flight times.
Hopefully we'll see something worthwhile instead of me too products.
I believe there will be more in attendance due to cheaper flights. I for one will be staying longer as I can get a direct flight while having a lot of choices on flight times.
Hopefully we'll see something worthwhile instead of me too products.
Joined
·
12,276 Posts
I think both exhibitor attendance as well as dealer attendence will be down...nature of the economy. But, I think those that are there will have some cool stuff to show so stil worthwhile going.
If I am wrong though I am going to be pissed that I wasted my time.
![]()
If I am wrong though I am going to be pissed that I wasted my time.
Joined
·
14,043 Posts
I said this in the other thread were getgray mentioned booking his hotel six months ahead of time. Atlanta (at least ten years ago) had the fourth most hotel rooms in the US. At that time, they had 75k rooms. I assume they have more now. Cedia is what 20k to 30k people and not everyone of those will be getting a hotel not to mention those doubling up.
Jim,
Is Cedia using the same amount of floor space as in Denver? The GWCC is over twice as large as Denver's convention center, so there is plenty of space to spread out.
Jim,
Is Cedia using the same amount of floor space as in Denver? The GWCC is over twice as large as Denver's convention center, so there is plenty of space to spread out.
Joined
·
12,276 Posts
By things you mean me right?
![]()
Seriously I am sure I will see you at a party or 2!
By things you mean me right?
Joined
·
30,893 Posts
I like multiple floors as they serve to "segment" the real estate as I try to cover it all. Mebbe this time, I will succeed.
I like multiple floors as they serve to "segment" the real estate as I try to cover it all. Mebbe this time, I will succeed.
Joined
·
14,043 Posts
I like how you think.
![]()
I prefer to start on one end of a show and walk down each and every aisle till I hit the other end. Since most conventions are grid like, I can go up and down and side to side to make sure I see everything. After which I can go back to any booths that I think need a second look. Using this method, I have found info that I would have never found just running around like a headless chicken.
I like how you think.
Joined
·
30,893 Posts
Well, I use that method, by default if everything is on one floor, but I am easily distracted (or extracted) from my search pattern and, sometimes, have trouble picking up the scent in subsequent days. I find it satisfying to "check off" a floor/segment as DONE except, of course, for 2nd looks at the really fascinating stuff.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ericglo /forum/post/16841025
I like how you think.I prefer to start on one end of a show and walk down each and every aisle till I hit the other end. Since most conventions are grid like, I can go up and down and side to side to make sure I see everything. After which I can go back to any booths that I think need a second look. Using this method, I have found info that I would have never found just running around like a headless chicken.![]()
Well, I use that method, by default if everything is on one floor, but I am easily distracted (or extracted) from my search pattern and, sometimes, have trouble picking up the scent in subsequent days. I find it satisfying to "check off" a floor/segment as DONE except, of course, for 2nd looks at the really fascinating stuff.
Joined
·
22,573 Posts
And Rasterman will post photos of you and Mark H chasing after strippers no doubt?
And Rasterman will post photos of you and Mark H chasing after strippers no doubt?
Joined
·
21,464 Posts
Not me Steve B. Though I did multiple dinners with the Bland and others, I did not not go to any clubs with them, by myself, or with others. I just don`t do strip clubs. This is a good thing for the Bland and others because it gives them a better chance of scoring. i am notfast enough to out run a stripper chasing me and screaming ~The cute one, he`s mine.~ My wife has already got me for better and now for mostly worse. Like you, I`m whipped.
Joined
·
21,464 Posts
BTW I am finding nice rooms for about $100 per night in safe areas a few subway stops away from the convention center. The subway does stop there as I understand it.
Joined
·
12,276 Posts
I beg to differ...I am 99% sure I saw you in a club accepting dollar bills.
![]()
Kidding Mark...
I beg to differ...I am 99% sure I saw you in a club accepting dollar bills.
1 - 20 of 149 Posts
