Computer Shows!!!!! q for you

[nateholtrop]

Hey I have never been to a computer show do you get a lot of free stuff at shows??? are they cool or are they just boring?? Let me know.

 

[DesignDawg]

HELLZ NO you get NOTHING free at computer shows. They are nasty, stupid places with lukewarm deals at best and very limited selection. The only time I recommend them is when you know EXACTLY what you are after, and you know they will have that specifically there. I do think you should check it out for yourself if you have never been, though. --Like anything. But i think most of us here agree on the disappointment of computer shows.

Ricky
DesignDawg

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

then why is it that Microsoft gave out copies of WinMe back in April to people who came to their "please be a future Microsoft vendor" show?


about twelve of my friends helped to cater (sp?) the show and all got free copies.

 

[dc]

cobalt, we're talking about computer shows here. not computer trade shows. i got lots of free crap when i went to comdex, a trade show.

designdawg is right, computer shows suck for the most part, only time i ever go is to hand pick cpu's for overclocking.

 

[AndrewR]

Personally, I'd only buy true hardware (nuts, bolts, cables, fan guards, etc.) at a computer show since they tend to invite sharks to prey on stupid users. I'd never drop a lot of money on a good component to a vendor that was either unknown or located too far away -- just not worth the couple dollar savings. Besides that, they charge an entrance fee. No thanks -- I stick with online buying and avoid tax.

 

[Viperoni]

Only sometimes do they have good deals.
Gotta find myself a 24+ port switch

In the Toronto area, there's only 1 major comp show every 3-4 months, and smaller (REALLY SMALL) comps shows every week.
The big one is $8, small ones free

 

[NakaNaka]

I got ripped at one once... About three years ago bought the Voice Recognition crap .. The guy was doing it on screen and it was to say the least amazing ... Got it and later lurned that to do that I needed to program for like triple/quadruple the hours the program stated .... got my rebate ... and just took it as an expense.

 

[kantonburg]

AndrewR is right.

Unless you are there knowing what you are after it's useless. Cables, bolts, nuts, wires, etc. are the best to get there.

Cases and monitors are another to save on shipping costs.

To me it's worth the extra few bucks you "might" spend online to beat the swarms of people, the $6 entry fee, the $4 parking fee, and the rude vendors that dont' know crap.

 

[Phalkon]

My friend bought a computer at a computer show once... it crashes ALL the time, even after formatting and re-installing Windows, Linux, Etc.. They throw junk hardware in and make it sound snazzy. We savvy individuals can see right thru their crap.

 

[Tripleshot]

go to this one if its in your neighborhood.You will get a free T shirt for listening to the pitch.


Free Msoft Tshirts

 

[nateholtrop]

Sounds like a mixed reaction. anyone know of any shows in the grand rapids mi area??? thanks

 

[Tripleshot]

nateholtrop


how far are you from Livonia,MI? There is an extreme event there.Check my link Free Msoft Tshirts.

 

[Fozzie]

Believe it or not but there is a Market Pro computer show this weekend at the DeltaPlex in GR. Mind you I absolutely agree with the others, good for cases, monitors, screws/mounts and patch cables. Otherwise its not usually worth it.

Market Pro website with $1 off coupon

 

[nateholtrop]

where is the deltaplex?? I go to grcc so I know downtown fairly well???? thanks.

TRIPLESHOT I lIVE to far away from livonia to go to comp show.


thanks fozzie

 

[dc]

good for monitors? haha, if it's defective have a fun time trying to get it exchanged/refunded/or serviced.

 

[Harvey]

DesignDawg -- <<They are nasty, stupid places with lukewarm deals at best and very limited selection.>>

I don't know where you live, but here, in So. California, the shows are great! The same dealers from local shops sell the same hardware at serious discounts. Since you know where they are, your recourse no problem if something doesn't work. I refer to it as going out to kick a littly BYTE.

For example, at the swap, weekend before last, 128 MB of PC 133 RAM was going for about $115.

There's a lot of junk there, too, so you do have to know which dealers are cool and what you want. Getting back to nateholtrop's original question, I think it depends on how good or bad the particular meets are in your local area. He should check with some experienced friends, or simply waste off a few bucks to go to one without intending to buy anything.

 

[Fozzie]

Delta Plex location

Well I think its this weekend, the Market Pro website can't find anything, but I've seen the adds on TV(41) lately. Hopefully it wasn't this last weekend.