I would like to know how to get into the VIP event as well. How did you show that you were in the industry, or a dist/chan partner??? I think its time to get my friends Laser Color printer warmed up, time to Fake up, get your Photoshop on, and get the Booootleg running full speed.
I attended the AMD event in Denver Colorado last night and was fortunate enough to win a processor. Thank you AMD for making a great processor and caring enough to connect with your enthusiast customers in this way. I also thank you for the XP 2400+ processor and the entertaining evening.
The crowd was around 200 people in size, young, enthusiastic, and fully engaged in the activities. They were yelling and jumping, egged on by the AMD folks (toys for noise) as they threw out the t-shirts, hats, and other items. I was one of the old gray-headed gentlemen there, and way past my jumping and yelling years, so I did not get any of the shirts or hats. I wish I had snagged one of those hats as I could really use one since my hair is getting really wavy (waving goodbye that is).
In addition to the generosity and connection AMD extended to it?s customers, the thing that impressed me the most was the kindness and consideration exhibited within the crowd. I saw one gentlemen seek out and hand a t-shirt to a small boy who could not compete with all the taller people. I saw others who had snagged several shirts offer one to other participants who were not as fortunate. It was heart warming to see the sense of community and sharing within this group.
Again, I thank AMD for the great products and their desire to directly connect with their computer enthusiast customers. A special thanks to the AMD staff, which did a terrific job in planning and executing this event, and making such a enjoyable evening. I learned more about AMD, the megahertz myth, instructions per cycle, and the great value AMD processors provide. Due to the connection the AMD folks made with me, I will be extending this knowledge to my friends and associates.
The crowd was around 200 people in size, young, enthusiastic, and fully engaged in the activities. They were yelling and jumping, egged on by the AMD folks (toys for noise) as they threw out the t-shirts, hats, and other items. I was one of the old gray-headed gentlemen there, and way past my jumping and yelling years, so I did not get any of the shirts or hats. I wish I had snagged one of those hats as I could really use one since my hair is getting really wavy (waving goodbye that is).
In addition to the generosity and connection AMD extended to it?s customers, the thing that impressed me the most was the kindness and consideration exhibited within the crowd. I saw one gentlemen seek out and hand a t-shirt to a small boy who could not compete with all the taller people. I saw others who had snagged several shirts offer one to other participants who were not as fortunate. It was heart warming to see the sense of community and sharing within this group.
Again, I thank AMD for the great products and their desire to directly connect with their computer enthusiast customers. A special thanks to the AMD staff, which did a terrific job in planning and executing this event, and making such a enjoyable evening. I learned more about AMD, the megahertz myth, instructions per cycle, and the great value AMD processors provide. Due to the connection the AMD folks made with me, I will be extending this knowledge to my friends and associates.
Yup, Im hoping at the houston show, to actually learn what type of good people are in the city. All I think now is what a cess pool it has become for troublesome illiterate immigrants, street thugs, drug dealers and rude people. The most fun in getting the t-shirt is...well getting the t-shirt...after that u really only need one or 2.
I also went to the Denver event. i got myself a tshirt and mints, but that was about it. My number for the drawing was 20922, and they called both 20921, and 20923 as winners, but not me! They gave away about 50 processors total, the event was pretty cool.
They had gaming stations set up in the middle, with multpile AMD systems and Dell systems, both using integrated graphics. They had a few different games set up. The AMD systems were whupping ass, except for the one that locked up a few times. The mouse didn't work on a couple of the computers too. Keep that stuff working AMD!
If the one in Austin was 6 days earlier, I could go to that too
- David
They had gaming stations set up in the middle, with multpile AMD systems and Dell systems, both using integrated graphics. They had a few different games set up. The AMD systems were whupping ass, except for the one that locked up a few times. The mouse didn't work on a couple of the computers too. Keep that stuff working AMD!
If the one in Austin was 6 days earlier, I could go to that too
- David
yup... i went last week in orlando... put my ticket in the raffle and won an XP 2100+... they gave us each a ticket with 3 stubs that we had to drop off in 3 boxes... so i dropped mine off and got my number called TWICE. they wouldn't give me the second processor though cuz they said i had already won and i should let someone else have a chance to win... so, my suggestion to you is, if you get drawn twice, have a friend go grab that processor for you. it will definitely work... pretty damn good night though considering i left with an xp 2100+, athlon bag and hat and one of my friends got the 2100+ as well with a bag, hat, and shirt... he got his by entering his name into the contest... so, i also suggest that you enter your name into the contest even if you have no clue about amd or computer hardware. he didn't get a single answer right but everyone on stage still received a processor... so... 2 other friends i went with got shirts as well, and the only guy who went with us who didn't leave with anything, won an xp 2000+ last year.
so DEFINITELY GO TO THIS!!!
so DEFINITELY GO TO THIS!!!
I was at the Denver event as well...
(at the Wings Over the Rockies - Aviation and Space Center Museum)
(lots of cool planes on static display, and AMD systems in the center of the hall).
The event was set up in four sections,
Reliability (mostly for channel partners to explain how and why to choose AMD)
Performance (next to the big stage where the battle of the boxes was held)
a display of OEM partner machines from HP, Sony, Emachines, and Gateway (IIRC)
and the demo machines in the middle of the event area.
I came within one question of getting into the battle of the boxes.
(I should have answered the one about # of drives on an IDE channel when I had the chance)...
Distinguished did they give you the processor there? Because I had to fill out some press
release and was told they would mail the processor to me. Maybe because I was a contestant?
(Speaking of young and enthusiastic, did you catch the cute blonde in the red shirt?)
At the battle of the boxes here they did three benchmarks, ZD ????, Serious Sam, and
another that I didn't hear). The guy that beat me out in my round of the battle of the boxes
eliminations won by about 0.3 of the overall benchmark. Both guys systems booted.
Of the display systems set up like arcade booths, about five were running Unreal Tournament 2003
on a LAN, the others had Star Wars (Force Commander), Grand Theft Auto, or some other software
demo. I got spanked at UT a couple of times.
A couple of the systems were various Intel P4 rigs, set up to show performance differences.
They had two "equivalent" systems set side by side to show encoding performance in Windows Media 9,
and MusicMatch 7.2 (They gave the Intel system the slighty better display IMO, - Sony 17in LCD with
built in speakers).
Overall it was a fun evening, but I stayed longer than I should have. I was starting to make me feel old;
they didn't even bother to card me for the CPU prize.
(at the Wings Over the Rockies - Aviation and Space Center Museum)
(lots of cool planes on static display, and AMD systems in the center of the hall).
The event was set up in four sections,
Reliability (mostly for channel partners to explain how and why to choose AMD)
Performance (next to the big stage where the battle of the boxes was held)
a display of OEM partner machines from HP, Sony, Emachines, and Gateway (IIRC)
and the demo machines in the middle of the event area.
I came within one question of getting into the battle of the boxes.
(I should have answered the one about # of drives on an IDE channel when I had the chance)...
Distinguished did they give you the processor there? Because I had to fill out some press
release and was told they would mail the processor to me. Maybe because I was a contestant?
(Speaking of young and enthusiastic, did you catch the cute blonde in the red shirt?)
At the battle of the boxes here they did three benchmarks, ZD ????, Serious Sam, and
another that I didn't hear). The guy that beat me out in my round of the battle of the boxes
eliminations won by about 0.3 of the overall benchmark. Both guys systems booted.
Of the display systems set up like arcade booths, about five were running Unreal Tournament 2003
on a LAN, the others had Star Wars (Force Commander), Grand Theft Auto, or some other software
demo. I got spanked at UT a couple of times.
A couple of the systems were various Intel P4 rigs, set up to show performance differences.
They had two "equivalent" systems set side by side to show encoding performance in Windows Media 9,
and MusicMatch 7.2 (They gave the Intel system the slighty better display IMO, - Sony 17in LCD with
built in speakers).
Overall it was a fun evening, but I stayed longer than I should have. I was starting to make me feel old;
they didn't even bother to card me for the CPU prize.
I was at the Denver show Friday night. Distinguished and CQuinn, your descriptions are exactly the way it was. AMD does a good job in the public relations area with its loyal customers.
My only complaint is that they should have had better lighting on the stage.
Welcome to the forums, Distinguished!
My only complaint is that they should have had better lighting on the stage.
Welcome to the forums, Distinguished!
Originally posted by: blueghost75
They had gaming stations set up in the middle, with multpile AMD systems and Dell systems, both using integrated graphics. They had a few different games set up. The AMD systems were whupping ass, except for the one that locked up a few times. The mouse didn't work on a couple of the computers too. Keep that stuff working AMD!
If the one in Austin was 6 days earlier, I could go to that too
- David
Whattttttttttt???? They couldnt have had Dell systems! Your kidding me, dell doesnt use Athlon processors! And if they ARE dells running athlon processors, can I say Who wants to be a millionaire? The number one PC maker in the world using AMD processors would be a huge(!@*# mongous gain in AMD stock price...please confirm...
Oh wait........just read that other post....Im still gonna check the Dell's to make SURE they are/arent runnin athlons....
After my ticket number was called, I was directed over to the prize table where a very nice AMD representative had me fill out a form with my name, address, telephone number, email, employer, etc. The form included some eligibility stipulations (can't be a AMD employee, over 18 years old, etc), marketing release (AMD can use your name in it?s marketing), and tax responsibility (you are responsible for paying the federal tax on $185 prize winnings). There may have been more to the agreement, I scanned it pretty quickly and it seemed like typical stuff. At the bottom of the form was an area you sign and date, attesting to your eligibility and acceptance of the terms and conditions. I had to show the AMD representative my raffle ticket and he matched it up with the winning number ticket stub drawn from the box. He then stapled the ticket stub to the form I filled out which he kept.
I also received a winner?s certificate, which they have you fill out with your name, date, and event city. The certificate has some AMD contact information to use in case you have questions or problems with your processor. I was told that my processor would be mailed to me and I should receive it within two weeks. I?ve kept my winners certificate and raffle ticket with the winning number to prove I won in the unlikely case I do not receive the processor.
The AMD people were very nice, friendly, and professional. It was a pleasure speaking with them; they answered all my questions completely and with courtesy. The AMD folks really did do a good job putting this show on. An event such as this is not an easy thing to do, so my hat is off to them.
I also received a winner?s certificate, which they have you fill out with your name, date, and event city. The certificate has some AMD contact information to use in case you have questions or problems with your processor. I was told that my processor would be mailed to me and I should receive it within two weeks. I?ve kept my winners certificate and raffle ticket with the winning number to prove I won in the unlikely case I do not receive the processor.
The AMD people were very nice, friendly, and professional. It was a pleasure speaking with them; they answered all my questions completely and with courtesy. The AMD folks really did do a good job putting this show on. An event such as this is not an easy thing to do, so my hat is off to them.
I'm 16, but if I have a parent with me, am I still eligible to win a processor/ take part in the battle of the boxes? Thanks
Absolutely! Of course I am more positive and favorable towards AMD since I am getting a free processor.
However, I have seen posts where people moan and groan about the events, and I believe this is unwarranted. AMD is reaching out and connecting with its customers, something which Intel does not do, and I applaud them for it.
My intent is to get people to be more appreciative of AMD?s efforts and to encourage AMD to continue and expand its efforts to connect with this market segment. The more positive feedback AMD receives regarding these events, the more likely they will continue them, expand them, and increase their reliance on them as a marketing tool. We all either currently influence buying decisions or will in the future. This influence may be large at the corporate buying level, small, influencing an individual buyer, or somewhere in-between. AMD connecting with and educating this influential group is a smart marketing strategy. Our positive feedback to AMD validates this strategy and helps ensure this strategy continues.
It is up to us techno-geeks to use our influence to make this marketing strategy work for AMD, and to provide the feedback to AMD that we appreciate the program, that it is a viable and effective program, and encourage them to continue and expand this marketing effort.
Hopefully, next year more people will be as pleased as I was when their number is called, and we will get not only processors but mother boards, memory, and other components.
This is a marketing effort by AMD. We are an integral part. Lets make it work.
Yes, I agree Distinguished.
I am thouroghly displeased with Amd's marketing division, the bunch of yahoo's came up with a real crap campaign. hell nobody knows who the hell AMD is in the first place. The first thing u gotta say is that we make processors and memory, then show them why yours are better. The price point is easy, the performance benchmarks also. After that you can show them the megahertz myth and by gee golly the people should be sold. This AMD ME is complete crap......
I am thouroghly displeased with Amd's marketing division, the bunch of yahoo's came up with a real crap campaign. hell nobody knows who the hell AMD is in the first place. The first thing u gotta say is that we make processors and memory, then show them why yours are better. The price point is easy, the performance benchmarks also. After that you can show them the megahertz myth and by gee golly the people should be sold. This AMD ME is complete crap......
AMD employs different campaigns for different market segments and for different purposes. The AMD Me campaign is probably aimed at the casual computer user who doesn?t understand or even care to understand megahertz, instructions per cycle, or other technical details. This segment responds to other need/buying decision drivers such as solutions. This campaign seems to be more about developing brand awareness and name recognition by depicting situations the non-technical buyer can identify and associate with.
The marketing message in this campaign will not resound in you because you are a sophisticated and technology knowledgeable computer user. You are more likely to respond to technical issues due to the advanced understanding and interest you have in computers.
I would expect AMD has other campaigns directed at other segments such as corporate buyers touting low total cost of ownership. A multi-pronged marketing approach is very effective when you can identify market segments and what is important to them.
Different strokes for different folks.
Ive looked at it both ways distinguished. The problem is that users dont know what AMD is, and if they do, they think its a lower product. Im a weird 16 year old, Ive actually interviewed several low technical expertice Intel mongers to understand why they are chosing Intel over AMD. The main reason why I do this is that im going to be majoring in Electrical Engineering with Marketing as one of my minors.
Cashmoney, I feel your pain and share your frustration over AMD?s name and brand recognition.
Intel has great recognition because of their extensive advertising and marketing. AMD either does not have the resources to match Intel marketing or chooses to apply those resources in product development. So the average Joe on the street recognizes ?Intel? but has never heard of ?AMD?.
The AMD Extreme Performance Project is a novel way for AMD marketing to connect with and educate influential computer enthusiasts to help spread the word about AMD and their products. This is a grass-roots type of marketing. A personal recommendation from a savvy computer guy is much more believable and influential to the average Joe than a slick TV advertisement.
So in essence, we the savvy computer guys (and gals) participate in the EPP events and become informal AMD marketing agents. It?s a symbiotic relationship. They give us some processors and we spread the word. From a cost/benefit standpoint, this is probably a very effective marketing strategy for the budget available. Since this is the second year, the program must be working.
Our feedback to AMD is important to encourage them to continue and expand this program.
BTW? What reason do people give you for choosing Intel over AMD?
Intel has great recognition because of their extensive advertising and marketing. AMD either does not have the resources to match Intel marketing or chooses to apply those resources in product development. So the average Joe on the street recognizes ?Intel? but has never heard of ?AMD?.
The AMD Extreme Performance Project is a novel way for AMD marketing to connect with and educate influential computer enthusiasts to help spread the word about AMD and their products. This is a grass-roots type of marketing. A personal recommendation from a savvy computer guy is much more believable and influential to the average Joe than a slick TV advertisement.
So in essence, we the savvy computer guys (and gals) participate in the EPP events and become informal AMD marketing agents. It?s a symbiotic relationship. They give us some processors and we spread the word. From a cost/benefit standpoint, this is probably a very effective marketing strategy for the budget available. Since this is the second year, the program must be working.
Our feedback to AMD is important to encourage them to continue and expand this program.
BTW? What reason do people give you for choosing Intel over AMD?
glad to know i'm not the only one who appreciated her. after she got up on her boyfriends shoulders i moved behind them just to get a better look - woof! and she has this sexy tatoo that disapeared into her jeans ... drool. ah, to be 18 again ...
ROFL, i bet they would have given her a dual.
Well Distinguished, they really had no reason for choosing Intel over AMD, they said that the speed was really fast and they wanted the speed. Only 3 of 6 people that I talked to had a bell ring when I said AMD, the others were almost clueless about its existance! They still dont understand the performance ratings of AMD, and dont trust it. I would agree, its not like its an outside company doing it. And the statement "Runs comparitevly at competitions 2Ghz (for lets say 2000+) processor, is rairly to be seen on spec sheets. Thats changing, but there needs to be a real push for the Megahertz myth, AMD should work on putting some type of billboad in stores that explain the Megahertz myth, and it has to be snazzy looking and interesting. Another good thing they could do is make a screen saver that explains it, and ask Compaq and HP and other Athlon processor computer makers to install it on the computers. Your extrememly correct in the succesful tactic of getting the high end users who like AMD processors to give AMD recommendations, also their base market is strong, almost, Once AMD always AMD. But as the norm, I always say, Intel processors arent bad, its just that there is a new company in town...
Well Distinguished, they really had no reason for choosing Intel over AMD, they said that the speed was really fast and they wanted the speed. Only 3 of 6 people that I talked to had a bell ring when I said AMD, the others were almost clueless about its existance! They still dont understand the performance ratings of AMD, and dont trust it. I would agree, its not like its an outside company doing it. And the statement "Runs comparitevly at competitions 2Ghz (for lets say 2000+) processor, is rairly to be seen on spec sheets. Thats changing, but there needs to be a real push for the Megahertz myth, AMD should work on putting some type of billboad in stores that explain the Megahertz myth, and it has to be snazzy looking and interesting. Another good thing they could do is make a screen saver that explains it, and ask Compaq and HP and other Athlon processor computer makers to install it on the computers. Your extrememly correct in the succesful tactic of getting the high end users who like AMD processors to give AMD recommendations, also their base market is strong, almost, Once AMD always AMD. But as the norm, I always say, Intel processors arent bad, its just that there is a new company in town...
Any verdict on showing up early for the VIP deal? If I get to it @ 7PM they'll let me in right? I'd hate to wait outside
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