Author Topic: [COMPLETED] Great Lakes Meetup - 13 April KB's and Hi-Fi gear! (Read 57852 times)

tipo33 · « **on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 17:56:48 »

Since no-one has stepped up to do another Chicagoland meetup, and there are members from Wisconsin who would like to attend - here is the answer:
Who - geekhack members, deskthority, whoever
What - Great Lakes Keyboard Meetup
Where - Cyber Arena, Gurnee Mills Mall, subject to change, due to space issues.
When - 13 April @ 1000- whenever

If you live in Chicago, you can take the Metra up to the Great Lakes stop, and I will arange to pick you up.
If you are coming from kenosha you may do the same, please contact me, so I know how many friends/cars to get.

People confirmed to be coming -
tipo33 (duh)
Trent
CPTBadAss
prdlm2009
i3oilermaker
OrangeJewce
artist formerly known as lysol
SmallFry
dante
TheProfosist
The_Beast
mistakemistake
inlikeflynn
Dianoda
deepthawt
Gupgup
keymaster

Keyboards confirmed to be there -
The "Full Metal Filco"
Filco Zero
HHKB Pro2
AEKI
ISO EN/RUS AEKII
G80-1501
ISO DE G80-1800
IBM SSK
KBC Poker
Dell AT101
Leopold FC700R TKL
Filco Ninja MJ2 104
Kinesis Advantage w/ Cherry MX Red
Maltron Dual Handed w/ Cherry MX Clear
The Ergodox (if it's ready to go. We'll see.)
QFR with MX Greens
Ducky YOTD MX Reds
Unicomp
KMAC
Phontom
G80-3700
Realforce 23UB
GH60 prototype board
Filco TenKeypad
G80-180HAU
G80-1863HUMUS-2
G80-1813HFU (Dolch)
RAPTOR K1 ISO
Dolch PAC 65
WASD V1
G80-5000
Matias quiet pro
Ducky 9087 shine2
Poker with Steel IMSTO case
Ducky 87
A LOT of IBM model M's (2 will be given way as prizes!!)

Mice/Trackballs/Input devices
R.A.T. 7
Logitech M570
Rolermouse Free2
Razer Abyssus
Razer Deathadder
CST Ltrac

Headphones
Grado SR60i
Grado SR 80i
Sony MDR-7506
Denon AH-D 5000
Ultrasone PRO 900
Sennheiser PC360

Amplifiers
CMOY
Marantz 2245 (tell me if you want it there, i think "45" denotes weight in lbs. lol)
Pioneer SX-580
PA2v2

SmallFry · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 18:36:14 »

SWEET! I'll see if I'm free!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 18:46:24 »

Thank god you guys planned this for a Saturday. If I can get somewhere to crash I'll come. I'm about 5.5 hours south so it'll take some planning

Halverson · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:39:40 »

Damn, I'm over 11 hours away

If I had a fast boat though...could cut right through the great lake!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:47:32 »

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:39:40

Damn, I'm over 11 hours away If I had a fast boat though...could cut right through the great lake!

Come on Halvy, be a bro and come anyways! I want to see those kicks on the tailfins

inlikeflynn · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 21:00:07 »

assuming google is showing the correct city when putting in "Great Lakes, IL" this ends up being about 1hr closer for the MN people than actual Chicago would be. But still 1.5hrs more than Madison would have been. Most likely too much of a drive unless Scarlett is going to make an appearance

Halverson · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 09 February 2013, 21:02:01 »

Quote from: inlikeflynn on Sat, 09 February 2013, 21:00:07

assuming google is showing the correct city when putting in "Great Lakes, IL" this ends up being about 1hr closer for the MN people than actual Chicago would be. But still 1.5hrs more than Madison would have been. Most likely too much of a drive unless Scarlett is going to make an appearance

I looked up directions to the exact spot! This...Cyber Arena.

CPT! I actually should have those kicks....I'm heading to Utah in March, and should be back here before the end. I may potentially have time to drive down. Really depends on one really annoying thing....

The_Beast · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:11:29 »

Hey, my grandma lives super close to there

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:29:45 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:11:29

Hey, my grandma lives super close to there

Use grandma as an excuse to come out!

The_Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:41:47 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:29:45

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:11:29
Hey, my grandma lives super close to there

Use grandma as an excuse to come out!

I'm pretty sure that I'll be visiting her for Easter, which is also around that time...

But I don't think she'll mine seeing me again ^___^

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 15:39:00 »

Dang I can't make that date....bummed

Trent · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 17:22:53 »

Everybody, please know:

I'm bringing loads of stuff to give away prizes again, and plenty of stuff to sell, so bring your $$ (I can also take credit cards with Square).

It'll be a firesale for almost everything, I gotta make room in my tiny downtown apt.

So prevent keyboards from becoming homeless in an alley. Yes that is a threat

) but really. It is.

Bring your wallets (plural).
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[excitement]
Its going to be a fun meetup everybody

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vivalarevolución · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 17:57:58 »

I'll put it on the calendar and see if I can make this. I live in Indianapolis, and Gurnee is a bit of a haul for me, but I would love to try out many of those keyboards. I could take the Megabus, and then hop on the Metra to that stop you mentioned (I'll remember not to talk on the quiet car this time). Easier than driving.

Here are some input devices I have to offer:

Kinesis Advantage w/ Cherry MX Red
Maltron Dual Handed w/ Cherry MX Clear
The Ergodox (if it's ready to go. We'll see.)
Apple IIGS keyboard w/ SMK Alps mount switches
Filco Majestouch 2 w/ Cherry MX Red
Rollermouse
Apple touchpad
Might have a trackball by then
Also, I've got my eye on some more Alps boards, so I could have those by meetup time.

Don't jot me down as a sure thing, but I sure would love to go!

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 17:59:14 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 09 February 2013, 18:46:24

Thank god you guys planned this for a Saturday. If I can get somewhere to crash I'll come. I'm about 5.5 hours south so it'll take some planning

Megabus! and Metra!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 18:02:05 »

Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sun, 10 February 2013, 17:59:14

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 09 February 2013, 18:46:24
Thank god you guys planned this for a Saturday. If I can get somewhere to crash I'll come. I'm about 5.5 hours south so it'll take some planning

Megabus! and Metra!

I'd rather drive so I can bring a car for potential new goodies and explore Chicago a little. I just need to find a hotel to stay at.

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 18:05:16 »

Yeah I think this might be too far for me. Madison would have been doable, but for this I'd have to take at least 1 day off from work. We'll see how it goes.

Cheers,

tipo33 · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:34:46 »

Added the idea to include some Hi-Fi stuff to the event. please inform weather or not you think this is a good idea.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:38:58 »

I have Grado SR80i's that I could bring as well. I think it'd be fun

Trent · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:39:45 »

Quote from: tipo33 on Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:34:46

Added the idea to include some Hi-Fi stuff to the event. please inform weather or not you think this is a good idea.

Do it. I'd bring my vintage 8 track player w/ pretty lights. Although I think my car may be full of decrepit model Ms...

Trent · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:40:56 »

Also add to the list, I'll bring the $20 roller mouse free I got on eBay.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 20:43:26 »

Can you add me to the attending list? I'm in. I'll figure out a hotel and I don't mind making the drive. I'll be bringing my Leopold FC700R TKL, Filco Ninja MJ2 104, and Grados.

tipo33 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 21:29:50 »

Added and updated everybody. CPTBadAss - I'm glad you decided to come, I look forward to comparing the 60i vs, the 80i. i3oilermaker - I sincerely appoligize that I chose a date you cannot attend, I enjoyed your company at the Chicago meetup. I just really wanted to set something up, because nobody was stepping up and making concrete dates or venues.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 21:40:13 »

I'll make the next one ... Hell I wouldn't mind organizing it if I could find a good venue

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 21:44:54 »

Thanks Tipo, I'm excited to play with all these goodies. Can't wait to try out the IBMs. I still haven't typed one one.

I have a Razer Abyssus and Deathadder as well. I'm sure everyone's tried those but I can bring them along just for giggles.

tipo33 · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 21:47:54 »

Looking forward to it i3oilermaker! Added your mice to the list CPTBadAss. Despite everything own, I still swear by the IBM Model M, you will not be disappointed!

iri · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 22:46:59 »

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:39:40

Damn, I'm over 11 hours away If I had a fast boat though...could cut right through the great lake!

don't you swim faster than any boat goes?

Halverson · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:00:30 »

Quote from: iri on Sun, 10 February 2013, 22:46:59

Quote from: Halverson on Sat, 09 February 2013, 20:39:40
Damn, I'm over 11 hours away If I had a fast boat though...could cut right through the great lake!
don't you swim faster than any boat goes?

But it's cold waters! I prefer nice warm waters.
Oh, and keyboards don't like swimming with me haha

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:48:43 »

You know what? Just put me down as an attendee. I can't resist the temptation of those Model M and Topre boards. I'll bring my ergo boards.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:56:21 »

If only you would have made it for the following week

The_Beast · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 13:02:51 »

If I can make it, I can bring my non-bolt modded SSK, ergo clear plate mount poker (Ti spacebar), and a couple of my rests...

...again, if I can make it. Not 100% sure yet

tipo33 · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:45:41 »

Updated, Ii didn't know you were around here lysol... I would have loved to see some of that rare cherry stuff.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 16:47:44 »

I'm not, I live 6 hours away about, but was going to be in the area the following week.

The_Beast · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:00:47 »

More people = better in my mind even if it does take a bit longer

tipo33 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:04:21 »

Pushing it back one week to the following saturday is fine with me, Maybe i3oilermaker can make it too. Lets hear from some of the guys who confirmed already, are you OK with this?

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:08:48 »

I am fine with a week later.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:15:48 »

Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:08:48

I am fine with a week later.

Me too ... ::fingers crossed::

tipo33 · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:24:54 »

Trent has texted in his vote, he can still make it. With just CPTBadAss missing we have a clear victory. Motion passed.
I hope CPTBadAss will still be able to attend, I know he was planning on making a bit of a comute, but we got this early, not last minute.

tipo33 · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:27:15 »

lysol and i3oilermaker, can I put you down as attending

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:28:00 »

YES!

I will bring lots of keys for sale and at least 1 unicorn vomit board.

Maybe I can convince the wife to come since it is near the mall

SmallFry · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:37:11 »

Hahah! Ski's girlfriend and your wife can have a playdate while the big boys play with their keyboards:P

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:41:46 »

I'm in boys ^_^

tipo33 · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:46:07 »

All right! i3oilermaker - you said you were gonna bring the wife last time, so I brought my GF who ended up being the only girl there. lol. I got quite an earfull about the "nerd convention."

SmallFry · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:47:59 »

Quote from: tipo33 on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:46:07

All right! i3oilermaker - you said you were gonna bring the wife last time, so I brought my GF who ended up being the only girl there. lol. I got quite an earfull about the "nerd convention."

Hahah!

* SmallFry munches popcorn.

SmallFry · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:48:43 »

Quote from: dante on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:48:06

Quote from: tipo33 on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:46:07
All right! i3oilermaker - you said you were gonna bring the wife last time, so I brought my GF who ended up being the only girl there. lol. I got quite an earfull about the "nerd convention."

We don't care what your GF thinks - we just want to stare at her. AMIRITE SmallFry?

Ok that was creepy...

Well... yes. Yes, we shall! LOL!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:49:27 »

Omg, I love where this thread just went. Should we include cameras in the OP as well? Make it real awkies?

tipo33 · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:52:07 »

Wow. just wow. I showed her some of the comments made after the last meetup btw... Jokes on you when you see her again

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:52:35 »

Quote from: tipo33 on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:52:07

Wow. just wow. I showed her some of the comments made after the last meetup btw... Jokes on you when you see her again

Guess we're testing out how bad mace hurts...

SmallFry · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:53:28 »

* SmallFry wears an Fawkes Guy mask.

Hah! Joke is now on youuuuuuuuuuu!

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:54:37 »

Quote from: tipo33 on Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:46:07

All right! i3oilermaker - you said you were gonna bring the wife last time, so I brought my GF who ended up being the only girl there. lol. I got quite an earfull about the "nerd convention."

Haha I tried, but she had little interest in watch us nerds. If she does come to this next one chances are she will be in Gurnee Mills shopping.

Is this venue attached to the mall?

tipo33 · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:54:54 »

Cue Overture of 1812...

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Author Topic: [COMPLETED] Great Lakes Meetup - 13 April KB's and Hi-Fi gear! (Read 57852 times)