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Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: BigWopHH on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:19:18

Hey All,

How many of you are in the NYC / NJ / CT area?  I'm thinking it would be cool to hook up, and bring a bunch of boards so we could all "test drive" a few before buying...

Maybe pick a place and throw a few drinks back while we're at it.

Dorky, yes, but may be useful to some...

Potential Attendees as of 4/10:
BigWopHH
FKSSR
Tamasrepus
Wheels83
Lysander

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: ozar on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:20:08

I'm not in that area, but it's a great idea nonetheless!

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: ozar on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:22:38

Maybe you could call it a "keyboard eccentrics group" and use KEG for the abbreviated name.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: iMav on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:29:03

Quote from: ozar;27691

Maybe you could call it a "keyboard eccentrics group" and use KEG for the abbreviated name.

KEG.  I like it!!

ashort is, temporarily, in the NYC area.  (although, who knows how many of his keyboards he current has with him)

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:30:42

There are a lot of us in the Austin, TX area that could do this as well.  I am willing to drive to Austin to try out some kbs and drink some beer.  I can always get in a little disc golf while I'm up there, too. :)

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: FKSSR on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:30:54

I'm in NYC currently and will be moving to central Jersey in July.  Either way, I'm game.

I'm not sure how many boards I have that others don't have, but I'm willing to share. :)

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:31:12

Quote from: ozar;27691

Maybe you could call it a "keyboard eccentrics group" and use KEG for the abbreviated name.

Strong work, ozar! :)

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: bhtooefr on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:34:53

That really is a good idea.

Maybe I'll take a few keyboards to Notacon (in Cleveland, OH,) because of this thread.

(Well, if this RiscPC comes in before Notacon, I'll be bringing it, so I'll have to bring a PS/2 keyboard for it, at least, which means either the Fujitsu or my trusty 1391401.)

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: FKSSR on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:35:33

wellington1869 and wheels83 are in the NY/NJ area as well.  I'm not sure who else.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: ozar on Wed, 08 April 2009, 14:39:43

Those that attend such a meeting could do some trading and/or buying and selling there as well, so as to avoid any shipping and packaging costs, and have their new items in hand immediately.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: bhtooefr on Wed, 08 April 2009, 15:53:17

Actually, I'm thinking I'll break my Notacon stuff out into a separate thread.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: megarat on Wed, 08 April 2009, 16:14:07

I'm willing to organize/host a similar event in the Pacific Northwest.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: tamasrepus on Wed, 08 April 2009, 17:48:07

In Manhattan, NYC here. I can bring the keyboards listed in my signature. Would like to try a Topre Realforce too!

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: FKSSR on Wed, 08 April 2009, 21:52:51

Sweet!  That's a HHKB and Realforce in the NYC area!!!

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: wheel83 on Wed, 08 April 2009, 22:16:49

i live on the border of nyc, in nj.


i'm down for a keyboard orgy.  no homo seriously though.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: BigWopHH on Thu, 09 April 2009, 10:01:21

I can bring evertying in my sig too...gotta figure out a good time to organize this I guess.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: zwmalone on Thu, 09 April 2009, 19:46:40

People in Indiana get no love...

I think ashort is from Indiana too  right?

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: Lysander on Thu, 09 April 2009, 21:56:35

This sounds like a great idea. I'm in Manhattan, and it would be awesome if I can experience what the Cherry Blue/Brown and Topre switches are like, before I commit to buying an expensive Filco or Realforce board. I would be able to bring the ubiquitous Model M and Unicomp keyboards. For amusement's sake, I can also bring my old Timex Sinclair 1000, with its ghastly membrane 'keyboard'.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: FKSSR on Fri, 10 April 2009, 08:08:01

BigWopHH, can you put a list of the people currently willing to participate (in the NY tri-state area) to your original post?  I think that may help in the organization process, as well.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: BigWopHH on Fri, 10 April 2009, 14:35:45

Quote from: FKSSR;28113

BigWopHH, can you put a list of the people currently willing to participate (in the NY tri-state area) to your original post?  I think that may help in the organization process, as well.

You got it.  Hopefully we can attract a few more...

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: Frawg on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:07:16

Did this ever happen? I live in Manhattan.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:08:47

I don't think so. Geeks usually don't like to get out of the house. That, and they might have to talk to girls. It's a lose-lose all the way around.
 
I wanted to have a little get together in TX, but it didn't work out either.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: MsKeyboard on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:30:58

Hey, I offered margaritas and still couldn't get anyone to show up!

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:34:23

C'mon now, geeks don't drink. Their moms won't let them while they're living "under her roof."

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: salcan on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:37:18

Quote from: Frawg;159237

Did this ever happen? I live in Manhattan.

Same here. Count me in.

Don't think it would be hard to find a space either:

Used this once before, but there are always bars... http://www.thinkcoffeenyc.com/rent-our-space/

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:49:46

Quote from: webwit;159250

About location, the best geographic compromise would be..hmm...I dunno..some place like Amsterdam.

I'm in.  I don't know if I would be joining in on the show-and-tell, but the vacation would be nice.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: salcan on Thu, 18 February 2010, 16:59:01

oh hm, original post is in April. Just noticed that. Got all excited for nothing.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: Mental Hobbit on Thu, 18 February 2010, 18:03:12

Quote from: webwit;159250

About location, the best geographic compromise would be..hmm...I dunno..some place like Amsterdam.

True. But then, noone would remember that event the next day. :smokin:

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 18 February 2010, 18:57:12

True, but there is a correlation between skinny Europeans on bikes and fat people on mopeds. :D

I ride my bike, though some asshats thought it was funny to flip it on it's side and dent the rear-wheel this evening.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: Frawg on Thu, 18 February 2010, 19:33:31

Don't worry Salcan, I'm keeping this thread up in the hopes that the NYC geekhackizens trickle in.

Title: KB Test Drive Event?
Post by: poonsmjj on Sun, 21 February 2010, 19:28:13

although i'm skeptical (based on how long ago this thread was started), i'd be down for this