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| Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 12:56 #23474 | |
GeoffM
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Now I've got the numbers for Saturday, it would appear that not many people are volunteering their laptops. This leaves us significantly short of positions for the multiplayer games which will be a real shame unless more people volunteer. There will also be no space for personal use of laptops - this includes developers. You might be able to find a space elsewhere in the pub though. For those that do bring a laptop and are happy to offer it for gameplay use, you will get priority on joining sessions. I will also give you back £1 of your entry fee for offering your laptop - it's not much but a small way of saying thank you on behalf of those who play but do not bring laptops. On a side note, please ensure laptops are secured, for example with a separate user account for the day. Users can help by keeping all food and drink away from the laptops to prevent accidents. Hopefully enough people will share their laptops to make this an enjoyable day for everybody! 
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| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 13:53 #23477 | |
headshot119
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It's a shame work won't let me have some display models to bring with me. How many laptops are comin so far? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 14:03 #23478 | |
AndyG
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I'm bringing 2 laptops, so could make another one for public use if (desperately) needed.
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| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 14:58 #23481 | |
agilchrist
258 posts |
I can bring three laptops then, two of which can be shared the other is my work laptop and I can use it myself. No touch screens this time though ! Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them. Last edited: 22/11/2011 at 15:20 by agilchrist Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 15:57 #23483 | |
DriverCurran
688 posts |
Sadly as I have too much dev stuff all over the laptop, will be for my own personal use Im afraid this time Paul You have to get a red before you can get any other colour Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 17:29 #23488 | |
jc92
3690 posts |
ive volunteer mine then geoff - can u PM me details of what i need as i can also provide a mouse, mousemat, extension cable etc (didnt have all the stuff when i booked)
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| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 17:39 #23492 | |
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Underwood
748 posts |
I was going to bring mine but I put no laptop basically because I have no A/C power plug for it and the batteries are dead flat so can't run off of that. If anyone had a power plug that fits an Acer then I can bring my laptop and a mouse too, don't have any other cables for it though, just a BT Wi-Fi card...oh and the 1 key is dodgy so interposing express trains might be an issue 
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| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 19:02 #23499 | |
andyb0607
260 posts |
Providing I remember to pick it up on Friday I have a work laptop that I will bring with me. Andy Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 19:47 #23500 | |
37223
36 posts |
I will have my laptop with me that im willing to share. Matt Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 22/11/2011 at 22:10 #23505 | |
Ginger
30 posts |
Hi all, I will brig up my laptop and also i got Acer Personal Computer Windows XP Home Edition Nettops and Keybord and Mouse but can some bring a motor with them. Pm me if we need it. Thank you Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 13:36 #23514 | |
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GeoffM
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Thanks for the offers - if it's in working order and is bigger than a typical netbook then it will be appreciated. Note my earlier comment: please do not bring your own laptops to the meet if you aren't going to share them. There are only four mains sockets in the room and they will be dedicated to the shared laptops - the priority of the meet. There are a limited number of tables and most of these will be used for the shared laptops and for the buffet. So for everybody's sake, please don't try to set up your own laptop as it will take up room and/or become a potential trip hazard. If I see any out which are causing a hindrance, blockage, or risk disrupting anything going on then I will have to ask you to put it away. I make no apologies for this stance: priority is to the majority playing together, not to the individual on his/her own private laptop. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 14:05 #23515 | |
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JamesN
1608 posts |
My laptop was broken when I signed up, I sorted it since and therefore of course it's available for the public game as per usual
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| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 15:19 #23516 | |
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officer dibble
409 posts |
will be bringing mine, no problems with others using it.
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| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 16:44 #23517 | |
MJD
149 posts |
Geoff not news you want to hear, I am unable to attend and was listed as bringing a laptop. Please use my payment for anything you feel will help with the meet. **Derbybest** sorry to you as well as the Working timetable CB will not arrive either. Mike. Last edited: 23/11/2011 at 16:44 by MJD Log in to reply The following user said thank you: derbybest |
| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 17:06 #23518 | |
postal
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" said:There are only four mains sockets in the room and they will be dedicated to the shared laptops - the priority of the meet.That brings on a reminder that power strips, extension leads and adapters will be essential. On the better safe than sorry principle can anyone who has any such kit bring it along. I'll have a long single-outlet extension lead, a 4-way power strip on a shorter lead and a couple of 2 and 3-way adapters. The average laptop takes less than 1 amp so there is ample power capacity provided we have enough extension sockets. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 23:32 #23531 | |
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agilchrist
258 posts |
As advised I'll bring two laptops which can be shared, I'll have a third anyway which could be shared if required. Power strips will bring two or three six way belkin strips. Is this all needed or do you now already have enough I don't want to drag all this around if i find out it was a massive waste of time. Im leaving home tomorrow 1500 to go to the meet so I'll leave with it all and would appreciate to be told don't bring it before I leave. Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them. Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 23/11/2011 at 23:36 #23532 | |
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agilchrist
258 posts |
I also believe that anorthall who was coming with a laptop said he was not going to make it.
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| Re: Laptop shortage 24/11/2011 at 08:54 #23540 | |
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GeoffM
6376 posts |
I think there will now be enough. When I made this request, only 11 people had offered laptops. Now the number is around 20.
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| Re: Laptop shortage 24/11/2011 at 17:54 #23556 | |
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Ianno
28 posts |
I'll bring mine along too (you can never have too many laptops, I'm sure!); I wasn't sure if I would be able to when I registered for the meet.
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| Re: Laptop shortage 25/11/2011 at 09:10 #23586 | |
onlydjw
456 posts |
Having spoken to a couple of Skype contacts previously - here is my position. The only laptop I have is from work, which, I probably could easily borrow. It is 7 years old, but has never been on the internet (I believe I could in theory do Wi-Fi, but I never have done so). Is it worth me bringing this - I would need help in setting the Wi-Fi up! Could someone comment as appropriate please - I'd need to know by 1700 GMT. I do have already 2 single plug extension leads, and will hunt around work and see if there are any more I can easily borrow without disabling things. Edit - found one 4 way adaptor that's not got anything plugged in! I will also bring a spare mouse and mouse mat in case of any on the day failures. Is there anything else I might easily be able to lay my hands on that would be useful? God bless, Daniel Wilson Log in to reply |
| Re: Laptop shortage 25/11/2011 at 15:00 #23609 | |
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agilchrist
258 posts |
I have everything as advised, including the 2 x 6 socket extensions
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| Re: Laptop shortage 26/11/2011 at 17:33 #23695 | |
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GeoffM
6376 posts |
Those of you that brought laptops that were used for multiplayers, thank you, and please email me your PayPal order number so I can refund the £1 offered. Thanks to those who have already kindly said to keep it.
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