We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the recent Southwest Computer Conference and to the dedicated volunteers who ensured the event was a success.
We were delighted at the volume and depth of interest in the Q&A session. It just proves our premise that boomers/boomers plus are a key - very key market segment that manufacturers need to stay in touch with … constantly.
If for some reason you're interested in having our ppt presentation from the evening just let us know and …BAM!!! Yep we'll get you the complete set.
The question asked was “How big is a Zettabyte?” if we are now beginning to track content and information in this way.
Ok let's start from the bottom, up:
Byte - smallest tracked amount of data - basis for all discussion Kilobyte - 10 to the power of three bytes
Megabytes - 10 to the power of 6 bytes
Gigabytes - 10 to the power of 9 bytes
Terabytes - 10 to the power of 12 bytes or 1000GB
Petabytes - 10 to the power of 15 bytes
Exabytes - 10 to the power of 18 bytes or 1M TB
Zettabytes - 10 to the power of 21 bytes
The next higher capacity? Yottabytes.
It was indeed our pleasure though to meet with well over 250 people who are involved in PCs and who want to continually learn more and share that information/assistance with others.
Your groups and the teens/tweens are what make the industry go around and push so hard for acceptance and new technologies, new products.
We talked with and exchanged ideas/information with so many outstanding people we can't document it all.
I learned about United Through Reading's Grandparent Program at San Diego's Aging Summit. Their focus was on people in the military who faced separation from their families while on deployment. It has been such a success that the program is being expanded to include separated families outside the military. Here is a link to their website: www.unitedthroughreading,org/grandparent
http://www.unitedthroughreading,org/grandparent
You know of families in your area who are split up because of the conflict overseas that sends men and women over to do their part - however you feel about these wars.
Helping family members put together videos that can be sent to the deployed men/women is a great boost for people in harm's way. It's a great way for kids/family members to feel close to those who are overseas. It is a fantastic way for you to feel good - really good - about how your computer group is helping people from your community.
It will probably be one of the best things you do this year and please do it all year long. Thanks, we're very proud of the work you've done in the past and the work you're going to do going forward.
Andy Marken
Marken Communications
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
TheBest3d.com
Hello, this is Philip Staiger from TheBest3d.com - yes, that guy with the funny German accent you may have met at the San Diego conference last year :-)
A lot has happened since last year. A new version (v2) of Curvy 3D has been announced and is coming soon. If you like to dabble with 3D creations for use in Photoshop 3D layers, or if you like to sculpt 3D objects from a 2D illustrator's mindset and work flow, you may want to take a look at Curvy 3D. Visit www.thebest3d.com for more details on Curvy 3D.
If you like to learn some programing, scripting with LUA is a great skill to learn. If you have kids, especially boys, you may have heard that Lua scripting is used in World of Warcraft - see wowprogramming.com - Well, the same programming, or rather scripting, language is also the basis for making filters in Dogwaffle, the Gimp, Artweaver and Pixarra Twistedbrush. See www.gluas.org for more info.
Then there's the iPad - did you get one yet? Or are you waiting to see the HP Slate? If you have an iPad you may want to look into creating 3D models - fully textured - such as 3D avatars for use in Second Life. Archipelis Designer for iPad is about to be released, see previews at www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/ipad - there's also a version for iPhone, but it's a little simpler, no image based textures there: www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/iphone - still, who would have thought you could make 3D design happen on iPhone? Of course, the real serious users will want the iPad version, or MacOS and Windows versions and check tutorials at www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/tutorials
Finally, let's talk about Digital Painting with Project Dogwaffle - PD Pro sale for members of the SWCC - regardless of whether you attended the show last year. From now through June 1st, 2010, get a 30% discount if you order with this discount coupon: SWCC2009
Use the code in the order form under BMTmicro when you select the desired product at www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/sales/#BMT
The discount applies only to the download edition, not applicable to the boxed edition. The discount can be applied to new licenses as well as to upgrades from v2 to v3 or from v3 to v4: PD Pro 3, PD Pro 4 (Project Dogwaffle Professional), or Dogwaffle 2.
Have fun with our digital art creation and exploration tools, be safe online and we hope to see you again soon!
A lot has happened since last year. A new version (v2) of Curvy 3D has been announced and is coming soon. If you like to dabble with 3D creations for use in Photoshop 3D layers, or if you like to sculpt 3D objects from a 2D illustrator's mindset and work flow, you may want to take a look at Curvy 3D. Visit www.thebest3d.com for more details on Curvy 3D.
If you like to learn some programing, scripting with LUA is a great skill to learn. If you have kids, especially boys, you may have heard that Lua scripting is used in World of Warcraft - see wowprogramming.com - Well, the same programming, or rather scripting, language is also the basis for making filters in Dogwaffle, the Gimp, Artweaver and Pixarra Twistedbrush. See www.gluas.org for more info.
Then there's the iPad - did you get one yet? Or are you waiting to see the HP Slate? If you have an iPad you may want to look into creating 3D models - fully textured - such as 3D avatars for use in Second Life. Archipelis Designer for iPad is about to be released, see previews at www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/ipad - there's also a version for iPhone, but it's a little simpler, no image based textures there: www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/iphone - still, who would have thought you could make 3D design happen on iPhone? Of course, the real serious users will want the iPad version, or MacOS and Windows versions and check tutorials at www.thebest3d.com/archipelis/tutorials
Finally, let's talk about Digital Painting with Project Dogwaffle - PD Pro sale for members of the SWCC - regardless of whether you attended the show last year. From now through June 1st, 2010, get a 30% discount if you order with this discount coupon: SWCC2009
Use the code in the order form under BMTmicro when you select the desired product at www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/sales/#BMT
The discount applies only to the download edition, not applicable to the boxed edition. The discount can be applied to new licenses as well as to upgrades from v2 to v3 or from v3 to v4: PD Pro 3, PD Pro 4 (Project Dogwaffle Professional), or Dogwaffle 2.
Have fun with our digital art creation and exploration tools, be safe online and we hope to see you again soon!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Southwest Computer Conference Announces Partnership with Aging Summit 2010
The biennial Aging Summit 2010, sponsored by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services and AARP-CA, kicks off four days of technology activities at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. The Summit is on Thursday, June 3 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. The Southwest Computer Conference begins on Friday, June 4 and ends on Sunday, June 6.
Aging Summit 2010: Focus on Technology that has the potential to improve the lives of older adults by increasing their safety, security, and independence in everyday life. Summit 2010 will highlight options about how technology can contribute to healthy aging. Topics include: Don’t be Timid about Technology; Use Technology to Keep you Connected; Beneficial Technology for Healthcare and Caregivers; plus So Many Gadgets: Tips & Tricks. www.agingsummit2010.org
To register for the Aging Summit 2010, call 877 926 8300 (AARP Event Registration line) or go online at (http://agingsummit2010.eventbrite.com). Registration is limited and includes a box lunch; coffee will be available in the morning.
The Southwest Computer Conference features three days of computer and tech-related sessions, workshops, and networking with other technology users plus a digital photo contest. There is also up-close-and-personal time with vendors at the Saturday night exhibition. To register for the Southwest Computer Conference go to www.theswcc.org.
Aging Summit 2010: Focus on Technology that has the potential to improve the lives of older adults by increasing their safety, security, and independence in everyday life. Summit 2010 will highlight options about how technology can contribute to healthy aging. Topics include: Don’t be Timid about Technology; Use Technology to Keep you Connected; Beneficial Technology for Healthcare and Caregivers; plus So Many Gadgets: Tips & Tricks. www.agingsummit2010.org
To register for the Aging Summit 2010, call 877 926 8300 (AARP Event Registration line) or go online at (http://agingsummit2010.eventbrite.com). Registration is limited and includes a box lunch; coffee will be available in the morning.
The Southwest Computer Conference features three days of computer and tech-related sessions, workshops, and networking with other technology users plus a digital photo contest. There is also up-close-and-personal time with vendors at the Saturday night exhibition. To register for the Southwest Computer Conference go to www.theswcc.org.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Keynote Speaker
The Southwest Computer Conference is honored to announce that Andy Marken of Andy Marken Communications will be speaking at this year's conference. The conference is scheduled for June 4, 5 & 6 at the lovely Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. Read on for more information . . .
Stuff...To Have and To Hold
Yes, friends, like a bad penny, a splitting migraine...your toothless father-in-law...the smart*** know-it-all kid next door. Andy Marken is back and he's ready to make sure you have a fantastic time at this year's Southwest Computer Conference. No holds barred stories from the content and storage war zone with all the subtlety of a Mac truck coming to rock your world!!!!!
You have probably noticed you're seeing more information...more news...more dumb people tricks...more movies...more everything whizzing by in recent months. Your Twitter account is overdrawn. Your smartphone data bill is out-of-sight. Your camera is overloaded. Your significant other is beginning to wonder who you're carrying on with because you're never disconnected. Stuff has taken over your life. What's a girl/guy going to do? Well Andy Marken is back to give you the latest update on why your eyes are blurry and your mind feels like it is going to Explode!!! He'll take you down memory lane to see how your information overload got so bad, things you might want to consider with the weight of the world on your pocketbook and hints on how you're going to store all your stuff. Like the soft, fluffy, innocent clouds? Attracted to the cute, rugged little Flash drives? Love the elegant toughness of portable hard drives? Enjoy the status symbol of your home network server? Stashing away DVD and BD discs of content so when global warming hits you'll still have something to watch, listen, play with? It's a big, wonderful world with more information flying at you every day and sometime, somewhere, somehow you're going to want to store part or all of it. You know throw it in the drawer and you'll sort it out...later!!!! Make your stuff look good so its worthwhile to look at and worthwhile to store/share. Andy will be ready to open the goodies drawer for you this year . . .
Reservations may be made by calling 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131 and identifying yourself as an attendee. Or you may access our portion of their website at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=1456717
Rates are $99 per night, single or double occupancy. Discounted parking is $4 for both hotel & local guests.
See you there!
Stuff...To Have and To Hold
Yes, friends, like a bad penny, a splitting migraine...your toothless father-in-law...the smart*** know-it-all kid next door. Andy Marken is back and he's ready to make sure you have a fantastic time at this year's Southwest Computer Conference. No holds barred stories from the content and storage war zone with all the subtlety of a Mac truck coming to rock your world!!!!!
You have probably noticed you're seeing more information...more news...more dumb people tricks...more movies...more everything whizzing by in recent months. Your Twitter account is overdrawn. Your smartphone data bill is out-of-sight. Your camera is overloaded. Your significant other is beginning to wonder who you're carrying on with because you're never disconnected. Stuff has taken over your life. What's a girl/guy going to do? Well Andy Marken is back to give you the latest update on why your eyes are blurry and your mind feels like it is going to Explode!!! He'll take you down memory lane to see how your information overload got so bad, things you might want to consider with the weight of the world on your pocketbook and hints on how you're going to store all your stuff. Like the soft, fluffy, innocent clouds? Attracted to the cute, rugged little Flash drives? Love the elegant toughness of portable hard drives? Enjoy the status symbol of your home network server? Stashing away DVD and BD discs of content so when global warming hits you'll still have something to watch, listen, play with? It's a big, wonderful world with more information flying at you every day and sometime, somewhere, somehow you're going to want to store part or all of it. You know throw it in the drawer and you'll sort it out...later!!!! Make your stuff look good so its worthwhile to look at and worthwhile to store/share. Andy will be ready to open the goodies drawer for you this year . . .
Reservations may be made by calling 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131 and identifying yourself as an attendee. Or you may access our portion of their website at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=1456717
Rates are $99 per night, single or double occupancy. Discounted parking is $4 for both hotel & local guests.
See you there!
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
2010 Digital Photo Contest Guidelines
Guidelines for 2010 Digital Photo Contest have been posted.
Please goto: http://theswcc.org/
Photo Contest
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Please goto: http://theswcc.org/
Photo Contest
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