Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-29 Thread Zsolt Vasvari
I would have had to fly 18 hours just to get to San Fran. A $3000 trip minimum, so definitely the freebies weren't the motivation. On Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:48:48 AM UTC+8, Greg Donald wrote: On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Zsolt Vasvari zvasv...@gmail.com wrote: Honestly, I think a

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-29 Thread Raghav Sood
Their organization or interaction skills clearly aren't even average. I'd written a mail to them, asking if an exception to the minimum age of sixteen could be made, as I would be 15 when the IO event happened. Never got a reply. Thanks Raghav Sood Sent from my Nexus S -- You received this

[android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread Zsolt Vasvari
I am in the same boat as you are. I was ready to fly all the way from Singapore to attend as I feel that any successful developer should have the chance to attend. That means, at the minimum, my trip would have cost me $3000, but it would have been worth it for the networking opportunities.

[android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread John Coryat
Google has changed the rules somewhat, so the likelihood of scalpers getting tickets is reduced. Google I/O 2012 registration terms and conditions: - An individual can only purchase one ticket. - Tickets may only be used by original purchaser. Tickets may not be resold. The

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread Mark Murphy
That doesn't reduce the odds of scalpers getting tickets. It reduces the odds of people buying tickets from scalpers actually being able to use them. On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 2:31 AM, John Coryat cor...@gmail.com wrote: Google has changed the rules somewhat, so the likelihood of scalpers getting

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread John Coryat
That doesn't reduce the odds of scalpers getting tickets. It reduces the odds of people buying tickets from scalpers actually being able to use them. Caveat emptor! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group,

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread Greg Donald
On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 1:31 AM, John Coryat cor...@gmail.com wrote: An individual can only purchase one ticket. That's the dumbest rule ever. How would it ever be possible for a single company to purchase two seats for sending two developers? For example, yesterday I could not even get a

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread Zsolt Vasvari
Honestly, I think a lot of people are trying to because of the freebies. But even if you resell them on eBay for a profit, it's still not cost effective by the time you factor in the airfare, hotel, etc. So what happens is, people who are actually interested in going because they make their

Re: [android-developers] Re: google io

2012-03-28 Thread Greg Donald
On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Zsolt Vasvari zvasv...@gmail.com wrote: Honestly, I think a lot of people are trying to because of the freebies. But even if you resell them on eBay for a profit, it's still not cost effective by the time you factor in the airfare, hotel, etc. I certainly don't

[android-developers] Re: Google IO sold out!

2010-04-06 Thread Robert Green
I'm in the same boat. I'm still going to SF that week in case anyone wants to get together after hours. On Apr 6, 3:20 pm, kylestew kyles...@gmail.com wrote: I tried to register too late for Google IO and its already sold out. I really wanted to go this year and don't care about getting a free

Re: [android-developers] Re: Google IO sold out!

2010-04-06 Thread Kevin Duffey
Can't believe it's sold out! That's a good thing I guess.. maybe economic woes are finally turning around. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Robert Green rbgrn@gmail.com wrote: I'm in the same boat. I'm still going to SF that week in case anyone wants to get together after hours. On Apr