[Comswg] OpenSFS meeting at LUG

[Shay Seager]

I never got confirmation on which avenue we want to go with this - please let me know if you want me to set up a phone-line and use your own equipment/order a phone pod/order a Getner speaker system and technician.
Thank you,
Shay
On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:29 AM, Shay Seager wrote:

> ok - the $200 phone line price stays the same but then we would only have to pay for the device/technician for one day.  Which unit do you want to use?  Do we want it to be interactive or just so that those calling in can hear the conversation?
> Thanks!
> 
> On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:22 AM, Shipman, Galen M. wrote:
> 
>> Shay, 
>> 
>> We would only need this setup from 12 - 5pm on the 14th. 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Galen 
>> 
>> On Apr 8, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Shay Seager wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> I just talked with the media department at the hotel and they said that everyone will have internet access.  If we want to use their conference capabilities it will cost us - here is the price breakdown:
>>> Conference pod/speaker phone (for people to listen into the event but the sound will not be loud enough for the entire audience to hear someone speaking from this unit) - total cost of $550
>>> would have to pay $200/week of phone line (even though we are just using it for 2 days) and $175/day for the unit (so $350 total for the 2 days)  
>>> 
>>> The other option is the GetNer interface device which is a phone line that is projected over the speaker system so that people can listen into the event and participate with the whole audience. Total cost would be $1150-1750
>>> Device $350 (for both days)
>>> Phone line $200 (for both days)
>>> Technician $600/day
>>> 
>>> Please let me know if you would like to use either of these options and I will set it up - you can also call the media department at
>>> 407-238-8726 - 
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Shay
>>> 
>>> On Apr 6, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Ryan Weiss wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Is there an internet or telephone arrangement for the hotel during LUG?
>>>> 
>>>> Some external communication options...
>>>> With wired or wireless internet:
>>>> - Skype conference group, but limited range based on mic/speaker
>>>> - Voip to phone adapter with speaker phone to remote con-call number
>>>> 
>>>> If cell coverage is good:
>>>> - dial in to con-call # with bluetooth speaker phone (would really be for remote side to hear, not to participate due to low volume, farther than ~6 feet away would have a hard time hearing it)
>>>> - Skype conference group but limited range based on mic/speaker
>>>> 
>>>> Lineline speaker phone:
>>>> Just dial con-call #...
>>>> 
>>>> I can bring a 3 watt bluetooth speakerphone and/or a voip box with POTS output - but if the room has a hotel provided landline with speakerphone that isn't too expensive it would probably be the cleanest way to go.
>>>> 
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Ryan
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