Nvidia Contest, Return of the Matching Buttons

disposablecomp

http://www.nvidia.com/object/pax_2009.html

Button Matching Attendee Contest
Pick up a button at the NVIDIA booth, find your match on the show floor and return to NVIDIA’s booth to spin the wheel and win a prize. Both winners must be present to win.

Looks like they are doing the matching buttons from 07 again. I thought I would point this out for anyone that wanted to/was capable of making a database to help people. I remember a large pad of paper from 07 being filled with numbers and cell phone numbers. It would be cool if we were prepared ahead of time, maybe a mobile accessible site.

aragorn18

So, I'm imaging someone, or a group of someone's, who just stands at the end of the nVidia booth (I remember it being a bit of an assembly line operation) and just collects the personal information of everyone as they leave. That way, if they're not interested in participating in the contest they could just hand their button to the person collecting the info.

If done right this would ensure nearly 100% matching. nVidia might get a little pissed. But, we're geeks, do they not expect us to take an over-the-top approach to problem solving?

Sumi

Now if only there was a way to make the line to sign up smaller, we could ensure world domination.

proXimity

Oh gods, not this again

Raiden333

If I can get a forward-enough spot in line on Friday morning I might actually do it this year. In '07 I took one look at the line and said "I don't care if one of the prizes is a house, no way am I waiting, let's go check out the so-and-so booth."

disposablecomp

If I remember correctly, it started with a group of people passing a paper tablet around in a corner not far off from the booth. Eventually, it ended up on a website. I think it was just Name, Nvidia # and Cell #. I think it worked for many, my match never added their number sadly. Here is hoping more people can win.

KaitouAyashi

NOOOOOOOOOOO!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Damned you Nvidia! I still have my button from 2007!

Houn

I won an 8600 GTS in 07. Would you like to know how?

I posted my number in a thread on this very forum. MAGIC!

redhalo

Another option would be to tweet your number with the #number_goes_here so that it's searchable.

SpawnOfCthulhu

Or, I could just make a giant cardboard sign, and walk around with it :3

Kyouteki

The dreaded nVidia buttons, still talked about to this very day. I hoped I'd never see them again.

(Actually, the buttons didn't bother me, it was the appliance-sized cardboard signs with nVidia numbers on them that bothered me.)

BigRed

The only thing that irked me about this contest was attendees taking up mic time in pannels to announce their #. Otherwise this is a neat contest imo

Misterioso

i won a nvidia sli mobo in 07. some guy was walking around with a couple of notepads with numbers and phone #s and I saw my match in there. the guy with the notepads couldn't believe someone actually found their match.

if he is reading this, 'thanks dude!'

tehnakki

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

redhalo

tehnakki wrote: »

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

Or you can just use your number as the hash tag then when someone searches for theirs it only pulls up one.

Houn

redhalo wrote: »

tehnakki wrote: »

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

Or you can just use your number as the hash tag then when someone searches for theirs it only pulls up one.

This is why RedHalo is smarter than you all.

KaitouAyashi

Houn wrote: »

redhalo wrote: »

tehnakki wrote: »

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

Or you can just use your number as the hash tag then when someone searches for theirs it only pulls up one.

This is why RedHalo is smarter than you all.

THIS.

Also, CHECK YOUR @ messages! Someone replying to you doesn't do any good if you don't check for mentions of your name. I check mine regularly bc there are lots of PAXers following me that I'm not return following.

redhalo

KaitouAyashi wrote: »

Houn wrote: »

redhalo wrote: »

tehnakki wrote: »

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

Or you can just use your number as the hash tag then when someone searches for theirs it only pulls up one.

This is why RedHalo is smarter than you all.

THIS.

Also, CHECK YOUR @ messages! Someone replying to you doesn't do any good if you don't check for mentions of your name. I check mine regularly bc there are lots of PAXers following me that I'm not return following.

You know what's gonna be funny? If Nvidia wasn't prepared for nerds to take advantage of technological trends, and they have to dish out like a bajillion cards.

Spokane_SnowMan

redhalo wrote: »

You know what's gonna be funny? If Nvidia wasn't prepared for nerds to take advantage of technological trends, and they have to dish out like a bajillion cards.

If they were smart they would make the wheel in their favor. Give out mostly t-shirts and small ends, with a slim slice of the wheel for specials. Then again. There is a bar here locally that lets you spin the wheel for money on your birthday, with 1 tiny sliver for 100, and I saw it spun 4 out of 5 on one night... So you never are truely safe.

Would love to see a giant white board put up in the Queue room for people to write their Nvidia# and cell on. People are in there waiting for everything. Real easy place to check and write down your info when you get a chance.

EvilBadman

redhalo wrote: »

KaitouAyashi wrote: »

Houn wrote: »

redhalo wrote: »

tehnakki wrote: »

I agree with using twitter for this. We should have a logical hashtag for it (possibly just #nvidia) and you just tweet your button number. then people can follow/DM/tweet each other for info and meeting up.

Or you can just use your number as the hash tag then when someone searches for theirs it only pulls up one.

This is why RedHalo is smarter than you all.

THIS.

Also, CHECK YOUR @ messages! Someone replying to you doesn't do any good if you don't check for mentions of your name. I check mine regularly bc there are lots of PAXers following me that I'm not return following.

You know what's gonna be funny? If Nvidia wasn't prepared for nerds to take advantage of technological trends, and they have to dish out like a bajillion cards.

Except that maybe 1% of the button handed out actually have a match.

Spokane_SnowMan

EvilBadman wrote: »

Except that maybe 1% of the button handed out actually have a match.

Hmm... So your saying I should bring my counterfeiting equipment and a button maker?

deveric

Or, people could come to this thread, and post their number here, or something along those lines...and someone near the top can add names/numbers in

Coldbrew

Hurray we get to see people holding up ginormous signs with numbers plastered on them again.

I never got one in '07 but what with Twitter and all, I might have to grab one.

s7arbuck

80085

anyone else have my matching number?

if so. please call: (830) 554-9455

THANKS!

Qs23

Starbuck has boobs... hehehe.

Coldbrew

lulwat

parabola

Fuck the nvidia contest.

I'm going to put a sign on my wheelchair and hope someone sees it.

CaptainTapole

Ah, yes. The infamous Matching Numbers game.

Yeah, like redhalo suggested, posting it on Twitter with hashtag and once on here.

I remember last year someone created a master-list on here...that too was a good idea.

Cadyn

Hmm, this contest does not sound like a wonderful time.

CaptainTapole

Cadyn wrote: »

Hmm, this contest does not sound like a wonderful time.

It was the most pain in the ass kind of contest, but fun in the most nerdy-sadistic way.

LTAcosta

got my button... number: 1323

nintendoXO

My button number is:2932 and # 1137 (425-941-9235)

Rayman

My number is 6165.

MacCartney

Number: 2346 Now.. someone have the same number as me and lets get a prize! Lol

Lumas

If anyone has either of these numbers:

5141
2340

Call Sam @ 425-205-9120 or send me a PM.

gamester51

Button numbers: 5101, 2339, 2399, 2391, 5197.....call or text 360 500 6933

Axas

If you have

6173

call 509-217-2006 - Josh

Arco

1142. Twittered #1142, too. Call 775-342-3564 if you've got 1142!

DaveHavok

2384 here. Call me 2068165077

Bob Jackass

Looking for 6123 and 2533. Twitter @klindas or call 847-533-2110

losergeek13

I'm 1319, 5486, 3550, 3471. PM me or e-mail me @ [email protected]
Also you could just call me( I dont have text ) @ 206-437-1979