Anybody know about Internet Caf

Serendipity

Would just like to know -

1. Do you ever go to a local Internet Caf

MikeC78

1. No
2. N/A
3. Have no idea
4. Sure
5. Pedophiles

TroyD

I don't know anyone that doesn't have thier own computer / internet connection.

BDT

polkatese

Internet cafes are big in the asian countries, the one that I am aware of are in South East countries. As Troy alluded to, it's more of a function of economic reasons, as owning PCs/laptops and having internet connectivity are not as prevalent as around here.

Honolulu for some reasons has quite a few of these cafes, that I am aware of.

danger boy

other than Starbucks.. there are no internet cafe's here. But more and more fast food places are starting to offer internet access. The Safeway store near me has internet access.

When traveling, it does help a lot to have internet access away from your hotel.

appadv, are you looking to open one in your city?

obieone

I don't know what the reason for this post is, but, for some reason, to me, it feels like a RED FLAG!
And yes, I KNOW I'm paranoid!

audiobliss

Wow, I had NEVER thought about internet cafes in America. I had never really heard of the term before I went to Albania, and we used an internet cafe at least once every two or three days while we were there. You just walked in, waited for an available computer, then did your thing and then paid when you left. One of them also had a few books for sale in the main room.

I guess due to that being my first experience with internet cafes, my perception may be a little twisted. I NEVER would have considered Starbucks an internet cafe. But I guess it really is, just a much more elaborate one.

So, I've never really utilized an internet cafe here in the states before, but I do know it was invaluable when in Albania!

shadowofnight

The only internet cafe close to here ( 35 miles away ) is in a farming town that I would assume a lot of the residents do not have their own pc available...the only reason I know its there is I built all of the pc's for it

A guy at my work commuted from there and thought it would be a good investment...he more catered to gaming then just internet access...so he is doing ok with it.

Wouldnt work around here ...every house has at least 2 pc's in it and broadband internet...whole different world just over the hill.

Demiurge

I live downtown, and while I have my own internet connection, I will go to places that offer WiFi or hook-ups at a place of business. Usually it's a Starbucks, or our local coffee company, Alterra -- which is a block away from me.

Why? Any work I take home with me isn't ever crucial, so I like being social and hang out with people while I am putzing around editing video or doing Photoshop work. So in most instances I don't care if there's an internet connection or not anways. It's just a way to do something other than sit on my couch by myself.

Bottom line, it's a great way to meet people and shoot the ****. The internet is causing us to become way too much of a hermit culture anyways.

I know you're asking about something different, but I have to say unless you got a good niche they are going to be a thing of the past with how portable laptops are now.

danger boy

Demi, i agree man. the couple of ones we had here even near universities closed down for lack of business. this was a few years ago when everyone starting getting their own laptops and Starbucks began offering wi fi

I don't really see many people going to a cafe and log onto a computer to check email or what not... and spending money there. how much espresso would you have to sell if you had say 5 or 6 PC's with internet and make a profit? To me, it just wouldn't add up.

Gadabout

I guess it depends on your definition of an internet caf

Demiurge

Lasareath wrote: »

I have 3 in a 2 block radius by my house. When I walk by they are mostly older looking men at the computers. Never seen a women on one.

Guess it depends on where you are. I live in a bar/restaurant district (yes, I know...it's Milwaukee, the whole damn city is a Bar District ) right off a college campus. There's a lot going on at all the coffee shops every night, and the they're packed with college aged women and yuppies. The 25-35 crowd is in my wheelhouse, so it works for me.

I say that if you just want to meet quality people it's far better time spent than getting sauced in a bar.

Dangerboy is right with what he's seen. A place with a bunch of computers for people to use just isn't going to cut it. You can get a basic laptop for word processing and surfing the net for under $500 new. There isn't enough of a market for people to pay to use one when they could just get their own.

Serendipity

obieone wrote: »

I don't know what the reason for this post is, but, for some reason, to me, it feels like a RED FLAG!
And yes, I KNOW I'm paranoid!

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janmike

appadv wrote: »

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I agree with your confusion. What gives. My suggestions is if you do not like this post then go to another thread.

Serendipity

danger boy wrote: »

appadv, are you looking to open one in your city?

Bingo! Except I'm a bit younger than Trey so this would be something for the future.