Das IronGeek Crowns Joshua Baer Geekiest of SXSW; Thats a Wrap on 5 Competitions for 6 Tech Influencers

Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 16, 2011

Yesterday, the 2nd annual Das IronGeek happened on the SXSW tradeshow floor. This year, MapQuest, Seidio, SoftLayer, Triviatise, and Das IronGeek presenting sponsor, Das Keyboard, created fun, geeky challenges for 6 influencer competitors. Press, bloggers, and/or serial entrepreneurs Joshua Baer, Larry Chiang, Amanda Coolong, Lydia Leavitt, Harry McCracken and Nan Palmero competed. Ultimately, Joshua Baer was crowned the IronGeek of SXSW 2011, taking home a set of fabulous prizes, and the coveted Das IronGeek trophy.

Who will be crowned in 2012? Time will tell! Meantime, follow @dasirongeek and watch http://www.dasirongeek.com for video of the day. And you can still go visit participating companies at their SXSW booths today and tomorrow, Thursday, March 17, 11 am to 6 pm. Test out your own geekiness!

Das IronGeek was created to give a set of companies on at the SXSW tradeshow a fun, interactive way to attract the crowds, by bringing influencers in to compete in 5 different challenges, and ultimately determine whos geekiest?

We started this as an experiment in 2010, along with MapQuest and SoftLayer. The goal was to bring some more buzz and excitement to the SXSW tradeshow floor, and give press a way to get involved with some healthy competition among peers and, of course, a way to showcase their geekiness, said Das Keyboard co-founder Birgit Schroeder. We think we succeeded, and appreciate everyone who was part of Das IronGeek along the way, particularly our fellow participating companies and the amazing six competitors. Congratulations to them all, and especially to our IronGeek champ, Joshua.

A Competitive Fleet of Influencers:

The Das IronGeek competitors collectively represented long time tech industry analysts and young buck social networking influencers; California, New York and Texas; men and women; and entrepreneurs, consultants and journalists.

Its a Wrap! Pelican Red Apple StudioCruzer Protects Red One Digital Motion-Picture Camera and MacBook Pro

(PRWEB) July 29, 2008 -

Making a movie is hard enough without worrying about the safety of your Red camera and your MacBook Pro laptop. On location or traveling by land, sea or air, cinematographers and producers know their expensive digital hardware deserves the same sweet treatment as their leading lady. After all, a Red Apple a day keeps your valuables safe in an elaborate way.

Introducing the worlds first digital cinema production system secured in a protective carry-on, roll-away case. Now movie makers can go with the flow and roll with the punches without fear of baggage handlers, clumsy grips or temperamental talent. The mobile Red Apple StudioCruzer is another big summer release by CaseCruzer.

This pioneering Red camera Pelican travel case is the toughest airline-legal carry-on case available today. Its interior provides a snug, protective fit for the elite Red One digital motion-picture camera that shoots like a 35mm-film camera. The base of the Red Apple has separate cutouts for the Red camera body with LED viewfinder and the lens. In fact, the lens area can accommodate up to a 300mm prime lens for the camera, thanks to its modular design.

The exclusive lid compartment in the Red Apple StudioCruzer provides a tight wrap for an Apple MacBook Pro (15" or 17) laptop with a separate cutout for the power supply. The case does not accommodate accessories, which are easily and safely stored in conventional luggage. But whats most important to your success? Lights, camera accessories?! Uh, no. Take action now and protect your hi-tech $ 17,000 digital investment.

On location, cinematographers are ready to roll into any terrain, thanks to Red Apples mounted urethane wheels and 17-inch retractable extension handle and superior mobility. Also, since the case is equipped with side and front handles, it is easy to maneuver in any situation: the High Sierras, Cleopatras boudoir, or in a jeep being chased by King Kong.

The Red Apple StudioCruzer is rugged, too. The metal reinforced padlock protectors add strength and extra security against cutting and theft. This case is not only waterproof but ready and willing to be strapped to a kayak or canoe for adventure, travel or Tarzan remakes.