SF Laptop Battle 2007: Thankfully No MMOs Involved

There's something just a little anti-climactic about a laptop battle, considering all the awesome types of battles there are. You've got breakdance battles, lightsaber battles, the Battle of the Bulge, Battles the band...the list goes on and on. This year's Laptop Battle might just qualify to be among that list of sweet radness. That is, if it isn't just a bunch of dorks playing World of Warcraft against each other. CTRL+ALT+more info:

WHAT IS THE LAPTOP BATTLE? THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC'S NEW CULTURAL PHENOMENON, from SEATTLE to EVERYWHERE The laptop battle is a competitive event for laptop musicians to match their skills against one another. Battles are chosen randomly and conducted in 3 minute rounds. A panel of judges decides which contestant advances to the next round, single elimination style. It's a fusion of sound design, composition and stage performance, and a chance for laptop (computer) musicians to prove their skills in battle and develop techniques and strategies.