Screenz Digital Universe - Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614 | Metromix Chicago

Screenz Digital Universe



Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
2717 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60614
773-348-9300
Screenz is a thoughtfully planned environment in which to explore the Internet and hundreds of the latest software releases. State-of-the-art network architecture allows customers who use one of Screenz 45 computers to interact with each other or the staff in real-time. This facilitates the multi-player gaming and software and Internet training sessions that Screenz offers on a weekly basis. (Call for a calendar of events). The Screenz network is also linked to the Internet via broadband, which dramatically cuts down Web page downloading time. Screenz also maintains a thorough list of popular Internet sites to make surfing the Web easier for novices. A software library includes hundreds of the latest titles that are sorted into six easy-to-access categories: the Online Universe (high-speed Internet access, America Online, CompuServe, telnet, e-mail), the Home Office, Fun & Gamez (single player and multi-player game titles) and Team Screenz (popular multi-player network games). Rates are charged by the minute. Free web page posting with Front Page software. An audio conferencing system links each workstation to a staffed 'Help Desk' on site. The facility is also available for rental and features an area specially designed for use by small groups (it features 22 computers, a projection screen that can capture a computer desktop, and a master training podium). Pizza is available.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark and Diversey.
Parking:
Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. midnight Sunday.
Restaurant Style:
Cafe
Audience:
Families
Recreation and Sports Activities:
Gaming
Recreation Facilities:
Arcade

Features

Internet Access:
Twenty-two workstations, AOL, Compuserve, Web, and lots of software for use.
Features:
On-site Merchandise. Software, computer manuals, magazines, hats, shirts, coffee mugs. Multi-player network gaming leagues, hands-on Internet training, computer software training, sports simulcasts. Call for calendar of events.
Facilities:
Rentals Available
Specialties:
High-speed Internet access; multi-player computer gaming; software training.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover Card, and Visa

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"This is the coolest place..."

Bonnie Clark from Chicago, IL - March 15, 2006

This is the coolest place to hang in Lincoln Park. Screenz has a whole bunch of PCs to rent and a couple of MACs, all of 'em are loaded with softw...

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