Friday, July 31, 2009

Microsoft announces pricing for Windows 7 family pack, upgrading:
Micosoft's announced some Windows 7 pricing t.. http://bit.ly/suhbH
I could tell the whole story (it's a doozy!), but it would take too many tweets!
Also upsold me on items that I don't really need. Shame on me for not knowing better, but unscrupulous behavior doesn't need to be defended.
Within hrs of closing on my new home, I had the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. Lousy locksmith actually broke my sliding glass door window!!!
Apple Enthusiasts http://ping.fm/LNV5D
Customers to get free AT&T Wi-Fi at Barnes & Noble stores:
AT&T and Barnes & Noble will announc.. http://bit.ly/13dxvZ
Apple rejects official Google Voice app, clears App Store of third-party offerings:
Ohhhh, Apple. In this lates.. http://bit.ly/9nz7V
Microsoft and Yahoo ink search deal:
Microsoft and Yahoo fiiiiiiiiiiinally announced a search partnership this .. http://bit.ly/11GbA3
Possible iPhone nano design and details revealed by Apple patent:
Ok people, you know the drill. Standard discl.. http://bit.ly/19Y6Ky

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Customer service provider (aren't we all in some way?) - Rule #1 - LISTEN more than you talk. Listen to your customer.

Monday, July 27, 2009

I'm now a Florida homeowner! Thanks for all the positive thoughts, everyone!
Off to my final walkthrough of my new home, then to closing.

Friday, July 24, 2009

At this rate, I'll be lucky to make last call...
Got on Delta flight at reasonable hour. Now waiting for US Airways to take 10 mins per passenger - TO GIVE A HOTEL VOUCHER!!!
US Airways flight from Charlotte to Jacksonville canceled. US Airways told me that next flight was 5:45 PM TOMORROW!!!
Carrying around a couple of paperbacks while traveling makes me appreciate my Kindle even more.
My Verizon MiFi is great. Was getting 2+ Mbps down/600+ kbps up in West Mifflin, PA! Hotel WiFi wasn't even that good.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Have there been any books written on Zappos.com's customer service culture and philosophy? I'd love to learn more.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Just finished reading "Relic" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child on a flight. Great! They have a new fan in me. Eager to read more.
First Microsoft retail stores to open this fall http://ping.fm/EuvXq

Monday, July 20, 2009

Apple Begs for Mercy, Asks Microsoft to Stop Airing Laptop Hunter Ads http://ping.fm/xYpue

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Wondering how nasty the 0.1% of household germs that Lysol DOESN'T kill must be...
Dear Comcast. Thanks for wasting 1/2 hr of my day with an inept 1st lvl spprt rep, who then transferred me to a dial tone for more help.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

It blows my mind that humanity has developed the knowledge to make something like the Space Shuttle exist.
Lift off!!! Amazing to witness!
OK - let's see if we can get Endeavour off the ground this time. Weather is clear with 15 mins to launch.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Windows Marketplace for Mobile to accept submissions starting July 27th, launches this fall:
There it is, Windo.. http://bit.ly/2glQmv
App Store tops 1.5 billion downloads in first year:
Following the Apple App Store’s 1-year anniversary this pas.. http://bit.ly/G2deN
Just discovered Google Docs Template Gallery - http://ping.fm/VXOb4 Decent stuff - more than I realized could be done.
Testing Google Voice. VM problem - my AT&T cell answers before GV VM picks up, so my msgs end up on cell. Any ideas?

Monday, July 13, 2009

The Complete Guide To Microsoft’s Office 2010:
The web has been abuzz the past few weeks with chatter about Mic.. http://bit.ly/FDtci
Netflix Advances on Speculation of Buyout Offer From Amazon.com http://ping.fm/BJYfL
Wow - removing an Exchange acct from a WinMo Std phone is *NOT* intuitive! And having it on there sucks battery life big time.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Shuttle launch scrubbed. C'est la vie.
Fast approaching storm from the west may hold Shuttle launch. Let's hope it hold for another 30 mins...
Just picked up a BlackBerry Tour and MiFi on Verizon. AT&T soon to be a part of my past.
Headed to Kennedy Space Center to watch Space Shuttle Endeavour launch.
Is Steve Jobs' new liver covered under AppleCare?

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Just saw a guy walk into a store with a parrot on his shoulder. Strangely, no eye patch or peg leg. On the guy - not the parrot.
Just tried Teecino - caffeine-free herbal coffee. Going to stick with the real deal.
The place is called Present Moment Cafe, for those interested. It's in St. Augustine, FL.
Enjoying a meal in a different (to me) kind of restaurant - 100% vegan "organic living food". Nothing is cooked - all raw. Great!

Thursday, July 9, 2009

The day we thought would never come: Gmail (Google Apps) sheds beta tag:
Up until this morning, we would have c.. http://bit.ly/MhfLz

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Introducing the Google Chrome OS http://ping.fm/7bJdD

Monday, July 6, 2009

Apple orders up a ton of cameras, rumored to hit the iPod:
Considering how much Apple loves to tout the iPhone .. http://bit.ly/r9jci
Google Voice gives users the ability to change numbers:
Well it’s not incoming number portability but it’s bett.. http://bit.ly/V896m
Unofficial iPhone OS 3.1 change log:
Last night we told you that iPhone OS 3.1 beta was released to developers .. http://bit.ly/kRCOu

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Public Enemies - meh. Read the book by Bryan Burroughs instead. Movie just didn't click with me.
Thinking about going to see Public Enemies. Need to cleanse my palate after Transformers last night.
Big problem? Duplex printing from computer doesn't work (over WiFi - didn't try USB bc don't care!). @hp customer svc was no help at all.
THAT'S IT! HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One is going back to Costco. @cnet and @pcmag reviews didn't mention *lousy* software!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Just saw the new Transformers movie. Now I really need to go read a book before the stupid become permanent.
Sweet! There's a Bad Ass Coffee Company in Jacksonville!
At the other end of the spectrum, the Palm Centro is going for @9.99 on VZW.
Seriously? Verizon is still selling the Treo 700wx for @299.99 on a 2-year contract?

Friday, July 3, 2009

Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with First Backup as a cloud business backup service? http://ping.fm/FRo68
Taco Bell's New Green Menu Takes No Ingredients From Nature http://ping.fm/vjTvS
Nerd Invents World’s Most Annoying Alarm Clock http://ping.fm/6NJT5

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Coffee Drinks Illustrated http://ping.fm/z7sg3
Why is Gmail flagging lots of correctly spelled words as incorrect? I just noticed this starting yesterday.
New Dream Theater album debuts at Billboard #6 http://ping.fm/Gruy1

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

If you had to pick ONE book on social media marketing to read, what would it be?
Must read! Colden Company Newsletter July 2009: Aligning Your Technology Goals http://ping.fm/whjaE 2009
Just pre-ordered my Windows 7 upgrades!
Bing's travel features are great!