Friday, July 13

Telikin Online chat


  • 1:00 pm Admin said :
    Welcome, a Telikin Sales Representative will be with you shortly!
  • 1:01 pm Frank said :
    Hello. This is Frank , how can I help you?
  • 1:01 pm Jason said :
    Hey Frank I'm Jason, how ya doin?
  • 1:02 pm Frank said :
    Good sir. What can I do for you?
  • 1:04 pm Frank said :
    Hello? Are you still there?
  • 1:04 pm Jason said :
    So I'm in a PC Support class an I was just browsing random computers that don't have Windows pre-installed, and I came across you guys. Can you help me a little bit when it comes to some of the more technical aspects of your computer?
  • 1:05 pm Frank said :
    Sure. What is it that you would like to know?
  • 1:06 pm Jason said :
    Well first off, I notice you have a proprietary OS. Can you tell me what it's based on?
  • 1:07 pm Jason said :
    like is it a custom version of Linux?
  • 1:08 pm Frank said :
    That is exactly what is is. We built our interface in conjunction with the linux system. This computer is Virus free, very easy to use intuitive system . We made it to be much more user friendly and very safe to use.
  • 1:09 pm Jason said :
    Yeah well OSX was virus-free too. haha
  • 1:10 pm Frank said :
    Well this literally is. It is a completely closed, protected system.
  • 1:10 pm Jason said :
    is it possible to upgrade the RAM at all? I see you have 2GB installed, but could i get it up to 4, 8, or 16?
  • 1:11 pm Jason said :
    Basically, what all is upgradeable?
  • 1:13 pm Frank said :
    Unfortunately, there is not at this time. The 2 gig that is available on the linux actually goes much much further that the 2 gig on a windows based program. The software and programs loaded on to the Telikin are kept seperate internally and does not actually use upany of the 2gig space. All sofware updates and upgrades come automatically from us for free for the life of the computer.
  • 1:14 pm Jason said :
    Yeah i know Linux.
  • 1:14 pm Jason said :
    so there's no way I could remove the back and swap out the RAM?
  • 1:14 pm Frank said :
    What other types of things would you want to upgrade?
  • 1:15 pm Frank said :
    No I'm sorry there is not
  • 1:16 pm Jason said :
    is there any way to get to any of the internals at all?
  • 1:16 pm Frank said :
    No there is
  • 1:17 pm Frank said :
    not
  • 1:21 pm Jason said :
    So it's not EPEAT green certified? haha So when it comes to the software, is that all proprietary too or are you using open office or libre office, etc...?
  • 1:24 pm Frank said :
    We have our own software that is compatible with Microsoft office, Word Excel etc. For the protection of the computer and our customers and to keep it easy for them, everything comes directly from us.
  • 1:25 pm Jason said :
    okay, so you do have more than just a word processor?
  • 1:27 pm Frank said :
    Yes we have a spreadsheet program as well (compatible with excel) PDF Viewers, Slideshow Viewers, Scanning program, Media Player, CD/DVD player, Kindle reader and more
  • 1:30 pm Jason said :
    cool cool cool. If I bought this, would I be limited to the Telikin software, or is it possible to download other programs from online?
  • 1:32 pm Frank said :
    You can use any oniline software. The Telikin does not allow any third party software to be installed for the safety of the computer
  • 1:32 pm Jason said :
    So things like Google Chrome are a no-no?
  • 1:33 pm Frank said :
    Google crome cannot be used because it needs to be installed
  • 1:34 pm Jason said :
    hmmmm... okay. Does the 20" only come in black?
  • 1:35 pm Frank said :
    Yes. The 18" comes in White, and the 20" comes in black
  • 1:35 pm Jason said :
    "With Telikin, You’ll Have Choices" Doesn't seem so...
  • 1:39 pm Frank said :
    There are many many choices. Try to understand that 99% of our customer base does not need or want 1000's of options. They can go anywhere on the web that they want, skype, organize photo's share info with family email, play music, games, movies. The only thing you cannot do is install new software.
  • 1:40 pm Jason said :
    Can I also point out that the clock on this chat is 12 mins too fast?
  • 1:41 pm Frank said :
    I realize that. It is a website application error, not a Telikin error. Are there any other questions that I may answer for you?
  • 1:42 pm Jason said :
    Can I assume that this computer won't allow someone to boot from a CD?
  • 1:44 pm Frank said :
    Can you explain what you mean by "boot" from a CD? Do you me the operating system? or are you asking if you can bring in information, files, photo's etc from a cd?
  • 1:47 pm Jason said :
    I mean like put an Ubuntu Live CD into the optical drive, turn the computer on, and run Ubuntu off of the CD before going into the Telikin OS.
  • 1:48 pm Frank said :
    NO. That is not allowed
  • 1:54 pm Frank said :
    Are you still with me?
  • 1:56 pm Jason said :
    So just so I know I understand, the 20" Telikin Elite is a $1200 touchscreen computer that doesn't allow any expansion, added software, or anything other than what's already on there?
  • 1:56 pm Jason said :
    It's an Apple Newton.
  • 1:57 pm Frank said :
    It's actually $999
  • 1:58 pm Jason said :
    MSRP $1199. It's on your website
  • 1:58 pm Jason said :
    Why even have that if it's actually $999?
  • 2:01 pm Frank said :
    I am not really sure, what your asking of me. This is a life changing computer for tens of thousands of people
  • 2:01 pm Debbie said :
    Because it's a continuing special
  • 2:03 pm Jason said :
    How long does it take to start up?
  • 2:03 pm Frank said :
    about 1 minute or less
  • 2:04 pm Jason said :
    wow
  • 2:09 pm Jason said :
    okay, well I think you answered all my questions...
  • 2:10 pm Jason said :
    Are you still with me?
  • 2:11 pm Debbie said :
    Frank is placing a order
  • 2:11 pm Jason said :
    Thank you Debbie.
  • 2:11 pm Debbie said :
    your welcome
  • 2:13 pm Jason said :
    Does the Telikin computer not support multitasking?
  • 2:13 pm Frank said :
    has ended the conversation



My favorite part is when Frank just left.

Thursday, July 5

Get me to 1,000!!!

This blog has almost 900 views. Let's get it to 1,000. That is all.
~Jason