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.

Get me to 1,000!!!

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

Best Buy junk & stuff

Well today I found I had a somewhat significant amount of Best Buy gift cards. I decided that meant I needed to spend that money as quickly as possible. I saw a Cricket phone I was thinking about just using as a media player and wanted to know if it had a microSD slot for expandable storage. One of those 'Live Assistant Chat' things came up. I love what happened next...


The following is an actual 'LivePerson' chat, the name of the rep has been changed*

Thank you for choosing Cricket Wireless, a representative will be with you shortly to answer all your questions and help you place your order today.

All representatives are currently assisting others. Your estimated wait time is 0 minutes and 1 seconds. Thanks for your patience.

All representatives are currently assisting others. Your estimated wait time is 0 minutes and 1 seconds. Thanks for your patience.

You are now chatting with Dan.

Dan: Thank you for chatting with Cricket Wireless. Can I help you place your order today?

Jason: Hey I just wanted to know if the ZTE Score had a microSD slot

Dan: I would be happy to help you with that. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions to provide you with the best possible service?

Jason: Well I just wanna know if it has an SD slot, so I don't see why you really need to.

Dan: Are you currently a customer of Cricket Wireless?

Jason: I might be. it depends on if the ZTE Score has a microSD slot for extra storage.

Thank you for chatting with us. Please click the "Close" button on the top right of the chat window to tell us how we did today.

Nice customer service Cricket! Really appreciate it...

*I lied, I didn't change the name of the Cricket rep. Sorry Dan.

Apple WWDC 2012 MacBook Roundup

     Okay people, even if you're not an Apple fan boy, Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference started off with a HUGE bang. Announcements of the new MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion, and iOS 6, rocked the computer world. I just finished watching the keynote online, and some of the things I saw left me literally speechless. The new Maps app Apple has created for iOS is gorgeous, and has some features that you can't find on some maps on an actual PC. The main thing I wanna talk about though, is the new MacBook Pro.

     The MacBook Pro is already arguably the best notebook in the consumer market today, and Apple just made it way, way better. It's thin, only 0.03in thinker than the current MacBook Air. It has a 720p HD FaceTime camera. It has up to 768GB of flash storage, which is faster than a traditional hard drive. Two USB 3.0 ports backwards compatible with USB 2.0, two Thunderbolt ports (2x faster than USB 3.0), and, for the first time ever on a MacBook, an HDMI port. Yes, this is the best MacBook Apple has ever made.

One more thing...

Click here to see the image at Retina display resolution

     

The MacBook has the Retina display!!! This is the highest-resolution notebook display ever on any computer. The new 15.4" display has over 5.1 MILLION pixels with a resolution of  2880 x 1800. Compare this to a 60" HDTV with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. That's 2.07 million pixels, less than HALF that of the MacBook Pro, in almost 4 times the space. This display is gorgeous, and in Final Cut Pro it allows you to watch your movie with pixel-for-pixel accuracy in the preview area. In Aperture, you will have control over your pictures like never before, and you have the ability to see every last detail of your photos with more clarity than ever before. This is the best display I've ever seen on anything. It takes things to a whole other level, and other companies are going to have a hard time trying to make anything close to it.

For more information on the new MacBook Pro, CLICK HERE.

For more information on OS X Mountain Lion, CLICK HERE.

For more information on iOS 6, CLICK HERE.

To watch the June 2012 Keynote, CLICK HERE* or HERE.
*Safari 4 or 5 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion, Safari on iOS 3 or later, or QuickTime 7 on Windows.

App Review: Angry Birds

App Review Number Two (Hey, that rhymes!)

Angry Birds

4½ /5 Stars

Everyone loves Angry Birds, including me. In fact my girlfriend bought me a t-shirt and one of those little glass figurine things you see at the end of the aisle at Meijer or whatever. What started out as a fun little game became a global (or at least national, I don't travel that much) sensation. Who isn't on the side of the cute little birds who got their eggs stolen by legless piggies? (Apparently these people)

     Everyone knows what the point of the game is, so I won't go into much detail, but basically you are the owner of a slingshot and a butt load of birds who each have different abilities (such as going fast, apparent cloning, pooping out bombs that look like eggs, and being suicide bombers). It is your job to fling these birds into poorly constructed piggy shelters. I am somewhat amazed at the construction abilities of the pigs, however, because they have no limbs whatsoever. Also, the pigs have helmets and facial hair.

In-game ads make me sad. Turning them off makes Piggy sad.

     Though this game has become a "must have" on the App Store and the Android Market, There are a few things I do not like about the game. First off comes something that is bugging a lot of people and that is the in-game ads. Yes, Angry Birds is a paid app with ads. Even though the ads are for other Angry Birds games, it's still annoying. Something that has been added recently is the ability to turn the ads off. this can be done my tapping the little mail man piggy on the bottom right of the screen. This also makes Mailman Piggy sad, which is fine, because isn't making piggies sad the point of the game anyway?  The other problem I've been having is that I lose sound after switching back to it from another app. Let's say I'm playing Angry Birds and I get a message on facebook. I go to the facebook app, read the message, then go back to Angry Birds; I no longer have any sound from the game. I have to completely close out the app then reopen it back up in order to hear anything. This is somewhat minor, but still an annoyance.

     Overall though, Angry Birds is a great game for wasting a few minutes, or hours, and deserves the fame it has today. But it doesn't deserve this.



     Thanks for reading this and leave a comment below on what you thought or other apps you may want me to review.
~JasonZak

I know I failed. You don't hafta be so smug about it you radioactive pig bastard.