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Reply to Surface RT Sucks in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

I guess everyone's needs are different. As I mentioned, I use mine on a daily basis, often at public wifi locations, and have had no problems at all doing anything I wanted or needed to do. I guess that's why it's great to have so many different devices and operating system from which to choose; something for everyone. Honestly, I can do a lot of things on my Surface I could never do on my iPad (which I gave away after getting the Surface).

Reply to Happy Owner Of A Windows Phone in Gadgets & Electronics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="3324291"] After my bad experience with the Surface, I will wait on the Windows Phone. I like the Android. I use to be a pure Windows Guy for the simple reason of flexibility. I am afraid Windows is moving to the closed shop approach which is going to kill it in my eye.[/quote] I've never been crazy about Windows. Win 8 is the first version I can say I actually like. Integrating a single OS among portable devices and compute

Reply to Surface RT Sucks in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

Actually, closing an application is simple. Swipe it from the top and go all the down, the app closes. I like the Surface RT for what it is. Yes, there are some limitations, but it wasn't really intended to be a full laptop machine, or a professional IT machine, I've had mine for a while now and use it daily (typing this on it now), and haven't had any problems with websites. There are some, like JU, that work better with the desktop IE than the Metro one, but that&#3

Reply to Happy Owner Of A Windows Phone in Gadgets & Electronics JoeUser Forums

Cool. The 920 is nice but, for me, it's too big and the lack of an sd card slot is a deal killer. They really should have included added storage on that phone. That said, I'm really digging the Windows Phone.

Happy Owner Of A Windows Phone in Gadgets & Electronics JoeUser Forums

Today I finally got around to getting a Windows phone. It'll take me a few days to get it set up the way I want and to get used to using it, but so far I am really digging it. It really is a very good phone OS. Between the three choices available through VZW, I went with the Nokia Lumia 822. I really do like this phone. I've spent the past couple of hours downloading the apps I need. The only app I really need that isn't (yet) available for WP8 is one I use for work to sca

Reply to Mechanics And Mechanical Issues in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="3322081"]I have the pleasure of NOT tarping anything down. However, I also had the pleasure of splitting wood yesterday. It has been some time, and yes I am sore! Getting old sucks! [/quote] Yes it does.

Mechanics And Mechanical Issues in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Yesterday I put my truck in the shop for routine servicing. He also serviced my APU. Everything seemed fine when I left, until I went to start the APU. It wouldn't run. It had been running just fine earlier that morning, before being serviced. The shop is only open half a day on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. I called the guy who runs the shop and told him about the problem. He called me back a little later and told me one of the mechanics, a different one, would meet me

Reply to So Much For Being In A Hurry in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="5" id="3315023"]Quoting MasonM, reply 4I would love to say I'm headed someplace warm, but sadly I will be going to northern Michigan. I here Hell is in northern Michigan. [/quote] Yeah, according to Google Maps that is exactly where it is LOL

Reply to When is 2% not 2%? in Current Events Stardock Forums

Oh, I'm sure that everyone having less money to spend will help the economy greatly. [e digicons]o_O[/e]

Reply to So Much For Being In A Hurry in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="2" id="3314435"]We turned warm for the past couple of days. But that ends tonight. It is still winter. I hope you get out of there soon.[/quote] Thanks. I made it to SLC and delivered. Picked up a partial, some excavating equipment, and am now waiting for them to find something else to go along with it. I would love to say I'm headed someplace warm, but sadly I will be going to northern Michigan.

Reply to So Much For Being In A Hurry in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Daiwa" reply="1" id="3314119"]Effin global warming. [/quote] LOL

So Much For Being In A Hurry in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Yesterday morning I loaded in North Bend, WA, put off two stops in Seattle, and then set out for Salt Lake City. The plan was to get to SLC by noon today, put off that final stop, and then reload for Michigan. Well, I got as far as Baker City, OR last night. The last fifty miles was a nightmare due to Winter weather conditions. I had to stop here because they have up chain restrictions from here to the Idaho line. That means trucks have to put on tire chains. Our company policy is "We

Reply to Gave Away My iPad in Blogging Stardock Forums

Thanks, Judy.

Reply to Gave Away My iPad in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="5" id="3312338"]Understandable. With all the scams going on, people are getting skeptical of "Gift Horses".[/quote] Yeah, can't really blame them.

Reply to Gave Away My iPad in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks, She seemed pretty happy about it. I got to thinking about it and I think maybe her initial hesitation may have been that she thought I may have expected some "strings" attached. Not my style at all, but I think perhaps she may have thought that.

Gave Away My iPad in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Last night I was in a place I stop in semi-regularly and the young bartender, a kid really, at some point mentioned how she would like to have an iPad but can't afford one. Since I bought my Surface tablet I haven't touched my iPad at all. While I was outside having a smoke I got to thinking about that and walked out to my truck, grabbed my iPad and it's charger, did an erase and reset on it while I finished my smoke, and carried back inside with me. I showed it to her, co

Reply to Laying Low in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks folks. It's been nearly two weeks since I came down with this bug and I am finally starting to feel like it may have finally run it's course. Another day or two and I should be back to abnormal again :D

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="26" id="3308605"]Quoting WOM, reply 2Don't know about phones but I hate W8 PC. Took mine back to the store. Yey said a ;ot of people are doing that. I got the tablet. It is ok. What I love about it is Office comes bundled. But I have played with the PC - and yes, I hate it as well![/quote] Really? I actually like Win 8 Pro over 7. Love my Surface (typing this on it now).

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="LightStar" reply="21" id="3308012"]I would just stick with what you have, the S3 is an excellent phone I have heard. Me, I'll just stick with my Motorola Atrix 2 Android, it does what I want, I don't need anything else.[/quote] Yes, well, if I weren't interested in making the switch from Android to WP8 I doubt I would have written the post in the first place. Unlike many, I actually like Windows 8 on my laptop as well as my Surface. Some folks fear change, I am

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="MadDeez" reply="17" id="3307597"]according to Windows Phone Central, AT&T has a deal going on now. if you buy one win8 phone, you get $100 off a second win8 phone. in other words, buy 1 Nokia 920, get another one for free. or buy an HTC 8X, get a 920 for zippo. i wish they had that deal 10 days ago.[/quote] That's a pretty good deal for someone who needs more than one phone. I am hoping maybe Verizon will put the 822 on sale about the time I'm ready to buy, alt

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="starkers" reply="16" id="3307524"]Quoting MadDeez, reply 12all that comes from a guy who swore he'd never use win8 after installing the preview build months ago. Same here! I was never going with anything Win 8 because Metro was butt ugly and really put me off, but since installing the full release I have found it to be an excellent OS that's stable, reliable and a pleasure to use... and the ones who piss and moan about it the most are those who've tr

Laying Low in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Taking the weekend off to try and get over a nasty bug. Been sick as a dog since Monday and just couldn't keep going. Flu I suppose. I'm in a cheap motel with enough food and supplies to get me through the weekend. I don't want to have to go out unless I have no choice. My ribs are sore from coughing, my body aches in general, and my head is so plugged everything sounds like I'm under water. But, I do feel a tad better today than I have all week so I guess I'm on t

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="MadDeez" reply="6" id="3307381"]or you could hold off for a few months. the nokia 920 won't be an at&t exclusive forever.[/quote] Yeah I had considered that as well. The 920 is an excellent phone. I'm in no hurry to make the switch and just maybe the 920 will be available by the time I do. It would be my first choice if Verizon has it.

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jafo" reply="4" id="3307289"]Quoting Anthony R, reply 3but I also wonder why someone with an awesome S3 would be like, oh I gotta get rid of this antiquated junk and get something new.. Blame Apple and their iCrap...er...iPhone and instant obsolescense. Mobile phones have long since stopped being a TOOL FOR COMMUNICATION and become status symbols.....and become...."hey look at me... I have a penis-substitute stuck to my ear...". Fashion.....chic...

Reply to Thinking About A Windows Phone in Mobile Tech JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Anthony R" reply="3" id="3307280"]I just bought another license for Win 7 Pro and it cost a bit more more than 8, so that tells you how I feel about Win 8, but I also wonder why someone with an awesome S3 would be like, oh I gotta get rid of this antiquated junk and get something new..[/quote] Never said the S3 was junk, just getting a bit bored with Android. It's always seemed a bit "patchwork" to me. I have been checking out the Windows Phone 8 OS and am liking it. J