When I ordered a Dell XPS M1330 over a year ago, the delivery date was pushed back three times. So I phoned up to cancel the order, I was told by the CSR that the LED backlit display panels were out of stock, I insisted that I wanted to cancel the order, then the agent offered to put a 'priority' on my order and have it shipped the next working day. Sure enough, it arrived the following Tuesday morning.
Currently abroad in Canada. I wondered why my voice service stopped working last night! Thanks again El Reg, I thought it was my phone! (thank goodness it isn't)
A MAC is a Migration Authorisation Code, it allows you to migrate from one ISP to another with almost zero downtime. If you simply cancel and go elsewhere it could be up to 28 days until you're connected again. More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migration_Authorisation_Code
Down here in the town I live in (somewhere in West Sussex), there is not a shortage of bees. I've seen plenty of them already this year, I've had to chase a couple of them out of the house yesterday. Last year we were lucky enough to have a nest in our garden.
No really, this is a TRUE story! This was reported on ITV Meridian only a few days ago, and published in our local newspaper. See http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/worthing-news/VOTE-Worthing-Crematorium39s-internet-funerals.3919001.jp it was published on 27th March.
I got a new Dell XPS M1330 which came bundled with Vista. Unfortunantly it was full of Dell's pre-installed crap. The good thing was they provide the Vista install DVD, this way I was able to format the entire system and install a clean installation of Vista. Whoah, what a difference in speed! The laptop feels nippy, and can play Call of Duty 4, and a few other games quite happly. I can't say I've had any compatability problems yet with programs or my existing hardware (printers, etc.).
Paris, because she likes a slow PC so she can keep up.
Title says it all. Although Facebook claim that my profile has been deleted, I very much doubt that it is, and I doubt somebody's like Billy's has been removed either.
My dad was caught out by this. He had no letters or e-mails advising this was going to happen. The first I knew about it was when he called me and said "I'm having trouble sending e-mail, can you take a look for me?". I went 'round to my parents and checked all his settings, passwords, etc. The SMTP server responded "Please visit http://www.sky.com/helpwithemail", I couldn't get onto the site. After some Googling, I found the answer and got my dad up and running again.
... really do not have a clue about computers. I'm in the market for a laptop. I usually pop into my local PC World to see what is currently available on the market, note down prices, get specs etc. and buy for cheaper elsewhere (it's great that you can try before you buy). I wanted to get the system rating from Vista, to give me an idea on how well it would perform. One laptop got a score of 4.5, and another of only 3.2. What's funny is that I had to tell the shop floor monkey where to get this information. He didn't even know it existed. Even after telling him, it still took him 5 minutes to process the information I gave before he could get it. *sigh*
I think Vonage (www.vonage.co.uk) would meet your requirements. I use them myself, I have a geographical UK number, plus a Montreal (Quebec, Canada) number. They provide a PC client, plus the option of a WiFi phone.
... you should never use a 3rd rate VoIP provider. Using Skype as a business tool is foolish. Okay, it saves money, but there are other and perhaps better VoIP providers out there.
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Wellard
Threaten to cancel the order → #
Posted Sunday 3rd January 2010 20:34 GMT
In Dell crowned Bad Santa computer maker by angry customers
When I ordered a Dell XPS M1330 over a year ago, the delivery date was pushed back three times. So I phoned up to cancel the order, I was told by the CSR that the LED backlit display panels were out of stock, I insisted that I wanted to cancel the order, then the agent offered to put a 'priority' on my order and have it shipped the next working day. Sure enough, it arrived the following Tuesday morning.
Wellard
Got mine on release day... → #
Posted Friday 13th November 2009 15:21 GMT
In Play.com leaves Modern Warfare 2 buyers empty handed
.. from PC World! o_O ... Same price as Play.com!
Wellard
I call fake! → #
Posted Monday 17th August 2009 12:08 GMT
In Apple iTablet snaps emerge
Do an image search on google for 'leopard welcome'. The first hit matches the one in the photo .. http://images.google.com/images?q=leopard welcome
Wellard
That explains everything! → #
Posted Friday 24th July 2009 22:58 GMT
In O2 leaves travellers in the lurch
Currently abroad in Canada. I wondered why my voice service stopped working last night! Thanks again El Reg, I thought it was my phone! (thank goodness it isn't)
Wellard
Re: MAC → #
Posted Tuesday 31st March 2009 15:51 GMT
In BT Wholesale cuts off Prodigy Internet
A MAC is a Migration Authorisation Code, it allows you to migrate from one ISP to another with almost zero downtime. If you simply cancel and go elsewhere it could be up to 28 days until you're connected again. More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migration_Authorisation_Code
Wellard
No shortage of bees here → #
Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008 13:10 GMT
In Defra steps up probe into honeybee wipeout
Down here in the town I live in (somewhere in West Sussex), there is not a shortage of bees. I've seen plenty of them already this year, I've had to chase a couple of them out of the house yesterday. Last year we were lucky enough to have a nest in our garden.
Wellard
Irony is when ... → #
Posted Wednesday 9th April 2008 15:40 GMT
In O2 PR calls Reg readers 'techie nerds'
... El Reg display adverts from the very company that called their readers "techie nerds".
Caution: Black helicopters approaching!
Wellard
April Fool's was YESTERDAY! → #
Posted Wednesday 2nd April 2008 11:02 GMT
In Official: OOXML approved as international standard
See title.
Wellard
re: hmmmmmmmmm as its April 1st → #
Posted Tuesday 1st April 2008 12:08 GMT
In The online funeral
No really, this is a TRUE story! This was reported on ITV Meridian only a few days ago, and published in our local newspaper. See http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/worthing-news/VOTE-Worthing-Crematorium39s-internet-funerals.3919001.jp it was published on 27th March.
Wellard
Don't forget Worthing! → #
Posted Tuesday 1st April 2008 10:39 GMT
In The online funeral
As per the title, Worthing crematorium has also put up this wonderful offer the same time out Southampton.
Paris, because she likes a good on-line funeral.
Wellard
New laptop → #
Posted Thursday 13th March 2008 08:55 GMT
In Why I downgraded from Vista to XP
I got a new Dell XPS M1330 which came bundled with Vista. Unfortunantly it was full of Dell's pre-installed crap. The good thing was they provide the Vista install DVD, this way I was able to format the entire system and install a clean installation of Vista. Whoah, what a difference in speed! The laptop feels nippy, and can play Call of Duty 4, and a few other games quite happly. I can't say I've had any compatability problems yet with programs or my existing hardware (printers, etc.).
Paris, because she likes a slow PC so she can keep up.
Wellard
Thats IF Facebook removed his account → #
Posted Friday 8th February 2008 19:41 GMT
In Billg quits Facebook
Title says it all. Although Facebook claim that my profile has been deleted, I very much doubt that it is, and I doubt somebody's like Billy's has been removed either.
PH: Because she loves social networking
Wellard
Dad caught out → #
Posted Thursday 7th February 2008 13:26 GMT
In Sky broadband customers blindsided by SMTP switch-off
My dad was caught out by this. He had no letters or e-mails advising this was going to happen. The first I knew about it was when he called me and said "I'm having trouble sending e-mail, can you take a look for me?". I went 'round to my parents and checked all his settings, passwords, etc. The SMTP server responded "Please visit http://www.sky.com/helpwithemail", I couldn't get onto the site. After some Googling, I found the answer and got my dad up and running again.
Bad Sky!
Wellard
Shop floor staff ... → #
Posted Wednesday 28th November 2007 14:43 GMT
In Dixons grinches Christmas
... really do not have a clue about computers. I'm in the market for a laptop. I usually pop into my local PC World to see what is currently available on the market, note down prices, get specs etc. and buy for cheaper elsewhere (it's great that you can try before you buy). I wanted to get the system rating from Vista, to give me an idea on how well it would perform. One laptop got a score of 4.5, and another of only 3.2. What's funny is that I had to tell the shop floor monkey where to get this information. He didn't even know it existed. Even after telling him, it still took him 5 minutes to process the information I gave before he could get it. *sigh*
Wellard
RE: Cor - More info please → #
Posted Thursday 22nd November 2007 16:53 GMT
In Skype faces 020 7870 cut-off
I think Vonage (www.vonage.co.uk) would meet your requirements. I use them myself, I have a geographical UK number, plus a Montreal (Quebec, Canada) number. They provide a PC client, plus the option of a WiFi phone.
Wellard
Thats why ... → #
Posted Thursday 22nd November 2007 12:37 GMT
In Skype faces 020 7870 cut-off
... you should never use a 3rd rate VoIP provider. Using Skype as a business tool is foolish. Okay, it saves money, but there are other and perhaps better VoIP providers out there.