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Re: Mr Pullen is taking us to Fresher’s Week

Patrickatsms — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:49:48 -0000

That picture is excellent!

Re: BlykWatch: Retired, no news, we move on

Patrickatsms — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:20:52 -0000

I also think that Blyk is suffering from the fact that for many people free is not quite enough. Ewan, when you talk about offering it completely free - what you really mean is adding functionality to the offering ie data, or email or ... whatever they want. In that situation more people would be willing to receive the ads and engage with Blyk.

If you can only offer free (and even a limited version of free), then you are only going to attract users like Ricky who see it as a nice add-on to their existing package.

Re: Choosing a trophy for the MIR Awards 2008

Patrickatsms — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:17:26 -0000

Just so you know James, I don't want to pimp you out ...

Re: Berocca’s Blogger Relief Pack has arrived

Patrickatsms — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:51:51 -0000

That's a very good idea and a very clever way for a brand to reach out to bloggers. It's a pity more brands don't understand how to attract the blogosphere. Well done to Berocca.

Re: Vodafone and their Magic Pen

Patrickatsms — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:42:30 -0000

Love the Magic Pen idea. I might even borrow that!

Re: Thought for the day

Patrickatsms — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:12 -0000

@barneyc - That's exactly what I think a so-called futurologist should be. You can't determine the future if you don't take into account all the different elements.

Don't get me wrong, I think there are some great analysts (I don't know anyone that calls themself a 'futurologist'). But the ones that are good are those that consider not just can we introduce the technology, but whether we will and what the implications are.

Re: Google Olympics overload straight to your mobile

Patrickatsms — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:44:14 -0000

You know I love you dearly Ben, but think of the great publicity for Mobile
Industry Review.

"Blogger Dies Due to Oppressive Chinese Regime" - this could be your Capt
Oates moment!

Re: Google Olympics overload straight to your mobile

Patrickatsms — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:19:16 -0000

In that case, maybe you should take it Ben ...

Re: Mobile Industry Review Show – Episode 16 from the AQA party

Patrickatsms — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:11:59 -0000

Love the Sony Ericsson news!

Re: Self imposed living with the iPhone 3G

Patrickatsms — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:39:13 -0000

By the way James, when is your parachute jump while simultaneously wrestling with sharks?

Re: My Carphone Warehouse experience: Shockingly good.

Patrickatsms — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:37:56 -0000

Ewan, sounds like we've got at least two sales people in the industry worth commending - your Carphone Warehouse guy and this guy from Vodafone - http://www.smstextnews.com/...

I'm not saying there aren't any more, but the default experience seems to be bad. It's a shame we have to highlight good experiences in this way - but I'm happy to do it.

Re: The Man from Basildon’s o2 shop says ‘nahhh’

Patrickatsms — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:45:28 -0000

Nick, that seems a little harsh - though probably fair!

Re: Great experience with Vodafone

Patrickatsms — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:27:33 -0000

Thanks Ewan!

Re: Great experience with Vodafone

Patrickatsms — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:01:24 -0000

@meraj - it's sad when you feel lucky for getting good service isn't it? But you're right, I did feel lucky - and more importantly valued.

Re: Meths – it may send you blind but gives great battery life

Patrickatsms — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:06:23 -0000

Best headline in ages!

Re: Whatley jumping out of a plane with a mobile, QIKing a skydive?

Patrickatsms — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:33:06 -0000

Maybe a jump strapped to an instructor - I've done that parascending and took some wicked photos.

Re: Whatley jumping out of a plane with a mobile, QIKing a skydive?

Patrickatsms — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:05:31 -0000

I really want to see that!

Re: Is the â€˜Minority Reportâ€™ world becoming a reality with Screenreach?

Patrickatsms — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:45:50 -0000

Chris, I agree. As with most of these things ... it's all in how it is deployed.

Re: Normob watch

Patrickatsms — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:43:50 -0000

John, you're probably right ... next time.

Re: How long should you wear your bluetooth headset?

Patrickatsms — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:26:34 -0000

Ewan, I don't know the technical answer - but I would suggest not as long as that.

Re: Malcolm Murphy and the worst service ever

Patrickatsms — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:25:27 -0000

I agree that it would make sense for operators to have a few handsets available to be used as replacements while others are being repaired. Operators want us all to feel that having a mobile is 'vital', yet they think it's okay for us to be without one for 5 days or more while they are repairing our handset.

I suppose one of the problems is that people might accidentally 'borrow' the loan device on a permanent basis. Surely the repaired device could go back to the store and then you swap the loan device for your original.

Re: The President of the Maldives to the rescue!

Patrickatsms — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:56:16 -0000

Ewan, a man of your standing, I'm surprised you don't have a hotline to all global Presidents!

Re: iPhone hand-me-downs

Patrickatsms — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:13:10 -0000

Hi AJ, thanks for that. Although it only talks about the 3G iPhone on Pay as you Go, they don't mention the hand-me-down 2G iPhones.

Re: Students – Â£50 off mobile broadband

Patrickatsms — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:34:37 -0000

Ricky, I apologise, I didn't mean to assume! I suppose this would work if you're in a student house without broadband, but by then you're likely to be in your second year and already have an account.

Re: Fido Uno in Action

Patrickatsms — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:06:26 -0000

Krystal, why do you live next to a building site?