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Re: gMail + gTalk = gFailure

Jason Bean — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:13:32 -0000

Yeah, me too. Getting really annoying (actually already past that point I guess) that this still isn't working for me. No problems at all on my other machine. Network doesn't seem to be the issue because it doesn't work when using my work wired/wi-fi connection or my home wired/wi-fi connection. Not seeing any oddities in my firewall settings either.

Re: Want 5,000 Gallons of Gas on Microsoft’s Dime?

Jason Bean — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:15 -0000

Nice! That would be a nice one to win right now.

Re: I Guess This Year I was Nice

Jason Bean — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:56:19 -0000

Check the b5 forums. I see a b4 Halo 3 Clan forming.

Re: CNET Editor James Kim & Family Missing

Jason Bean — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:45:05 -0000

Wow! My condolences to his family. You're right, it's amazing that in this world we live in this couldn't have been avoided.

Re: The Comcast-Motorola-TiVo @ CES

Jason Bean — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:13:35 -0000

I'm waiting patiently here in Indianapolis and have sent an e-mail to customer service letting them know I'm interested in getting it as soon as it's available.

Re: Microsoft Kills Portable Media Center

Jason Bean — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:26:11 -0000

Didn't anyone actually use and rely on Portable Media Center?

Re: Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death Still a Problem?

Jason Bean — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:04:19 -0000

I was recently included in a CNBC news segment about the Xbox 360's Red-Ring-of-Death issue. I'd had my console a little less than a year when I got the RRoD. Microsoft was great about getting me a refurbished unit quickly before Christmas time. They did set aside a ton of money to offest costs for the repairs. My brother-in-law go the RRoD shortly after I received mine. We got our machines for Christmas together. Hopefully they've worked through the issues, but I'm sure there are still lots of first issues that will end up having the problem initially. I setup a console tracker on my website for everyone that has experienced the RRoD and received a replacement.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Launching Satellites With A Magnetic Slingshot

Jason Bean — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:35:16 -0000

Robert Heinlein just wrote about it, these guys are doing it. I'm not sure how much air pressure it would take to force 220lbs to 6 miles per second, but that seems a little too much like the old Air Jammer Road Rammer toys I got for Christmas about 25 years ago.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Artista 730E Windows Powered Sewing Machine - Will Run Doom One Day

Jason Bean — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:08:50 -0000

Pretty cool! But why in the world would they decide to use a proprietary memory card format. It is a bit pricey, but I'm sure that price will drop significantly when the novelty and newness wears off a bit.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Full Scale Mousetrap Kinetic Sculpture

Jason Bean — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:29:03 -0000

That's just the coolest, especially that it uses bowling balls as well. I'd love to see it in action, just too bad I'm nowhere near San Mateo.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » WETA’s Fully-Functioning Life-Size Warthog

Jason Bean — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:39:59 -0000

That's just sweet on so many levels!

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Adding A Second Monitor Was Never So Easy

Jason Bean — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:40:22 -0000

Dustin3000, that's exactly what I was thinking. Is there a limit to how many you can hook up to a laptop? Right now I've got a 2nd monitor, but I'd like to possibly add a third for when I'm in the office. If I could keep it plugged into a USB port replicator that would be perfect!

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » NINTENDO - All The Games Online!!!

Jason Bean — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:44:55 -0000

Now if someone would just make an old NES controller that would plug into a USB jack. That! Would be the best!

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » Dear Worship Dude

Jason Bean — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:28:20 -0000

As usual. Straight to the point and straight to the heart. Keep it up. Continuing helping us remove our rose-colored glasses and see the reality around us. Reality is much more than just a term for a genre of TV.

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » Caption Please…

Jason Bean — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:39:28 -0000

V-E-L-O-C-I-R-A-P-T-U-R-E !!!!

Re: Google announces more sleepless nights ahead for MSFT product managers

Jason Bean — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:25:46 -0000

I agree. I think the best thing this does is put some more competition in the market for Microsoft to continually improve and evolve. Middleware may be an option, but I just don't think it's there yet, or will be soon. If the browsers and online items can't agree on simple stuff like CSS standards, I don't see a wide acceptance needed for middleware to gain enough ground for Google office apps to be much more than they are now.

Re: A new conference Microsoft should pay attention to

Jason Bean — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:16:22 -0000

I agree with Jeff, it's a good idea, but there are currently just too many hurdles to overcome with your complete application not being available offline whenever necessary.

Re: Microsoft’s Yahoo Rebound; Now Looking to Marry Facebook?

Jason Bean — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:13:09 -0000

I'm a Microsoft fan, but they have problems with public image for obvious reasons. I think their purchase of Facebook would drive aways users and kill the site's value almost immediately.

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Re: The World’s Most Expensive Commercials [Videos]

Jason Bean — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:42:37 -0000

Thanks for sharing these. I've seen most, a couple were new. Liked them all.