Archive for February, 2009

For the first time, I’ve found a web browser that makes Web 2.0 apps feel like desktop ones. And, that browser is Safari 4. Safari 4 may lack all those community plugins, a point for which Safari is constantly critisized. But, that’s because people take Safari for granted. That’s right. People take for granted that [...]

As of 6 PM today, my U-Verse connection is working properly. Finally. This morning, maintenance techs came out and replaced that line with a “little crosstalk” which “couldn’t have been the issue.” Only, their tune changed when a bunch of water came pouring out of the line… That didn’t completely fix the issue though, so [...]

It’s getting pretty clear that the support chain at AT&T U-Verse has already begun its disappointing, but expected decay. We are now three days in a row that maintenance technicians were supposed to come to my house, but haven’t. This was a simple wiring repair, and it has turned into half a work week of [...]

A lot of people are afraid to buy an American-made car right now, because they’re afraid the auto makers will go bankrupt. And, as many know, in a bankruptcy, any obligations of the company can be scrapped… from gift cards, to union contracts, to warranties. Now, some will say that the Obama administration won’t let [...]

Welcome to day three of my (seemingly perpetual) AT&T U-Verse connection issue liveblog. We’re coming up on a full one week since I started this (with the setup/deployment liveblog, and now the bad fit problem liveblog), it certainly hasn’t been the easiest of experiences… It’s about 7:15 AM, I called in early to the dispatch [...]

So far, it looks like this is a case of tech support actually working. Two problems had cropped up with U-Verse since it was installed mid-week, and today I wanted to get them fixed. First, my HDTV had brief periods of pixelation. Every 5 to 15 minutes, the connection would freeze, for about a second [...]

One thing that ticks me off about California’s (rising) E-Waste Tax (they call it a fee, let’s face it, it’s a tax)… is that all electronics are taxed the same. They’re classed based on the type of device, how big the screen is, etc. I’m sick of paying $8/$15/More regardless of what TV or computer [...]

Engadget HD posted an article that really was disingenuous, in my opinion. I’d link to it, but that would be giving them a SEO benefit for poor work. Basically, the article initially claimed that it had found out why Microsoft never released Vista Media Center TV Pack 2008 to end users. Unfortunately, when you hit [...]

I’ve written editorials about Sony Ericsson’s horrible warranty services over in the United States. It’s the worst I’ve seen in the wireless industry, over the past five (going on six) years. My latest encounter was no different. Had a Z750a, whose battery decided to fail. So, I called them up any they ordered a replacement. [...]

Haven’t read yesterday’s initial liveblog of the install yet? Read it here. Yesterday was off to a good start, but AT&T tripped over a non-existent wire (literally). Can U-Verse redeem itself with a finished installation today? Let’s find out together. Read more for the complete liveblog. 8:30 AM Just got a call from the U-Verse [...]