Besides the hardening, they have bright displays that are viewable in bright sunlight and backlit keyboards. Both are very useful features for those not working an indoor 8 to 5 shift.
Watch Steve McQueen parallel park his '68 Mustang in the movie "Bullit". He did it quickly, on a hill in a really cool car with a manual transmission. Then he walked away like it was no big deal. What a stud! That's how you parallel park. Who cares if it took 30 takes.
I doubt watching Tom Cruise automatically parallel park his computerized future car in Mission Impossible 8 would have quite the same effect.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Blackberries of old (circa 2000/2001) use the pager network instead of cellular? If so, then I doubt the current Blackberries will fare much better than cell phones in the next disaster. Kind of makes that "Blackberries kept working after 9/11" argument a little weak.
I've also heard good things about Goodlink. I looked into it when we only had a couple of Treos, but it did not work with Lotus Notes (at the time, anyway). After that, we had a management change and the new boss came with a Blackberry. Thus it was decreed that we'll be a Blackberry shop.
I hate PDAs and I have to support several of them (Palm & Blackberry). Those little bastards can take up more time and cause more interruptions than most of the servers I deal with.
However, the beauty of the Blackberry (with a BES sever on the backend) is that desktop sync is not necessary for mail & calendar. It's all managed at the server, happens over the air, and it's one less thing to deal with at the desktop. Add this to the Treo 650 and you have a pretty potent combination. Now, some Treo users will still most likely sync with their desktop, but at least the mail & calendar sync issues should ease.
I have a Treo 650 and BES server. The sooner I get my hands on this, the better.
Imagine if they actually used the stepper motor by accident (like at 3 A.M. or after a few beers). I think that would be quite hilarious to see and hear.
1)Able AND willing to invade another country (even when not directly a threat), in a 'pre-emptive' manner.
Post-Bush, unfortunately you are correct. Pre-Bush, not so. That's why we need to elect someone very unlike Bush next time.
2)The USA does not do the same (even when the same arguments/reasons apply) when it could seriously get hurt in the process.
We (the US) are not foolish. It is always best to pick your battles wisely. We'll fight if we have to, but we'll certainly be more cautious against a bigger opponent.
the only logical conclusion for those countries (especially those on bad terms with the US) is that they *have* to have nukes, to be sure they will not get invaded.
This thinking seems a little odd to me. On one hand they think they need nukes to defend themselves from us, but on the other hand if they build nukes, they think we may very well invade. What to do? Sounds a little like a catch-22, but there is an answer. Don't build the nukes.
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Yes, but you'll have to constantly switch between AC and DC to get anything done.
Besides the hardening, they have bright displays that are viewable in bright sunlight and backlit keyboards. Both are very useful features for those not working an indoor 8 to 5 shift.
A chrome plated LCD bezel might be cool, too.
Very funny! I think I spotted my panties.
Oh yes there is. Sheeps are the sounds drunk birds make.
You must not have seen the zipper accident scene in "Something about Mary". Nobody should have to go through that.
Watch Steve McQueen parallel park his '68 Mustang in the movie "Bullit". He did it quickly, on a hill in a really cool car with a manual transmission. Then he walked away like it was no big deal. What a stud! That's how you parallel park. Who cares if it took 30 takes.
I doubt watching Tom Cruise automatically parallel park his computerized future car in Mission Impossible 8 would have quite the same effect.
No, I'm not gay.
Actually, If you would like to move, I'd suggest engaging the clutch...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Blackberries of old (circa 2000/2001) use the pager network instead of cellular? If so, then I doubt the current Blackberries will fare much better than cell phones in the next disaster. Kind of makes that "Blackberries kept working after 9/11" argument a little weak.
Of course. But, imagine how tough the RAID controller's job would be -- especially when it comes to the parity calculations (Assuming RAID5).
Yeah, except that seek time would really suck -- no matter how quickly you could pick up and move the tonearm.
Wouldn't it be funny if it had an unmuffled 2-stroke engine?
Whiinnnnnnngggg-ding-ding-ding...
Don't forget the air conditioning. Ever have to get one repaired? Pull out your wallet, because AC repairs are hideously expensive.
Great. Now you can actually get infected with something just by looking at porn.
What's this world coming to.
Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out...
I've also heard good things about Goodlink. I looked into it when we only had a couple of Treos, but it did not work with Lotus Notes (at the time, anyway). After that, we had a management change and the new boss came with a Blackberry. Thus it was decreed that we'll be a Blackberry shop.
Oh well...
I hate PDAs and I have to support several of them (Palm & Blackberry). Those little bastards can take up more time and cause more interruptions than most of the servers I deal with.
However, the beauty of the Blackberry (with a BES sever on the backend) is that desktop sync is not necessary for mail & calendar. It's all managed at the server, happens over the air, and it's one less thing to deal with at the desktop. Add this to the Treo 650 and you have a pretty potent combination. Now, some Treo users will still most likely sync with their desktop, but at least the mail & calendar sync issues should ease.
I have a Treo 650 and BES server. The sooner I get my hands on this, the better.
So true. I also hear they are quite expensive.
Imagine if they actually used the stepper motor by accident (like at 3 A.M. or after a few beers). I think that would be quite hilarious to see and hear.
Of course, I'm weird.
Missed a couple of items. How's this:
1. Participation in Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks
2. EATING BRAINS
3. ???
4. Profit!
C'mon, you know it had to be done.
Don't touch it! It's the Devil weed, I tell you.
Just look where it grows...
"Whackers".
Depends on whether or not you're Bob from Accounting...
My car is a Ford GT-40 (wishfull thinking). Good luck getting and staying within range of that beast.
1)Able AND willing to invade another country (even when not directly a threat), in a 'pre-emptive' manner.
Post-Bush, unfortunately you are correct. Pre-Bush, not so. That's why we need to elect someone very unlike Bush next time.
2)The USA does not do the same (even when the same arguments/reasons apply) when it could seriously get hurt in the process.
We (the US) are not foolish. It is always best to pick your battles wisely. We'll fight if we have to, but we'll certainly be more cautious against a bigger opponent.
the only logical conclusion for those countries (especially those on bad terms with the US) is that they *have* to have nukes, to be sure they will not get invaded.
This thinking seems a little odd to me. On one hand they think they need nukes to defend themselves from us, but on the other hand if they build nukes, they think we may very well invade. What to do? Sounds a little like a catch-22, but there is an answer. Don't build the nukes.