The Off Topic Topic

[Ed Anger]

Ah, Lexmark. The X5070 printer/copier/fax is a piece of shit.

Woe is me for being entranced by your 40 dollar price tag. 6 months in and your paper feed dies.

[Darth Wagtaros]

I've had many a Lexmark with the same sad story.

[Barrister]

I went to pick up a cell phone since I'm heading out of town and won't be able to snag a work phone.

What a damn rip-off.  I specifically said I wanted the cheapest phone.  The cheapest phone is $150 with tons of features I don't need.

I only need it to call home to say I'm okay, so I want the cheapest plan.  The cheapest plan is still $25 per month.  Want voicemail and call display?  Another $12.

So I'm grumbling at this point, but when they go to activate it they claim I owe them $250, and rattled off some account number.  I haven't had a cell phone for over 5 years, so I guess it's possible, but they wouldn't tell me what the money was for, only claiming I'd have to call some other number.

So fuck 'em.  They get no money from me today.

[Barrister]

From my inbox:

Attention: Counselor,
 
We, the management of Sun Industrial, India require your legal representation for our North American Customers.

We are of the opinion that the ability to consolidate payments Owed from our North America Customers by you will eradicate delays due to inter-continental monetary transaction between Asia and North America.

We understand that a proper Attorney Client Retainer will provide the necessary authorization to represent us to collect all outstanding payment owed. We have agreed to pay 10% commission for every amount you collect for us from our debtors.
Your consideration of our request is highly anticipated and we look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Vijay Kumar,
Sun Industrial Pvt147 V Mall,
Next To Sai Dham,Kandiv

[Syt]

A fake if he's not from #42.

[Barrister]

I bought one the other day for 10-11 USD. 

Did you get suckered into signing a long-term contract?

[Darth Wagtaros]

I was under the impression you could get a pay as you go phone for next to nothing.

[Grey Fox]

I went to pick up a cell phone since I'm heading out of town and won't be able to snag a work phone.

What a damn rip-off.  I specifically said I wanted the cheapest phone.  The cheapest phone is $150 with tons of features I don't need.

I only need it to call home to say I'm okay, so I want the cheapest plan.  The cheapest plan is still $25 per month.  Want voicemail and call display?  Another $12.

So I'm grumbling at this point, but when they go to activate it they claim I owe them $250, and rattled off some account number.  I haven't had a cell phone for over 5 years, so I guess it's possible, but they wouldn't tell me what the money was for, only claiming I'd have to call some other number.

So fuck 'em.  They get no money from me today.

Give me 5$ I'll let you use my phone.

[Korea]

I went to pick up a cell phone since I'm heading out of town and won't be able to snag a work phone.

What a damn rip-off.  I specifically said I wanted the cheapest phone.  The cheapest phone is $150 with tons of features I don't need.

I only need it to call home to say I'm okay, so I want the cheapest plan.  The cheapest plan is still $25 per month.  Want voicemail and call display?  Another $12.

So I'm grumbling at this point, but when they go to activate it they claim I owe them $250, and rattled off some account number.  I haven't had a cell phone for over 5 years, so I guess it's possible, but they wouldn't tell me what the money was for, only claiming I'd have to call some other number.

So fuck 'em.  They get no money from me today.

you could get one of those prepaid phones and just buy minutes for it

[Grey Fox]

Northwestel doesn't seem to offer Pre-paid phones.

[Barrister]

I walked in saying I wanted a pay-as-you-go phone.  They told me they have them, but they don't work in the "communities" (all the small towns outside off Whitehorse).  Since I do go to those towns I thought I'd get a plan phone instead.  But yeah I was shocked they don't have any for less than $150.

And GF points to why - there is no competition for cell phones here.  We have only Northwestel.  This, incedentally, is the same reason I can't have an iPhone.   

[Barrister]

I can buy a cheap pay-as-you-go from an outfit like Virgin for $50.  It won't work at all at home, but for that price...

[Valmy]

I walked in saying I wanted a pay-as-you-go phone.  They told me they have them, but they don't work in the "communities" (all the small towns outside off Whitehorse).  Since I do go to those towns I thought I'd get a plan phone instead.  But yeah I was shocked they don't have any for less than $150.

And GF points to why - there is no competition for cell phones here.  We have only Northwestel.  This, incedentally, is the same reason I can't have an iPhone.  

What the hell?  Here I got my plan phone from T-Mobile for free...and they waived the start up fee...

All I had to pay was the monthly charge...which is pretty low before the outrageous mobile phone taxes kick in.

[Barrister]

What the hell?  Here I got my plan phone from T-Mobile for free...and they waived the start up fee...

All I had to pay was the monthly charge...which is pretty low before the outrageous mobile phone taxes kick in.

You can get a free phone - with a minimum 1 year contract.  I didn't want a contract.  I want a phone for one damn week, that I *might* continue to use later on.

[Ed Anger]

I've had many a Lexmark with the same sad story.

I regret not spending the extra 20 bucks for the HP printer.