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Old 02-07-2009, 09:41 AM
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jedi what is with your phone this time?

yes 2 in ontario, not sure what time in irvine.
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the microphone on it seems to be broken. Everything on the phone works great but when I'm on a call, people can't hear me.
Been using my Jawbone headset a lot to get around that but figured I should finally call Verizon.

They're sending me a replacement.
Old 02-07-2009, 11:39 AM
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anyone intrested in "Autoweek" for cheap?
http://www.bestdealmagazines.com/tit...699f0fp0c0s489
Old 02-07-2009, 01:38 PM
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ok, so where is k1 at? i know it's somewhere between the 60 and the 10 off of the 15.

is it next door to that jehova's witness church thing?
Old 02-07-2009, 01:40 PM
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K1 Speed Ontario
5350 East Ontario Mills Pkwy,
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Phone: (909) 980-0286
Fax: (909) 980-0654
Old 02-07-2009, 01:56 PM
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xrider you are thinking about"indoor kart racing, first lap?" maybe we are going to k1 which is north of the 10 and east of the hilton
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haha, alright. thx for the address jedi.

and it was probably that one that i was thinking about. what's the difference between teh two? have any of you guys been to the "indoor kart racing" place?
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A question for Cesar.

Is there a way to make a netbook work as my phone?
Do any of the services (spring,verizon) allow you to use their unlimited TALK/TEXT/ONLINE programs through one of these netbooks?
Obviously the bluetooth earpiece would be the only part you would carry with you. But I think it would be nice to have something more like a real computer rather than a BS smartphone.

Are their any services that would connect with a netbook?
So instead of carrying a brick of a phone that cant really surf the web and has a small screen, I want a laptop or notebook that I can add my phone service too.
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^magicjack?
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you would need some sort of VOIP (Voice over IP) service. it's what that magicjack and also vonage do.

however, if you use your laptop or netbook for VOIP on the go, you would need one of those internet air cards provided by Sprint, AT&T, or Verizon first for internet capability. then you would need your VOIP software. When I used to work for EVGA, we used a program called Dterm which is made by NEC. It was a bit buggy and there were dropped calls from time to time, especially with low bandwidth, but it worked. also for some FYI, VOIP uses up a great deal of bandwidth which probably wouldn't work very well with an internet air card.
Old 02-08-2009, 10:13 PM
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Smile Mt. Baldy Meet!

https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/mt-baldy-snow-such-166362/

come have fun in the snow!
Old 02-08-2009, 10:13 PM
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how was k1 ont?
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K1 Irvine rocked.
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k1 in ontario was good but waiting sucked.
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yeah, the waiting in between races is the worst
Old 02-09-2009, 05:47 AM
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how long was the wait time over in irvine?
Old 02-09-2009, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
A question for Cesar.

Is there a way to make a netbook work as my phone?
Do any of the services (spring,verizon) allow you to use their unlimited TALK/TEXT/ONLINE programs through one of these netbooks?
Obviously the bluetooth earpiece would be the only part you would carry with you. But I think it would be nice to have something more like a real computer rather than a BS smartphone.

Are their any services that would connect with a netbook?
So instead of carrying a brick of a phone that cant really surf the web and has a small screen, I want a laptop or notebook that I can add my phone service too.
Yes, it's possible, but it would be a pain.
To make the netbook your phone, you need
1) Internet Connection - Need to pay for some sort of internet access on your netbook. (Data card from Sprint/Verizon or a phone that is tethered)
2) Some sort of VOIP service, (Magicjack, Skype, something similar)
3) Netbook has to be on all the time. (not sleep mode or hibernating)
Mine has a battery life of 5.5 hrs, but that would drop if it was constantly online.
4) You have to carry a netbook everywhere you go

What you should consider it this.
1) Buy a decent phone.
Doesn't have to be a smartphone, but make sure is has EVDO Rev.A capabilities. (EVDO Rev A is highspeed internet on your phone)

2) Get an unlimited data plan on your phone, so you can tether the phone to a netbook and surf the web.

In reality, what you need most of the time is a phone, not internet access.
I think carrying a netbook as a phone everywhere is not realistic.
Also, many people that have smartphones and use the internet get use to it pretty quickly.
I have 3 different browsers to choose from on my phone, and I can do anything on my phone's browser that the pc browser can do.
I even have Google Maps w/ Streetview.
I can watch Youtube videos.
I can post this message.

They really aren't that bad.
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And...........................

I still don't have a cell phone!
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^^^^ I don't know what I would do without one.
Old 02-09-2009, 11:45 AM
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^^^ spend less time on the Verizon support hotline????


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OMG, snowfl8k!!! Welcome back!!!
Good to see you posting again. Whose the person in the avatar?
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Wozzers who is that!! jk, welcome back.
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Originally Posted by xrider01
how long was the wait time over in irvine?
15-20 minutes. not bad..but not great.

i thought you guys said you'd make it out to irvine for the next meet!!

you missed out on some cupcakes though, so it's kay
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so it kay huh! well i will make it out next time.
Old 02-09-2009, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
OMG, snowfl8k!!! Welcome back!!!
Good to see you posting again. Whose the person in the avatar?
very funny Jedi......it hasn't been THAT long!


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