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swmbo ([personal profile] swmbo) wrote2004-03-26 11:09 am

Happy Friday my dearest darlings!

Wee! First of all...Happiest of Happy Birthdays to [livejournal.com profile] ngaio and [livejournal.com profile] zoniduck! I hope you both have a super fantastic day, with everything that you oh-so-deserving hearts desire! *throws a party and hands out cake and beverages*

Second of all - Hee! [livejournal.com profile] mpoetess has earned a place in the [livejournal.com profile] swmbo-heart FOREVER (not that she didn't already have one!) by donating money in the pure and glorious name of Snygel in the Saving Angel Shipper wars! The Food Drive's choice of topics for yesterday was so inspired *dances* And, heee! I am saddened that the organizers don't appreciate the beauty that is Snygel, as can be seen from this quote: We'd like to tip our hats to the inventive among you who came up with a few interesting couple combos; such as Lorne/Angel, and the most disturbing pairing of all time Snyder/Angel. Disturbing?! Darn their inability to see true love! Well, the shipper war is going to be rematched on March 29th and I'll actually be able to donate then myself. Snygel will become known and loved, forever! *peers at Ashy* Although I'm so torn because while Snygel is good and true and canon - who can resist the siren's song that is Xolaf? Or Splory? Oh, to love so many ships and so well...

*blissful sigh*

And wee! I start my new job Monday and today I ... well I slack at home in the morning and then I *shudder* go to renew my car tags in the afternoon and buy creamer (I had only enough for ONE cup of coffee today! Horrors! Fortunately I also like my coffee black. It's coffee...there is no bad!) and ...oh yeah, go to the bank. *nearly forgot*



Hmm...ok, here's the thing. Some of you may or may not remember a series of cell phone disasters that I had. Where I um, broke the phone partially by spinning in my chair while it was plugged into the cell phone recharger. And then a couple months later (2-3 weeks ago), completed the job by nearly setting the whole thing on fire with the replacement recharger. Now for those who may not realize, swmbo is a tech-junkie, she can't help it. This phone was the Treo Handspring 180 - preordered and received when they first became available - one of the first PDA/cell phones on the market and definitely one of the first good ones. (And swmbo was screwed because the first ones were b/w only - and they'd priced the color versions as significantly higher and not coming out for any known time. Then a few weeks after she bought the b/w version, they announced the color version would be coming out in like 2 months AND dropped the price to just 100 bucks more than the b/w. Grr.)

So anyway - there are a lot more cellphone PDAs out there. Both Palm OS (like the Treo) and PocketPC (I've had first an Aero and then an IPAQ for years, but it's also currently, well, in bad shape. It won't hold a charge. I'm cursed that all things break at the same time.)

Does anybody out there have any experience with any of the other models? Or service plans available, cause I'm with T-Mobile now, but Sprint (curses on their name, both of them) is also available. Feedback on networks and/or phones would be SO lovely. Particularly - and this is the key - the web browser and email functions. Shuddup, I'm a geek. Hee!


*loves you all* *HUGS*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:26 am (UTC)(link)

SO commenting on my own post cause I'm that lame but I dont want to edit it. Plus, if you click to read the part behind the cut tag you'll see this ANYWAY!

Anyway - pretty much the version I had before isn't available easily, so I'd go with either the 270 (color version) or any totally new phone - either the sprint version of the Treo or one of the many pocketpc phones out there. I was just going to go with the 270 and not worry about it at all, until I found out that they dont' even freaking sell that on it's own anymore - you HAVE to buy a new plan. You can't transfer your existing plan to a phone that you buy at a higher cost. Which makes me grr. I know, it's stupid but I just wanted to transfer. Now I have to call and cancel the other, and then figure out...plus my plan was older and I'm not sure they even offer it as a new plan anyway. *grumbles*

I like both the PocketPC and the Palm OS - they both have their plus and minuses - I'm primarily interested in how they work on the wireless plans and/or as dialup, and how the browsers function. I have very limited experience with the PocketPC's browser cause I never bought a wireless card for mine, sooooo...

Hee.

I spam my own journal, hurrah!

[identity profile] lildhampir.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:28 am (UTC)(link)
We'd like to tip our hats to the inventive among you who came up with a few interesting couple combos; such as Lorne/Angel, and the most disturbing pairing of all time Snyder/Angel

Dude! Word. Truer words have never been spoken. *hums*

Tomorrow is donate for Lindsey day. We both missed donate for Connor. However, I'm tempted to donate again before it's over and place a donation for the boy.

No clue on the phones. *cuddles you*

*chants* SPANGEL SPANGEL SPANGEL SPANGEL

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
Dude!

Grrr.

But I'm very, very sad I missed Connor-day. Cause I seriously would have found money SOMEWHERE for that! *cuddles him* Grrr. There should be an "any char" day! Like the shipper wars!

I love you so much I won't donate to Coltz on the Rematch days. Also because I'm really NOT that twisted and wrong, I just like to watch you squirm. And because Snygel is good and pure and lovely.

*cuddles you*

[identity profile] moonanstars.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
*pokes you*

You want Verizon. Because they have the best network and services.

And of course if you get the in plan we'll be able to call each other for free!

But really they do have the best network out there, work uses sprint and their network is always scratchy and cuts out, haven't had that happen yet with Verizon.

[identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
Grr! about not being able to transfer plans. Grr!

Anyway, mr. muse has the newest Treo through Sprint through work and loves it. (He's a big techie, so he did a bunch of research beforehand, and he's kind of a power user.) You might look at Amazon.com, because they sold the phone and his Sprint plan the cheapest anywhere when he got it; he ended up getting the phone for about half price, as I recall.

So, that wasn't a very helpful comment, other than that mr. muse likes the new Treo better than the old one (he didn't like the flip-up part) and has had good luck with it.

*dances with you to distract you from the unhelpfulness of this comment*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:37 am (UTC)(link)

Dude! I can't believe you're so predjudiced. They have SO much in common. And there is such sweet tenderness there. *blinks back tears just thinking about it*

And a relationship isn't just about sex! *glares about*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:40 am (UTC)(link)
Verizon isn't an option here :(

*kicks Verizon* But hmm...evil, evil Sprint! If it is bad and cuts out...*ponders, ponders*
*goes to look at plans even more*

*hugs you tightly*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:42 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh! *hugs you tightly*

That is totally a helpful comment! *goes to check Amazon and prices and plans*

I did the research a couple years ago when I first got my phone but since then EVERYTHING has changed. And there are so many more options now, really.

I think when I'm out getting my car tags and misc stuff done today I might have to check out Best Buy, just to look at things up close some more. I've done it casually before but not too much cause if i did it too much then I wanted to BUY and I didn't NEED a new phone then. But I'm going crazy not having mine!

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:45 am (UTC)(link)
That's cause you can see how happy they are together! Look at them! Pet them!

You know, they could sit at the tavern, bonding over women over their pints of ale. Plus it works so perfectly! Olaf loves to smash things and Xander's good at fixing things!

And perhaps now Olaf can return the favor and fix Xander's broken heart..*sniffs*
ngaio: (danflirt-runpunkrun)

[personal profile] ngaio 2004-03-26 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! Oooo, cake! (My 3 year old is disappointed because I don't have cake and a badge, 'cause that's how birthdays go!)

[identity profile] sweptawaybayou.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
Ha! See how right I am?? Snyder/Angel IS the most disturbing pairing evah!!!

Although I watched Band Candy yesterday and thanks to you and Abbie, Snyder's ears were a pure distraction. You are right about that! Perfect handles.

But. . . .Eeeeewwwwwww!!

[identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:53 am (UTC)(link)
Actually, Amazon's a really good place to comparison shop, since most major carriers have their plans on there. I got really overwhelmed with all of the choices when we got a new mobile phone for me recently, and Amazon saved me from having too much of a panic attack over it. I also found that the online sites for At&T, Verizon, etc. had *far* better plans than they offered in the stores. Way fewer charges and so forth for set up and things.

Anyway, good luck! Going to play with the phones in person sounds like a very good idea, too. :)

[identity profile] arundhathi.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:53 am (UTC)(link)
Can you just imagine for a moment that I mocked you on the Snygel, becaue I'm too lazy to actually come up with the goods.

...

That done? Okay. Now imagine I mocked the lameness of commenting on your own post.

...

Okay. I thought you'd like to know that I bought milk (and of course, resisted the insane urge to buy two copies of Mizz magazine).

Dude! Your mobile cell phones have funny names. I can be no help here. Sorry.

*hugs you tightly and pretends that there was some point to me being here. other than hugs, which are actually reason enough all on their own*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
Plus, fun with tech! Wee!

I hate making decisions that involve me spending large chunks of money. I like decisions that require NO INVESTMENT! Cause of the whole - check how I got screwed before!

Weee! And yeah, plans are obnoxious - there is no real balance to them. *snuggles up to you*

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:57 am (UTC)(link)

Eep! *makes you a badge* *passes you more cake*

It really is how birthdays go! I need to start making birthday badges !

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
*snickers*

*can't stop laughing*

Snygel is beautiful. How much did you pay the runners of the campaign to say such horrible things about it?!

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
Can you just imagine for a moment that I mocked you on the Snygel, becaue I'm too lazy to actually come up with the goods.

No. Because my mind will not comprehend a lack of Snygel love from you . I know you secretly adore them.

That done? Okay. Now imagine I mocked the lameness of commenting on your own post.

Hee! This I can do, oh yes. It was lame and yet I am not sorry that I did it!! *evil cackle* Wee! I have thrown off the balance of time and space!!

Okay. I thought you'd like to know that I bought milk (and of course, resisted the insane urge to buy two copies of Mizz magazine).

Yay! Happy!Arrie AND a link-of-the-day tomorrow! Wee! And *snickers* I have so corrupted you. You really DID want to buy those two copies now, JUST to do what I said. I love it. I love it so much.

Hee. They really do have wacky names. But I don't care! I am just torn as to what I WANT. It's so darn difficult. Also part of me says 'go for the really expensive one that might replace your pda for real' and the other says 'dude, you love your pda - you want BOTH options cause you are total!dork!'

*hugs you tightly* And the fact that if you hadn't commented I would have fretted and missed you utterly and completely. Because I need the hugs! *hugs you more and more*

[identity profile] moonanstars.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
evil evil verizon!!

Yeah Sprint is terrible on the quality, good plans, sucky reception.

*hugs you back*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/lady_alatariel_/ 2004-03-26 10:05 am (UTC)(link)
Syngel would be interesting....

Although it sounds like a new name for lube or something "Get your Syngel today!"
Occasionally I'm crass and strange.

[identity profile] arundhathi.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
I know you secretly adore them.

Yes. So secretly it's concealed even from me. I don't think.

I have so corrupted you. You really DID want to buy those two copies now, JUST to do what I said. I love it. I love it so much.

Yes. And having made me EVEN MORE insane and obsessive, you will have no right to complain when tendrils of my obsessiveness start influencing you.

'dude, you love your pda - you want BOTH options cause you are total!dork!

See, that's the route I'd go down. Why have one gadgety thing when you can have two that do the same thing?

if you hadn't commented I would have fretted and missed you utterly and completely. Because I need the hugs! *hugs you more and more*

You know I live to spam your journal. And I always get hugged for it, which is the only reason I do it. If ever you want me to go away, just stop hugging. And posting mock-worthy Snygel comments.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/lady_alatariel_/ 2004-03-26 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
MMmmm Band candy! I watched it yesterday too.
But I was distracted by the yumminess that is Ethan and Ripper and them together! ::happy sigh::

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/lady_alatariel_/ 2004-03-26 10:12 am (UTC)(link)
You should move to Indiana. We have Verizon...
And NORMAL garage sale days!
::cackles evilly::

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 10:15 am (UTC)(link)
I'm leaning back and forth again. The sprint Treo is cooler but also slightly more expensive. And I can't figure out their internet portions online.

I can figure OUT the t-mobile one but I never actually used it - I just dialed up to my old ISP. Sooo...

The thing is, the Sprint one I know I can find places. And I also get torn into going to something much more generic and cheap and then buying a new IPAQ as well. Dude. SO MANY CHOICES. And really, I need to be darn economical about it, which is never easy for me - shiny, shiny, shiny! I have been SO good for so long...

[identity profile] swmbo.livejournal.com 2004-03-26 10:16 am (UTC)(link)

And wacky opinions on Daylight Savings Time.

I PASS!

Hah! Hee :)
ngaio: (Default)

[personal profile] ngaio 2004-03-26 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
Wheee! Badge - thank you! Chocolate and raspberry cake, mmmmmmm! (Shhhh, it's my virtual cake, it can be any flavour I want!)

I had a thought for a birthday icon [livejournal.com profile] karenbear volunteered to make, but I can't find a picture, ah well.

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