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February 29, 2008

Acronym Update 02-29-08

Filed under: Acronym Update, Consumers — admin @ 2:25 pm

Dear Readers,

Today’s Topic: Crazy Customer Service Story

It’s the last Update of February…. I thought you would love this short customer service nightmare story from The Consumerist. It details one mistreated consumer’s struggle with Comcast over a benefit we should all be entitled to. You won’t believe what he was charged $2 for…..

Check it out here,

http://tinyurl.com/3×6nsb

This post can be found, commented on and shared at http://theacronym.com/?p=65

Always willing to listen your war stories and fight for your consumer rights,

Kevin

February 22, 2008

Acronym Update 02-22-08

Filed under: Acronym Update, Software — admin @ 12:05 am

Dear Readers,

Today’s Topic: Addintools for Microsoft Offce 2007

#1 Some of you have had the opportunity to use Microsoft Office 2007 on your XP or Vista based computer. I understand that this new software has caused a lot of confusion for those who have used Office previously. The chief complaint from my customers and computer folks around the world has been the radically different layout of menus and buttons. If you are still using Office 2003 and it meets your needs, I see no reason to upgrade at the moment. However, if your machine is running Office 2007, I would like to recommend a small helper application called Addintools that restores the “classic” Microsoft Office menus that you have been accustomed to in previous versions….. Office 97, 2000, XP, and 2003. The cost for this program is $30 and you can download it to your computer in under 5 minutes. Addintools Technology LTD allows you to try the software for 15 days before you buy it. Learning the new menu scheme in Office 2007 may be a weekend project for some, but I want to let you know that I’ve had clients who have been so fed up with it that they have returned newly purchased computers because of the frustration they’ve experienced. $30 is a small price to pay for familiarity when you consider that you paid $150 to $500 for your particular version of MS Office. You can find out more about this program by visiting….

http://www.addintools.com/english/menuoffice/default.htm

Additionally, I’m willing to answer any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Kevin

February 15, 2008

Acronym Update 02-15-08

Filed under: Acronym Update, Buying Advice, Reviews — admin @ 11:19 am

Dear Readers,

Today’s Topic: Blu-Ray DVD Players

So you have the big screen TV, HD programming to match and your cozy recliner cranked back…….what’s missing? Your next generation DVD player.

It appears that Sony’s Blu-Ray technology is going to win the format war over HD-DVD. If you love the world of film and want to have the best home-theater experience, check out this review from CNET.com…

5 Blu-ray players for less than $500

Also, please note that copies of the February 2008, print edition of The Acronym were mailed yesterday. Those who get theirs by e-mail will be receiving them shortly as well.

Have a great weekend,

Kevin

February 1, 2008

Acronym Update 02-01-08

Filed under: Acronym Update, Current Events — admin @ 9:42 am

Dear Readers,

A surprise news update for you today:  Microsoft has made a $44 billion bid to buy Yahoo!

I think this has the potential to lead to many collaborative innovations for consumers and businesses alike.  Furthermore,  it would create a strong #2 rival to Google in the online advertising market.  Then again we have been disappointed before by mega-mergers that never produced anything.   Do you remember AOL – Netscape in 1999?  And how about AOL – Time Warner a year later?   Here is a tissue…wipe those tears!

Here is today’s article from the Wall Street Journal on Microsoft’s offer to buy Yahoo:

http://tinyurl.com/3bxxm7

Have a wonderful day,

Kevin

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