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Re: [Skunkworks] Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in Kenya
by Josh Handley 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

The Galaxy Note 10.1 was announced in February but it hasn't been released yet. Rumored release date is in June: http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-to-come-in-june-1-… Josh On 26/04/12 9:04 AM, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke wrote: > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:04:02 +0300 > From: Moses<mosenetk(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in Kenya > Message-ID: > <CACmvjLgZfqj695t6B8_g03LhyCn9X7Z1U3SE2TPxuycFrom_rQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > After getting stuck in the notorious westlands late afternoon traffic, I > was faced with the annoying denial of the Samsung shop attendant that the > Galaxy Note 10.1 does not exist! They tried to sell me a galaxy tab 10 > instead. I asked whether they have the Galaxy tab 2, their answer was that > this(old tab) is the LATEST model to be released by Samsung yet. I believe > Samsung needs to do better with their training programmes for their staff > and partner teams. Or maybe to them a one year old product is NEW! > > @Jose, which Galaxy note 10 did you sample?

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Best Data Backup Solution for a Middle Sized Company
by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Hello Skunks Trust you are well please furnish me with info on the above subject..both local and global solutions :-)

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Re: [Skunkworks] WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A SMART PHONE
by Kinpro Computers-All IT soutions 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

When I feel like working for a good period of time(or extreme programing? mh h...),I dont even think that a normal laptop is that convenient enough. We are too much carried away with the hype, majority will give popular reasons to go for tiny things. For me: -Screens. -Keyboads.(small,delicate,) -Navigabilities.(shortcuts, arangements,) -Compatibilities. -Multitasking. -Distance range from the eye. Only when I`m away and feel like this is the only thing available.Good for consumers,and distributers.(games, social networking products, mobile operators,music etc). Nicholas Mmasi.* * *Kinpro Computers.* *Box:*16954,Arusha. *Tel :*+255 732 972287. *Mobile**:* +255 754 914652 *Email: *kinprocomputers(a)gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A SMART PHONE? > Message-ID: > <CACXk8Ta4pSoMQeVG8oQcSSUtbw701UzsaknDg7PY-b3SROYhYQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > @philip: > I could go with convinience > Thanks > > > On 25 April 2012 12:14, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Much more can be done with a mobile device, what you call 'smart phone' >> while on the go that the tradional PC. With smartphones, you tend to have >> them with you everywhere you go, so the best 'computer' is the one you >> have >> with you. >> >> You may have notice most people are ditching point-and-shoot digital >> cameras in favour of smart-phone cameras. It is not always practical to >> carry your point-and-shoot with you all the time, but you happen to have >> your smart phone everywhere. According to flickr, the most popular camera >> on the site is the iPhone 4. The quality of these cameras has really >> improved and in some cases in now better than standalone digital cameras. >> >> But as Wash say, tablets get much more done. They have the power and >> screen real-estate of a laptop, but the portability and connectivity of a >> smart-phone. With the myriad of Apps available, you can virtually >> get everything done on a tablet that you do on a PC. Myself I am able to >> to >> remote desktop, SSL, VPN, networking tasks with an iPad and hardly bother >> to use my laptop when I am not in the office. They are also very good for >> email. I find the iPad email client much better than any other, including >> Outlook and the web-based one. >> >> So there you go, there are many different motivations. But the greatest of >> all is simplicity and convenience. And to others, prestige. >> >>

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From the ashes
by Watchman 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Greetings fellow Phoenix's Any luck someone has a copy of the CS5 Windows version and can offload it to mirror? I'm in an un-downloadable area with regards to high bandwidth but can spare the connection to Mirror. *W.* -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Network Quality
by jgitau＠gmail.com 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Look stop trying to fight physics. It does happen. I will give the guys complaining the benefit of doubt because I happen to know that technically 'shit does happen' the problem is probably not even what we are calling it on this thread. Now for an operator to actually get in there and help; you NEED to give details. like hey I was at place X at time Y, sent a text on my BLAH phone on 3G and this 'shit' happened. If a sizeable number of people had this at a certain time and place using a similar technology, you would have gone a really long way in solving the issue. Alternately we can debate it here on and on. On , Moses Muya <mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > So if I send a text to my girlfriend n my boss receives it coz of > crosstalk within the network - that is my error how again? Also that is > not just a problem with QB, I have suffered my share of embarrassing > moments with Airtel too! > On 25 Apr 2012 20:11, "Mark Mwangi" mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > How is safaricom to blame for your errors ? This is pushing hating on > Safcom abit too far. > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Orange Kenya. > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Osotsi peter.osotsi(a)gmail.com> > Sender: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke > Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:23:23 > To: Skunkworks Mailing Listskunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Reply-To: Skunkworks Mailing List skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Network Quality > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Is Google changing products so fast for consumers to adopt?
by Philip Musyoki 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

I am not sure whether it is just me or everyone who find Google products changing so fast that it is hard to keep track or even adapt. You must be aware of almost weakly tweaks on Gmail site. The the quick change from from Adroind Markeplace to Google Play that now encompasses Google's online offering of apps, music and video. Just yesterday they announced Google Drive, which replaces Google Documents if you opt-in. For tech consumers it may not be a big issue, but for some corporates that have to support users on Google, it is quite challenging. isn't this too quick?

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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A SMART PHONE?
by Michelle Tongo 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

In this era, many people are opting to purchase smartphones, others go ahead to get what "hot" in the market with regard to smartphones. So i am asking, What motivates you to get this gadget? -- *Regards,* *Michelle T.* *Cell: +254-734-695-532* * *

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AIRTEL BROADBAND
by Moses Muya 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Good People, I've started using Airtel recently since some people "Misused 'Unlimited internet' " and our speeds were being throttled at 128 Kilobits/Sec(16 Kilobytes/Sec) download. Even though the speed is very good, the connection keeps going off every few minutes and back on. Does anyone here have a solution for that? The solution I was given by their customer care did not work! Thank you!

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Safaricom Bulk
by Abel Birya 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Hey, Was wondering whether anyone has done configuration for Safaricom BulkSMS. Please assist. Abel

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iPad WiFi only vs WiFi plus 4G
by Erick Njoka 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Someone I know is considering buying an iPad, and the difference in price between the iPad WiFi only vs WiFi plus 4G is $130. Can anyone confirm that they're getting "4G speeds" in the Nairobi area, or at least "3G speeds"? Does it matter which country the iPad is purchased? Thanks. Erick

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