CO Insider sez
Jan 28, 2008, 8:44 pm
#16
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I'll sign up for implementation beginning on or before 2/15/2009, but not completion! Tomorrow's announcement will be a perfect example...
Jan 28, 2008, 8:59 pm
#17
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Is it wrong to let Scott bet on this, he could put off implementations just to win the bet. 
@:-)
@:-)
Jan 28, 2008, 11:15 pm
#18
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Is there more than one browser on a blackberry?
Jan 29, 2008, 4:28 am
#20
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Not that I've seen.
Not that I've seen.
Last edited by fireworksboy; Jan 29, 2008 at 4:34 am
Jan 29, 2008, 4:32 am
#21
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I'll take the under - I've got faith in Scott.
Now what exactly is that first announcement and where can I find a list of the other 5 items?
Originally Posted by CO Insider
I'll sign up for implementation beginning on or before 2/15/2009, but not completion! Tomorrow's announcement will be a perfect example...
Now what exactly is that first announcement and where can I find a list of the other 5 items?
Jan 29, 2008, 6:40 am
#22
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One announcement should come in the form of a press release later today. Next Monday will be another (albeit no press release). The rest will come between between now and the end of July. Hint: some of these were discussed at the Continental DO III last September.
Jan 29, 2008, 6:49 am
#23
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Basically the BB Browser proxies all data through your BES server (I believe) while the Internet Browser connects directly from the device to the Internet.
You still use the same icon to get to the browser, so it isn't a different application, but the one can be configured in two ways and the two behave VERY differently for some web pages.
Jan 29, 2008, 6:53 am
#24
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My two questions:
1. Can it be publicly said what the payoff is for either party? I'm guessing prop bet of some sort.
2. Can we make this thread the running narrative for wins and losses as far the 6 items in question?
If #2 works, Scott should be posting later today that the score sits at CO 1, FT 0.
1. Can it be publicly said what the payoff is for either party? I'm guessing prop bet of some sort.
2. Can we make this thread the running narrative for wins and losses as far the 6 items in question?
If #2 works, Scott should be posting later today that the score sits at CO 1, FT 0.
Jan 29, 2008, 7:10 am
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My two questions:
1. Can it be publicly said what the payoff is for either party? I'm guessing prop bet of some sort.
2. Can we make this thread the running narrative for wins and losses as far the 6 items in question?
If #2 works, Scott should be posting later today that the score sits at CO 1, FT 0.
1. Can it be publicly said what the payoff is for either party? I'm guessing prop bet of some sort.
2. Can we make this thread the running narrative for wins and losses as far the 6 items in question?
If #2 works, Scott should be posting later today that the score sits at CO 1, FT 0.
Based on your score keeping, how does FT (me!) earn a point? Each month that passes? A collective vote by the group that the development is actually not a "worthwhile development?"
I'm likely going to lose, and that's OK. Knowing the one development that is coming next week is almost worth it alone; having the five others will make it enjoyable to pay that bet.
Jan 29, 2008, 10:14 am
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any word from the Vegas odds makers are on this one?
I think I am going with the safe money here and say it will be 'over'.
I think I am going with the safe money here and say it will be 'over'.
Jan 29, 2008, 10:48 am
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You can also install third-party add-on browsers, such as Opera Mobile.
Jan 29, 2008, 11:54 am
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Jan 29, 2008, 4:32 pm
#29
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One down and at least five to go...
Okay, so here's where we are so far.
Our next improvement will be an offering we will test exclusively via FlyerTalk, and the implementation will have a much shorter timeline. Stay tuned. I'll be posting the details next Mon. Feb. 4.
1. Offer live television and email on domestic flights
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Although the timeline on #1 is a little protracted, it'll be worth the wait. 2.
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Our next improvement will be an offering we will test exclusively via FlyerTalk, and the implementation will have a much shorter timeline. Stay tuned. I'll be posting the details next Mon. Feb. 4.
Jan 29, 2008, 5:06 pm
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Scott, set 'em up and knock 'em down.^ Looking forward to next Monday.