Maytag Needs Repairs

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Maytag SkyBox

Maytag SkyBox 08/16/2004 06:51 AM

Maytag's SkyBox is an example of product marketing done totally right. In and of itself, it's not terribly impressive. It's a beverage vending machine, you see, that keeps 64 12-ounce cans or 32 12-ounce bottles chilled inside - you know, like a refrigerator - for the low low price of $500. So we're not talking value here, but the smart turn is that MayTag knows it, and markets the SkyBox with the tagline "For the Bragging Rights." Add to that a series of customizable sports logo themes (and even pretend robot sports, like Nascar) and it all starts to come together. You don't need a SkyBox, but you might need to get one before your buddy does.

Oh, and it does have one neat trick: each of the four beverages can be child-safety locked to prevent accidental hilarity brain damage. Which speaking of, the design team has a weblog where they defend Gordon Jump from naysaying. Behold the power of personal publishing!

Read - Product Page [SkyBoxByMayTag]
Read - Team Weblog [Ka-Thunk]

Revamping Maytag

Revamping Maytag 06/04/2004 03:25 PM
The appliance firm is set to reduce workforce by 20% amid massive restructuring.

Mac mini: The Maytag Of The Computer
Industry

Mac mini: The Maytag Of The Computer
Industry 06/24/2005 07:23 PM

Macintouch did a poll this week, asking Mac mini users about their experiences with the machines. Of those responding, a miniscule 3% reported having problems with their minis, compared to 11-12% for the rev. B iMac G5. And according to Consumer Reports, Apple desktops and portables have for years had some of the best reliability numbers in the industry, even without the mini's stellar ratings.

Actually, it's easy to understand the reliability difference between the mini and the G5 iMac; the additional complexity that comes with the integrated display — an LCD display no less — in the iMac would naturally create a higher failure rate than the beautiful simplicity of the mini's design.

But you know, usually when Apple gets problem hardware back from users, they spiff them up and resell them as refurbished units (see the Special Deals section.) The mini has been selling since mid-January (Apple won't say how many, but analysts estimate that 138,000 were sold in the first quarter, and the second quarter has been even stronger) so you'd think that there would be some refurb units available, but I sure haven't seen them. And I've been watching.

In case you're wondering whether Macintouch's numbers are accurate, they have done polls like this in the past, and the results they got were very close to the numbers that Consumer Reports published for the same machine. So although their methods are not terribly scientific, they have proven that the numbers are an accurate reflection of the real world.

Maytag, UAW agree to resume negotiations

Maytag, UAW agree to resume negotiations 06/19/2004 01:33 AM
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Fri Jun 18, 07:35 pm GMT

Software Repairs Itself On the Go

Software Repairs Itself On the Go 01/16/2004 12:59 PM
Software Repairs Itself On the Go
http://www.trnmag.com/Stories/2004/011404/Sof tware_repairs_itself_on_the_go_011404.html

Computer software has become more sophisticated and we've come to rely heavily on it. This is a problem because it's a challenge keeping complicated programs running. The emerging field of self-healing software aims to make programs take care of themselves. A tool that models data structures helps computers get the picture. [Technology Research News January 14/21, 2004]

Emergency Repairs

Emergency Repairs 02/07/2005 01:44 AM
Are you seeing some strange behavior on your Mac? Is your Mac not getting past the boot phase? Is it difficult to get to Disk First Aid? Have you lost your OS X install disk (shame on you!)? Then you had better hope you have AppleJack installed. Join me for this week's Power User Monday.

Iraqi oil exports rebound after repairs

Iraqi oil exports rebound after repairs 07/08/2004 12:28 AM
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Wed Jul 7, 08:49 pm GMT

Bill could ease tenement repairs

Bill could ease tenement repairs 06/03/2004 12:49 AM
MSPs are to debate legislation which could determine who pays for repairs in tenements.

'Virtual' repairs for Cutty Sark

'Virtual' repairs for Cutty Sark 08/16/2004 06:32 AM
Digital models of an historic ship are created as part of its restoration to test if it will survive the process.

Sky charges for repairs to non-faulty
digiboxes

Sky charges for repairs to non-faulty
digiboxes 01/06/2005 07:19 AM
Exclusive Bug in our software? That's ยฃ65 please

Toshiba taps UPS for laptop repairs

Toshiba taps UPS for laptop repairs 04/27/2004 12:56 PM
The PC maker will use UPS' network of drop-off locations, as well as its repair technicians and supply chain, to streamline the way it handles notebook repairs.

Notes and Tips: iBook Repairs

Notes and Tips: iBook Repairs 04/13/2004 10:04 AM
Be sure to back up your iBook before sending it off for a motherboard fix!

Red Hat repairs buffer overflows in
Ethereal

Red Hat repairs buffer overflows in
Ethereal 01/10/2004 01:35 AM

Adobe Repairs Reader, Acrobat Flaws

Adobe Repairs Reader, Acrobat Flaws 12/17/2004 06:37 PM

VBScript function for automating client
repairs

VBScript function for automating client
repairs 08/29/2004 09:15 AM

Transit Chief Says Repairs Have Priority
Over Expansion

Transit Chief Says Repairs Have Priority
Over Expansion 12/22/2004 01:50 AM
The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday he would be willing to jettison expansion projects to keep the existing system running.

How Much Time Do You Waste On Basic
Computer Repairs

How Much Time Do You Waste On Basic
Computer Repairs 01/02/2004 01:21 PM
Someone who prefers to remain anonymous, sent in a link to Marshall Brain's attempt to track how much time he spent dealing with computer problems in the month of December. There's nothing out of the ordinary in there. As the anonymous submitter states: "He had 21 documented problems. He's got everything we all normally experience -- driver problems, software problems, crashed apps, etc. He simply tracked it all for one month and came up with a total of over 11 hours in wasted time!" Sounds about right, unfortunately. Speaking of which, I just spent a good twenty minutes troubleshooting a finicky wireless router.

Secret Repairs Preceded TCP Flaw Release

Secret Repairs Preceded TCP Flaw Release 04/23/2004 12:13 PM

Apple extends free iBook repairs

Apple extends free iBook repairs 06/23/2004 04:39 AM
ZDNet UK Jun 23 2004 8:17AM GMT

IPO puts high-tech repairs in pipeline

IPO puts high-tech repairs in pipeline 05/23/2004 10:51 AM
Melbourne Age May 23 2004 3:14PM GMT

Los Angeles and Environmental Group
Settle on Sewer Repairs

Los Angeles and Environmental Group
Settle on Sewer Repairs 08/07/2004 03:33 AM
After six years of legal wrangling and millions of dollars in legal fees, Los Angeles officials announced on Friday that they would repair the city's dilapidated sewer system.

Apple Expands iBook Logic Board Repairs

Apple Expands iBook Logic Board Repairs 04/29/2004 03:06 PM

Update Apple Remote Desktop after
hardware repairs

Update Apple Remote Desktop after
hardware repairs 02/05/2005 10:14 PM
I had to have the logic boards replaced in two of my Apple iMac G5s. When I placed the Macs back into the computer lab, I noticed they had different IP addresses. No big deal. I changed my DHCP server to bind the proper addre...

NoteFix: Many Laptop Repairs Actually
Software Configuration Problems

NoteFix: Many Laptop Repairs Actually
Software Configuration Problems 02/01/2005 08:46 PM
Web-based computer repair service provides information on avoiding most common notebook problems. [PRWEB Feb 1, 2005]

Desperate for Computer Repairs, Chicago
Businessman Buys High-Tech Franchise

Desperate for Computer Repairs, Chicago
Businessman Buys High-Tech Franchise 07/11/2004 02:24 AM
Businessman Bob Nash has become the owner of two new Geeks On Call franchises, which service the on-site computing needs of homes and small-to-medium-sized businesses in the northwest Chicago suburbs. [PRWEB Jul 11, 2004]

Invent Tech's Marketing Ingenuity Fixes,
Mends, and Repairs with Sharp Ideas

Invent Tech's Marketing Ingenuity Fixes,
Mends, and Repairs with Sharp Ideas 06/24/2005 09:50 PM
Invent Tech is a Florida based marketing and promotions company who witnessed part of these tragedies and has become the "Tool", to promote the tools, that are helping people rebuild homes, towns and families. [PRWEB Jun 23, 2005]

In Line With New Major European Research
Projects, New Procedures for Optimising
Weld Repairs are Being Developed

In Line With New Major European Research
Projects, New Procedures for Optimising
Weld Repairs are Being Developed 02/01/2005 09:11 PM
How can residual stresses for pressure equipment integrity be managed effectively? And what are the potential inadequacies of the current code requirements for post weld heat treatment of pressure vessels and piping? [PRWEB Jan 29, 2005]

FlexTechs Introduced by Gallery
Technolgy NYC Computer Repairs -
FlexTechs Will be NYC Computer Repair
Experts

FlexTechs Introduced by Gallery
Technolgy NYC Computer Repairs -
FlexTechs Will be NYC Computer Repair
Experts 02/01/2005 10:01 PM
GTC LLC., introduces FlexTechs to NYC. Flex Techs will be the flagship companies lates line of computer assistance geared specifically for the small business. [PRWEB Jan 10, 2005]

Isotech Spray Foam Roof Insulation and
Roofing Contractors: Low cost roof
insulation and roof repairs.

Isotech Spray Foam Roof Insulation and
Roofing Contractors: Low cost roof
insulation and roof repairs. 05/17/2004 04:29 PM
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