This week on the Geek Top 3, the Dangerous Duo discuss Microsoft doing an apprent about-face into some love with Linux, microbes that help detect wing stress on aircraft, and how the slavering mobs will soon have their way with the super-tech that is the PlayStation 3. On Boston in Brief we discuss the Onion Cellar, a theatre production hailing form the fertile mind of Amanda Palmer. Not to mention the latest installment of Greg Howley’s GameGeek Challenge.
- Novell Loves teh Microsoft. Insert slurping noise here.
- Microbes Bond to Aircraft. They make a cute couple.
- Interesting Facts About the PS3. The line forms here.
- The Onion Cellar. Because the Dresden Dolls weren’t strange enough.
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OK, I’m an episode behind…so forgive me for the tardy comment…
RE: Colin’s Mac problems
I think the root of Colin’s Apple hardware problems is that he buys the “newest” products too soon, you have to wait a little while and let others find the nasty hardware glitches. Just my 2 cents!
This is my first RevA product from Apple, tho. And, this is a battery issue, so probably can’t even really be 100% blamed on Apple.
A Tale of Two … umm … Support Experiences?
So, I decided to give Apple a call while at work. I figured, I would run down the list of things I tried (resetting the PMU, resetting the PRAM, and even popping my battery into Carl’s Macbook — which didn’t recognize it either). I made sure I was prepared and had model numbers and serial numbers galore. She tells me that I have to, yet again, run through performing these steps while on the phone with her. Needless to say, I asked her if she was serious. She said, “Yes.” I hung up.
I decided to make an appointment with a Genius at one of the local Apple Stores. Luckily, there were 3 within a relatively short drive.
After arriving at the Apple Store in Braintree, MA, I sat down at the Genius Bar, told the guy in the hip, black shirt my name and was told I would only have to wait a few moments. Mr. Hip Black Shirt Man (after a few moments) asked me what the problem was. I explained that the battery wasn’t being recognized, that I attempted resetting the PRAM and PMU to no avail. I also told him I plugged the battery into a friend’s Macbook and it wasn’t recognized either. He walked away momentarily, came back with a new battery, replaced mine and said, “I guess you were the Genius for this one.” And, at that, I left.
It’s nice to know that, despite the silly Genius title, and the hip, black shirt, that the Genius Bar works. And, not only that, but the genius who helped me was even able to poke fun at the silly title given to him by Apple. And now I can, once again, use my Macbook untethered.
Admit it, he said it with a snide, “i’m still better than you, bitch” tone in his voice…