According to Mark Buggell from a post on the HP "THENEXTBENCH" blog, "Despite announcing an end to manufacturing webOS hardware, we have decided to produce one last run of TouchPads to meet unfulfilled demand. We don’t know exactly when these units will be available or how many we’ll get, and we can’t promise we’ll have enough for everyone. We do know that it will be at least a few weeks before you can purchase. See more information in the updated FAQs below."
(http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/The-Next-Bench-Blog/More-TouchPads-on-the-Way/ba-p/68749)
"A limited supply will be coming and it will be a few weeks before they are available," states the blog.
It has been speculated that HP is clearing out its supply of remaining component inventory from its suppliers who have already purchased components for the TouchPad. Halting production of the product at this point would create a huge disruption in the supply-chain and effect its vendors who have purchased inventory items specific to the HP product assembly requirements. It might be better to phase out the TouchPad by building another batch, using these components rather than writing off the all the components as a total loss.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Denver's Alpine Access will hire 1,000 new workers - Onshore
Denver's Alpine Access will hire 1,000 new U.S. workers in a move to reverse the trend of hiring customer service representatives off shore. This was reported by 9news.com (http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=216124), 30-Aug-2011.
The idea is to hire local workers onshire because customers prefer talking to others that know the local dialect and culture, plus the Denver Metro Area does not have the high cost of living expense of cities such as San Francisco or New York.
Job Requirements are listed here: http://www.alpineaccess.com/en/apply/qualifications/
Basically, in addition to being a great customer service rep, you must have an internet home office setup which includes the following :
Go to alpineaccess.com for more details.
Starting pay rate is about $10.00 an hour. This is not an independent -contract position You are an employee.
Here is what its website states: http://www.alpineaccess.com/en/apply/employee-benefits/
The idea is to hire local workers onshire because customers prefer talking to others that know the local dialect and culture, plus the Denver Metro Area does not have the high cost of living expense of cities such as San Francisco or New York.
Job Requirements are listed here: http://www.alpineaccess.com/en/apply/qualifications/
Basically, in addition to being a great customer service rep, you must have an internet home office setup which includes the following :
- Computer
- High Speed Internet Access
- Telephone
- Headset
- Home Office
Go to alpineaccess.com for more details.
Starting pay rate is about $10.00 an hour. This is not an independent -contract position You are an employee.
Here is what its website states: http://www.alpineaccess.com/en/apply/employee-benefits/
As an Alpine Access customer care professional, you are an employee—not an independent contractor. We are committed to you and believe that an employee relationship creates the best experience for you and our clients. We’ve found that when you feel valued and excited about your work, you want to provide great service to your customers.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Steve Jobs resigns as CEO and Tim Cook becomes CEO
Apple Press Release
Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.
"Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's Board. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO," added Levinson. "Tim's 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does."
Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.
As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple's Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.
"Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's Board. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO," added Levinson. "Tim's 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does."
Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.
As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple's Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
ACE developer United Properties pulls out of the project - Denver Post
" ACE developer pulls out of Loveland project; local companies may get a shot" -- Denver Post
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CAMT: Despite setback, ACE 'is going to go forward, and it's going to explode' -- Loveland Reporter-Herald
http://www.reporterherald.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?articleId=18732764&siteId=47
Update: New ACE developer may close a real estate deal by Mid-December 2011
http://thejobwatch.blogspot.com/2011/11/ace-real-estate-deal-to-close-in-mid.html
Update: New ACE developer may close a real estate deal by Mid-December 2011
http://thejobwatch.blogspot.com/2011/11/ace-real-estate-deal-to-close-in-mid.html
Monday, August 22, 2011
Here's 4 things you can do with the abandoned $99 TouchPad.
What will happen to those thousands of HP TouchPads now obsolete?
Here's 4 things you can do with the abandoned $99 TouchPad.
Months ago, I predicted the death of the "PC keyboard" with the coming of touch screen tablets across the industry ... little did I know that HP would "throw the baby out with the bath water" and abandon the entire tablet, as well.
(See the story listed below)
http://thejobwatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/hps-touchpad-tablet-vs-radio-shack-trs.html
While there is still time.... Here's what you can do with your now obsolete HP TouchPad.
1. "Hack Your TouchPad to Run Android, Win a Prize" - See Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/touchpad-android-hack/
2. "HP TouchPad becomes a low-cost Ubuntu tablet" - See Gigaom,com
http://gigaom.com/mobile/hp-touchpad-becomes-a-low-cost-ubuntu-tablet/
3. Find applications for the HP TouchPad on the HP site. (such as Facebook Tablet, Kindle for WebOS, 7digital MP3 Music, Just Type and Web browsing.
http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-apps.html
4. Some people are trying to resell the Touchpad for $300.00 on Ebay...but wait because the full supply of unsold Touchpads is not known. Retail stores have sold out initial supplies this weekend, at $99.00 each but that does not rule out more will be coming.
(See the story listed below)
http://thejobwatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/hps-touchpad-tablet-vs-radio-shack-trs.html
While there is still time.... Here's what you can do with your now obsolete HP TouchPad.
1. "Hack Your TouchPad to Run Android, Win a Prize" - See Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/touchpad-android-hack/
2. "HP TouchPad becomes a low-cost Ubuntu tablet" - See Gigaom,com
http://gigaom.com/mobile/hp-touchpad-becomes-a-low-cost-ubuntu-tablet/
3. Find applications for the HP TouchPad on the HP site. (such as Facebook Tablet, Kindle for WebOS, 7digital MP3 Music, Just Type and Web browsing.
http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-apps.html
4. Some people are trying to resell the Touchpad for $300.00 on Ebay...but wait because the full supply of unsold Touchpads is not known. Retail stores have sold out initial supplies this weekend, at $99.00 each but that does not rule out more will be coming.
HP 16GB TouchPad selling for $99 at Best Buy - Clearance Price
Hewlet-Packard's Touch decided to discontinue producing it after, Best Buy and others reported it was not selling well. In fact, they wanted HP to take it back. HP last week decided to get out of the consumer Tablet, phone and PC market all together. The tablet and phone was based on the WebOS operating system purchased for $1.2 billion from Palm. Inc. The TouchPad was discontinued 49 days after its product launch.
So what happens to all those unsold units? Today, Best Buy online announce a clearance sale for $99.00
So what happens to all those unsold units? Today, Best Buy online announce a clearance sale for $99.00
HP TOUCHPAD CLEARANCE AND RETURN POLICY
Due to HP's decision to discontinue its TouchPad product, Best Buy® will now provide clearance pricing for all TouchPad 16GB and 32GB models (SKUs 2842056, 2842092) regardless of previously advertised prices or promotions.
Best Buy will not accept customer returns or exchanges on clearance-priced TouchPads bought through any Best Buy channel.
Customers purchasing a TouchPad at clearance pricing will have a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, fulfilled directly through HP, not Best Buy.
Customers who purchased the 16GB or 32GB TouchPad after June 19 may come into the store to get either a full refund or a refund of the difference between the price they paid and the clearance price.
Quantities are strictly limited. Limit 1 per customer. Best Buy cannot guarantee availability of inventory at this pricing at any particular Best Buy location or chann
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