Benson Com Report – Issue 49
Now that Spring Training is over and Major League Baseball is in full swing, it is thrilling to see the Cubs back in action and (said with a whisper) in 1st place in the NL Central Division. As a “die-hard, dyed in the wool Cub fan” who grew up in the center field bleachers at Wrigley Field this is the year that the “Northsiders” will take it all. I know that this is the 2nd national anthem for Cub fans, but there is truly something different about this years team. The same can be said about the Benson team. Its talent runs deep and is always hitting one out of the park with our customer service and work product. Although the guys may not make it to the World Series, they are definitely worthy of a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
In this issue you will find the following topics discussed:
• Introduction
• Manager’s Special
• Consumer Beware
• U4VOIP
• “Sweet Sorrow”
1. Manager’s Special
Blake Fawley is running a special on duplicating your special archival family photographs onto DVD format with backgrounds and music. This will allow you to pass on those precious family memories in a the latest electronic format. Now you can share all those special occasions with all branches of your family tree simply by sending them a professionally prepared presentation ready for viewing in a private or family setting. Give Blake a call for your personal review of your project.
2. Consumer Beware…
As computer technicians we see many problems with computers that come into our shop, everything from simple computer error to the serious trojan horse virus. One of the biggest problems is not one that is “spammed” over the internet, but rather is a complication of the current marketing practices of computer companies. Tthe fact is that many large computer retailers are selling computers with the new Microsoft® Windows Vista®. What they do not tell their customers is that the bugs have not been worked out. If you have or purchase a computer with Vista®, you are likely to suffer from blue screens, inaccesable files, or internet sites being unloadable. This is even bad for technicians because the best thing you can do is get your xp back. Sometimes new isn’t always better, and that stands true for Vista®…at least for now. –Samuel Patrick, Computer Technician.
3. U4VOIP
U4 is beta testing some U4VOIP devices now. U4VOIP is the local alternative to Vonnage. There are three residential packages available.
$14.99 500 Anytime or place minutes
$18.99 800 Anytime or place minutes
$24.99 Unlimited Local and Long Distance calling
U4VOIP will allow you to make phone calls over your high speed data connection. For more information call Harry Gates @ (574) 457-4482.
4. Sweet Sorrow
Shakespeare worte that “parting is such sweet sorrow” as he depicted the sadness of leaving one’s company yet the joy of having known the one leaving. It is with this same sweet sorrow that Benson Communications announces the departure of Mr. Blake Fawley. It has been Blake’s plan to leave the Syracuse area to attend college at Full Sail Unversity in Florida. There he will study computer graphic arts design. His last day will be June 6, 2008. We wish Blake the best of all things that life has to offer. He has been a vital part of the success of Benson Communications and will be sorrowfully missed.
It is our hope that you have found this issue of “The Ben-Com Report” informative. Should you have any questions or comments about any information contained herein, please call us at (574) 528-6118
