Brandon's Blog

4/12/2004

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I’m starting a third-party Nokia helpdesk.  Here’s a probable transcript from my AI “tech support” assistant:

Welcome to Nokia third-party support.  May I answer a question for you?

[User input:] What do you do when the display fades out on your phone when you apply pressure to the chassis at certain points?

Buy a new phone.

Do you have other questions (Y/N)? : [Typed:] Y

I will ask you probable questions you may have.  Are you currently using TDMA coverage?  [Typed:] Y

Your new phone will not support TDMA.  Would you like to purchase a GSM-capable phone?  [Typed:] N

Do you want a functional cell phone?  [Typed:] Y

%^&* you then!  You need to get a GSM phone.  It is IM-capable, too!

[Typed:] I don’t care.

But FamilyTalk is only available with GSM!  I know you want FamilyTalk.  We’re totally ripping you off on your current plan!

[Typed:] Why shouldn’t there be a TDMA FamilyTalk plan?

Welcome to Nokia third-party support.  May I answer a question for you?