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Should you upgrade from whatever you have now to an iPhone 4S? The answer to that depends entirely on what exactly you have now, or whether any of the features of iPhone 4S are compelling enough to makes it worth upgrading regardless of what you have now.
Read on for the full breakdown.
If you're currently using an original iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPhone 3GS than your contract has likely expired and you can get an iPhone 4S at full, subsidize price. You can also get an iPhone 4S on Verizon or Sprint in the US, which wasn't an option for any of the pre-iPhone 4S models.
The improvements to iPhone 4S for iPhone 3GS owners are significant. For iPhone 2G or iPhone 3G owners, they're stratospheric. Retina display, a much better camera that shoots HD video, silky smooth multitasking, incredible gaming power, FaceTime video calling, Siri voice control -- the list goes on and on.
Also, you get to keep your apps, you maintain easy access to any iTunes music, TV shows, and movies you might have bought, and your cables stay compatible.
iPhone 4S is almost a no-brainer update from those early iPhone models.
If you're currently rocking an Phone 4, the answer isn't as easy. You're probably still on contract with the carrier, so you may not be able to get the fully subsidized price unless you qualify for an early upgrade or you lean on them and their retention departments. There's also not a huge difference in functionality -- more speed, a better camera, Siri voice control, availability on Sprint, and world-phone CDMA roaming being the major differentiators.
iPhone 4S is not a compelling upgrade for most iPhone 4 owners unless you really want or need a specific new feature.
If your current phone of choice runs Android, Windows Phone, or webOS or is a BlackBerry, here's where it gets tricky. If you're not on contract, it's easier. If you are, you need to weigh the pros and cons and see if the features you get outweigh the penalties you'll have to pay.
But iPhone has a lot going for it as well.
If you've only been using another platform because you were waiting for the 2011 iPhone on your choice of carrier -- go get it.
If you like your current platform but are curious or considering the jump to iPhone 4S, wait until you can try one at the store and really get a feel for it.
Yes. Do it now.
(If you're really hard up for up-front cash, consider a $99 iPhone 4 or free iPhone 3GS, but if you can scrape together the $199+ for an iPhone 4S, considering the contract will cost you ~$2000+ over two years, it's not really much of a savings.)
If you're still not sure, hit up our iPhone 4S Forums to get the help you need to make up your mind.
Future, now,now,now just have to get one doesn't matter.
I might be getting a 16gb one for my almost-12th birthday.... But chances are my sister will be getting that and I'll be getting her old iPhone 4 :(
i think AT and T will be losing a lot of customers with this launch. i will save about $15 per month with my plan and discount if i switch to sprint
Well, you do have to agree that the iPhone 4S is not a compelling upgrade for an iPhone 4S user. :)
Seems pretty compelling to me to upgrade from an iphone 4. But this article seems premature as well until it's reviewed.
2x processor, 7x graphics, hspa+ , 2x storage, better camera, 1080p recording, video stabilization, Siri, wireless mirroring, tweaked antenna, and hopefully better battery. What about that isn't compelling?
...because in a few months there will be an iPhone 5 with even better specs and you will be kicking yourself in the **s for not waiting.
And you'll be waiting a very very long time for a 6th gen iPhone 5.
I'd say a year. But so what? You sell old, buy new.
Actually it doesnt have a better battery. iPhone 4 has 300 hours total and iPhone 4S has 200 hours total. But other than that, it is totally worth an upgrade to any phone.
I disagree, the 4s had been invaluable to me because of the Siri feature, the features for disabled people, the camera and video quality alone are worth the upgrade, plus the fantastic speed. I am not sure how or why upgrade programs work, but after purchasing my first Iphone in May, 2011 I was eligible to upgrade my phone to the Iphone 4s by October 22nd, with no raise in cost, or change of plan, other than making it full 2 years again. So what did I loose? 0 What did I gain? My Iphone 4s. I got it for the cost of a first time or out of contract smartphone buyer. I'm completely happy. Also if you are not using gigabytes of data, the $15 a month data plan serves me well, I have never gone over it so no overcharge fees have been charged to me.
I have a 3GS. I will be waiting for the 5 whenever it arrives. I was looking forward to getting one this year. The 4S is not compelling enough to get me to upgrade, so I shall wait.
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My friends all have iPhones. I only. Have two BBM contacts.
I'm still pretty happy with my 3GS. When a real 4g iPhone is available, I'll jump then.
im on sprint, and i'd rather get the regular ip4 8 gig for the $99. I dont want a phone that talks back to me.
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i have a droid inc and i was waiting to see what apple was going to bring to the table, i was a little disappointed but the camera and retina display draw me in, BUT i do want lte since it's in Tucson now and well the flash thing, how bad is it on the iphone, i mean you say the best web browser but if ain't getting the whole web then what good is it? Then i think about oct 11 wit google/samsung and well verizon does have a 15 day return policy right? choices choices
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I don't understand if you have an 3GS what are you waiting for I mean really the 3GS doesnt even compare to last years androids. The iPhone 4 is a huge upgrade over the 3GS and the 4s is better than the 4. it just doesn't make since not to in my opinion. I have an LTE android as well I'm not impressed. It's like having a sports car that you never drive because it's the shop all the time for repairs. sure it's fast but at the end of the day it's android native apps crash and force close all the time. Unexceptable.
I believe that Siri is also available for an iPhone 4 on iOS 5. So software-wise 4s and 4 are pretty much same just hardware better to the extent which I do not feel very compelled to cancel out my current remaining contract. Any thoughts?
Siri is 4s only. The jailbreak community is looking at enabling it on the iP4.
Rocking an iPhone 3G here... Was hoping this would have been the 4" screen, but I'm still thinking the iPhone 4 was awesome and this of course is the same just better... going from a 3G to 4S is major as you said, so can't wait!!! I do know one things for sure....... I'll have to pretty much learn everything over w/ all the new stuff now on this computer...
I think ill wait for that other phone that looks to have NEW innovative features and not 6 month old specs. Think its going to be announced Oct 11th.. You know, the one for big kidsadults,not that kids toy stuff.
Im not so sure guys. Help me please. I've sold my iPhone 4. So should I switch to an Android phone?? I need more storage though.
I'll probably go ahead and upgrade from my iPhone 4, but not for a while. February of next year is when I can get the subsidized pricing again, so I'll probably snatch a 64gb one then. It'll be nice to have ALL of my music on my phone for once.
Just remember before you get locked in to a 2 year contract, the iPhone 5 is only 8 months away...
Quad-core A6 chip
4" screen
Super retina display
Curved glass design
Who says that the reason the iPhone was not released til now was so that apple could change the product cycle?
So the next iPhone (which wouldn't be iPhone 5 as its not the 5th generation, it'll be the 6th, so therefore stupid to call it iPhone 5) would still be 12 months away.
There is no guarantee the iPhone5 will be out in 8 months. I was in the same place as Aenean14 (3Gs) back in April but with my new baby, I needed a better camera so I couldn't wait and bought the iPhone4. You can't just wait for the next thing, cuz there will always be a new next thing.
Yes because you know all the features and the design of an iPhone 8 months away from release..
That's right iPhone 5 it'll be awesome!!!
8 months is an eternity. Especially if it becomes 12 months. Always buy now. Never wait, unless it's out really soon, or you are stuck in a contract. The waiting crowd always misses out, while the rest of us are enjoying what's here and now. Very Zen, don't you think. Haha.
Will upgrade to a White 64GB iPhone 4S from iPhone 4 after Novemeber 16th when I can get full subsidized pricing.
I really want the Siri feature while driving, I want the faster processor for a smoother ipod playlist experience when lots of songs are on it, I want the faster 7x graphics for gaming since I play games quit a lot on my iPhone when i'm bored and not busy..oh and im 28 yrs old..lol, also want the better camera since I hardly ever carry around my expensive SLR everywhere I go. Capturing a picture in the moment is worth having a good 8mp point and shoot on your hip/pocket.
Bought it. 64GB. I'm so weak.
AT&T nominally doubles your speed with the 4S over the 4, at least in some areas. That's worth it to me, especially since they offered me the "unlimited" data plan (that I've had from the beginning). We'll see what the 5 looks like when it comes out. I may buy it, too, if they offer upgrade pricing.
My biggest issue is whether I wanna stay with ATT or switch to Verizon. Verizon has WAY better coverage here BUT it does eat at me that I cant do voice+data at the same time (I do it ALOT)
i have a htc thunderbolt that i have had nothing but problems with. good news i talked verizon into an early upgrade this morning after having it replaced 4 times i will be getting a black iphone 4 32G for 199. the few new features of the 4S is not worth it to me. Espically when i can now get a new 32G iphone 4 for $100 cheaper than it was last week
Um, the iPhone4 is now only available in 8GB size.
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Correction: There is very limited multitasking in iOS.. to say it's silky smooth is a bit of a leap since it doesn't fully exist.
I've been on Android dying to go back to iOS... just waited to see what was announced. Since I don't want to waste my upgrade on a 4S (since I was previously very happy with the 4) I'm picking up an iPhone 4 for a pretty good deal, since everyone is dumping them off for the 4S.
I've picked up two 16GB Black iPhone 4 for $200 each. The people just wanted the money to cover the price of the 4S. :-) Pretty good deal if you ask me - it's still a fantastic phone... oh how I've missed that Retina Display.
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I'd switch to iOS messenging and get new friends. Who wants to be friends with Blackberry user? LOL. What would you talk about? "This Blackberry make my thumb hurt"...
how can it be the most powerful web browser if it does display everything...the gs2 has the best web browser and it runs smooth and lagless even with full flash lol i dont use flash that much but the fact the iphone 4 does not cannot make it the best browser...
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Pretty good write up. I don't see the 4S as a compelling change for me right now given the similarity to a IP4, but I preprdered a white 32 4S for my wife to replace her old 3GS. Personally, as I'm a gadget geek, I'll be looking hard at the iPhone 5 in a year or so.
That's interesting. I just picked up a Bionic and could return it and switch to a 4S, but I'm not inclined to do so. I've had iPhones since the original 2G version (and every generation since) but I don't find the 4S to be a compelling move for some reason. On the other hand, I love the conceptual pics I've seen of a thinner IP5 with the unibody look.
As for LTE speed, if you don't have it where you are then you're right, it's not a compelling argument. But if you have it, woooooosh. What a difference!
Upgrading my old flip phone to the 4s....can't wait!
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I have over 80 gb of material on my Itunes account. My question is will the Icloud feature save all my content without charging me extra money because I would like to accesss all my content on the iphone 4S instead of always having to bring to device everywhere I go.
Don't know if I should get the iphone 4 or 4s. Upgrading from a blackberry.
If cost is the issue, you can trade in old phones and iPods at places like Best Buy or Target - they will give you a gift card for whatever they determine your old stuff is worth and you can then use the gift card to help pay for the new phone. If the iPhone 4 is $99 and the 4S is $199, but you have items to trade in, you could probably get the cost of a 4S down from $199 to $99 or lower. I traded in old iPods & old cell phones and got enough of a credit that I paid $0 for the 4S - my old stuff was worth more than I thought. It's a great option! P.S. Best Buy is more generous with trade-ins than Target...
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I think im getting a iPhone 4S for Christmas hopefully....16gb or 32gb, in black :)
Im so excited because my HTC ChaCha doesnt work, so im getting a new phone. I need help though!!!!
Im on a contract with Orange UK and i have a normal SIM card, and my parents will be getting a SIM-free one. My problem is, im staying on the contract that i am already on with Orange. So i know that iPhones use mirco SIM cards. I know you can cut your SIM to mirco size, but does it actually work and get reciepition when you have cut it and inserted it into the iPhone?
Please let me know if you haver done it/or know someone who has and if it worked. Its just i dont want to cut my CONTRACT SIM because if i do it wrong, theres gunna be so so so much trouble :/
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Twenty-two graduate students filed into a corner classroom to share stories, pizza and an informal recognition ceremony with one of the school's most recognized alumni -- Jess McDonald. Last month, Director McDonald, Assistant to the Director Celeste Pena and faculty at the University of Chicago's School of Social Services Administration honored the students -- all of whom are members of the Department's Social Work Education Program (SWEP) for managers and supervisors.
"You know what you'll be facing," Director McDonald told the DCFS workers who would soon return to full-time schedules at DCFS offices, bringing with them new master's in social work degrees. "Being prepared to do a job and doing it right makes a big difference," McDonald said. "And I can already tell the differences in offices around the state. The people involved with SWEP have changed the culture of their offices. Everyone is into learning."
Dean Jeanne Marsh reminded the students of the initial skepticism many felt about returning to the classroom midway in their careers. Yet, she added, both DCFS workers and the Social Services Administration have evolved into more effective leaders, and "what we've accomplished in the last 18 months will have a profound impact on child welfare."
After the luncheon ceremony, Celeste Pena noted that the school had taken an unusual step in reorganizing its two-year program into an 18-month calendar. "It's the first time in the school's history they had summer school, and overall it was the most intense in timing. But it was a big advantage for our department because we got our workers back sooner."
Pena added that schools like the University of Chicago are also benefiting. "We're on the cutting edge in Illinois working with child welfare schools. The universities help to develop our workforce for us and we have a great opportunity to influence changes in curricula to meet real world needs," Pena said.
The Department's SWEP program opened in 1995 in response to a series of drives to "reprofessionalize" Department staff, especially direct service managers and supervisors. BH consent decree reforms, efforts to become an accredited child welfare agency and the personal commitment of Director McDonald in bolstering the Department's ranks of M.S.W. career professionals all contributed to the creation of this unique advanced degree program for DCFS managers and supervisors.
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"Everyone is watching what you folks are doing, and I mean nationally," McDonald told the students, referring to recent Congressional testimony mentioning the Illinois program. "We are making an investment in the leadership of the child welfare system. Over the last few years, we've seen remarkable improvement in the public perception of the child welfare system, and it's because people are doing their work better. You are making an enormous difference."


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Baylor coach Kim Mulkey was diagnosed with a nerve disorder called Bell's palsy
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DENVER -- Don't ask her to smile. At least not this weekend. That was the message Baylor coach Kim Mulkey told the media on Saturday when asked about her health. Mulkey's left eye looked as if she had gone 10 rounds with Manny Pacquiao and one of her ears, in her own words, felt like it had been blown out. She dabbed her eyes repeatedly during an afternoon press conference at the Pepsi Center, and shaded her face as the camera lights shone on her.
Three days ago Mulkey was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a nerve disorder that impacts the movement of facial muscles. The condition makes her left eye droop but thankfully it has not impacted her sense of humor remains intact. "The biggest problem I'm having is my eyes," said Mulkey, who was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year on Saturday. "The light bothers me. The tears and the dryness and itchiness, they say is all a part of it. And my ears -- I feel like one ear is blown out and I can't tell if the other one is hearing or if it's just off balance. As far as the distortion or whatever you want to call it of the face, hell, I'm just another ugly coach."
Mulkey said last week she noticed an odd feeling in her tongue during the NCAA regional in Des Moines. Initially, she thought it was a result of using old toothpaste, but an MRI and two doctors shed light on the actual issue. Baylor trainer Alex Olson said Mulkey is being treated with an anti-viral medication and oral steroids to reduce the inflammation of the facial nerve.
Three years ago Mulkey missed a first-round NCAA tournament game after complications following surgery to remove kidney stones. The coach said that her condition would have no impact on her undefeated (38-0) team, who play Stanford in the late Final Four game (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) on Sunday.
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One thing Bell's palsy has not taken away is Mulkey's bite. During the team news conferences, junior star center Brittany Griner -- who was named the Associated Press Player of the Year -- reiterated that she has no plans to leave Baylor after her junior season for the WNBA or a European League. That created a humorous exchange between coach and player:
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Rod Malcolm has been doing the same job because it's never the same. Today, he is Kalamazoo College's Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of International Recruitment, but his involvement in admission work spans two decades, beginning with his days as an undergraduate "Student Ambassador" for Fitchburg (Mass.) State College. "I love evaluating applicant files," says Rod. "But just when I think I can't read another, it's time to travel, or to interview students, or to speak with parents and guidance counselors. I love all those aspects of my work and perhaps most of all I love the fact that before any aspect can get stale it's time to move on to some other component of admission work."
Rod was born in Jamaica and moved to Boston with his family when he was nine years old. He's the oldest of his mom and dad's four children (all boys), and he has three older half-brothers by his father's first marriage. "Growing up was a rough-and-tumble type of situation," he laughs. "You didn't have to go far for a fight." Or for love and laughter! And that's still true; he gets together with his brothers whenever his travels take him back to Boston. As one might expect from Rod's job title, his travels are considerable. After all, his admission responsibility starts at the east coast of the United States and stretches east from there, all the way to the U.S. west coast.
What's the best song ever recorded?
I'm a reggae fan, and the best song ever is "No Woman, No Cry" by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It's on his Legend album, which worldwide has sold countless copies. I love the song because it tells a story of hope and sharing.
What's your favorite childhood fairy tale or story?
I don't recall a strong favorite, but I do remember watching "Jack and the Beanstalk" on cartoons.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
How's this for a full-life wish—I want to hear: "Welcome, you can come in, and you've made us wait a lonnnnng time."
What's your favorite word?
"Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious" because I had great fun with it as a kid.
What's your least favorite word?
What turns you on?
Food! Especially spicy Caribbean cooking
What turns you off?
Mean people
What sound do you love?
The sizzle of a steak on a grill. I know what's coming, and it's going to be a delight for many senses.
What sound do you hate?
Scratching on a chalkboard. It gives me goose pimples.
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
A pilot. I love to fly. When I was little, I wanted to be a pilot and be able to go anywhere.
What profession would you not like to participate in?
A mortician. I wouldn't want to be around that much death and sadness.
What's been a GREAT MOMENT in your liberal arts learning?
Probably talking to students on the disciplinary committee on policies surrounding the Honor Code. They taught me a great deal about the remarkable integrity of college students.
Who's the person (living or dead) with whom you'd most like to spend a lunch hour?
Wow. A very difficult question. I have an abiding interest in international affairs and so it would certainly be someone who had or has a pivotal effect on the international stage. Perhaps Kofi Annan, Ban Ki-moon, or Gandhi. I would like to ask them this question.
What memory from childhood still surprises you?
I recall my first day in North America at Boston's Logan Airport. It was a freezing November day and it was snowing and I remember thinking that it looked awesome but I also remember wondering why anyone want to live in a place so cold.
What is your favorite curse word?
I try not to curse, but when I do the word "Ras" (Jamaican) comes to mind.
What is your favorite hobby?
I love cooking.
What is your favorite comedy movie?
The Blues Brothers
What local, regional, national, or world event has affected you most?
The recent earthquake in Haiti, in part because it has affected so many people I know. It's a tragedy that is still being felt around the world. The earthquake brought to light all that is going on in this impoverished country
If a cow laughed, would milk come out of her nose?
Probably, yes.


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You should sign this petition if you are breathing, alive, great-full, have children, will have children, don't have children, have a zest and respect for life.
Parents, future parents, famliy, bereaved, friends, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, brothers, teachers, administrators, law enforcement officers, politicians, business owners, church goers, sinners, saints, life celebrators, nuns, partiers, artists, toy makers, members of the clergy, churches, doctors, lawyers, etc....
You should sign this petition if you think that prayer in our schools will instill life values and introduce the idea of a Higher Power.
You should sign this petition if you think it would benefit our students to start a conversation with God. So that they never feel forsaken or alone and that they seek God's counsel, if nothing else, in times if disparity and also to celebrate their own lives.
May our children understand what masterpiece they are.
I say we put God back in our School as a reinforcement to prayer at home.
God Bless & Thank you in advance for signing our petition.
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4533 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA | Directions 9261233.649864 -117.832028
Neighborhoods: University of California, Irvine
Love it! – Best Pizza in CDM but not best in OC. Thin crust is good and they are always friendly and helpful. Had delivery which was prompt but the pizza was oversauced and a bit sloppy. Salads and apps are pretty good as well.
Go to another Gina's Pizza. This one dumps, but other locations are better. – I ordered twice from this location of Gina's pizza and was so very disappointed.
The first time, they burned the bottom of my pizza. I ordered a medium house special.
On both occasions, they used a different version of sausage than is used by other Gina's locations (e.g. Corona Del Mar).
I also have to add that Gina's should really add some oregano and other spices to their sweet tomato sauce used on all their pizzas. It's too sweet and does not belong on pizza.
The good: their crust is one of the best around and their toppings taste fresh. Definitely better than the shmoes at Domino's.
I Like the Pizza – I've eaten at Gina's a few times back in the day when I was a UCI undergrad. It is very good. It tastes better than Ray's Pizza (at the Market Place) but it is more expensive as well.
But for a person who's craving superb pizza and is willing to dish out a few extra dollars, this is the place to go in Irvine, hands down.
Margo – Friendly with fantastic service. Owner, Steve Speer, is a gracious and inviting host. Cheers couldn't be more welcoming!
Awesome Food at a Great Price – The best pizza I've tasted. Their pastas are very good, especially the meat lasagne. Very affordable prices. You would pay twice the price for this food. Friendly staff. They get very busy, so it can get a little loud. However the heated patio is a lot quieter.
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I applied online and the process took 1 week - interviewed at Eze Software in February 2013.
Interview Details Phone interview. Pretty standard. The lady interviewing me was very nice. There was plenty of room for my questions and she answered all of them with details. The position seemed much more interesting during and after the interview opposed to brief description online. However, don't even bother if you don't have strong financial industry experience.
Interview Question – No unexpected questions. Answer Question
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I applied through college or university and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Eze Software in February 2013.
Interview Details First there was the initial phone interview which last about 5 minutes. This was very simple and the recruiter basically went down my resume and asked questions. Then there is a Skype interview in which you interview with two different employees. There is a case question that was more of a riddle.
Interview Question – What are your short term goals within the company Answer Question
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Interviewed at Eze Software
Interview Details My interview took place at my college campus and was 1 hr long. The first half hour was with a Manager from the QA department and the second half hour was with a Manager from the Connectivity department. Both Managers asked why Eze? and what I thought I would bring to the company? Be ready to answer a couple of logic question.
Interview Question – It's important to be ready to explain why you like the company, why you are applying, and why you think it is a good fit. Answer Question
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I applied online and the process took 4 weeks - interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details Applied through the companies website. Had 1 phone screen on OOPs concept which lasted about 20 mins. Was called for an onsite interview after 2 weeks, they had a subjective list of questions which I was told to write answer to in 45 mins. They asked me some behavioral questions like how do you share a bad news with a person / How will you share technical detail with a non technical person. The questions on the test were mainly about OOPS and .Net . There was 1 coding question to check whether a string was a palindrome or not. The interviewer discussed my answer and added variations to it. One questions was to write SQL queries for some sample tables. had another phone screening after a week with questions on OOPs and Multithreading. Was told about the offer after 3-4 days.
Reason for Declining – The salary was sub par as per the market standard and I had another offer which matched my skill set better.
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I applied through college or university and the process took 4+ weeks - interviewed at Eze Software in February 2013.
Interview Details Started with initial phone screen with HR. A couple days later was asked to schedule an in-person interview. The first time in their office consisted of 3 interviews - 2 from connectivity, 1 from Quality Assurance. This round is to get to know you better, see if you can think, and decide which team you would fit better on. The Final round is with more senior people from one of the chosen teams and they will give you more info on the position. They want to see if you can hold your own and handle conversing with more experienced people. Can you demonstrate why you stand out and the value you would bring?
Interview Question – Be ready to answer logic questions throughout the interview process. Also, be ready to express what makes you unique. One questions I received was: "What is your favorite excel function?" Answer Question
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Difficult Interview
I applied through college or university and the process took 2 months - interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details Met with a representative at our career fair. He took my resume and sort of left me at dark spot. I got an email a couple weeks later saying they wanted to to have a phone interview with me. Pretty basic, just a conversation to get to know you. Few behavioral questions as well. After that is the grueling task. They asked me to come in for an interview to meet with 3 managers. Each meeting lasted about 30-45 min and was absolutely grueling. I thought I tanked it but they gave me the opportunity to come in for one more interview, to meet with three other managers. I did not know what to expect. The job seemed pretty interesting and it seemed like a cool place to work, so I went in again. This time I thought I nailed the interviews, answered there tough questions in detail and enthusiasm. I left thinking I had this one in the bag.
Interview Question – How many text messages are sent in a year?
How much gas is consumed in a year Answer Question
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Neutral Experience
Difficult Interview
I applied online and interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details Phone interview 1 week after applying. 2 weeks after made appt for 1st interview. Interview consisted of conversations with HR rep, and individuals from QA and CC- took about 2 hrs.
Interview Question – Brain teaser about using string and matches for time Answer Question
No Offer
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I applied in-person and the process took a day - interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details I worked with a headhunter to get the interview and become prepared. I met with the leads of a few different consulting teams. The interview was very standard--reviewed resume, asked about intention to switch jobs, and such. I was also asked a few specific questions about their business to test if I had done my research homework. It is a pretty high stress job at times, and I came off a little too relaxed for their culture. I was not offered the job, so presumably a more agressive personality would fit better.
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I applied through college or university and interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details I applied through my college career website. I was contacted by Eze's HR and there was an initial phone screen. After this I moved on to a second round interview which was conducted via Skype because I was an out of state candidate. I interviewed with two Eze employees, one from the quality assurance side and one from the connectivity consultant side. After a few days I was contacted that I wasn't invited to Boston for a final round.
Interview Question – Tell me one thing about yourself that I don't know from your resume. Answer Question
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I applied online and the process took 5 weeks - interviewed at Eze Software.
Interview Details Three-round interview. First was by phone with a lead developer at HQ, second in-person with managers at local office, third by phone with hiring manager at local office. Initial phone interview questions mostly focused on definitions of terms involved with object-oriented programming, plus writing a short program to solve an easy problem. In-person interview was a bit tougher, asking more technical questions about the problems involved with multiple inheritance and also questions about object-oriented design (e.g., drawing a proposed system on the whiteboard). Knowing SQL beforehand is a plus but not required, especially if you have a strong math background. Researching the company beforehand is also recommended. Third interview (second phone round) was mostly a discussion of past experience and what I hoped to get out of the internship. Office culture seems nice but quiet: there are cubicles with short walls; attire was mostly business casual; they have a nice break room with a beer tap (for Fridays after the market closes); I was also able to talk with some of the employees in the break room between the two rounds of the in-person interview. Had a bit of difficulty communicating with one of the HR people by email; I overcame this by copying in another HR contact with all of my emails and by following up within a couple days if I got no response.
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Just another ho-hum NFL Sunday.
Houston beat Jacksonville. Atlanta beat Arizona. Dallas beat Cleveland.
What else would you expect from three home teams favored by a combined 33 points?
Now, please excuse those winning teams as they strap on oxygen masks and practice some deep-breathing exercises. They all came a little closer to losing than anyone anticipated.
The Texans and Cowboys squeaked by in overtime. The Falcons overcame five Matt Ryan interceptions, and played from behind for 31/2 quarters before edging the woeful Cardinals, 23-19.
"Part of playing this position is knowing there are going to be times when you make mistakes, when you fall flat on your face," said Ryan, who had never had more than three passes intercepted in a game. "You've got to get up and keep playing, keep throwing it. In those kind of situations, I'm just worried about the next play."
Ryan claimed a dubious slice of history with the performance. According to STATS LLC, he's the first quarterback since Green Bay's Bart Starr in 1967 to win a game despite having five passes intercepted with no touchdowns. Pretty much the definition of winning ugly.
"That's good company to be in," Ryan said.
Meanwhile, both Texas teams came away with oh-so-narrow victories.
The Texans, favored by 16 over Jacksonville, won in overtime, 43-37, thanks to a career-high 527 yards and five touchdown passes by Matt Schaub. The winning one was a screen to Andre Johnson in the extra period, which the All-Pro receiver turned into a 48-yard score.
"When I caught the ball, and I saw how open I was, I was looking around like, 'Where are the defenders at?'" said Johnson, who notched career highs with 14 catches for 273 yards. "I took off running, I kept looking. I thought the cornerback would come from the outside, but he wasn't there. It was just the safety, so I was just saying to myself, 'I can't let him tackle me.'"
The Jaguars, who came into the game with the league's least productive offense, came to life with Chad Henne at quarterback in place of the injured Blaine Gabbert.
Henne threw for four touchdowns, and rookie receiver Justin Blackmon caught seven passes for 236 yards.
Never before had opposing receivers racked up at least 200 yards each, as Johnson and Blackmon did.
Three hours north on I-45, history was being made in Arlington, Texas, where the Cowboys played their first overtime game in their 4-year-old stadium.
Dallas' Dan Bailey made a field goal with two seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and secured the 23-20 victory with a 38-yarder in the extra period.
Tony Romo was sacked a career-high seven times, and the Cowboys nearly fell to a Browns team that came into the game riding an 11-game road losing streak.
But at the end of the day, all that counts is . . . the end of the day.
Walking into the locker room, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned to a group of reporters, smiled and said, "Had it all the way."
Out of Luck
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has had an excellent rookie season so far, but Sunday's performance at New England was one he'd rather forget.
In a rematch of the best rivalry of the last decade — now a Manning-less affair — the Patriots dominated with a 59-24 thrashing. New England tied its single-game scoring record.
Luck was picked off three times, with two of those returned for touchdowns.
Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns, and the Patriots extended their lead in the AFC East to three games. Seems like yesterday the four teams in that division were tied at 3-3.
Good choice
Last spring, Peyton Manning had narrowed his team choices to San Francisco, Tennessee and Denver.
From the look of things, he made the right decision. Not only are the first-place Broncos rolling, but also their division is pillow-soft. Just look at the AFC West scores Sunday. Denver beat San Diego, 30-23. Oakland was blown out at home by New Orleans, 38-17. Kansas City was torched at home by Cincinnati, 28-6.
The Broncos lead the second-place Chargers by three games. Manning's path to the playoffs in the NFC West or AFC South wouldn't have been anywhere close to that smooth.
What about Bob?
Washington rookie Robert Griffin III said last week that the playoffs were still a realistic goal for the Redskins, although that's a long way from their record, now 4-6. Still, they looked like a playoff contender Sunday in rolling over Philadelphia, 31-6.
Griffin was spectacular, completing 14 of 15 passes with four touchdowns and running for 84 yards.
Even if the Redskins don't wind up making the playoffs, it would be a huge morale boost if Griffin can play that way Thursday when Washington plays at Dallas. For the Redskins, beating the Cowboys is the next-best thing to making the playoffs.
Teammates are running out of ways to describe Griffin.
"I'm tired of talking about Robert," Washington receiver Santana Moss said. "Nothing's going to change; Robert's going to go out there and be special. That's the gift that he has, he's a special guy. He brings that kind of 'specialness.' I don't know if that's a word, but he brings it to our offense."
Pink slippers
Locked in a downward spiral to the bottom are coaches Andy Reid of Philadelphia, Norv Turner of San Diego and Romeo Crennel of Kansas City. All lost Sunday and took another step toward their inevitable exits.
Pack is back
After losing three of its first five games, Green Bay has regained its equilibrium and Sunday moved to within a half-game of Chicago in the NFC North. The Bears play at San Francisco on Monday night.
"Early on, we were trying to find the identity we had last year that no one could stop us coming off our Super Bowl," Packers receiver Donald Driver said after a 24-20 win at Detroit. "Now, we've got our groove back and we're ready to roll."
The Packers don't have a breezy finish to the season, but they are in good position to make a division run. Four of their final six games are NFC North matchups.


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Members of the GFWC-WV Follansbee 20th Century Club celebrated Christmas by gathering for dinner and donating toys and clothing to the local advocacy group for children, CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates.
CASA volunteers represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, according to a news release. To learn about CASA and how to donate, check out the website at www.casaforchildren.org.
Members of the Follansbee 20th Century Club give their time and resources to local, state, national and international projects to make lives and communities better, a club member said.
For information or to become a member, contact Carolyn Darling at (304) 737-0370.


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oops, yes indeed. Is there 'undo'?
And what is a 'Dolby Digital' mix anyway? A music DVD of some sort?
oops, yes indeed. Is there 'undo'?
And what is a 'Dolby Digital' mix anyway? A music DVD of some sort?
I just listened to this the other day followed by the DTS and quickly realized just how much more alive this new mix is, despite it being in Dolby.
I grew up listening to this album and learned several of the tracks on guitar as a teen so I consider myself knowing the mix and edits of the original stereo tracks rather well.
I have very few complaints about this release, but like the DTS, the near-omission of "Space Intro" is incomprehensible (it always prepares me for 'takeoff', if you will, into the title track) and yet no one, including Miller himself, has ever offered up an explanation for this being chopped to a lousy ten seconds. Even if the multitrack tapes were lost or destroyed, they could have pulled a Bob Clearmountain and at least panned the stereo mix around the room like they did with "India" from the wonderful Roxy Music Avalon SACD.
Felix (see his post above) stated that his copy included the entire "Space Intro" segment - if you read this, can you confirm the time length of this track on your player Felix?
Also, despite this being labeled a classic rock album (which I'm sure means to most that the mix and edits shouldn't be messed with) I choose to welcome the new mix and edits with open arms. While it does cause my heart to skip a beat or two (or six!) when I hear synths that I never heard growing up with this on both vinyl and CD as well as extended measures thrown in, it makes the album an engaging listen. If there was ever a space-themed album to be put to surround, this is definitely one of 'em!
I'd also like to add that one of the aspects of this record that I have always loved is the drumming of Gary Mallaber. I know Steve did a lot of overdubbing in private after recording Mallaber and Lonnie Turner's rhythm section, but the drums sound like drums should on record and some of Mallaber's fills are just killer (the outro of "Serenade"). The toms, hi-hat and cymbals are so much more dynamic on this release.
The interview segment is excellent and while the concert didn't do much for me, I was floored when my favorite guitarist, Joe Satriani, showed up on stage!
However, because we're only rating the surround mix and not the entire package, I'd give it an 8 due to "Space Intro" being virtually non-existent and the Dolby processing not being as wonderful to listen to as it might have been in MLP. Nevertheless, this release is cheap everywhere so whether you're a die-hard or casual fan, you should definitely pick this up.
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I see this has been re-issued on Edsel for a reasonable £10. CD and DVD with 5.1 of teh album plus concert stuff.
I assume its the same mix from 4 years ago I dont have it compare.
This is a nice active mix though nice and discrete. Still Dulby Digital as well.
Cheers Fletch
It's a pretty popular album. Glad to hear it's getting a second, more affordable run. I wonder if Mr. Miller will remix Book of Dreams like he mentioned he would oh, about 6 years ago?
Incidentally, since there's no thread for it, but does anybody else have the original Q8? Does yours have a swapped channel too? Mine has lead vocals in both lefts. When I compare to the DTS CD; front vocals are dry and loud, rear vocals are echoed and soft. On my Q8, left vocals are dry and loud, right vocals are soft and echoed.
The voices in my head come from Right Rear only!
When I get a chance I'd love to try and pull up that 'Space Intro' from the CD and incorporate it into the main 5.1 mix. For personal reasons... LOL
The mix was pretty good otherwise, I must say. Didn't sounds half-bad for AC-3, still wish they would have considered lossless somehow.
It's just a testament that we are living in an era of such mediocrity, what with physical media not selling as well as it used to, one would think they'd come up with ways to entice people to buy the product.
Even if only offered for sale as a download-only on a site like HD Tracks or something of that order. I mean, what would they have to lose in doing this? The mixes already exist.
It was only done this way because they ran out of room on the DVD. Minimal cost, way to please fans and audiophiles.
Since the DVD has been out for a while, make it now available with a one-time-only download code to get the hi-rez.
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Got this one recently....
Not a bad, but I find the do do do do do at the start a bit gimmicky going around all the speakers.
I don't see anything wrong with that. It's not classical music.
I gave this a 9. Despite it's flaws, it's the best this album has sounded. The first week it came out, I ran to FlipSide, bought the Q8 and popped it into the Pioneer QP-444 in my '76 Buick Regal. BTW: had it on a slide mount alternating with an auto-reverse cassette. Similarly, I got the 30th when it first came out. I always liked Steve and had been buying his albums since '68. Musically, this album is the nuts. The worst tracks are still pretty good.
The Dolby D, sonic animalies and editing make it less than perfect. I've owned the Q8, Mofi LP, Mercury (German) CD, DTS CD and the 30th. Today was my first chance to a/b the 30th to the DTS CD. This album always sounded a bit like an 8 track: compressed with a top & bottom that don't go all the way, but are fudged with eq. There are several '70's albums with that compressed, rolled off sound. The 30th opens it up, at the expense of smoothness. Still, I'd rather hear it this way. There are many things I've never heard before. Many just plain weren't there. The highs often sound brittle, and there's an anomaly in You Send Me reminiscent of a washboard scraping. Perhaps a damaged tape is responsible. The tonality, for better or worse, I would chalk up to the master tapes. The engineering is good overall, but there are some boneheaded things. Between that and being lossy, 9 is the best I can do, and that might be stretching it. Still, the mix is pretty nice, it sounds way more open, and the music is damn good. 9.
Regarding a 5.1 Book of Dreams, I would expect more of the same. Even though BOD came out the next year, the albums were recorded during the same sessions. That's my recollection. The tonality is likely to be the same. It could be a wonderful mix if the boneheaded mistakes are eliminated. One can only hope.
A solid "9", a "10" if it had been DVDA!
Love the album, love the mix, the whole package is very nice indeed. Shame about the DD-encoded 5.1 and the ropey video quality but at least it's there!
Steve Miller band stuff was like Todd Rundgren stuff, always well produced, with lots of good bass and
attention to sound quality. I would love to see this on dvd a or BD!
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Thanks for the post Felix. Though I never thought I'd order a DVD in order to get a mere DD 5.1 mix, I just pulled the trigger on the 30th Anniversary Fly Like An Eagle (2006 Dolby Digital Mix). For years I held back on buying the DTS edition because of the issues you list in your post. I'm glad to see many of them were addressed with the 2006 release but also dissapointed it wasn't packaged in a lossless format.
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I really enjoy this disc, even the dvd concert. Having heard this album LOTS and LOTS of times, it was almost a revelation hearing it in surround. The percussion is prominent, as are the keyboards. The main reason I listen to HQ cd's is to get a new experience listening to some of my favorite discs. This one didn't disappoint me.
Hi All,
I am having a problem playing this disc. I now have two copies of it and am trying to play it in my Oppo BD-95 player. I get the prompt "Wrong Region Code" despite the text on the disc itself stating No Regional Restrictions. Tried a firmware upgrade and that did not solve the issue. Has anyone else experienced this issue with these discs?
These are the only discs this player has ever rejected, and I am currently playing a DVD-Audio without a glitch even though it looks like it has been through a peanut butter and razor blade sandwich. Hmmm.
Head for the roundhouse...
They'll never corner you there!
That's really odd - I went to check in my BDP-83SE but forgot I have the region free circuit board added - have you thought about getting this?
It will remove all region locks on all DVD, and also allow you to reset the BD Zoning as well. It's an add-on circuit board you install manually by taking the top cover off, and putting it in place of the ribbon cable that runs from the front panel to the main electronics and is perfectly safe to use - it was even recommended to me by Oppo.....
WHen I examine my copy, it states it is region free but has a form of structure "protection" included - could it be this that is causing the problem?
Have you tried making a full backup?
Oh well, whatever - nevermind.
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Thanks for your interest in my issue. Both copies I own are Edsel EDSX 3010 Cat numbers. I have purchased a BDP9395SuperKit_Manual_V1.4 Region Free Modification Kit, but have not yet installed it. I figure that should straighten out the problem. This kit allows either an internal or external installation option. Any opinions about which might be better?
Just have not gotten a round Tuit.
As for making a full backup, I have had marginal luck with software that claims to do this. I have produced mostly coasters. So if you want to direct me to a link about this I can try, but the time & fiddle factors tend to discourage me.
Head for the roundhouse...
They'll never corner you there!
MoFi LP from 1980 of FLAAE sounds great, too, especially with an MC cartridge. I'll pass on the gold of this, since I'd rather listen in surround. I bought the Q8 the first week it was out, and have the DTS-CD and DD Anniv. Thanks for the tip. I may pu the BOD & Greatest.
Welcome to QQ, jsayers.
I think the DD mix is amazing. This is one of the discs that got me into surround. It still feels a little loud/compressed though. Surround effects are very impressive though I also have the 180 gram vinyl reissue that came out around that time, but I've left it sealed.
I gave this an 8
I hadn't listened to this for a while and relistened to this title this weekend and the mix is very well done. I give this title a 8,dropping a few points since its not lossless but having said that it's one of the best sounding DD releases out there.


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2. What was behind the late-game spat between Jones and quarterback A.J. McCarron? "He's an emotional guy and we had a snap count difference and I was right. But we love each other and we gave each other a big hug."
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6. He gets a lot of press attention and received a lot of awards this year, but Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was a non-factor last night. Credit Alabama for exploiting his weaknesses.
7. The 80,120 on hand Monday Night represented the largest crowd ever for any event at Sun Life Stadium. TV viewers bolted at halftime.
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16. Florida defensive Dominique Easley will stay for his senior year.
17. Looking like South Carolina receiver Ace Sanders will stay for his senior year.
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18. How powerful is Nick Saban? He had the plug pulled on ESPN at the team hotel the night before the game.
19. Does Nick Saban deserve to be compared to Bear Bryant? Alabama A.D. Mal Moore: "I think the success he's had, certainly," Moore said. "He's an outstanding football coach."
20. Alabama coach gets the NFL question…again.
21. Nevada will make it official on Friday. Texas A&M assistant Brian Polian is the new head coach of the Wolf Pack. Five-year contract with a base salary of $475,000.
22. He wrapped up his coaching duties for Alabama Monday night. New Florida State assistant Jeremy Pruitt is already having an impact for the Seminoles.
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24. Former Auburn quarterback and veteran SEC coach Pat Washington a candidate for the open receivers coaching spot at Missouri.
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26. Early look at top 25 for the 2013 season. Can anyone guess who's at No. 1?
27. Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace will be out four to six months following shoulder surgery. Rebels will have two scholarship quarterbacks available in the spring.
28. If they were pro franchises, would Auburn really be worth more than Alabama?
29. Kentucky redshirt freshman T.J. Jones arrested over holiday break on a weapons charge.
30. A look back at the 2012 Vanderbilt season – "remembered as the springboard that signaled a new era for Vanderbilt football."
31. James Franklin, Butch Jones and the battle for Nashville: "We are the University of Tennessee. Nashville is a very big part of that."
32. Sources tell ESPN the Rose and Sugar Bowls will host college football's first semifinal playoff games on January 1, 2015 with the Cotton Bowl a "prohibitive favorite" to host the national title game 11 days later.
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33. Florida forward Erik Murphy is doubtful for the Gators opener against Georgia. He has a fractured rib – could be out several weeks. Billy Donovan: "He is cleared to play right now, but it is all up to him, how much pain he can tolerate."
34. Missouri opens SEC play tonight at home against Alabama. Frank Haith on the new league for his team: "I think SEC is more attack oriented, dribble-drive, stuff like that." Tony Criswell doubtful for game with broken finger.
35. Fourth straight year Alabama has opened conference play on the road.
36. Arkansas opens SEC play at Texas A&M Wednesday. It will be a road test for four Razorback freshmen.
37. Mississippi State opens SEC play against South Carolina Wednesday. Bulldogs are shooting the ball better – more practice time over the holidays has helped.
38. Tennessee's Jeronne Maymon on his decision to redshirt this season: "I saw that I wasn't going to be able to play until late January and I didn't want to come back after missing that many SEC games." Kenny Hall: "We're still an NCAA team."
39. Kentucky coach John Calipari on improved play from point guard Ryan Harrow: "He's become that guy we needed him to be."
40. LSU point guard Anthony Hickey has been suspended multiple times this season by coach Johnny Jones. Would he even be on the roster if former coach Trent Johnson was still around? "I don't know."
41. Early NCAA Tournament projection – three SEC teams make the cut. Two just miss.
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