Monthly Archives: March 2014

Xerox vs HP for investment

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article that compares investing in Xerox vs HP.  I agree with the author that I think HP is the better beat.  Of course I would invest in neither overall… http://www.benzinga.com/markets/14/03/4369760/xerox-vs-hewlett-packard-which-would-you-rather-invest-in

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Nevada still beating on Xerox

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

  It seems the state is on a roll with slamming Xerox in the press.  I can’t imagine this ending well. http://www.8newsnow.com/story/24909464/xerox-on-hot-seat-for-issues-with-state-health-insurance-exchange  

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Too funny, see kids react to a rotary phone

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like how the author asks the kids how to text with it.  Well worth watching. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/03/video-of-kids-reacting-to-a-rotary-phone-might-make-you-feel-old/

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Converting a rotary phone into an input device

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Why would I want to do this?  Well it would be a cool retro keypad entry method. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-an-old-school-rotary-phone-into-an-inp/

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Xerox needs more people in the Sticks

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox is looking to hire more call center folks in Kentucky.  Another 90 over the 40 they just hired.  And they are branching out to the rural parts of Kentucky too. http://www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Xerox-hiring-90-people-in-Knox-County-248629591.html 

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Time to buy Xerox stock

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

A couple of stock analysts are predicting Xerox stock to go up to $13 a share.  Its been a long time since it was at that level. http://tickerreport.com/banking-finance/155756/xerox-corp-upgraded-by-ned-davis-research-to-buy-xrx/  

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Nevada still upset with Xerox, can’t get rid of them

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

State of Nevada is still very upset with the quality of service from Xerox over managing its health insurance exchange.  However it shoulds like they can’t get rid of Xerox, but can cut its pay. http://www.rgj.com/article/20140305/NEWS/303050037/Nevada-health-insurance-exchange-State-puts-pressure-on-Xerox-to-deliver?nclick_check=1

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Using a drill battery to power a RPi

Posted on March 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, basically the author took a voltage step down circuit and put it with a drill battery to get the 5 volts needed for the Raspberry Pi and uses that to power it.  If you don’t count the cost … Continue reading →

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Build your own chainsaw mill

Posted on March 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, cheaper and easier to handle build than using a bandsaw but…chainsaws would mostly do a good rough cut and would waste some wood.  Also you need a beefy chainsaw to cut some big boards.  My 2 cents, its … Continue reading →

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Rick Dastin moving from Tech to Services

Posted on March 5, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting article how Xerox is moving one of its more top exec’s from Tech to Services group.  Not sure if this is to “save” the exec since Xerox seems to be moving away from Tech.  Or if its to save … Continue reading →

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