<![CDATA[Windows Phone Central Forums - The "Off Topic" Lounge]]> http://forums.wpcentral.com/ Anything goes in this forum. Sound off! en Fri, 24 May 2013 11:47:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.wpcentral.com/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Windows Phone Central Forums - The "Off Topic" Lounge]]> http://forums.wpcentral.com/ Now here is some Star Wars goodness http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228124-now-here-some-star-wars-goodness.html Fri, 24 May 2013 02:02:35 GMT Life-size X-wing fighter lands in Times Square (http://news.msn.com/pop-culture/life-size-x-wing-fighter-lands-in-times-square) Heh. Star Wars... Life-size X-wing fighter lands in Times Square

Heh. Star Wars even... ]]> gsquared http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228124-now-here-some-star-wars-goodness.html Backing up Gmail emails. http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228116-backing-up-gmail-emails.html Thu, 23 May 2013 23:38:26 GMT Hi. I would like to back up all the email from my Gmail accounts. Gmail back up didn't work. I want to switch to outlook. I have some personal emails form people that don't exist anymore and I would like to keep them and know google isn't looking through them. Can some tell what to do here?

Thanks in advance. ]]> WasteSomeTime http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228116-backing-up-gmail-emails.html Nokia Purity WH-930 Ear Pads http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228081-nokia-purity-wh-930-ear-pads.html Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:21 GMT My son pulled the inside of the ear pads on my Purity WH-930 out. Does anyone know how to remove the ear pads so I can reinstall it? Thanks! My son pulled the inside of the ear pads on my Purity WH-930 out. Does anyone know how to remove the ear pads so I can reinstall it?

Thanks! ]]> albinomonkey http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228081-nokia-purity-wh-930-ear-pads.html Smartphone used as a dumbphone? http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228079-smartphone-used-dumbphone.html Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:09 GMT Found the answer. Thanks for the help! Found the answer.

Thanks for the help! ]]> HornedOwl http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/228079-smartphone-used-dumbphone.html Online Inventory Check In/Out Software/DIY http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227938-online-inventory-check-out-software-diy.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:32:13 GMT Funky title right?

Not an easy thing to explain, but basically I'm trying to help my dad out. He is a small business owner and is looking towards tech to help him!

Now the business he owns is a custom kitchen design studio and he has 4 stores and I think about 15 designers. Each store has a HUGE collection of samples of drawer heads/finishes/stone/and lots more. For each sample, he has about 3-5 extra samples he uses so that customers can take them home to see how they match the house.

Here's the problem.

The designers that give out these samples are suppose to keep track of them so that they don't disappear... but they don't.

What I would like to set up for him is some kind of electronic system that allows each designer to enter into the system which block they are checking out or in; kind of like a library works. He would also like to be able to see what each of the stores have in stock and who has what checked out on his personal computer.

What would be the best solution? Software? Should I set up a website and database (limited programming abilities)? Cheap is awesome, free is better. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance! ]]> berty6294 http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227938-online-inventory-check-out-software-diy.html TEXANS Look here!!! http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227908-texans-look-here.html Wed, 22 May 2013 23:23:33 GMT I might be moving to Texas later this year if I get a promotion. I need to know some quick info (tonight if possible). I have to pick from the... I might be moving to Texas later this year if I get a promotion. I need to know some quick info (tonight if possible).

I have to pick from the following cities of where I want to go if I get it:
Haslet
Coppell
Schertz

Here is the question: which would be best for me?
I am looking for a place with plenty to do. Preferably enough people in the 25-35 age range. Dog parks. Safe without being overly expensive. Close enough to a bigger city that it isn't a chore to see bigger events. National parks within an hour or two would be nice.

BTW, I am just looking to get an apartment (studio or one bedroom).

Any suggestions would be nice! Thanks! ]]> mase123987 http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227908-texans-look-here.html <![CDATA[Augh! Free gifts at work and they're all.... *shudder* APPLE!]]> http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227885-augh-free-gifts-work-theyre-all-%2Ashudder%2A-apple.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:31 GMT Sigh. The title says it all. Just thought I'd vent to folks who would sympathize. ]]> Hot Dawg http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227885-augh-free-gifts-work-theyre-all-%2Ashudder%2A-apple.html How do you read and pronounce the Lumia line (eg. Lumia 920)? http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227823-how-do-you-read-pronounce-lumia-line-eg-lumia-920-a.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:41 GMT Just like the title says, how do you pronounce it? Nine hundred twenty Nine two oh Nine two zero Nine twenty Sexy beast ??? Just like the title says, how do you pronounce it?

Nine hundred twenty
Nine two oh
Nine two zero
Nine twenty
Sexy beast

??? ]]> Cheewii Poon http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227823-how-do-you-read-pronounce-lumia-line-eg-lumia-920-a.html Why is US phone coverage so expensive http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227810-why-us-phone-coverage-so-expensive.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:02 GMT I've noticed that Americans seem to pay a fortune for phone plans, particularly when they seem to pay less for everything else. I done a quick comparison by comparing the cost of a flagship Lumia on the largest carriers in Australia (my home country), the US and UK. Seems mad to me that Americans pay so much.
AUSTRALIA: Telstra: Lumia 920(no extra cost), unlimited text, $650 calls, 1gb data =$65/m (US$63.5, $1524 total)
US: Verizon: Lumia 928 ($99 up front), unlimited talk+text, 2 gb data=$100/m + $100= $104/m ($2499 total)
UK: EE: Lumia 920 (£42 up front), unlimited talk+text, 1 gb data=£41/m + £30= £42/m (US$65, $1560 total)
each of the above are 24 month contracts ]]> benrp http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227810-why-us-phone-coverage-so-expensive.html Are things looking better for HTC yet? One word: No. http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227784-things-looking-better-htc-yet-one-word-no.html Wed, 22 May 2013 04:15:23 GMT HTC in disarray: staff departures, 'disastrous' First, and production problems cloud company's future | The Verge ]]> HeyCori http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227784-things-looking-better-htc-yet-one-word-no.html any tips for buying used phones? http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227759-any-tips-buying-used-phones.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:07:54 GMT I'm looking to buy a Lumia 920 or 928, -off-contract. Buying off-contract I'd be willing to pay full price, new would be great as I'd be assured new condition. But to save a few bucks I'm considering looking into buying used, here on this forum, or Craigslist or eBay. Would prefer someone local who I can meet somewhere (in public, bank or ATT store) and check out the phone in person. Any tips on what to look for, what to ask, etc. My biggest concern would be the phone being bricked, features being blocked or completely locked by the carrier somehow, either due to unpaid balance on previous customers account, or being reported stolen or whatever. If buying a used phone should I just call the carrier from the phone to verify it's legit? Any settings I can check on the phone? Anything else I haven't thought of that I need to look for? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> M L http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227759-any-tips-buying-used-phones.html <![CDATA[xBox avatars' lounge :)]]> http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227658-xbox-avatars-lounge.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:15 GMT hello, we already have What do we look like (http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/187967-what-do-we-look-like.html) and What do your pets... hello,

we already have What do we look like and What do your pets look like? threads but what about "what do our avatars look like"? I recently bought a 820 for my wife and had plenty of fun creating hers, it's cute :)

I'll go first (post-processed T-shirt color) ;)
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]]> HaibaneReki http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227658-xbox-avatars-lounge.html Oklahoma tornado http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227583-oklahoma-tornado.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:44 GMT We have a wide and varied community here at WPCentral but having just heard about the 2 mile wide tornado that has just ripped through the region.... We have a wide and varied community here at WPCentral but having just heard about the 2 mile wide tornado that has just ripped through the region. Just wanted to extend support to any members of our community that may be affected, our thoughts and prayers are with you. ]]> Muessig http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227583-oklahoma-tornado.html Wpcentral next Xbox ?? http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227457-wpcentral-next-xbox.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:30 GMT Amm why is wpcentral team not chatting about next Xbox ?? -_- Amm why is wpcentral team not chatting about next Xbox ?? -_- ]]> Vb2012 http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227457-wpcentral-next-xbox.html To Ashley Esqueda: Thanks for all of the Monday memories! http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227442-ashley-esqueda-thanks-all-monday-memories.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:47 GMT I tried to post a comment for the Monday brief, but they are not allowed..so I decided to start a thread for all of those who appreciated the Monday... I tried to post a comment for the Monday brief, but they are not allowed..so I decided to start a thread for all of those who appreciated the Monday Brief series written, produced, edited, and hosted by Ashley Esqueda. She mentioned today that this will be her last show. So, I just wanted her to know that I appreciated the tech teasers and roundups she gave me on many, many Mondays. Mondays are dreadful for alot of ppl, and I looked forward to "being briefed"! Lol!

So, Ashley I don't know if you're still going to be with the mobile nations team, or moving forward to other life journeys, but if you're reading this...thanks for giving me insightful witty snippets of the tech world each Monday. Sometimes, I just get tired of reading article after article and watching video after video..it was nice to have all mobile goodies in one short, but sweet sitting.

Here's a salute right back at ya! :) ]]> peacefulberry http://forums.wpcentral.com/off-topic-lounge/227442-ashley-esqueda-thanks-all-monday-memories.html