I'm a Forester in training. :D

Zhimkah said:
I'm an independent flight instructor in middle Tennessee and a full time Aerospace student at MTSU. I'm debating about working on my Master's or just going into the airlines once I have the required flight experience. Or becoming a corporate pilot if I meet the right people. My options are rather open. :)

Ok, well if you get into the airlines, hope you happen to be one of my pilots. I have to go to Tennessee once in awhile to check things at the Nashville HQ.

TwilightSparkle said:
I'm a Forester in training. :D

Just watch out for the snakes ;)

Zhimkah said:
I doubt you'd know it was me as your pilot, and I doubt I'd know you were one of my passengers. :P

In a metaphorical sense :) Most of the time I'm in a suit and tie with a HP Lapel Pin.

So how many new TouchPads are getting made in the final production run?

trfg7xz2oxps said:
So how many new TouchPads are getting made in the final production run?

I'm not really at liberty to discuss it, But... Well, I don't know EXACTLY because we haven't sorted through our PNs (Production Numbers) yet. But During a meeting, the Engineering division estimated in the double digit thousands.

But it really depends on the orders flowing in through calls, websites, stores everything. I just know that some orders will have to be denied, because the engineering of a cancelled product takes up too much company "resources".

My best guess? About 25 to 45 thousand.

The_Communist_Party said:
I'm not really at liberty to discuss it, But... Well, I don't know EXACTLY because we haven't sorted through our PNs (Production Numbers) yet. But During a meeting, the Engineering division estimated in the double digit thousands.

But it really depends on the orders flowing in through calls, websites, stores everything. I just know that some orders will have to be denied, because the engineering of a cancelled product takes up too much company "resources".

My best guess? About 25 to 45 thousand.

We get our numbers in a few hours and the production numbers will be locked in and finalized. I'll be sure to get back to you with the total number of requested orders

Sweet. Commies are my favorite capitalists.

trfg7xz2oxps said:
Sweet. Commies are my favorite capitalists.

haha ;) Like I said, We have to attend a meeting in a few hours, and we'll get our total number of orders finalized. So if they appoint me to oversee Touchpad production, I'll be sure to give you are numbers.

P.S. I'm not Communist, I just have Russian blood :)

Well, I didn't get appointed to oversee the production, but they said a total (this is rounded by the way) of 30,000 will be produced. But damn, that meeting was as bad as the one we had on 9/11.

The_Communist_Party said:
Well, It's a little harder than it sounds. You have to know about the different tones, bass, everything that has to do with sound.

There are one or two songs used for testing, but I never go into the testing room, so I only know these three. I heard the third one today.

1. Jay Z Girls, Girls, Girls INSTRUMENTAL (Perfect for SRS Trubass testing)
2. R Kelly Ignition Remix (Good for Beats audio)
3. Sean Kingston ft. Paula DeAnda There's Nothing in this world (allows for a good check over of the Beats Control Center)

You are required to have a College degree, Preferably in Music and Sound or whatever. You have to have a good understanding of math, and along with that (not implying anything) any criminal offenses LOWER your chances of getting hired into any branch, and the use of alcohol or drugs on HP property is strictly prohibited. (showing up to work with a hangover earns you some strong words, showing up high results in a call to the cops)

No offense bro, I'm clean as a whistle. Cleaner, even.

But why those songs in particular? Did the agents of each respective cut a deal with HP as a marketing ploy or something? Seems to me that to test sound fidelity, it be better to use actual sounds and tones based on different ranges instead of an extremely insignificant selection of songs.

Also, how does math figure into this? Is there a company formulae used for fine tuning the speakers?

mosh_grizzly said:
No offense bro, I'm clean as a whistle. Cleaner, even.

But why those songs in particular? Did the agents of each respective cut a deal with HP as a marketing ploy or something? Seems to me that to test sound fidelity, it be better to use actual sounds and tones based on different ranges instead of an extremely insignificant selection of songs.

Also, how does math figure into this? Is there a company formulae used for fine tuning the speakers?

I have no idea, sound is not my division. I just make sure that the speakers are installed correctly. Sorry. As far as I know, they do use a system of tones and sounds to ensure the speakers correct calibration. As for math, they do a set of Engineering "Problems" to test the output ( I don't know how it works.)

As i Said, they may use more but I only go into the sound room when I need to, and those are the only three I've ever heard. I don't go there much because its on a completely different floor than engineering. Back to your first question, HP did receive license to use the songs through a little sponsorship.

Well, if you've got anymore questions just ask; I like answering questions about HP... Gives me something to do.

Until about a year ago I was a budget analyst for the US Air Force. Now I'm a full-time student studying simulation programming.

Kind of funny how things work out... "Your proficiency tests say you're GREAT with numbers and computers, so we're putting you in a job with lots of spreadsheets!"

Better than guarding fences, I suppose :/

Night Auditor with Hampton Inn/Hilton, and have been for 8+ years. Decent pay, easy job, and obviously I can come here on my shift...

Hey, from reading others posts (one!) now Morhe.
People know their stuff, but heck its the internet.
Me I work a job with manual labour, unloading trucks of general consumer items they arrive I unload it. Nothing fancy but its a living. Oh, just like a grocery store.

Morhe said:
Until about a year ago I was a budget analyst for the US Air Force. Now I'm a full-time student studying simulation programming.

Kind of funny how things work out... "Your proficiency tests say you're GREAT with numbers and computers, so we're putting you in a job with lots of spreadsheets!"

Better than guarding fences, I suppose :/

lol well, I can kind of Relate to that. I left my last job (Freelance Computer Technician) to work for the big dogs. Sitting in the house working on a computer was boring, now first class on the HP Executive Jet is a LOT better.

I sell and fix computers out of my home. Pretty profitable in my relatively small town and it gives me the convenience of getting to sit around and play video games while I do my job.

My last job was pretty annoying.
Bad salary, unfriendly boss (he told one friend of mine who works there he didn't like me at all as i found out afterwards) and of 4 colleagues only 1 was really working. In the break room there was a small kitchen built in but it was completely locked with heavy iron chains. Looked very strange. In addition to that the smoking area was nothing but a line on the ground. Not very effective in a room that measures 5x5 meters. They also never gave me fitting clothing. I went there about 10 times. Then i quit.

HappySquirrel said:
My last job was pretty annoying.
Bad salary, unfriendly boss (he told one friend of mine who works there he didn't like me at all as i found out afterwards) and of 4 colleagues only 1 was really working. In the break room there was a small kitchen built in but it was completely locked with heavy iron chains. Looked very strange. In addition to that the smoking area was nothing but a line on the ground. Not very effective in a room that measures 5x5 meters. They also never gave me fitting clothing. I went there about 10 times. Then i quit.

Jesus, what the hell was the job exactly?

I was working in a drinks market, selling and assorting drinks of all kind. Seems like i forgot this important information :P

I work at McDonalds, the night shift on weekends. I work roughly 24 hours during home game weekends and 12-16 during away games. It gets damn busy here in State College. Sometimes fights break out, people puke...

Someone once sat on the urinal in the mens' room and broke it. Sorry I missed that. I've also heard that one time people had sex in the bathroom.

Anything goes with drunk college students, I guess.

I also work afternoon/evening shifts back home at the local grocery store. Not as busy as I live in a small town of roughly 8000.

Current wages I earn: McDonalds=$9.00/hr, Boyers (grocery)=$7.75/hr

Eh, it manages to pay the bills. Just got to watch my budget. That $1000+ tax refund will help in the spring, too.

Well, I've upgraded from farm-hand to banquet server at a local country club.

No benefits, but at least it's something worth a look on a resume.

Lol, found this thread as I was googling for "work at e621" XD
I currently work doing customer service at a Cassino!

But it's pretty bad, lol. I get paid 800$ per month, which is only nice given currency differences. I definitely want more.
If any of you got any opportunities, do let me know, specially if I can either learn while at it, or need no hard studies beforehand!

Resurrecting a twelve year old thread, really?
That's some advanced necromancy.