I think Scoble has gotten to a place where he doesn't get the real world anymore.

Darn right James.

Large is definately not best

Many PR outfits do little more than just pass on the Press Release - the better outfits add comment (spin?) to the releases to ensure that they achieve best coverage

indeed

techies pay little attention to eye candy

That's fabulous James! Congrats!!!

Not quite a headline - but still on the Front Cover....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53721783@N00/2759438599/sizes/l/

influencers and conversationalists -- I like the distinction!

and only people LIKE Robert have that reach

most people won't get that notoriety

But he is alone in that

Both Ken and I get unusual requests and we both pay no attention at all. It's daunting without filters.

his point about developers pitching developers was pretty narrowly focused

yes

scoble is.

he's narrowly focused

Lots of tech "products" are tied into some platform. Maybe PR is not very valuable in such situations because there is a built in connection.... a context in which the product can be understood and discovered. Otherwise, I don't think PR can be avoided.

great so get it out there but the problem is how far reaching do you want to be? And without people like Andy there are limitations

New piece on TechCrunch on this topic. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/13/the-pr-roadblock-on-the-road-to-blissful-blogging/

why don't those of you who use them tell us YOUR opinion

Yes!

I would say....

Do we need Andy?

We were just having this conversation about how important it is to have the ability to speak truthfully and whether if you only give good press how valuable are you?

I used Joiku Spot and it worked GREAT

i tethered my iphone via WiFi to my E71 and Made a Truphone call

you better tell HIM then LMAO!

hm

AT&T prohibits it for iPhone, Sheryl

Sorry to go off topic

I just asked Ken and he said he thinks the US carriers support tethering and don't seem to have any issue with it and in fact they offeer instructions for how to on their sites

Brilliant if doing a trade show - an not wanting to pay the HUGE internet rental that shows charge

I think that the 10 bucks a day deal from Avis is a great way of getting a trial run

Within a short time, all the passengers in the typical car are going to have broadband cellphones. What's the point of having another device in the car itself?

why can't they just add it to the features...hide the cost in the price?

yeah James

Main application is traffic control

I can't tell you the number of times in Canada my neighbors got speeding tickets

Why would someone have this car EVDO device if they already have a 3g or 4G cellphone?

In UK we have cameras on all main routes that scan vehicle number plates

Now... that's why I need it! I drive too fast...

"... patented TRU Technology!"

HOW AUTONET MOBILE WORKS <br/><br/>Autonet Mobile is a Wireless Internet Service Provider designed to maintain internet connectivity within the car. Our solution turns the car into a WiFi hotspot, allowing multiple passengers to connect their own WiFi gadgets to the internet at the same time. We run over both 3G and 2.5G (EVDO, IxRTT) cellular Data networks giving you the most coverage nationwide.<br/><br/>Hardware and Service included<br/>Our box includes everything. We deliver the WiFi and the internet built into one. All you need to do is have the Autonet Mobile router installed in your car and create an account with us.<br/><br/>Reliable Innovation<br/>Autonet Mobile's Patented TRU Technology allows for uninterrupted connectivity while the car is in motion. We are the first internet service designed specifically for the car that delivers session, link and content management. (So the rest of us can understand... It's like having your own personal geek built in the box managing your connection so you can watch a movie or play an online game.)

no

it seems to me it should almost be a no brainer and all should do that

Who is going to supply chrysler with the signal? Sprint? Verizon?

many times I want to use an n800 for something but can't pair it with my BB soooo a mobile hotspot seems cool

Great minds think alike!

he's listening via my headset at work....he's in my ear :)

Ciao Ken

Makes sense for the rental cars.

Gotta go work. Enjoy all. Have fun baby :)

he says hello

ha!

http://www.autonetmobile.com/

I've done it too

We miss you Ken!

they are already putting tv into cars (at least family vans). Why not do wireless broadband?

Sorry I can't be on this morning. Interesting subject. Frustrating for me that my work schedule just about makes it impossible to get on Squawkbox any more.

what is the drawback?

tv is dead... long live tv? :)

Just smile sweetly....

how do I get a discount???? :)

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/23897.php

Wi-Fi in your Avis rental car<br/>Published by Alex on Tuesday 22nd May 2007, 18:18 | Related | Filed Under<br/>Related Posts<br/><br/> * No Related Post<br/><br/>Filed Under: Mobile Data • WiFi<br/><br/>Link: Avis to offer wireless Internet gear<br/><br/>This is an interesting one. Car hire company Avis are launching a Wi-Fi service that’ll work in your rented car, hotel room, or by the sounds of it pretty much anywhere you go. It’s US-only at the moment and is only available from a select number of locations, but it sounds like a nice idea for a service.<br/><br/> The new Avis Connect service, priced at $10.95 per day, can transmit a Wi-Fi signal to multiple laptops and other mobile devices at the same time.<br/><br/> The service is provided with a portable device developed by Autonet Mobile that gets its Internet connection from a cell phone network. The company declined to disclose which one, though the cellular technology involved suggests that it is being provided by either Verizon Wireless or Sprint Nextel Corp.<br/><br/>Given a choice between fiddling with mobile data and just firing up my laptop and finding the access point, I know what I’d rather do. Wonder if there’s any plans to launch a similar service in the UK?

Ref GM in-car WiFi - Avis have been offering in-car internet hire for some time now - from SMSText news:

Loks like it is going to be the 'hard core' on the show again today.....

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/does_good_tech_need_pr.php

http://www.micropersuasion.com/2008/08/does-the-thrill.html

http://scobleizer.com/2008/08/11/pr-less-launch-kicks-off-a-stack-overflow-of-praise/

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/12/vc-firm-confirms-that-its-clueless-subpoenas-thefunded-for-negative-review/

http://venturebeat.com/2008/08/12/venture-firm-edf-moves-to-silence-entrepreneur-at-thefunded/

Internet in the car link: http://www.twice.com/article/CA6586751.html