DAC’S RONNIE: DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION!

In a world where technology moves at an astounding pace, DaC Network Administrator Jonathen Winterburn takes an occasional look at the latest gadgets…

JON ASKS WHAT’S NEW?

Ronnie Marlow with his old cab. His new one matched his tie of the day (see cover photo)!
Ronnie Marlow with his old cab. His new one matched his tie of the day (see cover photo)!

Dial-a-Cab driver and Marshal, Ronnie Marlow (L81), is usually smartly dressed for work. However, he has now exceeded even Allen Togwell’s expectations by taking his sartorial elegance to a whole new level when buying his new TX4 in Thistle Blue - to match his shirt and tie! So – and with apologies to The Kinks – we think Ronnie has laid claim to the title "dedicated follower of fashion!"
   "The salesman at KPM asked me what colour I would like the cab and it seemed a good idea to match it to my clothing,"
he explained to an incredulous Call Sign reporter when he spotted Ronnie and his new TX4 at DaC’s Roman Way fitting depot!
   "It gets a bit cold in the winter for a torn string vest, so I thought I would out-do Toggers by matching my cab colour to my shirt and tie," he said with a mischievous grin beginning to show through "I think it’s called ‘one-upmanship!"
   We at Call Sign could not possibly comment, however, we have been a bit worried about you Ron, ever since you bought that holiday home in Peckham because the front door mat matched your shoes!

© Call Sign Magazine MM7

The gadget of the month has got to be the new iPhone announced by Apple, which seems to be on everyone's lips at the moment. Certainly every Dial-a-Cab driver I have spoken to have given their views on it and every one of my friends and colleagues are either raving about it or have at least heard the hype. Given the amount of interest in this new gadget, I had to look further into it and I must say that I want one!
   Admittedly, I have not yet been able to try out or even hold one (I'm doing my best to get a look-see at one), but after watching a video of Apple’s official launch, I'm impressed. I do not usually become too impressed too easily by these all-singing all-dancing mobile phones, but this is the one time I make an exception!
   This is the next generation of mobile-media device - a lightweight, ultra-thin mobile phone that has no physical buttons, but rather a touch screen that does not need a stylus. Instead, you can use your fingers to navigate the rich menus and applications and I’ve heard it is highly responsive, even being able to differentiate between intentional and unintentional taps on the screen!
   Imagine having an iPod, a widescreen movie player, full wireless Internet access, a full QWERTY keyboard and a mobile phone all in the palm of your hand! That’s the iPhone and I anticipate that although the initial disk capacity is set to be 8GB, you can bet the upgrade that will no doubt come along 3 months after the release of the iPhone will have a much higher capacity for storage.
   For commuters like me, or taxi
The amazing IPhone from Apple
The amazing IPhone from Apple

drivers like yourselves waiting on ranks on those dead nights, this will be fantastic. Just think of all the movies and music you can store on your new iPhone and - for the first time on a mobile phone - watch your movies in widescreen. You can even
work on documents on the go in much the same way as on a PDA - but without having to have a phone and a PDA to carry around and without any of the annoying tap-tap stylus nonsense. Just turn your iPhone around into widescreen mode and use the full virtual keyboard!
   Apparently they are due for release in the States in early Spring and will retail for around $350, so we probably won't see them till the autumn, but I think it’ll be worth the wait.
   Take a look at the official site: http://www.apple.com/iphone - and as soon as I convince Apple or someone linked to them to let me have a play with one, I'll write a review!

Jonathen Winterburn
DaC Network Administrator

THE DIAL-A-CAB CREDIT UNION

Ever needed money quickly but were anxious about ‘variable’ bank interest rates?
Well wonder no more! If you are a subscriber, journeyman or member of staff at Dial-a-Cab then you qualify to join the
DIAL-A-CAB CREDIT UNION.
   Furthermore, any member of your family residing at your address also qualifies for membership!
   Then, providing you are over 18, have been a member of the Credit Union for over three months and have established regular savings, you can borrow up to three times your total savings with a first-time maximum loan of £2000 or twice your savings total.

The cost?
Just 1% per month on the outstanding balance (or APR of 12.68%).
There are now even lower rates for loans above £6000.
You can pay your loan back early should you wish to.
All savings and loans carry free life insurance.
AND you usually get an annual dividend on your savings.

The question is: Can you afford NOT to be in it…?


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