128- Th rchigan Daily -- Weeke, etc. Magazine - Thursdayeptember 21, 200 Wireless technology adds new spin to traditional Sommy Ko or the Daily Lecture after lecture, the phrase Please turn off your cell phones!" has ecome part of almost every professor's elcomin lingo. If a phone rings in a rowd of people, the "Clueless" scene of everyone rushing to their phones is on repeat around campus. "It has come to the point where the quintessential student is someone who can email their professor, talk to their mom and order a pizza all while walking to class,' said Chris Han, a senior engi- neering student. With all the media inergers over the past months, companies have been in fierce competition to offer the most attractive package to the market Verizon and AT&T have appeared on the scene alongside Sprint and Nextel wireless. The latest trend in Sprint phones have been the iridescent Motorola Timeport P8167 that come in a variety of colors, the Samsung SCH-6100 that is as small and light as a highlighter and the Samsung SCH-3500 that set the precen- dent for "voce-activation." But recent complaints about Sprint's setivice, espe- cially tn Michigan, have prompted some to opt for other services. "I switched from Sprint to AT&T because my Sprint phone had trouble receiving service inside buildings or even in my car," LSA senior Brian Kim said. Reliability ranks high on the list of priorities for students. "I check my stock quotes daily, so it is i I JOIN TH E MOST PROMISING PROFESSION OF THE 21ST CENTURY BECOME A TEAVIER! Prospective Teacher Education Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2000 6:00 P.M. Schorling Auditorium Room 1202 School of Education Building For more information call 764-7563 accessories important that I get service anytime, anywhere" said David Yeh, a junior in LSA. Another way to obtain this type of information is through mobile web ser- vices. These are actively advertised by most wireless companies. Verizon offers the luxury of a personal organizer, mobile web and e-mail in addition to the normal wireless phone features. Nextel is more geared toward international cov- erage, but still ranks among the best in nationwide coverageaas well. Handhelds and Palm Pilots are also seeking refuge in every student's hand. One of the more popular models has been the Palm V series. Thtese digital organizers are a nice alternative to paper organizers that may tear or get lost. Like mini PCs, they do everything from keeping numbers to accessing the Interact and email. Palm Pilots arc handy in their ability to send data to other Palms. 'When I ssattted to update rm' frienrd's info on miy Palm, he told me that he could just 'beam' the info from his Palm to mine," Kim said. "No need to scramble for pen and paper anymore." If Palms are a little too pricy for some, never fear, there is a cheaper alternative from HandSpring. The HandSpring Visor starts at S149 and comes ir nice "candy" colors like the iMac. It features or-anizing features, such as the address book and "to do list," as well as email and calculator all by uti- lizing the Palnt-OS software program. With Pahnt-OS, it is compatible with other Palm-based computers. It is also expandable to become an MP3 player, pager, and video arcade thirough t1 the use of the Springboard expansion slot. It can also turn into a note-taking machine with the GoTvpe! Keyboard. Lugging around a bulky laptop can now easily be eliminated. Meredith Keller Foi the Dlyl They pick up your clothing when you've strewn it about. They offer advice whether you'd like it or not. They are not afraid to let you know when vour pants look too tight. And no, they are not your mothers-ther are retail workers. Armed with an arsenal of"Hello, may I help you's and accessorizing additions, these men and women possess the power to complete both our shopping excur- sions, as well as our wardrobes. However, aside from their in-born ability to fold clothing with origami-like preci- working behind the scarms of retail. Feori Banana Republic to Bivouac, from Gucci to the Gap, itris important to remember that the men and women of retail not only hold the keys to a successful shopping experience, they also hold the keys to the fitting rooms. Patience and politeness are paramount. As for elitist attitudes, they'll get you nowhere fast. LSA sophomore Kelly Parker, a former sales associate for the Gap, said a rude attitude is "just anoth- er way to assure that the associate is being paid to assist them, (but) that doesn't mean that they are their per- sonalhslave Most salesassociates vill do wsharesver they can to help someone who says 'Please' and 'Thank you.'' Business School senior Anna Spencer, a sales associate at Hudson's, said she: "Helping someone who appreciates it and is kind in return is worth more than a big sale" Hey big, bad spenders, take note like Parker and Spencer, several sales associates do not vork for a com- mission, thus this preference for pleas- antry is not a trend that is soon to fade. As Spencer simply said it, "If someone who spent S500 is very rude to me, I still See RETAIL, Page 58 *The Michigan Daily - 'Aend, etc. N The real deal behind retail-/ Rebekah Williams, (right), a Washtenaw Community College sophomore, rings up LSA sophomore Isabel Roa's purchases at Bivouac. sion, little is known about this highly specialized breed ofemployee, and fesv attempts are eser tiade. In honor of the great American tradi- tion ue call Back-to-School shopping, it's time to learn what it's really like WHY HAS THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FAILED ITS STUDENTS? 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