From: Dave Bonhoff (gtidave_at_newted.dyndns.org)
Date: Thu Mar 11 2004 - 10:56:01 PST
Out of curiosity, I called Michael and we had a brief discussion
regarding this email. He stated that Stone Multimedia Solutions has
been contracted to perform a marketing survey for a company which does
not wish to be named at this time. The company is exploring the
possibility of purchasing the Newton rights from Apple (I laughed at
that!) and designing and marketing a new device with the features
listed in the email, plus possibly other features or functions that
might be suggested.
Michael was a bit confused as to why people would be suspicious of his
email, as he believes that his email was straight forward and open. He
also encourages anyone interested to call or email him. He can be
reached at:
General Inquiries:
Toll Free
Phone: 1-800-201-5305
Fax: 416-345-9044
info_at_stonemultimedia.com
sales_at_stonemultimedia.com
Mailing Address:
Stone Multimedia Solutions, Inc.
1071 King Street West, Suite 316
Toronto, ON, Canada
M6K 3K2
"If you don't wish to participate, just don't reply" was his suggestion
for those not interested.
For what it is worth, I would like to participate in the survey myself
to voice my support. Would someone please email me the survey (off
list I guess)?
Thanks!
Dave
On 11-Mar-04, at 13:13, kareljansens wrote:
> I just received the following e-mail:
>
> ====================================
> We perform a study as for Apple Newton, the reason of its failure as
> well if
> there is interest in re-launching a new, improved Newton. We
> appreciate if
> Newton user give their feedback and share opinion.
>
> Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
> A new and improved Newton would include wireless internet browsing,
> email,
> calendar, ability to download games, hand writing recognition, color
> screen
> in a smoother, sleek design than the original.
>
> As a Newton user, you have been randomly selected to participate in a
> survey.
> Your comments will help us understand if there is interest in
> re-launching a
> new, improved Newton. We appreciate your help. We appreciate if Newton
> user
> give their feedback and share opinion. All you have to do is to fill
> the
> survey of 20 questions. Please reply to sales_at_stonemultimedia.com to
> obtain
> the questionnaire.
>
> Kindly ask you to pass this letter to as many Newton users, as you can.
> Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael Shklyar
> Marketing Manager
> Toronto
> Canada
>
> ====================================
>
> Allthough it sounds interesting enough (don't we /all/ want a new
> super-duper
> Newton?), it smells supiciously of spam bait. Does anyone on the list
> have
> any knowledge of Stone Multimedia and/or Michael Shklyar?
>
> Karel Jansens
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