[PLUG] OT: Geeky Portland Recommendations

[Rich Shepard]

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008, Daniel Pape wrote:

> - what broadband service is best?

   One that's reliable and always on.

   I've been with Aracnet/SpiritOne for ... 9 years now. Other folks have had
equally good service from easystreet, dslonly, and others.

> - what cellular company?

   Depends on what you want from them. I use Verizon, but don't pay the $50
per month for web/'Net access because I have such little use for it that the
cost cannot be justified, even as a business expense.

> - cafes/bars with wifi

   Yes. Many. You might have difficulty finding one that's not a wifi hot
spot.

> - computer repair shops?

   I like Northwest Computer Support in the far southwest reaches of southern
Beaverton. They're highly competent and reasonably priced.

> - good stores for computer parts/supplies?

   My preference is ENU, Inc. The one on NE 122nd Ave. just north of Sandy
Blvd.

> - anything else? favorite beer? best indian restaurant? :)

   Buy rubber boots for everyone. Umbrellas are not cool. Good restaurants
all over the place.

Safe travels,

Rich

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