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[liverletdie]

[ Is Tony Stark reporting in from a beach? He sure is, from Sunny Florida, because beaches are great, and also they don't get this kind of heat now in Virginia.

He even has a pair of sunglasses on, and the smile looks just a bit too self-satisfied. ]

I don't get to take enough vacations. [ Thankfully, the camera is focused on his upper half -- you're all spared the dreaded speedo for now. ] You know, being a CEO and everything, it takes a lot of time. Even now? I've got my comm and my work phone on me.

[ Which pings, right now, and he grins. ]

Oh, speaking of -- [ He holds up a phone for the camera to see. It's not an iPhone, but it is flat, and has beveled edging, but it isn't quite as big as an iphone, at least not for the moment. ]

Okay, okay, so it doesn't look like much. This is the new Starkphone, by the say. The one I've been working on...since the company started? I wanted to do something different with it, so... it took a bit. [ But he waves it again. ] It's going on sale...what, next week? Yeah, Wednesday, just in time for Thanksgiving. I'm sure you've seen the little adverts, but anyway, if you're looking for a phone, they're going to blow all the other ones out of the water, but... well -- we have our comms, right?

Now I was going to talk about how nice beaches are in the middle of November, but... you know, I got distracted. [ By talking about his own work. Go figure. ]

I'll leave it at that, I think. To all you new folks who keep coming in, if you want a job, just come talk to me, alright? I've got a heck of a company, and we can always use more.

[ With that, he pulls to the phone, and actually pulls up the display, which isn't just the screen, but instead what looks like a floating-light keyboard.

Oh yeah, it's definitely a floating light keyboard. It's only on an afterthought that he shuts the comm off. ]

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[akito]

How much protection does it have against any possible government interference?

[ he's been sticking to his old phone from home, albeit modified to function well here... he's pretty fond of the Blackberry design though, so if he did get a newer phone he'd probably want to mash the best parts all together... :|a ]

[liverletdie]

We use the best encryption software available.

I would know, I designed it myself.

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[rathercommon]

[ Tony Stark is a Moderately Intimidating Person. Kitty's heard about him from Billy, after all, and he's clearly done some Moderately Wicked Things.

But, hey, maybe that'll make him want to give back. (Maybe.) So she asks, very bluntly: ]

Does your company do corporate sponsorships of charities?

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[liverletdie]

Well, that wasn't exactly what I was talking about today...

[ A touch annoyed, but then, a pause. ]

But since I was already off topic, I'll humor you. If you go to our website, you'll see a list of our philanthropic arms, which are...pretty wide, all things considered.

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[enigmaestro]

Given the rate of acceleration your company enjoys with regards to its hiring practices, is anyone else concerned about a technological monopoly? Anyone?

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[liverletdie]

Now, I'm sure other people could hire if they wanted. I mean, not everyone wants to work for Tony Stark.

Even if I have the best work environment, pay, and benefits.

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[microbrobotics]

[ Hiro had been a little worried about not having gone into work much after Tadashi's disappearance, but - well, that's a relief. If Tony's on vacation he doesn't feel so bad. ]

thats the first one ive seen that actually looks like a decent cell phone to me

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[liverletdie]

Well thank you.

And it's a lot better than it looks, you know.

I might make sure all employees have one -- you know, free advertising when you're out and about.

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[cleptes]

You think the weather will hold out until early December? I'm looking to take a holiday myself. Preferably by a nice, warm beach.

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[liverletdie]

Hm, I don't know... You know how the weather is, it's notorious for getting weird around this time of year.

Then again, you could always leave the states. That's what I do, when it gets cold out here.

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[bad_in_latin]

... Huh. Can't say as I've seen one've those in person. Heard of, though.

What kinda work you offerin'?

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[liverletdie]

What, the phones? [ He holds it up and shakes it. ] I'm not surprised, considering they're not even out on the shelves yet.

But as for work... mostly R&D for consumer electronics. We produce the best for consumption by the general public. What kind of service are you offering?

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[helpline]

It's alright.

[ fancy phone, floating light keyboard, new technology, the Doctor boils it down to 'it's alright.' ]

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[liverletdie]

Well, if you have suggestions for the next model...

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[knifecollecting]

Your employees get one of those free, right?

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[liverletdie]

I'm thinking about it.

Free advertising, and all of that.

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[quaerit]

[ He named his phone after himself?

Christ, he actually did. ]

This adds a personal touch to your advertising, Mr Stark. What features do they offer, beyond the holographic keyboard?

I take it they're secure?

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[liverletdie]

[ Well an egomaniac does as he does. ]

Yes, they're perfectly secure. I wrote the security protocols myself.

As for the features, you're going to see the haptic display keyboard, of course, and an option to use either a projection screen or the standard screen you see here -- [ A wave of the phone ]

Camera is the best we can get this small, of course. [ No it isn't, but it's the best you can mass produce for the market. ]

And, let's see, 1 Terabyte of storage space, just to give you space to fill it up with.

You know, for those of us who enjoy music on their phones.

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[americanhustle]

[ A man in a perfectly tailored 3 piece suit is on video paying more attention to Tony's surroundings than his job offer. He's decidedly not at a beach himself. ]

You make me want to take a little vacation myself. Though is it really a vacation if you're not currently employed?

[ He smiles, clearly not upset about not currently working. ]

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[liverletdie]

I think that's just a matter of perspective. [ A grin. ]

A vacation from working period? Or how about a hiatus?

[inmyothertights]

Oh.

Phones.

[liverletdie]

What's wrong with phones?

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[youbastard]

Not bad looking. The best part is definitely the name though. [ So Tony Stark has 0 modesty. It's pretty amusing. ]

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[liverletdie]

Well, I thought it should reflect the brand, and it is my personal work, so...

It'll make sure everyone knows who made the devices.

[ Which is the important part. ]

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[mammal_robot]

Question: That light keyboard, would it register your key presses if you had a prosthetic hand? The iPhone knockoffs they got us don't.

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[liverletdie]

Yes, actually. It's a haptic tech display, so instead of reading the actual pressure from your finger, it's using acoustics instead.

[ There's almost a shrug. ]

I programmed it to read fine-touches, but I want to be able to use it when I'm suited up, so I thought it would be a nice feature. [ Not that he will, but. you know. ]

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[wonk]

so

u seem like an enterprising man

obvs i dont need 2 tell u that skype is an awful awful program

how would U like dibs on the replacement that will finally destroy it

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[liverletdie]

Oh yeah?

What is it, who programmed it, and how is it superior?

[ People all want him to buy their stuff today what is with this ]