1-800-GOOG-411
So, I started using this when Google first announced it, and it’s incredible. You call this number, and say what you’re looking for, and your phone connects. Trying to call Meijer today while driving home looking for the Futurama DVD? I was. I called them, and they didn’t have it. I called GOOG-411 back and asked for Best Buy. Best Buy had it, and now I do, too.
So, what makes Goog-411 better than just dialing 411. 3 things:
1. It’s free
2. The robot that answers is a lot more polite than 411 operators
3. It’s free
Now, it does have its drawbacks. I once tried to get it to connect me to El Zarape. It couldn’t find it, so I said “Mexican Food” instead. It was the second result, and it pronounced it like we sometimes do in jest, all Americanized. I assume that’s going to get better in time.
Some might suggest that Google’s using it to perfect some master AI software, built to enslave humanity. I don’t really care one way or the other. I don’t have to pay $2 everytime I want to call a damn business. Thanks, Google.
December 19th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
I once tried to get it to connect me to El Zarape. It couldn’t find it, so I said “Mexican Food” instead. It was the second result, and it pronounced it like we sometimes do in jest, all Americanized.
LofuckingL.
You know what? I’m overjoyed that I can find asadero cheese here. I don’t care that it’s five bucks a pound, I’m just happy to have that -option-.
If I knit you a scarf, will you wear it? Or at least keep it around and look at it occasionally?