Episode 1781 • • 14:33 - 17:32
1781: Cluster 1
Modern Elevator Systems, Hearst Building, Cisco VoIP Reboots
A critique of modern "destination dispatch" elevator systems describes the lack of internal buttons and the resulting inefficiency in Manhattan hotels. An anecdote about the Hearst Building mentions the use of podium stewards to operate elevators. Additionally, a complaint is lodged against Cisco VoIP phones that rebooted nightly at 3:59 AM, illuminating hotel rooms with bright white screens.