The Independence Day episode of the SMRPodcast is online and ready for download. It was a slow week for tech news generally, but a devastating week for Research in Motion specifically. RIM reported it's first quarterly loss in 8 years and announced that BlackBerry 10 would be delayed until Q1 2013. We all give our opinions on RIM's future, and, it is far from rosy.
We also talk Windows 8 upgrades, a bit about Windows tablets, and about Rod's inability to keep electronics dry when within a mile of water. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #124 of the SMRPodcast…
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Show Details
- Recorded:Â July 3rd, 2012
- Published:Â July 4th, 2012
- Duration:Â 01hr 11min 00sec
Hosts:
- Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
- Chris Ashley @bigcashley
- Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
SHOW TOPICS
Opening Thoughts
- We are all getting ready for the 4th of July
- Rod drowns yet another gadget
RIM says there is nothing wrong with the state of the company
- Robb says that they really had nothing else they can say but believes they are do
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- Chris says they should have rallied the company with the truth like Nokia did
- Rod is betting that there stock will continue to dip this year
Rod wants to know why Robb is getting a Nexus 7
- Robb explains his thoughts around the Nexus 7 vs. the Kindle Fire
- Chris mentions that Apple is rumored to release a 7 inch tablet
- Rod does not see the value in getting a Nexus 7
Microsoft announces upgrade prices for Windows 8
- Chris talks about the announced prices for the Windows 8 upgrade
- Rod thinks that this is a smart move but feels it will sell well regardless
- Robb thinks Microsoft has to be careful and not offend OEMs
Picks of the Week
- Google+ Mobile App Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
- Freedom i-Connex Combi Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
- MetroTwit for Windows 8 (Twitter App) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)