SMRPodcast

Posted March 21, 2011
SMRPodcast #60: Who Needs a Keyboard

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley,Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood

  • Recorded: January 30th, 2011
  • Published: January 31st, 2011
  • Duration: 1hr 37min 19sec
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SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

  • Chris finally says good buy to his Avalanche
  • We discuss built in screens vs. getting a tablet
  • Big news AT&T buys T-Mobile
  • Our thoughts on the purchase

Netflix Makes Some Big News This Week

  • Rod mentions that Netflix controls 61% of media streaming
  • We all find this amazing
  • Brent mentions that Netflix bought House of Cards series
  • Robb likes what Netflix is doing except for the new iPad app

General news and comments

  • Rod mentions that Kevin Rose resigns from Digg
  • Robb finds it amazing how a once powerful site could fall so fast
  • Brent is wondering if another tech bubble is about to blow

iPad tablets vs. Windows Tablets

  • Robb and Brent discuss the consumption vs. content creation of the iPad
  • Chris says he can do all those things on his new ViewPad 10
  • ARGUMENT ENSUES

Mentioned Links

Paul Thurrott Defends His Windows Phone 7 Stance

Movie Pick

Arlington Road

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Opening Song

Shelter Me by Tab Benoit – Purchase from Amazon