SMRPodcast #90: Who are we, RIM?

Posted November 2, 2011

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

Recorded: November 1st, 2011
Published: November 2nd, 2011
Duration: 1hr 02min sec

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SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

Rod and Robb are headed to Blog World this week
We give our thoughts on the Nokia devices
Robb likes the Lumia 800 but is disappointed it did not have a front facing camera
Rob says that the Lumia 800 is a beautiful device
Chris says that the Lumia 710 is smart decision by Nokia to get more users

AT&T is releasing more Blackberry and Windows Phone devices this month

Robb says that AT&T release the BlackBerry 9900
Rod is wondering why they have more device coming on the old platform
Chris says that the Focus Flash and the Focus s are coming November 6th

Rod gives his take on using the iPhone 4S

Rod says that he has an issue with I message on Verizon
He also does not like how Apple handles new Emails
Rod also misses the music and video hub from Windows Phone
Robb presses Rod to talk about the battery life
Rod says that the battery life sucks

Wow will dominate tablets in the next few years

Robb says that Apple will for the next year but wonders if Microsoft will hurt Android and RIM
Rod says that Microsoft will definitely hurt Android and the Playbook but could take over number 1 next year
Chris reminds Robb that the Windows tablets will be both ARM based and Intel based

Mentioned Links

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Accuweather for Playbook (Weather app ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
Hide Built in Apps In iOS ( TIP ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
Prototype / Kinectimals for WP7 (XBOX Game / Windows Phone Game ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Opening Song

SPECIAL THANKS TO LAURA TSAGGARIS FOR THE MUSIC

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Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com