Former Senior Director of Developer Relations at RIM, Mike Kirkup, give his take on the current state of Research in Motion and it’s affect on Waterloo, CA….
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Archives for July 2012
10-Inch BlackBerry PlayBook Images Make Their Way Online
Although it is believed Research in Motion cancelled plans for a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook to focus on BlackBerry 10 and next generation BlackBerry devices, images of a 10-inch tablet have appeared online.
Vietnamese site Tinthe has posted multiple pictures of a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook including comparison shots of the 10-inch tab with a 7-inch PlayBook and iPad as well as tear- down shots which showcase a 7,250 mAh battery, a wireless radio, and a SIM card slot.
Episode #127 of the SMRpodcast was just a two man show with hosts Rod Simmons and Robb Dunewood, however, we hold it down while the big fella, Chris Ashely, is enjoying his vacation. This week we get right into the Research in Motion rumor that the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook is set to go on sale by the end of the month. Rod got a new Samsung Galaxy S III and immediately finds a few things that need to be updated. And Apple didn’t change the 30-pin connector just tick everyone who already don’t like Apple off. We’ve got all this, several awesome picks, and Robb has a story about why non-technical people should never buy computers from yard sales.
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4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Rumored To Launch July 31st for $550… I Don’t Buy It…
There is a rumor floating around that the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook is set to go on sale one week from today, July 31st, for $550. I am having a hard time buying this rumor simply because RIM would have an impossible time selling this device at that price point.
Regardless of the hardware, the entry price for 7″ tablets is $199. The Kindle Fire, and, my new favorite tablet, the Google Nexus 7, have seen to that.
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SMRpodcast #126: The Surprise Apology
It was a “laid back” 126th episode of the SMRpodcast where we didn’t talk about a lot of news, but, we did get into some interesting discussions about Windows 8, Windows Phone executive defections from Microsoft, and Robb’s brand new toy, the Google Nexus 7 tablet. We also touch on Apple’s admission of a mistake, RIM’s $120+ patent woes, and the upcoming $99 Android gaming console.
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SMRPodcast #125: Hanging with The Cubicle Chick
Check out episode #125 of the SMRPodcast with special guest host Danyelle Little from TheCubicleChick.com. This week we, once again, try to figure out what the heck is going on at Research In Motion. Google gets hit with the biggest fine of its kind for bypassing security in Safari, and, we go off on an interesting tangent on cutting the cord. We also talk about the Samsung Galaxy S III, 7-inch iPads, and, we’ve got this weeks picks. Get all this and more in episode #125 of the SMRPodcast…
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SMRpodcast #124: Where’s My Belt
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: July 3rd, 2012
- Published: July 4th, 2012
- Duration: 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)