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Episode #92 of the SMRpodcast, A Rick Perry Moment, is online and ready for download.  This week, after a brief hiatus, Brent Harmon returns to the show with, not one, but, two new Android devices, the Droid RAZR and the Droid Rezound.

We also talk a lot about the Kindle Fire, the BlackBerry London, and ponder if RIM should drop the price of the BlackBerry PlayBook to $99.

 

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Hosts

Opening Thoughts

  • Brent is back and is in studio with the HTC Rezound and DROID RAZR
  • We all received the Kindle Fire today
  • Robb is asking for our early thoughts
  • Rod said he agrees with Chris that it is heavy
  • Brent really like the feel of the device

Allison Sheridan Left us a message about Netflix

  • Rod says that he forgot to play it last week
  • Robb says that she was dead on with her comments
  • Chris and Brent agree with Allison

We talk about the BlackBerry London and QNX

  • Robb says he likes the look but they have to come with services
  • Chris says that it is ugly
  • Rod says that so far people will decide to go either way

Robb wants to know when are the Verizon Windows Phones coming

  • Chris says the rumor is Q1 of next year Nokia is releasing Lte devices
  • Chris also mentions that

We all weigh in on the Barnes and Noble patent dispute with Microsoft

  • Chris says he wants to see them go under
  • Brent says that he thinks B&N has a chance against Microsoft
  • Robb is wondering about the anti trust aspect
  • Rod believes that the patents being used are only a pre-cursor to a bigger lawsuit

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Special thanks to  Chris Dutra for the opening mix and Laura Tsaggris for the music…

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-92-a-rick-perry-moment/feed 0 Episode #92 of the SMRpodcast, A Rick Perry Moment, is online and ready for download.  This week, after a brief hiatus, Brent Harmon returns to the show with, not one, but, two new Android devices, the Droid RAZR and the Droid Rezound. We also talk a lot about the Kindle Fire, the BlackBerry London, and ponder if RIM should drop the price of the BlackBerry PlayBook to $99.   Subscribe for automatic downloads Standard RSS SHOW TOPICS Hosts Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Brent Harman @jbharman Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood Opening Thoughts Brent is back and is in studio with the HTC Rezound and DROID RAZR We all received the Kindle Fire today Robb is asking for our early thoughts Rod said he agrees with Chris that it is heavy Brent really like the feel of the device Allison Sheridan Left us a message about Netflix Rod says that he forgot to play it last week Robb says that she was dead on with her comments Chris and Brent agree with Allison We talk about the BlackBerry London and QNX Robb says he likes the look but they have to come with services Chris says that it is ugly Rod says that so far people will decide to go either way Robb wants to know when are the Verizon Windows Phones coming Chris says the rumor is Q1 of next year Nokia is releasing Lte devices Chris also mentions that We all weigh in on the Barnes and Noble patent dispute with Microsoft Chris says he wants to see them go under Brent says that he thinks B&N has a chance against Microsoft Robb is wondering about the anti trust aspect Rod believes that the patents being used are only a pre-cursor to a bigger lawsuit PICKS OF THE WEEK Flipit USB Charger (Plugless USB Charger )Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview) Fanhattan (Cross Service Media locator ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) olloclip (Smartphone camera lens ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) XBOX 360 (Game Console ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) Special thanks to  Chris Dutra for the opening mix and Laura Tsaggris for the music… SMRpodcast # 92: A Rick Perry Moment is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Episode #92 of the SMRpodcast, A Rick Perry Moment, is online and ready for download.  This week, after a brief hiatus, Brent Harmon returns to the show with, not one, but, two new Android devices, the Droid RAZR and the Droid Rezound. We also [...] SMRpodcast #90: Who Are We, RIM? http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-90-who-are-we-rim http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-90-who-are-we-rim#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:40:22 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=24784 SMRpodcast #90: Who Are We, RIM? is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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Episode #90 of the SMRpodcast, Who Are We, RIM?, is now available and ready for download.

Hosts:Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood

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

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PICKS OF THE WEEK

Opening Song

SPECIAL THANKS TO LAURA TSAGGARIS FOR THE MUSIC

Download Warning Signs in iTunes

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-90-who-are-we-rim/feed 0 Episode #90 of the SMRpodcast, Who Are We, RIM?, is now available and ready for download. Hosts:Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood Recorded: November 1st, 2011 Published: November 2nd, 2011 Duration: 1hr 02min sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS 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 Download Warning Signs in iTunes Find out more information about Laura on her Website SMRpodcast #90: Who Are We, RIM? is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Episode #90 of the SMRpodcast, Who Are We, RIM?, is now available and ready for download. Hosts:Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood Recorded: November 1st, 2011 Published: November 2nd, 2011 Duration: 1hr 02min sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC [...] SMRPodcast #89: When Will The Siri Fad Be Over http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-89-when-will-the-siri-fad-be-over http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-89-when-will-the-siri-fad-be-over#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:52:42 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=24727 SMRPodcast #89: When Will The Siri Fad Be Over is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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Episode #89 of the SMRpodcast,  When Will the Siri Fad Be Over, is up and online…

  • Recorded: October 26th, 2011
  • Published: October 27th, 2011
  • Duration: 1hr 14min 37sec
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Opening Thoughts

  • Rod jumps right into the BlackBerry 7 update
  • Robb says that it took him 40 minutes to update his phone
  • Robb also says that he has no idea what was in the update

Netflix stocks continue to tumble

  • Rod says that business schools will use Netflix as a case study in a few years
  • Robb thinks that the schools will use them this year
  • Chris doesn’t understand why all the hysteria from customers

We talk about some of the excerpts from Steve Jobs book and Patents

  • Chris says that companies should be able to patent their creations
  • Robb believes that some of these things would be inevitable
  • Rod says that ideas should be able to patented even if it is not used
  • Chris says that Android fans are mad at Microsoft when they should be more mad at Apple

Will the SIRI fad wear off

  • Chris says that he can’t wait until the SIRI Fad is over
  • Rod says that it is not going anywhere
  • Robb agrees that Apple made voice command cool for consumers

We talk about Nokia’s upcoming devices

  • Rod is wondering what is Nokia announcing
  • Chris says the rumors are for two devices
  • Robb says he still wants to try Windows Phone he just needs it on Verizon

 

Mentioned Links

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Opening Song

SPECIAL THANKS TO LAURA TSAGGARIS FOR THE MUSIC

Download Warning Signs in iTunes

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

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Hosts: Rod Simmons, Robb Dunewood, Brent Harman

  • Recorded: April 17th, 2011
  • Published: April 18tt, 2011
  • Duration: 1hr 5min 32sec
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Opening Thoughts

  • Chris are out this week
  • Chris traveled with just the ViewPad 10..again

RIM Co-CEO Flakes In BBC Interview, Will Probably Be Gone Soon

  • Robb understands his point of view, but a CEO needs to be under control
  • Rod thinks he should have been prepared for this type of quesiton

BlackBerry Playbook reviews are in: not bad, not quite done

  • Rod is waiting to see what Robb thinks on tuesday
  • Brent talked to BlackBerry users who wonder what the Playbook is
  • Robb is holding judgement but says 7 inches is the perfect tablet size

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Opening Song

Download Warning Signs in iTunes

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

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-64-what-is-the-blackberry-playbook/feed 0 Hosts: Rod Simmons, Robb Dunewood, Brent Harman Recorded: April 17th, 2011 Published: April 18tt, 2011 Duration: 1hr 5min 32sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS BlackBerry Users: Simple Mobile Review Podcast App Powered by PodTrapper Instructions to subscribing to podcasts SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Chris are out this week Chris traveled with just the ViewPad 10..again RIM Co-CEO Flakes In BBC Interview, Will Probably Be Gone Soon Robb understands his point of view, but a CEO needs to be under control Rod thinks he should have been prepared for this type of quesiton BlackBerry Playbook reviews are in: not bad, not quite done Rod is waiting to see what Robb thinks on tuesday Brent talked to BlackBerry users who wonder what the Playbook is Robb is holding judgement but says 7 inches is the perfect tablet size PICKS OF THE WEEK Navigon for iPhone | Full Dark, No Stars ( Ebooks ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Linked In for Android | Twitter for BlackBerry Robb (RIMarkable) Mobile Noter SE Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview) Opening Song Download Warning Signs in iTunes 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 SMRPodcast #64: What Is The BlackBerry PlayBook is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Episode #64 of the SMRpodcast, What is the BlackBerry PlayBook?, and, as you can imagine, we talk a lot of BlackBerry PlayBook. Research in Motions first tablet computing device launches tomorrow, April 19th and we spend a lot of time previewing [...] SMRpodcast #60: Who Needs A Keyboard http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-60-who-needs-a-keyboard http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-60-who-needs-a-keyboard#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:08:37 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=21815 SMRpodcast #60: Who Needs A Keyboard is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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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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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

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Opening Song

Shelter Me by Tab Benoit – Purchase from Amazon

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-60-who-needs-a-keyboard/feed 0 Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley,Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood Recorded: January 30th, 2011 Published: January 31st, 2011 Duration: 1hr 37min 19sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS BlackBerry Users: Simple Mobile Review Podcast App Powered by PodTrapper Instructions to subscribing to podcasts 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 PICKS OF THE WEEK Share Contacs via sms / Thrutu (Contact Sharing )Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview) Ping Chat ( ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) BringCast (Podcast App for WP7 ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)   Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) The Warded Man ( Ebook) LunaTik iPod Nano Watchband Energizer XP18000 ( Rechargeable Power Pack for Laptops ) Energizer XP2000 ( Rechargeable Power Pack for Laptops ) Opening Song Shelter Me by Tab Benoit – Purchase from Amazon SMRpodcast #60: Who Needs A Keyboard is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Episode #60 of the SMRpodcast is posted online and ready. We have the full cast this week so head on after the jump and have a listen...<p><a href="http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-60-who-needs-a-keyboard">SMRpodcast #60: [...] SMRpodcast #58: When You Are Punch Drunk http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-58-when-you-are-punch-drunk http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-58-when-you-are-punch-drunk#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:20 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=21608 SMRpodcast #58: When You Are Punch Drunk is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood

  • Recorded: March 6th, 2011
  • Published: March 7tht, 2011
  • Duration: 1hr 15min 00sec
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Apple announces the iPad 2

  • Robb says that RIM really missed an opportunity here
  • Chris is wondering how Apple keeps the iPad so cheap (as compared to other devices)
  • Rod says the Motorola Xoom is overpriced
  • Rod takes issue with Steve Jobs blatantly miss quoting Samsung

Verizon Says 1 million iPhone 4’s sold

  • Rod says most of them were online sales

Netflix removes DVD queuing from iPad app

  • Robb hates the update
  • Rod says he doesn’t use the DVD’s anymore
  • Chris agrees with Robb
  • A wild tangent ensues

BlackBerry Messenger may show up on other platforms

  • Robb says this is a good thing for RIM
  • Rod says RIM may be transitioning to a software company
  • Chris agrees with Rod

Mentioned Links

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Opening Song

Sugar Hill by AZ – Get this song from Amazon

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/smrpodcast-58-when-you-are-punch-drunk/feed 0 Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood Recorded: March 6th, 2011 Published: March 7tht, 2011 Duration: 1hr 15min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS BlackBerry Users: Simple Mobile Review Podcast App Powered by PodTrapper Instructions to subscribing to podcasts SHOW TOPICS Apple announces the iPad 2 Robb says that RIM really missed an opportunity here Chris is wondering how Apple keeps the iPad so cheap (as compared to other devices) Rod says the Motorola Xoom is overpriced Rod takes issue with Steve Jobs blatantly miss quoting Samsung Verizon Says 1 million iPhone 4’s sold Rod says most of them were online sales Netflix removes DVD queuing from iPad app Robb hates the update Rod says he doesn’t use the DVD’s anymore Chris agrees with Robb A wild tangent ensues BlackBerry Messenger may show up on other platforms Robb says this is a good thing for RIM Rod says RIM may be transitioning to a software company Chris agrees with Rod Mentioned Links PICKS OF THE WEEK IntoNow (iPhone App TV Social Networking ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Color Splash (Photo Editing App ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Spades (Windows Phone 7 Game ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) Opening Song Sugar Hill by AZ – Get this song from Amazon SMRpodcast #58: When You Are Punch Drunk is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood Recorded: March 6th, 2011 Published: March 7tht, 2011 Duration: 1hr 15min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS BlackBerry Users: Simple Mobile Review Podcast App Powered by PodTrapper [...] Simple Mobile Review #23: Attention To Details http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-23-attention-to-details http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-23-attention-to-details#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:23:24 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=13861 Simple Mobile Review #23: Attention To Details is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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Simple Mobile Review Podcast episode #23 is up and with WWDC being this week, we talk a lot about the upcoming iPhone 4.  We also a little Microsoft and Tech Ed, plus this weeks picks.

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: June 9th, 2010
Published: June 10th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 12min 05sec
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Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: June 9th, 2010
Published: June 10th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 12min 05sec
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Can you believe that we’ve recorded our 19th episode of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast?

This week we talk a lot about Google and Android.  Is the Nexus One direct model working?  Facebook to launch location based check-in services.  How will this affect Foursquare and Gowalla.  Android overtakes the iPhone for number two smartphone OS.  Apple rationalizes why this isn’t the case.

All this  plus our weekly pics, and, we’ve even got a free-unlock code giveway going on.

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]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-podcast-19-excuses-never-explain/feed 0 Can you believe that we’ve recorded our 19th episode of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast? This week we talk a lot about Google and Android.  Is the Nexus One direct model working?  Facebook to launch location based check-in services.  How will this affect Foursquare and Gowalla.  Android overtakes the iPhone for number two smartphone OS.  Apple rationalizes why this isn’t the case. All this  plus our weekly pics, and, we’ve even got a free-unlock code giveway going on. Listen to Show: Subscribe: Standard RSS Check out the full show notes… Simple Mobile Review Podcast #19: Excuses Never Explain is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Can you believe that we’ve recorded our 19th episode of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast? This week we talk a lot about Google and Android.  Is the Nexus One direct model working?  Facebook to launch location based check-in services.  How will [...] Simple Mobile Review Podcast #18: Goodbye Skype http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-podcast-18-goodbye-skype http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-podcast-18-goodbye-skype#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 03:41:11 +0000 Robb Dunewood http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=13222 Simple Mobile Review Podcast #18: Goodbye Skype is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

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Episode #18 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast is up.  We had a special guest this week, Brent Harmon, or, the Gadget King as we like to call him.  Speaking of gadgets, each of us got a new toy to play with since the last show.  We talk about our new tech, why we had to say goodbye to Skype, and, of course, this weeks picks.

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SHOW TOPICS

Welcome Brent to the Studio

  • We talk about the Gadget King

Skype new Terms of Service

  • Broadcasters must announce they are using Skype at the beginning and end of every show
  • Chris, Robb and Rod say Goodbye Skye

Chris got the new AT&T Microcell

  • He loves the device and how easy it was to setup
  • Rod likes the security model vs. the Verizon Femtocell
  • Brent Talks about a home made Femtocell device

Is Rim Creating a Tablet

  • Robb says that they don’t know what they want to do
  • Chris is wondering if they will have dancers on their launch video

Apple being investigated for Anti Trust violations

  • Chris says good
  • Rod highlights the fact that a lot of Apple fans say Microsoft does the same thing

Several media outlets want the sealed search warrant that recovered lost iPhone4

  • Robb reminds us that Steve Jobs has some influence with the cops
  • Brent explains some of the other conspiracy theories that are going around

Microsoft releasing Kin One and Kin Two

  • A lot of media outlets are clubbing the phones
  • Chris says is it really fair some of the comparisons
  • Robb mentions the only journalist that gave a positive review so far

Robb discusses his use of the Android Incredible

  • He loves the cool factor on the phone
  • Rod asks about the tethering
  • Brent points out that Robb’s copy issue may be PEBCAK

Mentioned Links

Picks of the Week

Estrongs ( Android )/File Browser for iPad ( File Browsing )– Brent Harmon (SimpleMobileReview)

AT&T Microcell ( In Home Signal Boost )– Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

CardStar – (Digital Reward Card) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

X-Mini Capsule Speaker ( Portable Speakers )– Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Simple Mobile Review Podcast #18: Goodbye Skype is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog...

]]> http://www.rimarkable.com/simple-mobile-review-podcast-18-goodbye-skype/feed 0 Episode #18 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast is up.  We had a special guest this week, Brent Harmon, or, the Gadget King as we like to call him.  Speaking of gadgets, each of us got a new toy to play with since the last show.  We talk about our new tech, why we had to say goodbye to Skype, and, of course, this weeks picks. Listen to Show Subscribe: Standard RSS SHOW TOPICS Welcome Brent to the Studio We talk about the Gadget King Skype new Terms of Service Broadcasters must announce they are using Skype at the beginning and end of every show Chris, Robb and Rod say Goodbye Skye Chris got the new AT&T Microcell He loves the device and how easy it was to setup Rod likes the security model vs. the Verizon Femtocell Brent Talks about a home made Femtocell device Is Rim Creating a Tablet Robb says that they don’t know what they want to do Chris is wondering if they will have dancers on their launch video Apple being investigated for Anti Trust violations Chris says good Rod highlights the fact that a lot of Apple fans say Microsoft does the same thing Several media outlets want the sealed search warrant that recovered lost iPhone4 Robb reminds us that Steve Jobs has some influence with the cops Brent explains some of the other conspiracy theories that are going around Microsoft releasing Kin One and Kin Two A lot of media outlets are clubbing the phones Chris says is it really fair some of the comparisons Robb mentions the only journalist that gave a positive review so far Robb discusses his use of the Android Incredible He loves the cool factor on the phone Rod asks about the tethering Brent points out that Robb’s copy issue may be PEBCAK Mentioned Links BlackBerry 6.0 Demo Skype’s new terms of service Picks of the Week Estrongs ( Android )/File Browser for iPad ( File Browsing )– Brent Harmon (SimpleMobileReview) AT&T Microcell ( In Home Signal Boost )– Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) CardStar – (Digital Reward Card) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) X-Mini Capsule Speaker ( Portable Speakers )– Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Simple Mobile Review Podcast #18: Goodbye Skype is a post from: RIMarkable, the Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog... Episode #18 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast is up.  We had a special guest this week, Brent Harmon, or, the Gadget King as we like to call him.  Speaking of gadgets, each of us got a new toy to play with since the last show.  We talk about [...]