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Have a listen to Episode #86 of the SMRpodcast…

October 7, 2011 by Robb Dunewood Leave a Comment

Episode #86 of the SMRpodcast is online and it’s on pace to destroy our previous single week download record.  Be a part of history and have a listen.

[podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/simplemobilereview/smrpodcast-86_-apple-disappoints-microsoft_s-shock-and-awe.mp3[/podcast]

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

  • Recorded: October 4th, 2011
  • Published: October 5th, 2011
  • Duration: 1hr 10 min 30 sec
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SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

  • BrothaTech Terrance Gaines back on the Show
  • We immediately go into Apples announcement of the iPhone 5
  • Everyone agrees there was a lot of disappointment in the announcements today.

We pose the question of does the lack of features on the iPhone 4s matter

  • Robb says it does not
  • Terrance says that the dual core is enough for him to get one
  • Rod says people will still head towards the store
  • Chris says that he doesn’t see all of the yearly upgraders getting this device

We talk about iChat and if it will hurt BlackBerry

  • Rod says it will draw more people away from BlackBerry
  • Chris says it won’t and that Apple should have opted for a cross platform messaging like Skype
  • Terrance agrees with Chris
  • Robb doesn’t think iChat will hurt BlackBerry either

We talk about Microsoft’s impressive Windows Phone 7 update

  • Rod mentions the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update
  • Chris is impressed with the complete turn around of the update process
  • Robb want’s to know if Terrance is willing to try out a Windows Phone
  • Terrance says he likes what he sees so far but the apps could be a problem

Amazon’s Kindle fire made a splash

  • Rod is wondering who ordered one
  • Robb ordered three and feel it is a game changer
  • Terrance ordered one for his wife
  • Chris’s wife wants a Kindle Fire too

Mentioned Links

PICKS OF THE WEEK

  • Ring Shuffle (Temporary Phone number )Brotha Tech Terrance Gaines (brothatech)
  • Kik Messenger – Android iOS / Shadow Gun (Messaging App / iOS game ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
  • Bowers & Wilkins Headset / Daemon by Daniel Suarez (in ear headset / Kindle book ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
  • Sony – Rechargeable 3D Active Glasses (3D Glasses ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Opening Song

Sugar Hill by AZ – Amazon

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