We recently recorded SMRpodcast #101, Finger in a Light Socket which is now online and ready for download. This week Rod is back off vacation and airs his list of pet peeves with the Google Nexus. We talk a lot about the leadership change at RIM and Chris is annoyed by negative review of Windows phone.
Have a listen… [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/simplemobilereview/smrpodcast-101_-finger-in-a-light-socket.mp3[/podcast]
Show Details
- Recorded: January 24th, 2012
- Published: January 25th, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 18min 30sec
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Hosts:
- Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
- Chris Ashley @bigcashley
- Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
SHOW TOPICS
Opening Thoughts
- We jump right into RIM’s CEO shake up
- Rod says the new CEO has already made the wrong statements
- Robb says that the stock prices are taking a hit
- Chris says it’s still time for RIM to adopt Windows Phone
We talk about Rod’s vacation and travelling with just a tablet
- Rod says the iPad really slowed down his productivity
- Robb switched to his laptop because he saw the same problem
- Chris talks about travelling with just the Acer Iconia
Chris Had a debate on another site about a Windows Phone review
- Chris took issue with the reviewer missing a few features
- Robb says that is difficult to separate what you are used to in a review
- Rod points out an issue with a complaint about screen resolution
Nokia already accounting for almost half of the Windows Phones
- Chris says that it is not surprising but good for Nokia
- Robb says it makes sense as this is the only Phone they are pushing
- Rod agrees with Robb
Rod talks about some intuitive features of the iPhone vs. the Galaxy Nexus
- Rod points out some subtle things that make the experience on an iPhone better than Android
- Robb is wondering if any phone will make Rod Happy
Mentioned Links
Classical Violinist Playing Nokia Ringtone
Picks of the Week
- Evi for Android and iOS Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
- Ready Player 1 / Amazon Price Checker Android Windows Phone iPhone (Book / Amazon App )Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
- Tap the Birds (WP7 Game) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)
I just listened to your show am I think you are dead on when you say Thorsten Heins is like the president of Russia that no one can remember his name because Vladimir Putin is still really running things…
I just listened to your show am I think you are dead on when you say Thorsten Heins is like the president of Russia that no one can remember his name because Vladimir Putin is still really running things…
Hey Todd, Glad you listened. If you still have questions about #WP7 hit my boy @bigcashley:twitter up. He will tell you everything you need to know.
Robb did get me whith that I hate being used to prove a point. Todd hit me up anytime!!