In case you haven’t already checked it out, episode #108 of the SMRpodcast, “Vote for Robb”, is now online and ready for download.  Last week was kind of a slow week for mobile tech beyond the official announcement of the new iPad, so, we definitely touch on it as well as the user interface in Windows 8 and a few other things.

We’ve also got some pretty good picks this week…

Have a listen…
[podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/simplemobilereview/smrpodcast-108_-vote-for-robb.mp3[/podcast]

Show Details

• Recorded: March 13th, 2012
• Published: March 14th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• It was a slow news week this week
• Rod was hanging with Allison last week

We are still wondering when Rod is getting his iPad

• Rod admits he almost ordered one but got distracted
• Robb says he still may hold off a few months
• Chris mentions that he and Rod will be checking them out with AT&T on Friday

We talk about the usability of the new Windows 8 UI

• Rod feels the UI is really more touch than desktop
• Chris says that Rid is basing his opinion on the wrong data
• Robb finally installed Windows 8 and agrees with Rod

Chris is wondering if a locked boot loader for Windows 8 Arm Tablets are a big deal

• Robb says that this is not a big deal and the majority of people will not care
• Rod feel that this will only cause a swell of hackers and that will help the platform
• Chris can’t believe the lever of outrage over this

We talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note

• Chris loves the device and thinks Robb should get one
• Rod says he feels weird holding it to his face
• Robb is asking for Verizon to get a version

Picks of the Week

• Pixlr-o-matic (Photo App For Android)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Quick Sale (iPhone Billing App)Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• USB Wall Outlet (Wall receptacle with USB ports) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)