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Episode # of the SMRpodcast, It Is Not An Attack, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we talk about the new BlackBerry Playbook OS and our early thoughts on the updated features. We also give our opinion on the Google Privacy issue and talk about Microsoft’s video against Google Apps. Finally, we talk about some new Windows Phone devices hitting the market and Netflix changing gears.
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- Recorded: February 21st, 2012
- Published: February 22nd, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 16min 00sec
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Episode #104 of the SMRpodcast, Wassuuup, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week Rod is back with us and Brotha Tech, Terrence Gaines joins us on the show. We get into a conversation about Windows 8 on ARM and also how the apps will work on the new platform. Terrence tells about the Samsung Galaxy Note and how he feels the size affects usage. We also take a count to see what upcoming tablets we are all getting. Finally we talk about Apple and RIM and their latest news.
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- Recorded: February 13th, 2012
- Published: February 14th, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec
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Episode # of the SMRpodcast, Chicken Wings And Beer Part 3, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week finds Rod away on business so Robb and Chris take over the show. We talk about Brandon Watson leaving Microsoft and whether he leaves a void. We also talk about RIM losing a huge supporter of the BlackBerry platform. Robb and Chris also have some comments on the SuperBowl and a few Xbox games. Finally we talk about a surprising revelation of Apple’s revenue source and the new DROID 4.
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- Recorded: February 7th, 2012
- Published: February 8th, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec
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It is hard to believe we are on the 4th generation of famous Motorola Droid. Today Verizon and Motorola have announced the Droid 4. The Droid is one of the best devices for users coming from a BlackBerry or any other device with a physical keyboard. Sadly it is powered by Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) but will receive an update to ICS, Android 4.0, sometime in the future.
As expected the device has Verizon 4G LTC service, 4.0 inch qHD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080P hd video capture, and both front and rear facing camera’s for Skype calling. Verizon / Motorola / Google are highlighting the government grade encryptions support giving users yet another reason to leave the once dominate BlackBerry.
The Droid 4 will be $199 with a 2 year agreement and have and optional Laptop Dock for $300. You can start buying on Feb 10 2010.
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Episode #102 of the SMRpodcast, Number One Somewhere, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week Rod seeks out to get some vindication against Robb in what turns out to be a very funny moment. We talk about Rod switching back to iPhone because of Android reboot issues and Robb has a solid plan to help RIM get back on track. Finally Chris points out some solid Windows Phone news from the last week including Brandon Watson setting people straight.
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- Recorded: January 31st, 2012
- Published: February 1st, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 09min 00sec
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Surely one of my favorite features of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the ability to show your data usage over a monthly cycle. In the data usage area, accessed via Settings | Data Usage, you can set a mobile data limit and track your data usage by application. While the Data usage feature is not an exact measurement, it does give you a good idea how close you are to your data cap. This is a feature of the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android (4.0), and will be available regardless of your carrier once you upgrade.
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Our favorite PC Backup company CrashPlan, has released a Windows Phone version of there mobile applications. Responding to a question, CrashPlan’s tweeted,
“Actually, We’ve released a Windows Phone version of the apps today. Should appear in the Marketplace within a day.”
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Episode #101 of the SMRpodcast, Finger In The Light Socket, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. In this episode we talk about RIM’s CEO shake up and Rod’s back from vacation. Someone broke the ruled to the tablet travel challenge. We also talk about Nokia’s Windows Phone sales numbers and Rod has a pet peeve about the Galaxy Nexus.
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- Recorded: January 24th, 2012
- Published: January 25th, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 18min 30sec
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What electronics do you take when you go on vacation? When I packed the electronics for my family of six, I quickly discovered the quantity of items added up to some significant weight in my backpack. Any rational person going to Aruba focuses on swimming trunks and flip flops at a minimum. However flying with 4 kids under 9 years of age makes you consider how to handle flight and downtime entertainment in a different way. While my list was exhaustive, each and every device that came along was used during our stay. None were extra.
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Amazon is selling the Samsung Focus Flash for 1 penny with a new contract or individual upgrade. We often feature Amazon Penny Phones and the Focus Flash is a great addition. The Focus Flash is meant to be an entry level Windows Phone device however it is a great one. The Focus Flash has a 1.4GHz processor and a front facing camera, and four and a half star ratings, this device is also a HSPA+ 4G phone.
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