SMRPodcast #140: That doesn’t sound fun

Today was launch day for the iPad Mini, and, in this episode of the SRMpodcast, we dive right in to Apple’s big event.  In addition to the iPad Mini, Apple announce a new iPad which replaces the iPad 3, a new Retinal Display MacBook Air, and, a new iMac.

We also talk Windows 8 and why people will initially find the interface frustrating, Rod talks about his zip lining experience while on vacation, and Robb admits to seeing a Windows Phone device in the wild.  We’ve got all this, plus, our picks in this episode of the SRMpodcast.

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Show Details

• Recorded: October 23rd, 2012
• Published: October 23rd, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 12min 00sec

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• Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
• Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley
• Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood

SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

• We are wondering what Allison and Brotha Tech thought of Apples Announcement

We start out talking about Apples announcements

• Chris says that they new iMac has a booty
• Rod likes how thin the edges are
• Robb says they people are a little upset with the timing of a new iPad
• Rod Says that this release was targeted at Microsoft

We talk about the iPad Mini

• Rod says that the price is way over
• Robb thinks that it will still sell very well
• Chris agrees that it is too expensive

We Wonder what apps will launch with Windows 8

• Chris thinks the obvious such as Words With Friends
• Rod is wondering if Adobe will make a splash

Guessing what Google is announcing next week

• Robb thinks a 10 inch tablet is on the way
• Rod is wondering about the price of the current Nexus 7
• Chris suspects a a new Galaxy Nexus Phone

Picks of the Week

• GoSMSPro for Android GoChat for iOS (Mobile SMS app) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Go Pro Hero HD / StarDock (Video Recorder / Windows 8 StartScreen)Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Sculpt Comfort KeyBoard (Windows 8 Keyboard) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Tagged as: podcast, Win8 Podcast, WP7 Podcast, WP8 Podcast