Summary: Episode #97 of the SMRpodcast, More RIM Bashing, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we start with a message from our friend Allison Sheridan regarding Barnes and Noble’s latest Nook change. We also talk about a strange conversation from a T-Mobile rep that Robb witnessed. Finally we get into the latest tech news from RIM, Microsoft and a big Apple discussion. SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Robb had a rough night on the basketball court We do mention that this is the last show of 2011 Allison Sheridan from the Nosilla Podcast drops us a line Robb tells a story of a T-mobile visit We talk about the Barnes and Noble removing Side loading of apps Chris says that they may be ignoring a large portion of their fans Brent thinks that Amazon MAY do the same thing Robb agrees that they may be hurting themselves against Amazon We talk about the latest RIM missteps Robb says that they are just doing everything wrong Rod says that the CEOs are not idiots Brent agrees with Robb Chris suggests that they adopt Windows Phone 7 again Should RIM adopt another ecosystem Rod agrees that they need a new platform and suggests Amazon Chris thinks the should go with Windows Phone Robb agrees with Amazon Brent also agrees that they need an ecosystem Chris brings up a new HTC Lte Windows Phone rumor Picks of the Week Google Currents (Magazine App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Wireless Speed wheel for Xbox (Xbox 360 accessory) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Xbox 360 with Kinect Bundle (Amazon deal) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) WordPress for Android (Android WordPress App) (SimpleMobileReview) Waze Chris Dutra (The Midtown Raleigh Show)
