Summary: It is episode #143 of the SMRpodcast, and, this week we start off with news out of Research in Motion. According to a press release that came out November 12th, RIM is holding BlackBerry 10 launch events on January 30th, 2013. This is probably RIM's last shot at turning things around for the the BlackBerry, and, it will be interesting to see how BlackBerry 10 is received. Rod ordered a new HTC 8X Windows Phone 8 device, but, unfortunately, Verizon could only narrow the delivery date down to between today and eventually. Chris also had issues with his Nokia Lumia 920 orders from AT&T. Robb, however, had no issues with getting his new Windows 8 powered Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook/Tablet. As a matter off fact, he got it a few days early, and, absolutely loves the device. We've got all this, our picks, and more in this weeks episode of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: November 13th, 2012 Published: November 14th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Rod is sick and we give him a little grief We talk about BlackBerry’s Launch date of BlackBerry 10 Robb let’s us know about the BlackBerry 10 launch that is coming up Rod wants to know if Rim will be competitive. Robb also says that he will be getting a BlackBerry 10 day one Chris and Rod discuss ordering Issues with Verizon and AT&T Rod had some issues tracking his HTC 8X Chris had some issues ordering both of his 920’s Robb had some issues with Verizon too Chris talks about the Lumia 920 and Windows Phone 8 Robb says he is still ordering a Windows Phone 8 Device Rod asks how Chris likes the Lumia 920 Chris offers his opinions on the weight of the Lumia 920 Chris also talks about the new Windows Phone 8 features Robb got the Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 Device Rod wants to know how Robb likes it Robb goes over what he feels about the Dell XPS 12 Chris offers some usage suggestions Robb got the Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 Device Rod wants to know how Robb likes it Robb goes over what he feels about the Dell XPS 12 Chris offers some usage suggestions Picks of the Week Plantronics Voyager Legend (Bluetooth Headset)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Windows 8 Keyboard tip (HotKeys) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Xbox Music Tip (Use Zune Credit’s)Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)
