I realize I haven’t cross-posted many of our shows lately, but I wanted to let my readers know that we are up to Episode 111 at Real Tech, and I will be cross posting the past few episodes to help catch you up! If you haven’t been listening, you can find all our episodes over at Tony’s site GetTheNext.com (or simply get there through RTFRP.com)
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Much of this episode is about charging. No not for the podcast, but charging batteries! Those things we use every day! Imagine a battery on paper! It’s in this episode!
That said, we don’t charge for our podcasts, but we would love it if you would show your love of Real Tech for Real People, through purchasing yourself, or your loved one, a Real Tech for Real People gift. A mug, a T-Shirt, a Mousepad… they are all available over at
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Free Phone Fridays at Best Buy! For the month of October! Each week they will include at least one smart phone.
Flexibility is the key to air power, AND ereaders. The F-15C gets a new set of eyes and Sony debuts a bendable e-screen!
AND Flexibility making it’s move to batteries. LiIon battery made on paper by Stanford researchers. Probably won’t be in phones, but could make for “active” RFID technology, among other thin uses.
Speaking of Batteries, Panasonic is finally creating rechargable AA batteries that recharge through frustration! (er, shaking…) Great they say for remote controls, and other hand held devices. About time, *I* say.
We discuss an article that challenges the notion thatAndroid is Open:
Android Is As Open As The Clenched Fist I’d Like To Punch The Carriers With
MG Siegler
Sep 9, 2010
This past weekend, I wrote a post wondering if Android was surging in the U.S. market because Apple was letting it? The main thought was that by remaining exclusively tied to AT&T, Apple was driving some users to choose Android, which is available on all the U.S. carriers. In the post, I posed a question: if it’s not the iPhone/AT&T deal, why do you choose Android? Nearly 1,000 people responded, and a large percentage focused on the same idea: the idea of “openness.”
You’ll forgive me, but I have to say it: what a load of crap.
Old News, but worth mentioning: Gorilla Glass is also in the Samsung Galaxy S displays (and it is transparent aluminum. Sort of.)
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I am slowly working to catch up on posting some of our recent “Real Tech for Real People” podcasts. Episode 51 was where I revealed that I had made the switch to an Android phone, having decided to purchase the Samsung Captivate. This of course, also meant that I was staying with AT&T. I will have a review on the website here soon with my thoughts about the phone and the OS, but my initial thoughts were in the podcast.
Chris: iPad Twitter App
Tony: eCamm Skype Recorder
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It’s been a while since I linked to Real Tech for Real People, but as we wrap up our first year of doing the tech podcast I wanted to make the latest episodes available to those of you that are not necessarily regular listeners, but perhaps regulars to my blog.
Real Tech for Real People was started by Tony Pittman and me to talk about tech issues that everyone has–not just those issues that are of interest to the tech elite, or the “technorati.” Many that do podcasts lose sight of the fact that not everyone has extremely fast broadband into their homes (cable or FiOS), and those there are people that use computers but don’t want to spend time every day working and tweaking.
We try to answer the every day questions that every person has. What should you consider when buying a notebook computer? Are there differences in monitors? What are the differences between all these new phones?
And if you like our podcast, and want to show your support, please do it while giving yourself a little something as well. We are selling coffee mugs, t-shirts, and mousepads (along with other great gifts) through CafePress. Just visit http://cafepress.com/rtfrp and order your item today. Show everyone that YOU are a real person!
REAL TECH FOR REAL PEOPLE: For people with tech in their lives, that don’t live for the tech
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We review the first year of Real Tech
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NEWS
BCS NEWS: Graham Spanier to be next BCS Chair. (okay, football news…)
Google lets you make phone calls from GMAIL. Check the story at their blog.
Apple TV Rumor. More Disintermediation?
Sun Attacks Earth! (in 2012, maybe, according to scientists…) The news from India.
USAF C-5 gets “Makeover” — emerges at C-5M (from the “News from Last Year” category…)
Disney and Time Warner duke it out. Why I have issues with Cable!
ESPN 360 is great for online sports–*IF* you can get access
Commodore…. it’s BACK
APP CORNER: The Daily App Show with Adam Curry. (search for the iPhone App)
TIP of the WEEK: Google GMail LABS. Adds all sorts of cool tools, including the option to “undo send”, send and receive SMS “text” messages in chat, and a wealth of other items.
PICKS of the WEEK:
Steve: nextup.com TextAloud
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Josh’s info: [twitter] @joshfink
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Tech Tutoring, Apple Ruminations, Google Nexus, Weekly Picks, and more…
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Stories:
PHOTO TIP: With DSLR (and most digital cameras) changing your resolution can change your photo speed.
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Steve: Blueant z9i BT earpiece
Tony: Mirafiber Ultimate Cloth: http://www.southerncarparts.com/ultimate-cloth-p-712.html
Courtney: http://blog.louisgray.com/2010/01/abuzz-launches-social-media-search.html (techie) & a bit easier http://www.dimdim.com/
Past Picks of the Week now available at: http://tinyurl.com/RTPicks
websites to visit:
http://getthenext.com
http://theprofessornotes.com
Show Voicemail: 814.808-JOE1 (814.808.5631)
Tony is: tony.pittman@gmail.com or twitter.com/tonypittman
Steve is: scmprofessor@gmail.com or twitter.com/scmprofessor and he blogs at http://theprofessornotes.com
Guest, Courtney Engel is http://courtneyengle.com and @courtneyengle on Twitter
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My apologies, I have fallen behind on cross-posting the podcast. To be sure to get the LATEST podcast episodes of “Real Tech for Real People” visit http://getthenext.com, or simply click on the subscribe link below.
CES 2010, MagicJack, New iPhone possible, Google Nexus miscalculation, The eReader boom, Our weekly picks.
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STORIES:
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Steve: Keurig Coffee Maker
Tony: Google Voice + POTS = low cost home office solution.
Chris: iPhone Explorer
Stevier: Nike+iPod Nike+iPod
Past Picks of the Week now available at: http://tinyurl.com/RTPicks
Show Voicemail: 814.808-JOE1 (814.808.5631)
Tony is: tony.pittman@gmail.com or twitter.com/tonypittman
Steve is: scmprofessor@gmail.com or twitter.com/scmprofessor and he blogs at http://theprofessornotes.com
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These items, and more, on Real Tech 17
Book Mentions:
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These items, and more, on Real Tech 16
Picks of the week:
Steve: Red Laser : What if your iPhone could read barcodes?
Tony: HP Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones
Joe Tillman: TextFree Unlimited for iPod Touch and iPhone.
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Tony is: tony.pittman@gmail.com or twitter.com/tonypittman
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I have upgraded my blog to WordPress 2.9 and along with that, updated the database to mySQL 5.0. Ah, if only I could tell you the trials and tribulations.
Oh wait, I do talk about it–in this short podcast!
Enjoy!
And then–tell me what YOU would like us to talk about at the other podcast “Real Tech for Real People” over at http://getthenext.com
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In episode 10 of “Real Tech for Real People” Tony Pittman and I talk about iPhone security problems (currently only a problem for jailbroken iPhones) as well as the move to “DVD/CD-less computers” and we ask the question “Do you use the DVD or CD player on your computer?”
That is really an interesting question. Whether the desktop or a notebook/netbook computer, we were curious just how often those drives are used. I use mine fairly regularly, but it is generally to create DVDs of the slideshows that I make for the HS Swim and Water Polo teams. Other than that, the occasional file backup, and I too join the ranks of those who aren’t using them very often.
We also talked a bout about Windows 7 highlighting the 77 Windows 7 tips, and the challenges I had with the installation. Of course, I had to later admit that some (um, most?) of the later problems were due to my failing to fully install one of the DDR3 memory sticks.
We had fun, and continue to enjoy talking about the technology that real people like to use.
We would love it if you would listen, and leave us feedback.
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Many have asked, so let me tell you: I am a professor. BA, Political Science MPA (Master’s of Public Administration) MS Logistics Management PhD Business Administration (Business Logistics, supporting field Industrial Engineering) I have a strong professional interest in Collaborative Supply Chain Management, RFID in the Supply Chain (EPC), and Research Methods. I have a strong personal interest in political issues, and military affairs having retired from the US Air Force after 20 years.
