There are a lot of questions and raging debates about the future of the traditional PC form factor. The Bajarin’s discuss a few recent columns where they have shared thoughts on what they believe will happen going forward. You can also subscribe to our opinion cast in iTunes here.
This week Shawn and Ben discuss Ben’s column about the Galaxy Note 2. Ben goes in to more depth on his thoughts on Phablet’s and what they bring to the table in terms of an experience. We also explore whether or not Apple should get into the large phone market. We tried to stay short … Continue reading Opinion Cast: Are Phablet’s For Real? Should Apple Make One?
This week the topic of choice is about RIM. Our Tech.pinion columnists get together for a lively discussion about Blackberry, the company formerly knows as RIM. We explore how they got to where they are and what they need to go forward. Can they do it? Listen to find out. You can also subscribe to … Continue reading The Opinion Cast Round Table: Blackberry Its Past and its Future
Approximately six weeks ago, I made the decision to stop using my iPhone 4s and immerse myself in Android, which I did for about a month. I wrote about that here. After Android, I wanted to try out Windows Phone 8 for an extended period of time and I want to share my experiences with you. … Continue reading Leaving the iPhone- How Windows Phone 8 Stacks Up
After a somewhat surprising and somewhat predictable day stock wise for Apple post earnings, the Tech.pinions team share their thoughts on Apple’s earnings. We hit topics like why Wall Street is so backward, what this means for Apple going forward, whether or not Apple is doomed, and the greater picture of the PC industry at … Continue reading The Opinion Cast Round Table: Apple and Wall Street’s Distorted Expectations
About a month ago, I made the decision to stop using my iPhone 4s with the possible outcome of leaving the iPhone for an Android or Windows phone for an extended period of time. I don’t want to use the term “never”, because that’s limiting. As promised, I wanted to share with you my experiences … Continue reading Leaving the iPhone- How Android Stacks Up
Steve, Tim, and Ben discuss their tech predictions for 2013 and give some insight into this years CES. We are looking forward to an exciting 2013! As always, we would love any comments or feedback on our Opinion Cast. We want this podcast to be valuable to our readers so please let us know things … Continue reading The Opinion Cast Round Table: 2013 Predictions and CES
In this Opinion Cast we focused mostly on Microsoft and what they need to do going forward to continue to compete. We also got to talking about what it means that Apple will start ramping up their efforts to assemble Macs in the USA. As always, we would love any comments or feedback on our … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: How Does Microsoft Move Forward?
Sorry for the long delay in our opinion cast. We are implementing a new model that we believe will make it even better. We have sought professional help and brought on a moderator / host Shawn King to produce and moderate our podcast efforts. In this Opinion Cast we discuss the iPad Mini and the … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: PCs are losing, Android is Winning?
Last week, I covered areas and usage models where I preferred to use Microsoft Surface over my Apple iPad(s). I was actually surprised I would like Surface in so many areas given it is such a new device and ecosystem. This week, I will reverse gears and discuss areas where I still prefer my iPad. … Continue reading Things I Prefer to do on my iPad versus my Surface
My primary tablet of choice for years has been Apple’s iPad. The iPad, iPad 2, and the New (now old) iPad (3). This is after trying at least 20 other tablets with Android phone, Android tablet, Kindle Android, Windows 7, webOS, and QNX operating systems. Before Surface, I used my iPad 2 primarily in productivity … Continue reading Ten Things I prefer to do on Microsoft Surface versus my Apple iPad
A few weeks back I got into a light hearted Twitter debate with friend and colleague Roger Kay over tablets as PCs and the general number counting strategy of many firms. So he and I agreed to continue the conversation but do it through a podcast, or opinion cast as we like to call it. … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: All Smart Devices are Simply Cloud Endpoints
In this opinion cast, Bill Geiser the CEO of MetaWatch and I have a candid conversation about the future of smart watches. Bill is a smart guy and has quite a history in the connected watch business and he shares some great perspectives about the space. In this discussion we talk about why the wrist … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: The Future of Smart Watches
I thought it would be fun to capture Tim and my conversation at the office today around Mountain Lion and our thoughts on what it means for Apple, computing, and even some comparison’s with Apple’s philosophy and that of Windows 8. Often he and I have these chats to get caught up and synchronize our … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: The Significance of Mountain Lion
In this episode of our opinion cast Steve Wildstrom, John Kirk and myself discuss the potential for a 7″ tablet market. We explore Amazon’s strategy, Apple’s potential entry with an iPad mini, and Google’s Nexus 7″. Business model issues were a key part of the conversation as well as whether or not Apple needs to … Continue reading The Opinion Cast: Is there a 7-Inch Tablet Market?
An analyst colleague of mine and I were joking recently at a major tech trade show. We thought it would be funny if we put up a table in the hallway with a sign that said Ask the Analyst and charged a fee per 5 min for our advice. Of course this would never work … Continue reading The Tech.pinions Opinion Cast: An Evolving Idea
Last week on Yahoo!’s earnings call, CEO Scott Thompson outlined six points the company would pursue to return the company to a proper focus. When I looked at the list, they all made sense as operational principles or even action items. The big problem is that unfortunately, operating principles or action items aren’t a strategy, … Continue reading Yahoo!: Tactics Masquerading as Strategy
Over the past year Apple has given us a glimpse of what iCloud can do, but it’s the service’s potential that has me excited. Even with the small changes we’ve seen, there can be little doubt that the service will be at the center of future Apple products. iCloud took over from MobileMe, doing the … Continue reading iCloud: The Center of the Universe
Over the last 10 years, Apple Inc has done a rather amazing job of disrupting quite a few industries. By my account, it has dramatically impacted the PC, Tablet, CE, Telecom, Music and TV industries in a big way, and I believe that they are on the cusp of disrupting at least four more major … Continue reading Four Industries Apple Could Still Impact with iOS, iCloud and SIRI
The Wall Street Journal: “More fizzle than pop.” The Los Angeles Times: “An evolution, not a revolution.” The Washington Post: “It wasn’t exactly blowing my mind.” FoxNews.com: “Lunch-bag letdown.” Business Insider: “A huge disappointment, or just a regular sized disappointment?” Analyst Roger Kay: “Underwhelming.” People, please. There’s nothing wrong with evolution. Without evolution, … Continue reading Applesauce
Let me start off by saying I have a thing for microphones. I am not exactly sure why, since I rarely use them. I don’t do much personal podcasting but I do contribute to several. What I mostly use microphones for are VOIP calls, acoustic instrument recording and vocal recording- all just for fun. Those … Continue reading Blue Yeti Pro Review – Great to Use and Look At
