The Independence Day episode of the SMRPodcast is online and ready for download. It was a slow week for tech news generally, but a devastating week for Research in Motion specifically. RIM reported it’s first quarterly loss in 8 years and announced that BlackBerry 10 would be delayed until Q1 2013. We all give our opinions on RIM’s future, and, it is far from rosy.

We also talk Windows 8 upgrades, a bit about Windows tablets, and about Rod’s inability to keep electronics dry when within a mile of water. We’ve got all this, our picks, and more in episode #124 of the SMRPodcast…

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Show Details

• Recorded: July 3rd, 2012
• Published: July 4th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec

SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

• We are all getting ready for the 4th of July
• Rod drowns yet another gadget

RIM says there is nothing wrong with the state of the company

• Robb says that they really had nothing else they can say but believes they are do
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• Chris says they should have rallied the company with the truth like Nokia did
• Rod is betting that there stock will continue to dip this year

Rod wants to know why Robb is getting a Nexus 7

• Robb explains his thoughts around the Nexus 7 vs. the Kindle Fire
• Chris mentions that Apple is rumored to release a 7 inch tablet
• Rod does not see the value in getting a Nexus 7

Microsoft announces upgrade prices for Windows 8

• Chris talks about the announced prices for the Windows 8 upgrade
• Rod thinks that this is a smart move but feels it will sell well regardless
• Robb thinks Microsoft has to be careful and not offend OEMs

Picks of the Week

• Google+ Mobile App Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Freedom i-Connex Combi Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• MetroTwit for Windows 8 (Twitter App) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)