Convertcast Episode 97 November 29, 2011 We will be bringing Diana back soon. After an entire show devoted to choosing an Android tablet, she bought an iPad and is in love. Speaking of iPads and love, Jerry's house got (another) new toy....iPad 2 for Lara! I got a Kindle Touch very comfortable! AT&T / T-Mo merger no mo Mirosoft Office for iOS YES! Xbox & Kinect selling like hotcakes    (no pepper spray needed) Xbox 360 sold more than 960,000 con­soles in the U.S. alone, with more than 800,000 sold with­in a peri­od of 24 hours. More than 750,000 Kinect for Xbox...


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Yesterday, AT&T put to rest rumors about their policy on unlimited data capping, and announced that throttling was a very real possibility. For the top 5% of data users. To those of you who are outraged by this, I say "seriously? Maybe you need to get a life." While I very much agree that the data I buy from AT&T is mine, and I should be allowed to use it as I want (ie, why can't I tether my laptop if I've already bought the data), I am actually sickened by the people who feel that they can replace home internet with cellular data. It was never meant for that. Now maybe I don't understand,...


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The title says it all. Watch and enjoy.


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The introduction of the 3 cellphone giants' CEO's was worth the price of admission to this year's CTIA. While I'm still not so crazy about Sprint, I'm now a huge Dan Hesse fan. The man is a great speaker, and is quick on his feet. He didn't miss a single opportunity to poke fun of his competitors. Watch the intro with moderator, Jim Cramer. I have a few more good clips coming, but this is definitely a "best of show."  


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In USA it's simple: Verizon is better than AT&T for iPad usage, but here in West Asia the situation is more complicated. (more...)


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Convertcast Episode 71 Feb. 22, 2011 Special guest "Wireless Issue" Shout out to Wes, former msmobiles.com fan Mobile carriers we love to hate. Why does Sprint continue to have billing issues? Power up your stuff at work and save money? Cellphone radiation More hate for mobile carriers Best Buy's buy back program Mobile Me story: It works! Hardware and Software Capabilities - iOS/Android Voice plans vs text plans vs data plans - how much is too little? Matt's newfound iPhone Apps: Angry Birds, MLB App, Justin TV Picks of the week: Alli: Words With Friends - now with...


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Convertcast Episode 69 Feb. 8, 2011 Being sick sucks. What is the attraction with Angry Birds? iPad 2 Rumors hot and heavy - Lighter, thinner, faster  - Same resolution according to WSJ. Xoom Superbowl ad The Daily - Revolutionary?  Extraordinary?  Or, just the beginning of an Apple subscription model? Just updated to 1.01 iOS 4.3 beta to devs cancel download/install Is there a difference in the GSM/CDMA iOS? GreenPois0n - jailbreaks everything. Day old VZW iPhones being jailbroken - sheesh! New Car = new Tech. 2011 Lexus IS - USB, Stereo BT - A2DP, multiple phone...


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Convertcast Episode 68 January 25, 2011 "Lemme go get my Blackberry and see what time." Last week I mentioned purchasing Slickwraps - got 'em yesterday, Slight issue with metalic. VZW to keep unlimited $30 data plan for iPhone - more reason to leave AT&T?  Caveat Emptor! http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/iphone-5-and-ipad-2-will-come-with-nfc-built-in-suggests-well-c/ HP/Palm "Topaz" I hope they just leave that for its name. App pick of the week: Alli - DataVault - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/datavault-password-manager/id323373347?mt=8 Jerry - Navigon - USA region...


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Convertcast Episode 66 January 12, 2011 Verizon iPhone - Unicorn tears have fallen CDMA - EVO Rev A only - NO LTE for you! Antenna Redesign - Antenna splits have been moved No Simultaneous Voice/Data - Big issue for you?  For GSM Jerry it is!  Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it! WiFi Hotspot - Up to 5 devices - Nice!  But, you want to play, you have to Pay. Hotspot functionality part of iOS4.2.5 - Coming to ATT in the form of iOS4.3? Some iPhone 4 cases will need to be modified slightly - Mute switch and volume buttons have been moved slightly.  Cases...


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Convertcast Episode 52 August 23, 2010 Calendar Apps - Next generation Calengoo - http://calengoo.dgunia.de/Start.html SaiSuke - http://www.saysoftware.net/saisuke_i/SaiSukeTop_E.html Calvetica - http://calvetica.com/ Pocket Informant and Agendus Case talk; Vapor Case - here today, gone today. Went to best buy and bought: Apple iPad case: wonderfully thin IFrogz luxe lean Got on order: SGP - Valencia Using: Proporta SteriTouch iPhone 4 Bluetooth Response (Jenny) - 08/10/2010 10:12 AM Dear Alli, Thanks for clarifying that for us. Apple has acknowledged there is an issue...


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