The iPhone is out and Windows Phone 8 is in. This is the story of my transition from the iPhone 4s to Windows Phone 8 and the Nokia Lumia 928. I’m going to share what I learn on this transition here on the blog and on the Surface Geeks Podcast. There will be obstacles, questions, [...]
Where are you going to shop for your Surface Pro this February 9th? Are you lucky enough to be close to a Microsoft Store? If not you can always go to a Best Buy or a Staples. Better yet, you can order it online at the Microsoft Store! Follow that link to go to the [...]
Microsoft’s new tablet, called “Surface”, went on sale a little over a month ago with plenty of fanfare. The reviews around the tech world were mixed at best. Reading these reviews was making me angry. No journalist owed Microsoft a positive review, but the reviewers totally missed the boat on what the Surface is. Every [...]
This is a quick post to show you some camera testing I’ve been doing. This is the iPhone 4S and the Nokia Lumia 928 in various conditions. There was not a lot of setup to this test. There were no roller derby girls either. Just two cameras and uploaded to SkyDrive. Let’s just do this [...]
This is article 2 about my journey from iOS to WP8. Specifically the Nokia Lumia 928. As I stated in the first article, I was originally going to purchase a used Lumia 822 but that transaction was botched beyond belief. I thought I liked the Lumia 822′s size but the 928 is fantastic. I know [...]
I’ve used Splashtop’s remote access software for a couple of years and have found it to be a great solution especially if you have a mixed environment of PC’s, Macs, and mobile devices. Today, Splashtop has released their remote access client on Windows Phone 8, and it’s free until August 31st. “Many Windows Phone users [...]
Darren and Dave go over the xbox one and the Lumia 928. We are also laughing with Microsoft over the new ads. Don’t forget the YouTube! This week it has a little extra. I’m trying to manage multiple cameras and screen shots! Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting with HD Faces Today Free for 30 Days! Surface Geeks [...]
The iPhone is out and Windows Phone 8 is in. This is the story of my transition from the iPhone 4s to Windows Phone 8 and the Nokia Lumia 928. I’m going to share what I learn on this transition here on the blog and on the Surface Geeks Podcast. There will be obstacles, questions, [...]
Darren is on a rant about Google i/o and we are wrapping up 928 and 925 coverage. Tons of news about Microsoft, firmware updates, and more announcements on the Meetup! Enjoy. Don’t forget the video! youtube.com/surfacegeeks Meetup 2013 – Let me know if you can attend! We’re also looking for sponsors. foxL mini review on [...]
It’s the all Apps edition of Surface Geeks. We are talking apps for every platform. RT, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8. We even have an app to announce! Don’t forget the video! youtube.com/surfacegeeks Meetup 2013 – Let me know if you can attend! We’re also looking for sponsors. Microsoft Mulling Nook Media LLC Purchase [...]
Kids and tablets were discussed on Surface Geeks 23 and listener dewain27 has a rebuttal in the forums! This is a great write-up that I wanted to share with you and solicit your thoughts as well. Give it a read in our forums. Why the Surface RT is great for kids
We are new and improved! The show has grown a lot during the past few months and my c0-host and I are finally getting into a grove with the podcast, the blog, and the forums. We discuss this as well as a ton of news. I’ll give you a follow up on my Surface RT [...]
You might think we have covered it all but there is so much to talk about this week. It’s a long one but you can always reference the awesome shownotes below! Thanks to Mrs. “Shownotes” for the awesome job. Twitter: Darren Cohen, David McCabe Darren’s site, darrencohen.me Apps & Updates Deezer launches Windows 8 app [...]
This is a quick post to show you some camera testing I’ve been doing. This is the iPhone 4S and the Nokia Lumia 928 in various conditions. There was not a lot of setup to this test. There were no roller derby girls either. Just two cameras and uploaded to SkyDrive. Let’s just do this [...]
This is article 2 about my journey from iOS to WP8. Specifically the Nokia Lumia 928. As I stated in the first article, I was originally going to purchase a used Lumia 822 but that transaction was botched beyond belief. I thought I liked the Lumia 822′s size but the 928 is fantastic. I know [...]
I’ve used Splashtop’s remote access software for a couple of years and have found it to be a great solution especially if you have a mixed environment of PC’s, Macs, and mobile devices. Today, Splashtop has released their remote access client on Windows Phone 8, and it’s free until August 31st. “Many Windows Phone users [...]
A week with an Acer Iconia W700. by Bill Rockhold When Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro they also introduced a battery life argument with their ‘half the battery life’ statement. I wasn’t convinced I wanted to wait until some time in January to buy a new tablet, so I picked up an Acer Iconia W700. [...]
Surface RT Initial Thoughts by Kyle Reddoch, aka SurfaceNerd Last Friday was a very exciting day for me. It had me eagerly tracking my FedEx shipment to check the status. Yes I was waiting for my Surface RT 64 GB with Black Touch Cover that I had preordered the week before. Eventually FedEx delivered it [...]
Microsoft’s new tablet, called “Surface”, went on sale a little over a month ago with plenty of fanfare. The reviews around the tech world were mixed at best. Reading these
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Darren and Dave go over the xbox one and the Lumia 928. We are also laughing with Microsoft over the new ads. Don’t forget the YouTube! This week it has a little extra. I’m trying to manage multiple cameras and screen shots! Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting with HD Faces Today Free for 30 Days! Surface Geeks [...]
Darren is on a rant about Google i/o and we are wrapping up 928 and 925 coverage. Tons of news about Microsoft, firmware updates, and more announcements on the Meetup! Enjoy. Don’t forget the video! youtube.com/surfacegeeks Meetup 2013 – Let me know if you can attend! We’re also looking for sponsors. foxL mini review on [...]
It’s the all Apps edition of Surface Geeks. We are talking apps for every platform. RT, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8. We even have an app to announce! Don’t forget the video! youtube.com/surfacegeeks Meetup 2013 – Let me know if you can attend! We’re also looking for sponsors. Microsoft Mulling Nook Media LLC Purchase [...]
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