The Surface Geeks Podcast 8
It’s been a week since Surface Pro was announced and we still have a little bit to talk about on it. Shmuelie joins me again this week and we talk a lot of Windows Phone. There is a new Lumia out and...
View ArticleSurface Pro and RT together, Blue, and Updates on Surface Geeks 19
Darren Cohen, @finsupdnc, and Richard Hay, @winobs, join the podcast this week and we are talking about the Blue leaks and Windows 8 app updates. I also bring up a sticky situation that I’m in...
View ArticleThe New and Improved Surface Geeks 23
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...
View ArticleSwitching from the iPhone (4s iOS) to Windows Phone 8 (Nokia Lumia 928)
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...
View ArticleThe xbox one and Lumia 928 on Surface Geeks 26
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...
View ArticleThe physical experience for an iPhone user moving to Windows Phone 8 hardware
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...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 928 vs. iPhone 4S Camera
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...
View ArticleSurface Geeks Case Reviews for the Nokia Lumia 928
I started to think about getting a case for my Lumia 928 and I absolutely detest paying exorbitant prices for piece of plastic to wrap my phone in. So naturally, I tried eBay first! In the video I try...
View ArticleBig Week of News on Surface Geeks 31
A huge week of news for Microsoft and partners. Nokia releases the Lumia 1020 and we prognosticate a little about the camera with a phone attached. Darren goes off with the “Swing and a Miss” theory...
View ArticleBreaking News – Microsoft to acquire Nokia on Surface Geeks 37
We got the news late Monday evening on this, the last day of the American Labor Day holiday. Surface Geeks is on call and covering the acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft. Here is a short commentary...
View ArticleMicrosoft and Nokia: Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here? “Where do you want to go today?” was Microsoft’s edict in 1995. In 2013, everyone is asking where does Windows Phone go from here? 2013 has been full of changes in the...
View ArticleWindows Phone Update 3 (GDR3) – What Does It Really Mean?
October 14, 2013 was a big day. Windows Phone 8 Update 3, formerly known as GDR3, hit the street. Many sites announced the arrival of the newest update to our beloved OS, and others offer walkthroughs...
View ArticleBeta Test – Metro Mail Beta for Windows Phone 8 App Review
Intro “This is a test. This is only a test.” Although still in the beta phase of its lifecycle, I think Metro Mail deserves some attention. It is after all from the makers of Metro Talk, arguably the...
View ArticleReview Wrapups Dell Venue Pro 8 vs. Lenovo Miix 2 and the Nokia 1520 on...
Review Wrapups Dell Venue Pro 8 vs. Lenovo Miix 2 and the Nokia 1520 on Surface Geeks 46 Twitter: Darren Cohen, David McCabe, John Wiskowski If you want to support this podcast please shop via our...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 2520 – A Windows RT 8.1 Tablet Review
“Work. Play. Life. In perfect sync.” Intro I briefly had the Nokia Lumia 2520 when it was first released. Various issues were encountered, mainly OS and third-party app performance woes. However, there...
View ArticleWindows Phone 8 – Renewing My Vows
Let’s talk about the Nokia Lumia 920, the 520 and Nokia PureView camera features. I’m going to start with a tale of woe relative to my beloved Nokia Lumia 920. I’ve used it since launch day in...
View ArticleSurface 3 Speculation and Rumors on Surface Geeks 88
Surface 3? Surface Pro 4? Let’s discuss it and see what happens! Lots of news and Windows Phone as well. Windows Phone dominates the discussion in the beginning but we do chat about Surface... The...
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