What The Tech Ep. 127 – Paul Goes To France 7-31-12
This week on What The Tech: Andrew interviews Paul Thurrott about the technological differences of France compared to the US, since Paul is there on vacation. Do we really have it better here? Microsoft launches Outlook web mail. Why didn’t they just go with Hotmail? Andrew and Paul also discuss what a reasonable price point would be for the new Microsoft Surface tablets. And the latest rumors point to a September announcement for the new iPhone and iPad mini. Does it make sense for Apple to make an iPad mini?
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Comment on Mobile Carriers in Europe…..you guys must understand that here in Europe the wireless network is standardised (2G, 3G or 4G etc). So you can move around your phone from carrier to carrier. That´s why we have a much better availability and competion. You can just change your SIM card – and you are on the go with a new provider/carrier.
Best and most interesting What the TEch ever. Well done, guys.
Andrew needed to press Paul more on buying a phone and using Pay As You Go. With the competitive plans here in the UK it makes sense even if you are getting an iPhone. For example with GiffGaff for £10 (about $15) a month I get 250 minutes talk time, unlimited texts and unlimited mobile internet.
I think Paul thought he was seeing Blackberrys when he actually saw the Symbian Nokia E series smartphones which are very popular with young professionals in Europe.
http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/nokia/nokia-e72-00.jpg
Blackberrys in Europe tend to be favoured by teenagers for their Instant Messaging.
I also think Paul was a bit off course when talking about all Tablets needing cellular. Why? Here in the UK my home broadband provider gives me free access to thousands of WiFi hotspots around not only the UK, but Europe too. When I travel in Asia, every little snack bar with 3 or 4 tables (even outdoor ones) has free WiFi. I see absolutely no reason to pay extra for a cellular connection.
This show loves to bash Android. I drive around town all day streaming music from the internet to my car via Bluetooth and I have no concerns with my Galaxy Nexus’ battery performance. I only charge the phone when I go to bed. My GN is GSM.
I go based on personal experience. The battery life on the Nexus is awful. The only Android phone I have ever used that has good battery life is the Galaxy note.