Maxi Mini-Podcast 16: Droid-Android Discussion with Frank McPherson

Mini-Podcast 16 started out as a podcasting recording experiment. I used a LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen to record this by placing one of its two stereo headbud/microphones in the ear that I held my phone over. This is instead of using Skype to make the call. So, this podcast’s audio quality is definitely a step below my usual podcast. But, it gives me more flexibility in scheduling podcasts.

My old friend Frank McPherson (Windows Mobile expert who has been using Android phones for the past 13 months) and I planned to speak for only 5 to 10 minutes to create basically a sound check podcast. But, it is impossible for the two of us to start talking about mobile tech for just a short while. So, this “mini” podcast turned into an 18 minute 38 second long one – longer than some of my regular guest podcasts. So, this really should have been Podcast 38. But, I’ll leave it with its current designation.

In Maxi-Mini-Podcast 16, Frank and I talk about Android related topics. Originally, the plan was for me to live vicariously through Frank’s Android experiences. However, I bought a Motorola Droid this past weekend. So, this podcast and ones to follow may be more of a expert (Frank) – novice (me) type discussions.

Frank and I briefly catch up on his T-Mobile G1 experience and his upgrade to the myTouch 3G in August. We also touch on the few days of experience I have with the Moto Droid. You can find Frank’s blog at…

http://frankmcpherson.com

So, how’s the audio quality? Bearable for a short (under 20 minutes) podcast?

– You can listen to the podcast right now from your web browser by using the embedded player above.
– You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or this RSS feed.
– You can also point your smartphone’s browser at mobiletoday.podbean.com to listen to or download the MP3 file over the air to your phone.

3 thoughts on “Maxi Mini-Podcast 16: Droid-Android Discussion with Frank McPherson

  1. Sam

    hey … i want to know what is the minimum version for android phones to be able to run augmented reality applications?

  2. todd Post author

    Hmm, I was in a room with the door closed and central air (no audible fan). Wonder what that background noise was?

  3. Frank McPherson

    I just listened on my PC, and it sounds ok. I do hear some background / white noise on your end. What you really need is a way to directly record the conversation on the phone. 🙂 I think I’ll have to listen again with a headset to see if the sound is distracting. Hopefully some other folks will post some feedback.

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