Link to the Show / Show NotesWHAT IS A PODCAST ?
The CoolSmartPhoneCast is an audio version of this site. I record it whilst
driving home in my car onto a Pocket PC, then this is edited later to bring you
these
MP3's. "Casts" or "PodCasts" are basically radio shows that you
download. You don't have to tune in at a specific time, just download and
listen when you've got a free moment.
"PodCasting" came about when people started recording stuff, then plonking it
onto their iPods. However, the Windows Mobile phone will play MP3s just as good
as any other device, so you can copy an MP3 to your phone and listen to it on
the move. If you don't know how, just
click here and I'll guide you through doing it.
HOW IS IT DONE?
Well, I do the cheapy way. I tried it with an MP3 player to record this PodCast
onto but the in-built microphone was rubbish when used in the car (which is
where I record the PodCasts as this is the only time I get free). I now use a
Pocket PC (Orange SPV M2000), an application called NoteM for recording
directly into MP3 on the SD card (NoteM is available here for FREE!), a 2Gig
SD card from MobyMemory.com (a card this size isn't
required though, a 32Mb one would do!), then I use a hands-free headset thing
(wired) which clips on my ear and has a boom-mic that goes near to my mouth. A
picture of this can be found at the bottom of this article. Add to that the
Lexus which cuts a lot of noise out and you're laughing. :) The boom mic is
good because it was designed for use with phones / Pocket PCs in the car and
therefore cuts a lot of noise out. I then chop the whole recording together
with the excellent free Audacity on the laptop.
TAKING PART - SKYPE ME!
You can take part in the CoolSmartPhoneCast
by sending your questions and comments into me in audio format. Probably the
easiest way to do this to use Skype What is Skype?" - click here and get
it or learn more! It's basically an easy way to make and receive
calls on the internet. I've written about it here, and it's
definitely worth a try. Once you've got Skype, give me a call now
and leave a message. Call "coolsmartphone" on your Skype now
and give me something to work with :) The call you make will go directly to an
voice-mail system, and it's that recording which is used.
If you've already got Skype installed, just click the button below to leave me
a message direct..
I need some comments, questions, interesting stuff like that. Anything really -
just send it to me and you'll be in the very next CoolSmartPhoneCast! :)
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