DC105 Critique: Nokia Lumia 520 and 521 Windows Phone 8

Mike Velasco returns to discuss the Windows Phone 8 duo from
Nokia, the Lumia 520 and 521. These smart phones may be the best
value in a phone ever sold to this point. The guys explain why
the design, including the price point, is so attractive.
Paul Thurott inspired this episode with his article here:
http://winsupersite.com/windows-phone/nokia-lumia-520-best-tech-deal-2013


Melissa Smith returns with the Human Factors News Desk to discuss
the following:


Gaspar, J. G., Neider, M. B., Crowell, J. A., Lutz, A.,
Kaczmarski, H., & Kramer, A. F. (2013). Are Gamers Better
Crossers An Examination of Action Video Game Experience and Dual
Task Effects in a Simulated Street Crossing Task. Human Factors:
The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Yanko, M. R., & Spalek, T. M. (2013). Driving With the
Wandering Mind The Effect That Mind-Wandering Has on Driving
Performance. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society, 0018720813495280.


Finally, contributor Costan Boiangiu told us about this article
on step stool design, which echoes our 100th Anniversary Episode
topic!
http://www.core77.com/blog/consumer_product/designing_for_step_stools_26772.asp