In this episode we discuss the tools that help us get the job done, with a specific focus on the hardware. Things like the PCs we use, the headphones we listen to, and some stories behind our hardware decisions.
Segment 1 - Desktop Setups
- Matt's Desktop Setup
- Custom PC
- FX-8350 (8 core AMD processor)
- 16GB RAM DDR3
- 2x XFX 7970 (GPUs)
- Windows 10
- CM Storm Sentinel Advance 3 Mouse
- Logitech G15 Keyboard
- Blue Snowball
- SteelSeries Flux
- Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System
- Mike's Desktop Setup
- Custom PC
- Ryzen 1800x
- 16GB RAM DDR4
- Samsung 860 512GB SSD
- Vega 64 8GB GPU
- Windows 10
- Corsair Strafe RGB Keyboard
- Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse
- Sennheiser HD 598 SR Open-Back Headphones
- Blue Snowball
- Server
- Old used PC running Windows 7 Ultimate
- NAS D-Link DNS-323 with 2x 3tb drives running raid 1
Segment 2 - Mobile Setups
- Matt's Mobile Setup
- Lenovo Y500 laptop
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S w/ pen
- Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
- Jaybird X3
- Sony MDR-ZX220BT
- SteelSeries Vault-Tec Mouse
- Samsung Galaxy S8+
- BlackBerry KEY2 (silver, 64GB)
- ASUS Zenwatch 2
- Mike's Mobile Setup
- ASUS Zenphone 5Z
- ASUS Zenbook 330ua
- Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
- Bluedio F2 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
- Bagsmart Convertible Laptop Backpack
- Jakery 10000mAh quick charge battery
- Cable clip organizers
- Xiaomi 5000mAh
Segment 3 - Other Setups
- Matt's Test Devices
- iPhone 5
- iPad Mini (original)
- Mike's Test Devices
- Lenovo Tab 10
- iPad Air 2
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 7 (2013)
- Tablet mount holder (attached to desk)
- Smart Home
- Google Home Mini
- Echo Dot (2nd Generation)
- TP Link Smart Switch
Web News - Desktop PC vs Laptop w/ Dock
- Desktop Computers
- Pros:
- Always more powerful
- Easier to upgrade
- Customizable features
- Cons:
- Might be too much time investment for building
- Can be finicky and tough to troubleshoot
- Laptop with Dock
- Pros:
- Versatile
- Simple buy and use process
- Easy warranty handling if you go with a good company
- Is upgradeable now through thunderbolt 3 interface
- Cons:
- Usually more expensive for similar performance (in comparison to desktop)
- Some stuff is not upgradable (soldered to board)
- Once warranty runs out repairs can be expensive or impossible
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