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CleanThe TR Podcast 111: Spandex, SLI, and a snap-together tablet | We're back with a short but sweet episode that kicks off with listener mail. After answering questions about GPU upgrades and CPU/RAM pairings, Jordan polls the panel on their expectations for two upcoming (or just released) summer geek action films: The Avengers and Prometheus. Then it's on to the award-winning Asus Transformer Pad 300, followed by the ceiling-shattering Nvidia GeForce GTX 690. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 110: The lowdown on Ivy Bridge and her mobos | Intel's long-awaited Ivy Bridge processors (and our review) come out in concert with this latest episode of the TR Podcast. Before diving into the new Intel gear, our hosts discuss the beautiful CryEngine 3, our trepidation about the teased Crysis 3, and an upcoming title that Geoff is very excited about. Then, it's right into the scoop on Ivy Bridge. Scott and Geoff discuss the performance of the new chips (in both stock and overclocked configurations), and Geoff evaluates the new array of Z77 motherboards with unpronounceable. To round out the episode, we have pricing updates on AMD's Radeon HD 7900-series GPUs, a look at two mechanical keyboards from Corsair, and a 10,000 RPM hard drive from Western Digital. Finally, Cyril and the gang talk about how TR gets its beautiful product photos. | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 109: Dude where's my Apple tax? | We kick off this episode with a sizable amount of listener mail, and then dive into two OCZ SSD reviews with Geoff. Next, we cover a trio of Apple stories, including Geoff's blog post highlighting the disappearance of the infamous Apple tax. Jordan follows up his smartphone earbud roundup from episode 104 with five new models, and then, it's on to AMD's new Radeon HD 7850 and 7870, followed by our musings on Google's futuristic HUD glasses. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 108: Take three tablets and call Dr. Kepler in the morning | After a fresh helping of listener mail, Scott gives us his hands-on impressions of the new iPad. We discuss the brilliant new display, the size and weight differences from the iPad 2, and how this newest revision positions Apple in the tablet market. Then, we take a look at Ice Cream Sandwich running on Asus's Transformer tablets, and we examine Cyril's review of the half-tablet, half-smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note. Finally, Scott gives us the ins and outs of the impressive new GeForce GTX 680 from Nvidia. | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 107: Chasing Ivy and mechanical keyboards | This episode kicks off with a sizable amount of listener mail. We answer questions about Ivy Bridge, the best practices for applying thermal compound, and whether or not we're going to use the upcoming Project CARS game for benching. Then, we dive into our news and reviews with an in-depth discussion of the upcoming iPad 3 and its rumored 7.85" variant. From there, we talk about what Windows 8 has to offer, and what our newest system guide has to say for itself ("arrrrr"). Finally, we revel in mechanical keyboards as Geoff discusses two offerings from Thermaltake, the Meka G1 and the G-Unit. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 106: New Radeons and a new AMD | This episode kicks off with an unusual news update from Jordan, who has some odd neighbors moving in next door in the coming week. Keeping in the domestic update theme, Scott describes the tech involved in a Damage Labs upgrade he's currently undergoing. Then, our panel tackles a roundup of gaming news, our latest graphics card review, AMD's new plans for the future, and Geoff's latest two SSDs. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 105: Eye candy and SSD scaling | We've got a short and sweet episode of tech reporting this week, featuring Scott's scratchy Bluetooth headset, Jordan's favorite podcasts, and Geoff's sexy SSD roundup. We also answer some listener mail, pore over Scott's review of the Radeon HD 7950, and hear Cyril's critique of the two leading stereo 3D solutions from AMD and Nvidia. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 104: The rundown on CES 2012 | Footsore and skull-numbed, our panelists join us in this extra-long episode of the podcast to unload their collective brains of all they saw at CES 2011. The gang runs through everything from the mood and attendance at this year's show, to the latest and greatest in the cult of clicky keyboards, to whatever coolness Razer has to show this time around. As a bonus, Jordan reviews a slew of earbuds for smartphones. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 103: Down and dirty with the 7970 | We ring in a new year of tech reporting this week with listener mail, a monster review, and special guest. After answering questions from listeners Mike and Daniel, Scott and guest co-host David Kanter of Real World Technologies get down and dirty with AMD's new Radeon HD 7970 GPU—a monster of a card that prompts some intense discussion and dissection. Then, we take a look at the games we can't wait for in 2012, including Mass Effect 3, Far Cry 3, and a slew of other exciting titles. Finally, Geoff and Cyril discuss Geoff's review of Asus' Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 102: Future TV and a holiday Ti fighter | It's a short and sweet episode of vocal tech reporting this week, starting with a few listener mail questions. Before diving into the news and reviews, Jordan stirs up conversation and anticipation for Christopher Nolan's third Batman film coming next summer. Then, our panel looks at how the hard-drive shortages affected Intel's revenue projections and Cyril's longing for true 21st century TV. Finally, Scott gives us the low-down on the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448, and our editors explain the ins and outs of our Christmas 2011 system guide. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 101: Scott really hates the Kindle Fire | We're officially a three-digit podcast—and happy to be back to vocal tech reporting after a nice Thanksgiving break. We kick off this episode with listener mail and quickly move onto a Christmas list discussion, which is severely lacking in Christmas cheer. Then, Geoff and Cyril explain why we're excited about Asus' Eee Pad Transformer Prime, right before Scott gives a scathing review of the Amazon Kindle Fire. Seriously, he hates this thing. Moving into the gaming world, we're excited about Infinity Blade II but not amused by the many hoops required to play Batman: Arkham City on the PC. Despite the frustrating gameplay detours, Scott thinks Arkham City is one of the best games of the year and explains why. In keeping with our new frame-time benchmarking methodology, Cyril discusses some of his findings after running some mid-range GPUs throughout The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. To wrap things up, Scott gives us a quick overview of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448, and Geoff talks about his two latest storage reviews. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 100: The big 1-0-0 | Three years, nine months and five days from the release of episode one of the TR Podcast, we have arrived at episode 100! We kick off this momentous show with a look back at our first episode published in February of 2008. We also read commentary and thoughts contributed by our loyal listeners. As we round out the rest of 2011, you can expect a few other milestone celebration extras, but for now, we're very happy to be at the big 1-0-0. We're also excited to include a giveaway with this episode: five copies of Skyrim will go to randomly selected commenters courtesy of our sponsor, Nvidia. Moving into the rest of the show, we start with an updated discussion of Battlefield 3, prompted by our latest reader poll. Then, it's a sobering report from the recent layoffs at AMD that have hugely impacted the company's PR staff. AMD isn't the only firm cutting back; Adobe is also getting rid of Flash for mobile, and we can't say that we're entirely upset by this decision. In a break of agenda, Jordan brings up the new Steve Jobs biography, and we spend a few minutes commenting on the detailed vision author Walter Issacson gives us of the brilliant yet troubled former Apple CEO. In other news, the PC hardware world has been hugely affected by the flooding in Thailand, and Geoff breaks down what the supply chain problems mean for HDD prices. We then look at Cyril's analysis of mid-range GPUs in Battlefield 3, which utilizes our new frame-time measurement technique, after which Scott and Geoff dissectSandy Bridge-E and its accompanying X79 chipset. Finally, Cyril gives us the scoop on Asus' first ultrabook. | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 99: New PC builds for a new Battlefield | We kick off this episode of the TR Podcast with a slew of listener questions. Those inquiries prompt us to discuss DDR4 memory, new hardware coming next March, and how the next generation of consoles will affect PC gaming. Then, our panel talks at length about Battlefield 3, on which we've finally gotten our hands after months of anticipation. Finally, Cyril, Geoff and Scott break down our latest TR system guide, and Scott explains the Bulldozer thread scheduling story. | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 98: Of Bulldozers and Rage | We've got a monster episode of the TR Podcast this week, starting with three listener mail questions that cover everything from Ubisoft game releases to GPU shopping on a budget. Scott and Cyril cover the pros and cons of id Software's newest game, Rage, and we briefly discuss the legacy of Steve Jobs. Then, Geoff interviews Raja Gill and Juan J. Guerrero of Asus, discussing the latest developments in EFI, digital power management, and more. Finally, Scott gives us the complete scoop on AMD's new Bulldozer processors. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 97: Sweet spot SSDs and Amazon's new Kindles | In TR Podcast tradition, we kick off this episode with a lengthy round-table gaming discussion. Cyril relates his experiences with the Battlefield 3 beta and TrackMania 2, after which our panel goes over some of the more notable titles on the horizon, including Rage, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Modern Warfare 3. Next, the panelists change gears and share their thoughts on Amazon's new Kindles—especially the Kindle Fire, which Scott believes will be a commercial success. We round out the episode with a look at Asus' big honkin' Llano notebook and a slew of new 120-128GB solid-state drives. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 96: IDF and inside the second | We're a slightly beleaguered crew of tech reporters this week; Scott and Geoff have just returned on the red-eye from IDF, Cyril has been cranking away at his Windows 8 blog post, and Jordan is recording from home with tonsillitis (we apologize in advance for the lack of pop-filter and over-abundant room noise). Nevertheless, we kick things off on this episode with three listener tweets, ranging from API overhead to the best sound card for classical music. Then, it's straight into IDF as Scott and Geoff dissect the keynote speeches, the product demos, and the sneak peeks at everything from Ivy Bridge to the sexy new ultrabooks. After that, it's a deep dive into Scott's mammoth look at why frames-per-second isn't necessarily really the measure of graphical performance, from his article, "Inside the Second: A new look at game benchmarking." Finally, Cyril has spent some quality time with Windows 8 and gives us the scoop. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 95: Razer's Blade, Jobs retires, and a PC in your palm | After answering a trio of listener mail questions, we kick off this episode of the TR Podcast with talk of Razer's new Blade laptop, an unusual, intriguing, and pricy gaming laptop that will most likely be either amazing or very gimmicky. Then, we move on to gameplay footage from the next Counter-Strike title from Valve, which we follow up with Cyril's review of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. After the gaming discussion, our own David Morgan gives us the scoop on a stylish case from Fractal Design, and Jordan has a podcast exclusive review of Jawbone's Jambox bluetooth speaker and speakerphone. In a sober turn of agenda, we then discuss Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple CEO, as well as our latest TR comic. Finally, Geoff cracks open the Zotac Zbox AD10 Plus nettop—a tiny yet powerful system that quite literally fits in your palm. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 94: Dorm PCs and playing with blocks | Despite civil unrest percolating in the Kansas City area, our own Scott Wasson is safe, sound, and back from a great time hanging with the TR readership at the Tech Report BBQ 2011. After we get the scoop on Scott's trip to the shores of Lake Michigan, we cover two major news items: HP sending shockwaves through the tech industry by signaling its intent to spin off its PC business and nix its WebOS devices, and Google acquiring Motorola Mobility. Then, it's an in-depth look at our latest TR system guide, which includes a back-to-school Dorm PC and a selection of laptops and tablets for students. The second half of the show is all gaming news and discussion. We examine how tessellation is used (for better or worse) in Crysis 2, new footage from Battlefield 3 that has us even more excited, Valve's announcement of a Counter-Strike sequel, Borderlands 2, and in-game footage from Guild Wars 2. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 93: A trifecta of tablets | With exception of a quick listener mail question, some CPU rumors to round off the episode, and a look at two clicky keyboards from Razor, this episode is mostly about three tablets we've been testing in our labs. Geoff kicks off the party with a look at the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, a budget-friendly tablet that has some nifty tricks up its sleeve. Then, Scott relates his impressions of the king tablet itself, the iPad 2, which has snared hours of gameplay and media consumption time from his whole family. Finally, our panel takes a quick sneak peek at Samsung's 10.1" Galaxy Tab. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 92: Fusion, the cloud, and dongles galore | We kick off this episode by answering some listener questions, delving into the latest cloud computing solutions from Microsoft, the possibilities of reviewing the new Samsung Chromebook, and the many AMD Fusion options that have befuddled one of our readers. Then, after a little RSS housekeeping, we dive into two stories from Apple. Our panel analyzes the record numbers from the Mac maker's latest earnings report, discusses the latest updates to the MacBook Air lineup, and gets the scoop from Cyril as to whether or not Lion is worth the $29.99 asking price. We then move into a series of recent posts and stories from TR, including our newest comic from Fred Silver, Geoff's review of the Asus Xonar U3 USB audio device, and Cyril's take on the Diamond VStream wireless HDMI adapter. We also revisit (albeit for a third time now) AMD's Llano APU, exploring two new variables of faster RAM and IGP-only power consumption. We wrap things up with Cryil's Gladwellian (I think we just made up a word) look at the science of fanboys, plus a quick peek at a very powerful little Z68 Mini-ITX motherboard from Zotac. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 91: Llano is Audi | We kick off this latest TR Podcast with a reminder that, if you're a TR reader and you live near or within flying distance of lake Michigan, you're more than welcome to attend the annual TR BBQ. After that piece of community news, our podcast panel gets down and dirty with DiRT 3, which Geoff has had a chance to play and review. Our gaming coverage also includes a second look at the somewhat disappointing (at least at launch) Crysis 2—a game that may have redeemed itself with a monstrous, multi-gigabyte DirectX 11 patch. We then move on to the desktop version of AMD's A-series Fusion APU, a.k.a. Llano. Scott gives us another in-depth expose on these new processors, not to mention some insightful guesses about the origins of AMD's latest naming scheme. On the industry news front, Cyril and Scott discuss some juicy rumors about next-gen of GPUs from AMD and Nvidia. Finally, we bring up the rather odd Silverstone Raven RV03 enclosure and wonder—is it innovative or just weird for weirdness' sake? | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 90: Retro gaming and future Fusion | After answering two listener mail questions, we walk down memory lane as our editors recall their first encounters with id Software's Quake, a game that has just recently celebrated it's 15th anniversary. On the topic of gaming nostalgia, we question whether or not the newly released Duke Nukem Forever lives up to its 15-year-old predecessor. Then, based on a recent TR Friday Night Topic, we round out our gaming discussion by reveling in some of our favorite video game scores. We spend the second half of this show diving deep into AMD's new Llano accelerated processing unit. Scott and Geoff examine the hardware and its performance, giving everyone the low-down on how AMD's latest bid for mobile processor dominance fairs. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 89: A case-load of Computex | We have lots to cover in this episode of the TR Podcast. Geoff is back from Computex with a slew of stories, sneak peeks, and new products for us to geek out about. The highlights of our Computex unpacking include Noctua's "better" 120-mm fan, the rising trend of white computer cases, and new notebooks and platforms from Intel that combine speed, portability, and affordability in very exciting ways. Moving on from Computex, we welcome guest podcaster and TR reviewer David Morgan, who details his review of the NZXT H2 mid-tower enclosure. We also analyze the new Wii U gaming console and bemoan a disappointing Duke Dukem demo. Finally, it's the newest from Microsoft and Apple when we dive into Windows 8 and Apple's iOS 5 and iCloud. | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 88: Exposing the midrange | Despite some technicial difficulties, we join you for another lively episode of tech reporting with Jordan, Scott, Geoff, and Cyril. After answering some listener mail, our panel discusses Scott's new computer and his aging software toolset, which includes Microsoft Office 2000, an old copy of Paint Shop Pro, and other legacy programs like Homesite 5. Then, it's on to two gaming stories: Duke Nukem Forever going gold (we never thought we'd see it) and the hauntingly artistic trailer for Dead Island, which is followed by a gameplay demo that has our panelists divided. Geoff had to leave early for this episode, so we bid him farewell right after he details the Z68 chipset's new Virtu d-Mode, which fixes some problems we encountered in our Z68 review. To wrap things up, we look at the GeForce GTX 560, an impressive enclosure from Corsair, and Antec's Rockus 3D speakers. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 87: The Tri-fecta: 3D transistors, Z68, and Level 10 GT | This episode is all about quality over quantity. We kick things off by introducing our special guest, semiconductor industry analyst David Kanter. David gives us the low-down on the intricacies of Intel's new 3D transistor technology, including practical thoughts about what 3D transistors mean for the rest of the industry. Our geeky fab process discussion over, we switch gears with a quick round of listener mail, before diving into the highly anticipated "deluxe" Z68 Express chipset from Intel. Geoff outlines all of the features that make this chipset unique, including the new and peculiar SSD caching system. Finally, Cyril discusses the Thermaltake Level 10 GT, a revamp of one of the most expensive and unusual cases we've ever tested. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 86: A portal to raw potatoes and hot graphics | We've got an eclectic mix of topics in this episode of the TR Podcast, starting with some listener mail. Hoping to enter the DirectX 11 world, Mike wonders if a simple graphics upgrade or an entire system overhaul is necessary to get him ready for the fall gaming season. After Mike's question is answered, Jordan digresses from the agenda to crow about his newly built gaming PC based on the latest TR system guide's Utility Player configuration. Then, it's on to the latest in PC gaming, including a panel discussion of Portal 2, another round of excited Battlefield 3 chatter, and debate about id Software's upcoming Rage. Our gaming talk behind us, we move on to the latest reader poll, which queries TR visitors about the "rawest" deal in the tech world right now. We wrap things up with a showdown of two mid-range GPUs, followed by a lightning round of miscellaneous tech stories. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 85: French fries and system guides | We're back with another episode of the podcast, which kicks off with listener mail concerning the iPad 2's competition (or lack thereof) and a new project from one of our loyal listeners. (Be sure to check out ssidbroadcast's new iOS game, Super Block Party. After listener mail, we spend a solid chunk of this episode going over our latest TR system guide, partially because of the return of Sandy Bridge... and because Jordan is planning to build himself a new PC. Scott and Geoff also discuss some of the readers' comments and objections related to the guide. After that, the panel switches gears and discusses a pair of new Radeon graphics cards, a dual-core Sandy Bridge notebook, and Geoff's latest solid-state drive review. As mentioned above, this podcast is also tied to our latest giveaway, as part of which we're giving out an XFX Radeon HD 6870 Black Edition. Head over to this page for more details. | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 84: Wicked graphics and solid state storage | This episode kicks off with a quartet of gaming stories, starting with the delay of the Duke Nukem Forever launch by Gearbox, which hardly surprises our panelistss. We also tackle Deus Ex gameplay, a fantastic new Portal 2 trailer, and a look at the next iteration of the Batman game series, Batman: Arkham City. Moving on to serious PC hardware, Scott introduces Nvidia's new flagship, the GeForce GTX 590, stacking it up against AMD's Radeon HD 6990. Geoff has a trio of new solid-state drives to discuss—Intel's 510 Series, OCZ's Vertex 3, and Crucial's m4. Finally, Cyril gives us the skinny on a more budget-friendly Nvidia GPU, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti. | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 83: High-end excess and low-end laptops | After kicking off this episode with a RAM-related listener question, we dive into the land of fruits and nuts as we debate the merits of Apple's new iPad 2. Scott and Jordan see marked improvement in Apple's newest tablet, while Geoff still has plans to picket 1 Infinite Loop over the summer. Moving on to gaming news, we have an impressive look at Epic's next-gen Unreal Engine, a hands-on review of the Crysis 2 mulitplayer demo from Scott and Cyril, and a no-holds-barred gameplay trailer of Battlefield 3 that has us all drooling. After tablets and gaming news, Scott offers an in-depth look at the world's current fastest graphics card: AMD's $700 Radeon HD 6990. Also in the luxury PC hardware category, Intel's Core i7-990X Extreme managed to write its own review, and Scott and Geoff explain the origins of our most peculiar CPU evaluation in years. Finally, we have a few Sandy Bridge motherboards popping up at retailers across the web, and Cyril explains why HP's Pavilion dm1z Fusion-powered ultraportable received an Editor's Choice award. | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 82: New games, Fusion reactions, and tugging on Superman's cape | After announcing the winner of last episode's graphics card giveaway, we kick off this episode by discussing recent additions to TR v3.0, not to mention Scott's attempts to fix his daughter's Nintendo DS. Moving on, we spend a fair bit of time going over the latest PC gaming news: DICE has some tantalizing gameplay footage from Battlefield 3, the next Elder Scrolls game looks amazing, a multiplayer demo of Crysis 2 is due on March 1 (it'll be available through GeForce.com), and Cyril has some thoughts to share about Bulletstorm.In the second half of the episode, we discuss two AMD Fusion-related reviews. Scott has compared an AMD E-350 processor to a slew of desktop CPUs, and Geoff has gone hands-on with a Brazos netbook. Finally, Cyril dissects Tegra 2's successor, Kal-El. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 81: Superbowl ads, Sandy Bridge trouble, and a graphics giveaway | After answering a listener mail question, we start the show by welcoming guest podcaster and TR blogger Jason Fox. Jason is a professional copywriter in Texas, and he has developed an annual tradition of reviewing each year's array of Superbowl advertisements on his personal website. Together with our U.S.-based panelists (Canadians don't get to broadcast Superbowl ads), Jason discusses his list covering the best and worst of this year's offering. See the links to each discussed ad below. Moving on, we begin our proper tech discussion with Geoff's newly scoured ultraportable before bemoaning the Canadian bandwidth quota conundrum. We then quickly dive into the billion-dollar mistake that took Intel's Sandy Bridge chipsets off store shelves. Listen for what went wrong, what Sandy Bridge early adopters can do about it, and what this means for Intel in the year to come. As the episode draws to a close, the panel dives into our most recent reader poll, Geoff's exploration of how memory speeds affect Sandy Bridge performance, and a trio of PC gaming stories. | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 80: Titanium graphics and Sandy Bridge goes mobile | This is a monster episode. Between a detailed look at Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors (not to mention the slew of motherboards that come along with them) and all the news from CES to discuss, we've recorded one of our longest episodes in a while. Along the duration, you'll hear some listener questions answered, some industry news discussed, some product announcements considered, and future tech prognosticated. Simply put, there's a lot to love about this episode of The Tech Report Podcast. | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 79: A Sandy Bridge to CES | This is a monster episode. Between a detailed look at Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors (not to mention the slew of motherboards that come along with them) and all the news from CES to discuss, we've recorded one of our longest episodes in a while. Along the duration, you'll hear some listener questions answered, some industry news discussed, some product announcements considered, and future tech prognosticated. Simply put, there's a lot to love about this episode of The Tech Report Podcast. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 78: The GPUs pair up, avoiding RSIs, and a special sneak preview | This episode starts with two listener mail questions: KJ has a follow-up question about AMD's Zacate accelerated processing unit, and Suspenders wonders if our hours and hours of computer usage ever result in repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). After going through the mail bag, Scott and Cyril discuss what TR version 3.0 means for the design and operation of our site. Geoff is up next with a roundup of 7,200-RPM laptop drives, which addresses value for money, performance, and capacity. Finally, Scott pairs up the latest GPUs, Geoff interviews Western Digital Program Manager Kevin Kalvert, and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 570 gets a quick and to-the-point evaluation from Damage Labs. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 77: iPhone Rage, special edition GPUs, and discrete audio | We kick off this episode of the TR Podcast by discussing Netflix's internet-streaming-only plan, Scott's desire for an à la carte> TV world, and Jordan's record-breaking single DVD Netflix plan. We also look at the arrival of Rage on the iPhone, months before an actual console or PC release. We then delve into some good old-fashioned hardware discussion. Geoff and Cyril play tag-team with our next story: Nvidia has released the GeForce GTX 460 SE into the wild, and Cyril has the card's specs, while Geoff has the skinny on the benchmarking results. Speaking of benchmarks, Cyril goes on to bring us performance numbers from his excursion to Austin, where he got to test AMD's next-gen Brazos mobile platform and Zacate accelerated processing unit. We also take the time to explore AMD's mobile roadmap, detailing who will manufacture Zacate's successor. Later, Geoff gives us an in-depth look at two new Xonar sound cards from Asus. He details the hardware, our testing methods, the results, and declares a surprising (and very budget-friendly) favorite. Finally, Cyril gives us the low-down on BitFenix's new Survivor enclosure, explaining what excited and disappointed him in this this compact, LAN-party-friendly case. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 76: Black Ops, Brazos, and the GTX 580 | This episode is all about gaming, graphics, and mobile computing. Jordan and Geoff kick things off with listener mail, with Geoff delivering some sound SSD advice to a listener and Jordan recommending his favorite iPhone earbuds. Then, as Call of Duty: Black Ops rocks the entertainment industry with a record $360-million release day, so does it rock the podcast, with Scott talking at length about his take on the new shooter. Cyril, who's back from AMD's Austin campus, chats with Scott about the ins and outs of AMD's new Brazos ultraportable platform. Scott goes on to give us a detailed rundown of the surprise release from Nvidia, the GeForce GTX 580. The podcast finishes with a whirlwind of other GPU news, including an overclocking report about the Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce GTX 460 and a look at the availability and pricing of AMD's new Radeons | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 75: Gaming in the cloud, new Radeons, and the ultimate fan controller | We've got a lot to discuss on this episode of the TR Podcast, starting with two listener mail questions. KJ wants to know how AMD's Zacate will stack up against Intel's Consumer Ultra-Low-Voltage offerings, while Chris asks if Geoff ever found a better MP3 player for swimming. Shortly thereafter, Scott reviews the newly rebooted Medal of Honor before getting into the meat of this episode: AMD's new Radeon HD 6850 and 6870 graphics cards. Scott gives us the skinny about the new Barts silicon, morphological AA, how these cards stack up against the Nvidia competition, and more. As we reach the tail end of this episode, Geoff brings up AMD's latest efforts in the domain of fan-speed controls, Cyril discusses Asus' dual-core, Ion-based Eee PC, and our editors all voice their thoughts on Apple's new—and expensive—MacBook Air models | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 74: The terminator mouse, flying the C-130, and X58 vs X58 | With our elite panel of Scott, Geoff, and Cyril (plus audible cameos from Geoff's dog, Snookums), we cover a wide range of topics on this episode of the TR Podcast. After some listener questions from Twitter, we tackle Geoff's old-fashioned yet sensible affinity for buying music CDs, and Scott revels in finally playing the famed C-130 level of Modern Warfare. We then digress momentarily to note the loss of Intel's Greg Wagnon, a superb PR guy who helped Scott with Intel Xeon products for years. Moving on to the reviews, Cyril breaks down the Asus N82Jv 14-inch notebook, another mobile computer with great graphics and disappointing battery life, and Geoff pits two Asus X58 motherboards against each other and identifies the winner (which received our TR Recommended badge). We go over a pair of Nvidia stories before wrapping things up with two gaming-related reviews: Geoff's take on the Cyborg Rat 7 adjustable gaming mouse, and Cyril's look at the first Corsair gaming headset. | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 73: Diving into IDF and GTC | After two weeks of conference hopping, first at Intel's IDF and then at Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference (GTC), Scott has the scoop on what's coming next year in the PC hardware world. We'll find out why next year is the "golden age" of CPU design, what makes Sandy Bridge a completely new CPU, what AMD is doing to counter, and what Nvidia has planned for the long term. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 72: Back to school, Nile notebooks, and Duke is back | While Scott is hard at work deep in the recesses of Damage Labs, Geoff and Cyril join us for a classic panel episode of the TR Podcast. We begin this episode with a quick reminder about our latest, MSI-sponsored giveaway. Then, it's on to our latest TR system guide, the nuances of which Cyril and Geoff dissect. The podcast quickly kicks into high gear with some news. Our readers have voiced their opinions about USB 3.0 in our latest poll. Zotac's latest Zboz is a sexy CULV barebone that includes both USB 3.0 and Blu-ray. After over a decade of rumors and delays, Gearbox will complete and release Duke Nuken Forever, a game Cyril and Geoff are both anticipating—and one Jordan is too young to be excited about. We move on to an assortment of the latest Apple news, including a stunning iPhone game demo from Epic, a new version of iOS, and a new and curiously button-less iPod nano. The show continues as we discuss Cyril's review of the AMD Nile laptop platform (as embodied in Toshiba's Satellite T235D), Geoff's disappointment with modern notebooks in general, new mobile graphics processors from Nividia, and Google's instant search. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 71: Bulldozer, Bobcat, and bamboo | We're back in our classic panel format with this episode, and we've got a lot to cover. After answering the mailbag and a few quick TR community notes, the panel wants to know why Cyril loves his iPhone 4 so much, why Scott still hates his, and what iPhone games we're all skipping work to play. Later, Scott gives us an in-depth look at two very exciting processor platforms from AMD: Bulldozer and Bobcat. Then, it's on to the reviews. Cyil isn't all that impressed with Samsung's newest 14" notebook, and Geoff has bestowed the Editor's Choice award upon Zotac's newest barebones nettop. Finally, Geoff takes a look at the sexy, bamboo-clad U33Jc 13" notebook from Asus. | 8/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 70: Flaming mobos in the City of Angels | In another special "on the road" edition of the TR Podcast, Jordan has a field report from Gigabyte's Open Overclocking 2010 North American Regional Final in Los Angeles, California. Featuring liquid nitrogen, flammable motherboards, and party DJs, this is an episode of the TR Podcast you won't soon forget. | 8/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 69: Answering the mailbag, living with the Pre, and the terabyte showdown | We start this week's episode by answering a healthy helping of listener mail questions, covering everything from home file servers to e-books. Geoff and Scott follow with parallel smartphone stories Geoff pleased with his new Palm Pre, while Scott is somewhat disappointed with his iPhone 4. Later, Geoff summarizes his roundup of an assortment of 7200-RPM terabyte hard drives. Then, after our panel covers three Nvidia-related news stories, Scott takes a look at Intel's newest Xeon processors, and Cyril has our latest GPU value article results. | 8/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 68: Lunchbox PCs, Nvidia's latest, and Just be-Cause | This episode starts with details about our Nvidia-sponsored Just Cause 2giveaway. Scott and Jordan quickly go on to relate their experiences causing mayhem on the game's pacific island with a grappling hook, magical parachute, and plenty of explosives. Moving on, our panel discusses not only Scott's impression of the new iPhone 4 (which he's had for the past few days), but also Geoff and Cyril's search for good smart phones up in Canada. Next, Scott lays out the details of the PhysX x87 problem, and he gives us the skinny on his review of the new GeForce GTX 460 graphics card. Geoff also talks about a cool new barebone nettop, after which Cyril appraises the unbelievably big yet intriguing Thermaltake Level 10 case. The second half of the episode is all about PC hardware. Scott has done the writeup on AMD's latest server-class processors and graphics cards, while Geoff has tested two new solid-state drives, one of which turns out to be our current Editor's Choice. | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 67: Don't hold it that way, new server gear, and our favorite SSD | We kick off this episode with news of the upcoming TR BBQ and a movie recommendation from Jordan (who really, really liked Toy Story 3). Our panel quickly moves on to the iPhone 4; not even a week after launch, a particularly annoying signal retention issue has come to light. Gaming is next on the agenda as we discuss Cyril's latest blog post, in which he expressed dissatisfaction with the evolution of first-person shooters. Also on the gaming docket, we discuss the prospect of motion-controlled gaming on the PC via Microsoft's Kinect technology. The second half of the episode is all about PC hardware. Scott has done the writeup on AMD's latest server-class processors and graphics cards, while Geoff has tested two new solid-state drives, one of which turns out to be his current Editor's Choice. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 66: Computex, hybrid hard drives, and iPhone 4 | With Cyril fresh from Computex, Scott and Geoff primed with new reviews, and Jordan armed with lame jokes... there's plenty going on in this episode of the podcast. After a few listener mail shoutouts, we kick things off with a slice of Computex, relaying the experience of one of the world's largest tech tradeshows and looking at the highlights. Dovetailing with the discussion of Asus's Eee Pad, Geoff explains what he believes makes the perfect tablet. Now that the iPhone 4 is finally here, our panelists all have something to say about Apple's newest smartphone. To wrap things up, Scott and Geoff detail their findings in their latest reviews. Scott has been overclocking Intel's new unlocked Core i5-655K and i7-875K processors, while Geoff has put a hybrid hard drive from Seagate to the test. | 6/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 65: Multi-display madness, super-fast storage, and bring your own OS | This week is all about quality over quantity as we tackle TR's latest three reviews. But before getting into Eyefinity, SSDs, and bring-your-own-OS laptops, our panel goes over the new TR site layout, puts out the call for TR interns, and answers a very technical listener question about Intel's new Moorestown handheld platform. Moving on to the heavy stuff, Scott has finally finished his opus on AMD's Eyefinity system, and he runs through the various configurations, their pros and cons, and which setup he'd keep around to use on a regular basis. In the storage corner, Geoff has the scoop on new SandForce based solid-state drives from OCZ and Corsair, and he reveals how SandForce's hotshot storage controller fares against popular Intel offerings. Finally, Cyril took Asus's choose-your-own-adventure Eee PC for a spin, and he gives us the skinny on whether an OS-free system is worth the trouble. | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 64: Pots and kettles, Moorestown, and AMD strikes back | We're back to our classic format with our full panel this week. After answering a question from a loyal listener and covering some miscellaneous topics, Scott, Geoff, Cyril, and Jordan jump right into the biggest story of the show: HP moves to acquire Palm for $1.2 billion. Our panelists give their thoughts on this major move, and we discuss the viability of Windows 7 versus Palm's webOS on future slate devices. Scott goes on to give us his take on the promising new low-power Intel Moorestown platform. Finally, in the mobile department, we cover Steve Jobs' rant about Adobe Flash, and Jordan speaks out of turn as the resident fanboy. Scott and Cyril also cover the exciting new Phenom II X6 processors, and Geoff rounds up the latest AMD based motherboards, giving us the low-down on why AMD's 890FX is such a great chipset. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 63: Hands on with the iPad, the creepy meter, and surround sound gaming | While Scott is off on a secret mission, we welcome Will Smith of Tested.com onto our podcast panel. (Before starting Tested.com, Will was the Editor in Chief at Maximum PC.) We kick off the episode by talking about Will's new site and his latest piece of content: an in-depth review of the Apple iPad. Our guest covers the pros and cons of the device before answering questions from Jordan, Geoff, and Cyril. More Apple stories follow as we discuss new Gigabyte motherboards that charge running iPads, plus the biggest product leak in the history of Apple.Next up: our panel is both apprehensive and excited about Crytek's upcoming Crysis 2, and we all have something to say about the platform-free gaming future Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima predicts. Later, Geoff, Will, and Cyril discuss their experiences with the 5.1 surround-sound gaming headset from Psyko, we delve briefly into AMD's financials, and Cyril goes over his latest laptop review. Geoff then concludes our podcast by giving us the skinny about his recently published SSD roundup. | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 62.5: Overclocking in Silicon Valley | In another special episode of the TR Podcast, Jordan brings us coverage from the Asus 3x3 Overclocking Summit event in San Jose, California. With travel adventure and the reunion of old podcast friends, extreme hardware, and extreme overclocking, this is an episode you don't want to miss. | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 62: Fermi in the flesh, new VelociRaptors, and emptying the mail bag | This episode of the TR podcast is a bang-for-buck compilation of listener mail and hardware reviews. To top it off, we're delivering it to you four days earlier than usual! Jordan, Scott, Geoff, and Cyril start off with several listener questions covering everything from USB 3.0 to the progression of CPU technology and the latest GPU drivers. In the second half of the episode, Scott delves deep inside Nvidia's latest graphics architecture, and Geoff gives us the lowdown on Western Digital's newest 10,000-RPM hard drive. | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 61: Apple vs. Google, broken DRM, and AMD's gaming manifesto | While Scott is hard at work finishing his Nvidia GF100 review, Cyril and Geoff join Jordan for this short and sweet episode. We start with a roundup of gaming-related topics: the size of the market for top-of-the-line PC gaming hardware, EA's broken DRM being assaulted from within, and Valve's Gabe Newell speaking his mind about Ubisoft's equally dysfunctional copy protection. Moving on, Geoff has the scoop about AMD's new gaming manifesto, and rumor has it cheaper DirectX 11 GeForce graphics cards could be coming out this summer. We wrap things up by going over our latest poll, which reveals the IT roots of a surprising portion of our readership, and by examining Google's souring relationships with both Apple and the Chinese government. | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 60: OS X gaming, a six-core monster and the cake is a lie.... again | Join us this week for a classic TR Podcast episode—sans our lovable French news jockey Cyril. Scott, Geoff and Jordan kick off the episode with a follow-up to our recent ".5" episode, which discussed AMD's Eyefinity and the new Radeon HD 5870. Scott gives us his updated take on day-to-day Eyefinity gameplay after tweaking the monstrous six-display rig. Moving across the graphic aisle, Nvidia brings us both good and bad news as the next-gen Ion takes flight amid reports that the latest ForceWare graphics drivers are causing GPU overheating. And there's more from the snafu department; Newegg has dropped a major supplier following the recent fake Core i7-920 debacle. Our news roundup concludes with a flurry of gaming stories, including some sexy Crysis 2 screenshots, Portal 2 goodness, and much to Jordan's delight, the news that Steam is coming to the Mac. This episode's hardware reviews start with the crazy-fast Intel Core i7-980X Extreme CPU, a chip that has it all: headroom, value, efficiency, and speed. Geoff gives us the scoop on AMD's new 890GX integrated graphics chipset, and Scott gives the shortest GPU review we've every aired, succinctly summing up the disappointing Radeon HD 5830. Finally, Scott gives his thoughts on the issue of ad blockers, and the harm they do to publications like TR. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 59.5: Eyefinity at Damage Labs | In another exciting ".5" episode, Scott and Jordan give us the low-down on AMD's Eyefinity technology. AMD's traveling press team has just installed a six-display monster rig in Damage Labs, and Shane Parfitt of AMD joins Scott to talk about the graphics power needed to power twelve megapixels, not to mention bezel compensation, display grouping, and more. | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 59: Optimus Prime, the iPad, and a podcast exclusive | We start this episode with a panel discussion of Apple's iPad. Scott, Geoff, and Cyril voice criticisms about the device, while Jordan makes his case for the iPad succeeding as an everyman consumer tablet. Moving on to PC hardware, we cover a variety of news surrounding Nvidia's upcoming GF100 graphics processor, not to mention the company's latest switchable graphics technology, a.k.a. Optimus. Scott goes on to deliver an exclusive podcast preview of his Radeon HD 5830 article, which should pop up on the website this week. Finally, our editors explain the new CPU picks, price hikes, and component tweaks from our latest system guide. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 58.5: Microprocessor madness | In a mix of penance for last week's podcast absence and momentum from our latest hit article, Jordan and Scott have teamed up for a special edition of the TR Podcast. Scott talks about his latest CPU roundup, what processors came out on top, and how our baseline Pentium 4 fared in comparison. The conversation also addresses our newest take on CPU and system value, overclocking, and more. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 58: Tales from CES | In this special episode of the TR Podcast, we're taking you back to Sin City and imparting some of the sights, smells, and sounds (okay, maybe just the sounds) of the world's largest consumer electronics expo. Along with a taste of the CES experience, we provide added insight and information into the news and buzz we've already covered on the site and on the podcast. This episode includes special interviews and conversations straight from Vegas hotel suite meetings—you won't want to miss it! | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 57: Viva Las CES | Fresh back from CES 2010, the gang attempts to recap everything seen during and after this year's upbeat electronics expo. We start with Intel's new mobile and desktop platforms and other interesting technologies, like the Wireless Display (WiDi) feature included in a few different Arrandale laptops. From AMD, we have both external graphics and the new, $99 Radeon HD 5670. Nvidia, meanwhile, showed its next-generation Tegra system-on-a-chip and GeForce 3D Vision Surround, a 3D gaming scheme Scott actually likes. Other CES delights include an exciting motion-control product coming soon from Razer and EVGA's ridiculously massive dual-Xeon motherboard, which we're not sure will actually fit into existing PC enclosures. We also go over Asus' new line of stylish-looking laptops, the fab behemoth that GlobalFoundries is becoming, and a bevy of new SSDs from, well, just about everybody. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 56: Intel's ups and downs, ultraportable madness, and Avatar | After kicking off this episode with a review of James Cameron's Avatar, the gang welcomes Rob Williams of TechGage, who fills in for TR's venerable chipset and storage expert Geoff Gasior this week. Cyril then follows up on last episode's GPU shortage discussion, giving us the latest on the availability of AMD's Radeon HD 5850 and 5870 graphics cards. Later, in a round of ultraportable stories, Scott shares his experiences with GPU-accelerated Flash video, installing Windows 7 on his Samsung NC20, and using Acer's Aspire Timeline 1810TZ ultraportable. A listener question subsequently prompts several Intel-related stories, including updates about the Larrabee graphics processor, the Federal Trade Commission's recent lawsuit, and the upcoming 32-nm Clarkdale, Arrandale, and Gulftown CPUs. | 12/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 55: Phantom Menace II, the Christmas '09 system guide and a pair of pairs | The fall movie season is well under way, and Scott starts this episode by asking the panel whether $500-million megafilm Avatar> will be worth the cost of a ticket and popcorn. Jordan and Cyril suggest James Cameron will score another hit, while Scott and Geoff are dubious and draw parallels with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 1998—a lot of hype and a big letdown. Scott goes on to relate the woes of giving tech buying advice to friends and family. Moving on, it's time for another TR system guide, and our Christmas '09 edition is rife with compromises to combat the RAM price hikes and GPU shortages. We talk about the possibility of GPU scarcity continuing well into 2010, as well. Also in this episode: Microsoft is trying to combat Steam, we pit two 2TB hard drives against each other, and choosing between Dell and Asus for a 14" notebook turns out to be somewhat complicated. | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 54: Intel and AMD make up, the foot-long GPU, and Modern Warfare 2 | We're back to our classic format in this week's episode, starting with a look at some of this season's new games. Scott is still having a blast with Borderlands, and everyone has their take on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with its fast-paced, on-rails gameplay and controversial airport scene. Moving on from gaming, Cyril and Scott tackle major industry news: AMD and Intel have finally shaken hands and made up after four years of litigation and multiple antitrust investigations. Scott goes on to detail what AMD has revealed of its latest processor roadmap, before going on to comment on the company's massive, dual-GPU Radeon HD 5970. Our panel also discusses the slow trickle of graphics cards across the industry, Kanguru's eSATA/USB thumb drive, and more. | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast: 10th Anniversary Edition | Kick back and relax in this trip down TR memory lane. Our special anniversary episode is packed with stories from the past 10 years of PC hardware exploration. We reminisce with the usual gang—Scott, Geoff, Cyril, and Adam—and also, for the first time, welcome the amazing Andy Brown to our panel. With talk of everything from TR's launch in 1999 to the future and beyond, this is an episode no TR fan should miss. | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 53: Windows 7 arrives, tiny P55 boards, and Borderlands | This technical potpourri of an episode starts with the official Windows 7 launch, as the gang discusses pricing, and Jordan remains alone in his hopes for an entertaining Windows 7-sponsored Family Guy episode... very alone. Moving on to gaming, Mass Effect 2 is looking good, World of Goo is selling for just $2 a copy, and Borderlands gets the pre-PC-launch review treatment from Scott. After several weeks of anticipation, Geoff also shares his thoughts on two MicroATX Intel P55 motherboards—both compact yet surprisingly feature-packed little offerings. Finally, Scott gives us the scoop on the Radeon HD 5770 and 5750, Cyril joins Jordan as a fan of Apple's aluminum keyboard, and we close with some Intel financial news. | 10/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 52: Killing Inferi, finding the 5850, and all about Fermi | We've got podcast tunnel vision for one subject in particular this week: graphics. Fresh from the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference, Scott has plenty to say about Nvidia's latest efforts, especially on the general-purpose computing front. We cover everything from the next-gen Fermi architecture to general-purpose applications for Nvidia GPUs, which have included cool-looking fire effects in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 51: New theme music, high-end graphics, and the Intel roadmap | This episode marks a new day for the TR Podcast, particularly with the new theme song kicking off the show. After a serenade and introduction, we delve into a discussion about the newly crowned fastest graphics processor in the world—AMD's new Radeon HD 5870. Also of interest is a variety of CPU stories that have come from Intel's latest Developer Forum. Scott and Cyril break down everything from Pat Gelsinger's departure to a working demo of the future Sandy Bridge architecture. On the AMD front, we talk six-core desktop processors, and Scott expresses skepticism about the value of the new $99 Athlon II X4. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 50: Lynnfield arrives, the future of storage, and next-gen gaming | We kick off this milestone episode by introducing Loyd Case for his second appearance on the TR Podcast. Loyd starts us right off with his impressions of AMD's Eyefinity hexa-monitor gaming technology, which Scott also wrote about earlier this week. Then, Cyril talks about his desktop-centric review of Windows 7, and our panelists chip in with their feelings on Microsoft's upcoming operating system. Moving into the world of sports—something we rarely do—Geoff gives us the skinny on the SwiMP3 underwater MP3 player. From there, we transition right into the meat of the episode by addressing Intel's new Core i5 and Core i7-800 processors and the accompanying P55 Express chipset. Our panelists dissect the new platform, going over everything from new motherboard layout possibilities to power-efficiency and the future of the X58 platform. The remainder of the episode includes talk of Zunes and iPods, new CULV laptops, and the future of removable storage. | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 49.5: Tales from Beijing | Join Jordan in this special episode of the podcast as he travels to Beijing, China to cover MSI's Master Overclocking Arena 2009 world final. | 9/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 49: A special guest, upcoming CPUs, and laptop woes | We begin this week's episode introducing our special guest: Loyd Case, a veteran tech journalist and ExtremeTech's former Editor in Chief. His current projects include a personal blog, Improbable Insights, as well as a Twitter account and freelance writing for publications like PC World and Maximum PC. Jumping right into the meat of the show, Scott and Loyd talk about Gigabyte's MicroATX P55 motherboard, what the two expect from Intel's new platform, and what other manufacturers like Asus and MSI are bringing to the table. Scott also gives his two cents on the new Phenom II X4 965 from AMD.Moving on to a set of laptop stories, Geoff has been testing Acer's Aspire Timeline 13.3" ultraportable, Scott just purchased a new Samsung NC20, and Dell and MSI have some noteworthy notebook updates to discuss. We the end the show with Geoff's headphone-focused sound card testing, thoughts on the Zune HD, and debate over DVD fair-use rights. | 8/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 48: Windows 7, old-man rants, and luxury SSD's | In the wake of the Windows 7 RTM rollout, our panel shares their impressions of the new operating system, from the new, OS X-esque taskbar to the departure of Windows Mail. Later, a listener question prompts some display discussion, while upcoming Left 4 Dead bonus content suggests Valve isn't neglecting fans of the original game, after all. Moving on, MSI's upcoming Wind U200 laptop prompts an "old-man rant" from Scott, after which Geoff briefs us on the pros and cons of AMD's 785G integrated graphics chipset. Finally, we share our thoughts on OCZ's upcoming terabyte SSD (and its rumored $2,500 price tag). Also in this episode: two cool interviews with contestants from MSI's Master Overclocking Arena 2009. First-place winner Mike Graf tells us about his practical uses for overclocking on a day-to-day basis, while acclaimed case modder Ton Khowdee talks pro modding, overclocking, and more. | 8/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 47: Two sneak peeks, what's next for physical media, and Wall Street for gamers | After a slew of mega-length episodes, we slim down a bit this week with a shorter, more tightly packed podcast presentation. To kick things off, fantasy football season is starting, and we finally have a presence in the Twitter-verse. We go on to discuss how we use the social media service as yet another tool to stay on top of the PC hardware industry. Moving into the meat of the episode, we bring you not one, but two sneak previews of articles you can expect to see this week. Scott and Geoff share their thoughts on both Intel's new SSDs and a pair of 11.6" netbooks. Also on the agenda: can gamers invest in future titles? And what will happen to DVDs and Blu-Ray with the rise of portable flash media? Finally, don't miss our interview with pro-overclocker and Xtreme Systems owner Charles "Fugger" Wirth. | 8/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 46: The Google OS, browser wars, and all things storage | This week's episode starts off with a bang. Damage Labs adds a new member to the team, and Scott and Jordan discuss the joys of patriotic explosions. For the most part, the remaining episode tackles software and storage. We discuss Google's just-announced Chrome OS, Firefox 3.5, and VLC 1.0.0. We even take a look at our own web server stats to see which browsers you, the readers and listeners, use the most. To break things up, we have another MSI sponsored segment, which includes motherboard tech discussion and an interview with competitive overlocker Gautam Bhatnager. We also answer two listener mail questions. Finally, a veritable pod of storage stories finishes up the show, as we talk SSDs, hard drive history, and backup strategy. | 7/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 45: Gaming roundup, Swiss Army knives, and Windows Vista II | As the month of June comes to a close, we turn off the noisy air conditioning and swelter in our studios to record another episode of the TR Podcast—at least, that's what I did. This episode starts with a variety of gaming topics: everything from the campy and somewhat uninteresting Battlefield Heroes to the acquisition of id Software, the reasoning behind which we discuss at length. We then talk phones, as the iPhone 3G S has made its way into two of our panelists' hands, and Scott has wandered back into his old Sprint store to check out the Palm Pre. Cyril and Scott go on to introduce the Pocket Swiss Army Knife from the latest TR system guide, and we share our (mixed) feelings about Windows 7 pricing. Later, Scott examines MSI's new consumer ultraportable laptop, we round up the latest netbook news, and we wrap up with high-end Socket AM3 chipsets. What a show! | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 44: Computex compendium, air vs. water, and budget CPU madness | If you've been following the news from Computex, or perhaps looking for a concise overview of the biggest stories from the event, you'll love this episode. We kick things off with Cyril, Scott, Jordan and Geoff covering the coolest innovations and new products from companies like Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Gigabyte, Corsair, and Synaptics. We go on to bring you the latest about our solid-state drive tests, Scott's CPU benchmarking extravaganza, and France's failed anti-piracy law. Also in this episode, Jordan and Joshua Buss discuss TR's latest processor cooler roundup. | 6/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 43: Troublesome SSDs, tired rhetoric, and a podcast exclusive | We're all stretching our brain muscles as we kick off yet another TR Podcast episode. Wolfram|Alpha, our first point of discussion, is both confusing and brilliant, but we're not holding our breath to see it become the next big web thing. Moving on to yet another ad-war, we discuss Apple's response to the Microsoft laptop hunter spots. Does Apple stick with tired rhetoric or truly take the lead? Soon after our ad discussion and a short iPhone rumor roundup, Scott and Geoff tackle our latest SSD roundup and the controversy surrounding it. The sinking U.S. dollar means Intel is getting fined just a little bit more each day in Europe, and Scott gives us a cool AMD CPU sneak preview. | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 42: Tech rockstars, awesome ultraportables, and the day Duke died | Tune in this week for our thoughts on everything from the tragedy of 3D Realm's death to the narrow-mindedness of Microsoft's latest ad campaign. We also talk about our favorite new ultraportables and Intel's rock stars. | 5/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 41: Customer reeducation, CPU nirvana, and everone loves Atom | We're back after a brief hiatus with a well-rounded podcast episode. Scott kicks off the conversation with a frustrating revelation about Lenovo's new ThinkPad automatic update feature, then we share our thoughts on Time Warner Cable's bandwidth quota trial saga. We also give Apple a shout-out for making all iTunes Store music DRM free—despite the ensuing price increase.On the CPU front, we examine AMD's latest Phenom processor as well as the chipmaker's new Opteron roadmap. Finally, Matt gives us the rundown on OCZ's first foray into the netbook world, we discuss the merits of Nvidia's Ion chipset, and our latest poll prompts Scott to comment on the Atom processor's usefulness. A quick reminder: we've switched to a twice-a-month schedule for the podcast, so our next episode will air on May 9. The episode after that will go up on May 23. | 4/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 40: The GPGPU tax, three strikes you're out, and the end of netbooks | Listener mail is back, starting one of our longest episodes ever with an interesting question about the effects of general-purpose usage on a GPU's life span. Our editors also dive into the debate generated by Microsoft's latest "I'm a PC" ad, giving their take on whether Microsoft has hit a home run or a foul ball. Then, after we lament the expansion of Time Warner Cable's bandwidth quotas to several U.S. cities, Cyril rants about a draconian new copyright bill in France. Other topics in this episode include Geoff's review of a handy little Mini-ITX motherboard, the newest and blazingly fast Xeon 5500 processors from Intel, and a variety of netbook and handheld news. | 4/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 39: Burning the TP, wavy digital clothing, and a gaming news roundup | This week's podcast gets off to a spoilerific start. Now that our panelists have seen the Battlestar Galactica series finale, we follow up on last week's predictions with a spoiler-heavy review... you have been warned. It's been a while since we've done a good gaming news roundup, so we also spent some time on sequel watch, analyzing what we know about Bioshock 2, Modern Warfare 2<, and Mass Effect 2. Other gaming-related topics include Valve's "DRM free" claims, Havok and AMD's physics demo at GDC, and the next generation of fancy network cards from Bigfoot Networks. Also in this episode: Cyril finds another mechanical keyboard to lay his hands on, the Pirate Bay wants to cloak its users for a small fee, and Geoff asks what we'd like to see in an instant-on motherboard OS | 3/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 38: Hello Mr. Hawking, Dell does sexy, and affordable Core i7 | This week's episode starts off in geek central with a short Battlestar Galactica series finale discussion, which is sure to amuse the BSG fans who already saw the climactic finish last night. Matt then kicks off our actual tech talk with an overview of WD's TV HD Media Player and how it compares to other media-center options on the market. Moving on, we beat the iPod shuffle dead horse just a tad more, and we segue into equally cynical commentary about Dell's latest attempt at a MacBook Air competitor. Cyril later explains the current processor landscape in terms of bang for buck, after which Geoff goes over affordable Core i7 motherboards, we speculate on Intel and AMD's latest schoolyard fight, Geoff tells us why Nvidia's Hybrid Power technology is dead on the desktop, and much more | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 37: Frothing at the MacHole, not-so-new GPUs, and a trip down memory lane | This episode features our largest panel ever, with both our regular team and new TR blogger Jason Fox. We kick off the show by exploring Jason's first post, in which he described his recent exodus from cable TV to over-the-air HD broadcast. After discussing services like Hulu and Boxee, our panel gets down and dirty in a platform debate over the latest Mac hardware upgrades. As the show goes on, we get schooled by Intel's Convertible Classmate PC, explore Nvidia's mobile GPU branding controversy, and dig through Geoff's closet to find legacy tech toys. | 3/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 36: AMD's gimpy goodness, Microsoft retail, and the Athlon Neo | This week, Scott joins us to talk about netbooks, new triple-core Phenoms, and his recent trip to AMD Austin, where he got a chance to see six-core Opterons and HP's new Athlon Neo-powered laptop. Scott signs off for the second half of the show, and Matt Butrovich returns by popular demand for a round-table discussion about lawsuits, future Microsoft retail outlets, his new MacBook, and Newegg's shipping policies. | 2/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 35: Breaking the glass, surfing the music, and suing Apple | Scott starts off this week's tech discussion with tales of his recent trip to Oregon, where he talked with Intel executives about the newly announced 32nm Westmere processors. Our editors are skeptical about Intel's motives for making Westmere into a CPU/GPU chimera, especially since—as Geoff points out—current Intel integrated graphics are still considerably slower than competition. Scott then leaves our show early to continue his work in Damage Labs, and TR blogger and reviewer Matt Butrovich fills in to talk about everything from Mirror's Edge PhysX performance to a possible $99 iPhone. We also hear Geoff's thoughts on the 2TB Western Digital Caviar Green drive and his favorite musical rhythm game. | 2/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 34: Headaches, our anniversary, and meeting an Intel engineer | Our longest episode ever brings the thunder with a combination of great news and reviews and one of our most interesting interviews to date. Before our foray into the tech world begins, Jordan informs us that this episode marks the TR Podcast's one year anniversary, we pause for a quick celebration and then start into our discussion. Geoff begins with review of Nvidia's ION platform, followed by our concern over bandwidth caps and a look into the future for the curious NIC card maker Bigfoot. Our editors also debate the wisdom of another extensive sku list for Windows 7, Scott gives us an interesting perspective on the recent purchase of Shacknews, and Cyril thinks Mirrors Edge for the PC is worth a second look. Finally, Scott evaluates Nvidia's new 3D vision scheme and is only able to conclude that 3D zombies are cool, 3D women are hot.... and the rest kinda goes down hill from there. The second half of our episode contains an interview with Intel engineer Matthew Hiltner. Scott and Geoff ask him a mix of editor and user submitted questions and Matthew talks about everything from silicon testing and bios emulation, to what happens when someone in the workplace fries an expensive testing motherboard.... don't miss this interview. | 2/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 33: Facebooking, SSDs on steroids, and the bacon explosion | This week really has it all. We start with listener mail, as Scott and Geoff answer questions about solid-state storage and the future of AMD. Our recent escapade into the wacky world of Facebook generates buzz both in the comments and among our panelists, Josh Buss joins us to talk about a very unusual ATX case design, and we talk about Gmail getting better for the corporate world. Lastly, the Kansas City original "Bacon Explosion" has our editors drooling on mic... and Damage promises to benchmark the BBQ beauty this weekend. | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 32: Troubled times, scary storage, and the dark oscar | Listen to this week's episode as we dive into the tech economy, the Seagate debacle, disappointing Oscar nominations, and more. | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 31: Liberated music, faster for less, and clicky keyboards | Our first regular podcast of the year covers everything from CES and Macworld news to the latest processors and graphics cards, the Windows 7 beta, and clicky keyboards. | 1/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 30: The CES 2009 edition | In this special edition of the TR Podcast, Jordan and Scott summarize TR's coverage of CES 2009. Scott (on the phone with us from the airport in Las Vegas) talks about the markedly different mood for the new year, the unusual bevy of product releases for the event, highlights from the show floor, and more. | 1/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 29: 2008, a year in review | After almost of year of vocal tech reporting, our panelists sit down with hindsight 20/20 to dissect this past year of tech. Scott starts us off with an overview of the three tech trends he believes have outlined the industry in 2008. In brief, these are the solidification of the "productivity" usage model, the stagnation of graphical requirements for games, and the inevitable collision of CPUs and GPUs. With these three tech themes serving as an outline, our editors dive into the top news and reviews from their areas of expertise. Geoff discusses the rise of netbooks, 780G and P45 chipsets, Xonar sound cards, and the advancement of solid-state storage technology. Cyril and Scott discuss some of 2008's biggest corporate news, including AMD's early CEO swap and Nvidia's acquisition of Ageia. Finally, Scott does a roundup of the CPU and GPU designs that made this year one of the busiest we've seen in TR's 9 year history. Before signing off on our last episode of 2008, Jordan asks each of the editors what they're most looking forward to in 2009, and we all pick our favorite 2008 game. | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 28: Graphical eye candy, the nettablet, and congratulations, it's a boy! | Scott starts off the discussion this week with a scathing technical review of the recently released EA survival-horror game, Dead Space. After a brief cool down period, we deliver the news that TR's marketing maestro Adam Eiberger is the proud father of a newborn baby boy. (Daniel Micah Eiberger weighs in at 8 lbs, is in good health, and is consistently scoring 240 in WorldBench.) Before taking time off to prepare for the new baby gerbil, Adam and Scott worked to put together TR's 2008 Christmas Giveaway. Scott fills us in on the impressive specs of the giveaway PC, and he says he expects to post an article very soon with details on how to enter. The rest of our episode covers this past week's helping of TR news and articles. Our editors discuss SSD speeds in Windows 2000, the advancement of physics technology in games, the recent release of OpenCL 1.0, Gigabyte's new 'nettablet,' Intel's Core i7-940 and more. | 12/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 27: Attack of the fanboys, the Crushinator, and crack... on crack | After a brief Thanksgiving hiatus, the TR Podcast is back in action with one of our best sounding episodes yet (no really, it is). The holidays are fresh on our minds as we start the show, and Scott jokes about the geekiness himself and others display by using LED Christmas lights. We go on to talk about our latest TR poll, a sneak preview of Scott's super-high-end GPU benchmarks, this season's new games, and the Christmas TR system guide (which includes the infamous Crushinator configuration, inspired by the namesake robot in Futurama). Moving on to the latest TR review articles, Scott and Geoff dive into our Core i7 memory speed analysis, and they discuss Intel's blazing fast X25-E Extreme solid-state drive. Finally, Cyril talks fondly of his new 24" LCD monitor, and the intriguing tale of AMD's RV770 GPU unfolds with colorful insight from Scott. | 12/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 26: Faith, revelations, and exploring Shanghai | If you're in the market for a Core i7-based system, our episode starts off with some advice just for you. Geoff talks about a pair of X58 motherboards from Gigabyte and MSI and gives us his pick(s) out of the four he's reviewed so far. Other topics of discussion include the ForceWare "Big Bang II" drivers from Nvidia, our first impressions of Left 4 Dead and Mirror's Edge, a sneak preview of our 45nm Shanghai Opteron review (with a special guest), and the scoop on AMD's upcoming Phenom II processors. This episode also continues our series of editor biographies. This time, Cyril joins us on Skype to talk about his early tech influences, writing tech articles at the age of 14, playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata on the piano, and more. | 11/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 25: All about AMD, fixing the shift key, and a new season of TV | In the aftermath of Intel's Core i7 processor launch, everyone wants to know: what's AMD going to do to compete? This week on the TR podcast, we examine a flurry of news fresh from AMD's Financial Analyst Day presentation in order to answer that question. Future desktop and mobile processors, foundry spinoff plans, and even an overview of how Radeon GPUs are doing in the marketplace—we cover it all. After AMD news marathon, Geoff gets very practical with his unruly Eee PC shift key, and our panel reveals what's on their DVRs for this new season of TV shows. Our favorites include: The Office, Fringe, Top Gear, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and a few others. As always, our show finishes with a sneak peek at what's coming up on the site and our podcast. | 11/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 24: Core i7, where motherboards come from, and driving around Far Cry 2 | Our episode starts on a light note as Scott, Cyril, and Jordan have a round-table discussion about Ubisoft's Far Cry 2. Has the game held Scott's attention? Does the driving bother Cyril? And how many weapon sound effects can Jordan imitate? Scott also explains how the upcoming Steam Cloud feature, while great for the average gamer, might interfere with our benchmarking here at TR. After that, we dive into the meat of the episode as Scott and Geoff discuss the intricate details of Intel's Core i7 processors and their companion X58 Express chipset. We also discuss the possible rollouts of cheaper derivatives and how much you'll have to spend to get the latest and greatest over the next few months. Finally, before our habitual teaser of upcoming TR content, Joshua Buss gives us a vocal walkthrough of his Gigabyte motherboard factory tour. This is certainly one of our most packed episodes in a long while. | 11/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 23: Windows 7, the end of the giveaway, and the real Geoff Gasior | Clocking in at under an hour, our shortest episode ever still manages to pack a punch. TR biz guy Adam Eiberger starts us off with a quick recap of our recent Acer Aspire One netbook giveaway. We reveal both the winner (for those that haven't read the news) and the official answers to our three entry questions. Geoff, Cyril, Jordan, and Matt have a little round-table chat about the fresh Windows 7 news coming from PDC2008. Cyril follows up by sharing first impressions of his new MacBook, after which Geoff summarizes his thoughts on Western Digital's latest Caviar Green hard drive. Finally, the podcast gets up close and personal as Jordan quizzes Geoff about his childhood, likes and dislikes, and non-tech hobbies. | 11/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 21: Of macbooks, tech peer pressure, and an awesome giveaway | This week on the show, we start with a frank discussion of Apple's latest laptop release, in which Scott and the gang (including new TR blogger Matt Butrovich) talk about the pros and the cons of the new MacBooks. The discussion explores the industry trends affecting today's operating systems and should interest even Mac-hating PC hardware enthusiasts. Joshua Buss talks about the Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship he covered from Taiwan. Geoff and Scott follow up with Nvidia's GeForce 9300 chipset, and we finish the episode with a discussion of tech peer pressure, the best netbook yet, and grandma's computer. Also in this episode, we announce and begin our first-ever TR Podcast giveaway. Jordan starts the show with a quick explanation of the contest and rules, but you should check out our official giveaway post here. Thanks to NCIX for providing the Acer Aspire One that we're giving away to a lucky podcast listener. | 10/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 22: A product opportunity, speedy video encodes, and bringing SLI up to snuff | We have a nice cross-section of topics for you this week. We kick off this episode of the podcast with a question from an inebriated reader, then we delve behind the scenes of our new, overhauled system guide. After a look at the "product opportunity" AMD filled with its Radeon HD 4830 graphics card, we go over Seagate's new 1.5TB monster hard drive, and we chat about two new goodies awaiting GeForce users: the upcoming ForceWare 180 driver release and Elemental's Badaboom video transcoder. The episode closes with a discussion of the latest games, where Geoff explains what makes Dead Space so scary and Scott gives his impressions of Far Cry 2 | 10/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 20: The biggest story of the year, screaming CPUs, and a $1600 chair from the 70s | Coming to you in this special time of year, when the leaves are turning color, cute little woodland creatures are preparing to hibernate, and large microprocessor companies sell their fabs, this episode of the TR Podcast continues to bring home the proverbial tech bacon. Following a short listener Q and A, our editors discuss the biggest story of the year – AMD spins off their fabrication business. Following this look at the past, present, and future of the industry, we prognosticate and pontificate over the latest Core i7 rumors (all of which come from Asian rumor sites….). In the middle of the episode, Jordan interviews The Perfect Creation (as he is know in the pro wrestling world) – aka PerfectCr (on the forums) – aka Rich Criado (as he is known on his driver’s license). Rich talks about tech, wrestling, and gaming tattoos. To finish things up, our editors discuss the controversy surrounding our latest GPU review, Intels G45 Express Chipset, and of course, what you can expect in the following week on front page and on our podcast. | 10/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 19: Android is open, Microsoft is confusing, and the Tech Share has shipped! | This episodes spends some quality time catching up on some major tech and TR topics. We start the show by introducing our marketing manager extraordinaire, Adam Eiberger. He talks about his work here at TR and then teams up with Scott to cover the latest TR Tech Share news. If you haven’t been following TR’s latest philanthropic endeavors – you’ll enjoy hearing about the cool tech stuff we are doing in Uganda! Continuing down the road of vocal tech reporting, our editors answer listener mail, talk about Google’s Android platform, discuss one of the latest case reviews, and more. | 10/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 18: Netbooks, bargain-bin graphics, and consoles ruining PC games.... again | Join us this week as we try making sense of the netbook market, cast judgment on a surprisingly capable low-end GPU, complain about console-PC warfare, review two of the hottest games, and more! | 9/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 17: Moore's Law versus whatchamacallit's law and the fight for the future | Put on your favorite 3D glasses and hop aboard the TR Podcast's train of geekiness. In this episode, we cover Scott's shiny new Eee PC, a shareholder's lawsuit against Nvidia, AMD's compelling sub-$100 Radeons, Mirror's Edge, that one law we forgot the name of... and much more. | 9/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 16: AMD roadmappery, and GPUs suss out Sasquatch | Amidst all the recent Intel news, one listener asks what AMD is up to and gets a comprehensive AMD roadmap update from our own Scott Wasson. Then we chat about how SoftKinetic plans to one-up the Wiimote and how MotionDSP may help find Sasquatch—all podcast exclusives. | 9/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 15: Of conferences, cores, case reviews, and cannabis | Gather round the table for a discussion of the latest and greatest from IDF and Nvision 08. Scott, Geoff, Cyril, and Jordan talk about the x58 chipset - the core of core i7 technology - a new way to use multi-gpu's - "turbo mode" and more. Plus, TR case reviewer Joshua Buss talks about his first review for our website, the Hyper Osiris enclosure. | 8/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 14: X2s, X3s, and why more is less | Join us in this episode as we dive into the top of the line graphics offering from ATI, Nvidia's financial and technical woes, Asus's latest Eee product, and how the TR people backup... or don't backup... their data. If last week's Folding@Home segment caught your interest, our 'how to' on folding in this episode is just for you. | 8/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 13: Deconstructing Larrabee and the strange art of CPU naming | Gather 'round the water cooler as TR's editors consider Intel's Larrabee architecture, the weird science of CPU naming, the week's tech news, and a bundle of recent reviews. Then listen as we invite some of our top Team TR members in to talk about Folding@home. | 8/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 12: The $700 chair and the $69 Atom | This episode keeps the tech news coming, pits two brand new CPU architectures against each other, solves your back pain, and erases the need for built in bluetooth. We discuss Asus's exclusive audio chip dealings, the move towards 16:9, Newegg coming to Canada, and the Mojave Experiment videos. | 8/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 11: The system guide to knols and rants | In this episode, we cover a ton of recent tech news, answer listener questions, and talk about two great tech topic articles. What is AMD up to with fab spin-offs? How should Microsoft fix the Vista image problem? What wisdom can be found in our latest system guide? And much more! | 7/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 10: The dark barbecue headband fantasy | In this episode, we chat with TR forum members Kevin and idchafee, discuss the latest TR reviews (including our exclusive 4870 X2 preview), and do our first TR Podcast movie review. Does the Dark Knight live up to the hype? | 7/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 9: The big announcement | In this episode, we discuss the Radeon HD 4800 series from AMD and the GeForce GTX 200 series from Nvidia. The editors also talk about the latest tech news from companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Asus, and our host makes a big announcement. | 7/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 8: The Mini-Note and the zune | Cyril, Jordan, and Geoff hold down the fort in this latest podcast episode. We include a complete Computex overview, two product reviews from Geoff, and a word from Jordan on his review of the Microsoft Zune. | 6/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 7: Of chicks and chips | Episode 7 returns to our classic podcast format. Listener mail takes us all the way from portable media to geeks looking for a spouse or partner. In tech news, we take a look at the ultraportable market, as well as a cornucopia of the latest Nvidia news, direct from Santa Clara. We wrap things up with discusions of our CPU and GPU value articles and the P45 chipset from Intel. | 5/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 6: Optimized and home-brewed | We kick off episode 6 by talking to Drew Henry of Nvidia about the optimized PC initiative and hybrid SLI. Our editors answer your emails covering everything from PC gaming to our favorite TV shows. To wrap up the episode, Geoff and Jordan talk to long time forum member and new TR blogger Mike “Just Brew It” Uchima about the stone age of computers, building “The Beast”, brewing mead, and much more. | 5/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 5: CPU-GPU balance considered | For too long, pre-built PC configurations have been CPU-heavy, with too little emphasis on things like GPU power and adequate amounts of memory. Recently, Nvidia has taken aim at this problem, pushing the concept of PC balance. As a supplier of both CPUs and GPUs, AMD has its own take on this issue. We talked with AMD VP Pat Moorhead about striking the right balance and the future of the PC market. What he said may surprise you. After the interview, our editors held a short roundtable discussion about who's right, who's wrong, and why. | 4/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 4 | In this episode, we start off with lots of great listener mail covering GX2 and SLI, future technology that makes us giddy, and our favorite freeware. Asus and Creative dominate the tech news section, and in the tech topics, we go from the fastest hard drives to mobile processor technology | 4/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 3 | We’re back with episode 3! Geoff gives us the skinny on the 790i and X48 chipsets, Scott and Cyril discuss tech news, Cyril plugs the 40 euro iPhone, and Scott reviews the 9800 GX2. | 3/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 2 | In this episode, we read listener mail, discuss the latest Eee PC upgrades, talk about three-way SLI vs. CrossFire X, review the AMD 780G chipset, and much more! | 3/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe TR Podcast 1 | Our debut episode features all of your favorite Tech Report staffers! Scott starts of by introducingGeoff, Cyril and Jordan (host of the OCF Podcast). Our editors talk about all of the latest tech news including Nvidia's buyout of Ageia, Microsoft's bid for Yahoo and more! Geoff and Scott talk about the latest PSU roundup and Skulltrail, and Cyril explains the pricing between the 3870 and the 8800gt. Future episodes will be released every other Saturday right here on the front page. | 2/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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