In this episode we discuss the tools that help us get the job done, with a specific focus on the hardware. Things like the PCs we use, the headphones we listen to, and some stories behind our hardware decisions.

Segment 1 - Desktop Setups

Matt's Desktop Setup

Custom PC

FX-8350 (8 core AMD processor)

16GB RAM DDR3

2x XFX 7970 (GPUs)

Windows 10

CM Storm Sentinel Advance 3 Mouse

Logitech G15 Keyboard

Blue Snowball

SteelSeries Flux

Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System

Mike's Desktop Setup

Custom PC

Ryzen 1800x

16GB RAM DDR4

Samsung 860 512GB SSD

Vega 64 8GB GPU

Windows 10

Corsair Strafe RGB Keyboard

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse

Sennheiser HD 598 SR Open-Back Headphones

Blue Snowball

Server

Old used PC running Windows 7 Ultimate

NAS D-Link DNS-323 with 2x 3tb drives running raid 1

Segment 2 - Mobile Setups

Matt's Mobile Setup

Lenovo Y500 laptop

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S w/ pen

Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse

Jaybird X3

Sony MDR-ZX220BT

SteelSeries Vault-Tec Mouse

Samsung Galaxy S8+

BlackBerry KEY2 (silver, 64GB)

ASUS Zenwatch 2

Mike's Mobile Setup

ASUS Zenphone 5Z

ASUS Zenbook 330ua

Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse

Bluedio F2 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

Bagsmart Convertible Laptop Backpack

Jakery 10000mAh quick charge battery

Cable clip organizers

Xiaomi 5000mAh

Segment 3 - Other Setups

Matt's Test Devices

iPhone 5

iPad Mini (original)

Mike's Test Devices

Lenovo Tab 10

iPad Air 2

Nexus 6P

Nexus 7 (2013)

Tablet mount holder (attached to desk)

Smart Home

Google Home Mini

Echo Dot (2nd Generation)

TP Link Smart Switch

Web News - Desktop PC vs Laptop w/ Dock

Desktop Computers

Pros:

Always more powerful

Easier to upgrade

Customizable features

Cons: 

Might be too much time investment for building

Can be finicky and tough to troubleshoot

Laptop with Dock

Pros:

Versatile 

Simple buy and use process

Easy warranty handling if you go with a good company

Is upgradeable now through thunderbolt 3 interface

Cons:

Usually more expensive for similar performance (in comparison to desktop)

Some stuff is not upgradable (soldered to board)

Once warranty runs out repairs can be expensive or impossible

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Mice:

CM Storm Sentinel Advance 3

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse

SteelSeries Vault-Tec Mouse

Audio (headphones, speakers, microphones):

SteelSeries Flux

Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System

Sennheiser HD 598 Open-Back Headphones

Blue Snowball

Jaybird X3

Sony MDR-ZX220BT

Bluedio F2 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

Computer Components

Ryzen 1800x

Samsung 860 512GB SSD

Vega 64 8GB Graphics

Keyboards

Corsair Strafe RGB

Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S

Lenovo Tab 10

iPad Air 2

Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S8+

BlackBerry KEY2 (silver, 64GB)

ASUS Zenphone 5Z

Smartwatch

Fossil Gen 3 Explorist

Miscellaneous

Bagsmart Convertible Laptop Backpack

Cable Clip Organizers

Tablet Mount Holder (attachable to desk)

Echo Dot (2nd Generation)

TP Link Smart Plug

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