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Actually, I checked and it may work. But it still would not make sense since there are much cheaper normal MicroSD cards.
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Actually, I checked and it may work. But it still would not make sense since there are much cheaper normal MicroSD cards.
I thought the shift was a brilliant idea. The only problem is most cases expect the cables to come out the back so it can be awkward routing the cables from the side.
Also, a lot of cases just don't support this layout at all so I ended up having to replace my PSU when I switched cases.
Also, a lot of cases just don't support this layout at all so I ended up having to replace my PSU when I switched cases.
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I thought the shift was a brilliant idea. The only problem is most cases expect the cables to come out the back so it can be awkward routing the cables from the side.
Also, a lot of cases just don't support this layout at all so I ended up having to replace my PSU when I switched cases.
Also, a lot of cases just don't support this layout at all so I ended up having to replace my PSU when I switched cases.
Morning! Hope Friday treats you well.
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Morning! Hope Friday treats you well.
Be aware that the costco "SE" version is QLC and not TLC like the non-costco version.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Be aware that the costco "SE" version is QLC and not TLC like the non-costco version.
Sounds stressful. I hope you hear from your brother soon and all is well.
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Sounds stressful. I hope you hear from your brother soon and all is well.
On a positive note, your are getting a good framerate.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On a positive note, your are getting a good framerate.
For myself I have picked up some games, movies and an entry level gaming laptop.
As gifts I have a picked up a GPU and several games plus some random items.
I am waiting on some nvme deals. Hoping to see some come through today or tomorrow.
As gifts I have a picked up a GPU and several games plus some random items.
I am waiting on some nvme deals. Hoping to see some come through today or tomorrow.
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
For myself I have picked up some games, movies and an entry level gaming laptop.
As gifts I have a picked up a GPU and several games plus some random items.
I am waiting on some nvme deals. Hoping to see some come through today or tomorrow.
As gifts I have a picked up a GPU and several games plus some random items.
I am waiting on some nvme deals. Hoping to see some come through today or tomorrow.
Yes, I know. I ordered one too. I was just pointing out that it is *supposed* to cost that price. Pretty sure HP isn't intending to sell them for $350.
Almost definitely a pricing error on their site. Great deal for us unless they cancel all the orders.
Almost definitely a pricing error on their site. Great deal for us unless they cancel all the orders.
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Yes, I know. I ordered one too. I was just pointing out that it is *supposed* to cost that price. Pretty sure HP isn't intending to sell them for $350.
Almost definitely a pricing error on their site. Great deal for us unless they cancel all the orders.
Almost definitely a pricing error on their site. Great deal for us unless they cancel all the orders.
Yeah....here is the price it is supposed to be:
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Yeah....here is the price it is supposed to be:
Feels like this is probably a pricing error. Will be curious if it ships.
Also, FYI that the price goes up if you login to an HP account.
Also, FYI that the price goes up if you login to an HP account.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Feels like this is probably a pricing error. Will be curious if it ships.
Also, FYI that the price goes up if you login to an HP account.
Also, FYI that the price goes up if you login to an HP account.
Yeah, I mean...it isn't much of a gaming laptop with 8GB of RAM and a mobile 5050 but.....$350. I don't think I have seen a laptop that cheap with a current gen dedicated GPU before.
It also has a 144Hz IPS panel.....
It also has a 144Hz IPS panel.....
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Yeah, I mean...it isn't much of a gaming laptop with 8GB of RAM and a mobile 5050 but.....$350. I don't think I have seen a laptop that cheap with a current gen dedicated GPU before.
It also has a 144Hz IPS panel.....
It also has a 144Hz IPS panel.....
Thanks for the video.
Looks to me like they did a Switch port and then half-assed a Switch 2 port after the fact.
Looks to me like they did a Switch port and then half-assed a Switch 2 port after the fact.
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks for the video.
Looks to me like they did a Switch port and then half-assed a Switch 2 port after the fact.
Looks to me like they did a Switch port and then half-assed a Switch 2 port after the fact.
It is the difference between a console maker who wants to sell consoles to grow market share and one who wants sell consoles only if they make a short-term profit.
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It is the difference between a console maker who wants to sell consoles to grow market share and one who wants sell consoles only if they make a short-term profit.
It is a strange device to price. It is using a mix of 1-2 generation old tech.
You really couldn't get a truly similar PC very easily unless you bought used. Even then, the PC would probably be better in specs.
OTOH, the SM comes with a controller.
I think it can't be more than a PS5 Pro.
You really couldn't get a truly similar PC very easily unless you bought used. Even then, the PC would probably be better in specs.
OTOH, the SM comes with a controller.
I think it can't be more than a PS5 Pro.
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It is a strange device to price. It is using a mix of 1-2 generation old tech.
You really couldn't get a truly similar PC very easily unless you bought used. Even then, the PC would probably be better in specs.
OTOH, the SM comes with a controller.
I think it can't be more than a PS5 Pro.
You really couldn't get a truly similar PC very easily unless you bought used. Even then, the PC would probably be better in specs.
OTOH, the SM comes with a controller.
I think it can't be more than a PS5 Pro.
Ouch. Hope you feel better tomorrow!
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ouch. Hope you feel better tomorrow!
It has already been 8 months? That is crazy.
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It has already been 8 months? That is crazy.
A steam deck and PS5 are totally different things. You are paying a premium for portability in that case.
A steam machine is just a PC. The idea that it is a console is just spin.
It only has 16GB of DDR5 and 8GB of VRAM, the price spikes will have some impact but not enough to get it to $1,200.
A steam machine is just a PC. The idea that it is a console is just spin.
It only has 16GB of DDR5 and 8GB of VRAM, the price spikes will have some impact but not enough to get it to $1,200.
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A steam deck and PS5 are totally different things. You are paying a premium for portability in that case.
A steam machine is just a PC. The idea that it is a console is just spin.
It only has 16GB of DDR5 and 8GB of VRAM, the price spikes will have some impact but not enough to get it to $1,200.
A steam machine is just a PC. The idea that it is a console is just spin.
It only has 16GB of DDR5 and 8GB of VRAM, the price spikes will have some impact but not enough to get it to $1,200.
If that is USD, I think that is way too high. For $1,200 you could buy a PC that would crush the steam machine.
Only die-hard fans would buy at that price. I would be pretty surprised if it was more than $800 and completely shocked if it was $1,000 or more.
Only die-hard fans would buy at that price. I would be pretty surprised if it was more than $800 and completely shocked if it was $1,000 or more.
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If that is USD, I think that is way too high. For $1,200 you could buy a PC that would crush the steam machine.
Only die-hard fans would buy at that price. I would be pretty surprised if it was more than $800 and completely shocked if it was $1,000 or more.
Only die-hard fans would buy at that price. I would be pretty surprised if it was more than $800 and completely shocked if it was $1,000 or more.
That really doesn't tell us all that much. You can get entry level PCs in the $500-800 range. They could be looking at $600 or even $1,000 I suppose.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
That really doesn't tell us all that much. You can get entry level PCs in the $500-800 range. They could be looking at $600 or even $1,000 I suppose.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
Interesting that none of the Bethesda games are here. I guess they will come later?
November 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Interesting that none of the Bethesda games are here. I guess they will come later?
Glad to have you back!
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Glad to have you back!
I switched years ago. I could never go back.
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I switched years ago. I could never go back.