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Mac Book Pro
M2 Pro
Come for the power.Stay for the fun. Good screen display, accurate colors and strong contrast
Mac Book Pro
The latest MacBook Pro features Apple's powerful M2 Max chip, available with either a 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU, or a 12-core CPU and 38-core GPU, providing exceptional performance for your tasks.
The MacBook Pro boasts a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a native resolution of 3456-by-2234 at 254 pixels per inch. It features XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, delivering a visually stunning experience.
In terms of storage, it starts with a 512GB SSD, but can be configured up to an enormous 8TB, accommodating large-scale projects and extensive media libraries. This powerhouse runs on macOS Ventura, the most advanced desktop operating system, which enhances your work and play experiences.
The MacBook Pro also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, an advanced image signal processor with computational video, and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that supports Spatial Audio. This creates an immersive audio-visual experience whether you're on a video call, playing a game, or watching a movie.
For connections, it includes an SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, and three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, providing comprehensive connectivity options.
Despite these impressive features, the MacBook Pro maintains a sleek form factor with a height of just 0.66 inches, a width of 14.01 inches, and a depth of 9.77 inches, weighing in at around 4.8 pounds for the M2 Max version.
The battery life is stellar, with up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback, and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing. The laptop also supports fast charging with the included 140W USB-C Power Adapter.
In summary, the latest MacBook Pro offers a seamless blend of power, efficiency, and immersive technology, housed in a sleek, portable design.
Steam Deck
Control with comfort
Portability meets power. Your Steam Library, anywhere. Control with comfort. And Great Operating System
Steam Deck
The latest Steam Deck is a powerful handheld gaming device developed by Valve, the same company that created the popular gaming platform, Steam. It is powered by a custom APU developed by AMD, specifically a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 2 CPU and an RDNA 2 GPU. The Steam Deck comes with 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and offers three storage options: 64GB eMMC, 256GB NVMe SSD, and 512GB NVMe SSD, each with varying benefits such as faster storage speeds or premium anti-glare etched glass. All models include a microSD slot for additional storage capacity.
The device sports a 7" optically bonded IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, offering a decent viewing experience for gaming on the go. The screen is touch-enabled, and the device supports a refresh rate of 60Hz.
As for the controls, the Steam Deck is equipped with a full suite of gamepad controls, including A B X Y buttons, a D-pad, L & R analog triggers, L & R bumpers, view & menu buttons, and 4 assignable grip buttons. It also has two full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch and two trackpads, providing a wide range of input options for different types of games.
Connectivity options on the Steam Deck include Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect to a variety of peripherals and networks. It also has a USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, which enables you to connect the device to external displays. The device is also equipped with a 3.5mm stereo headphone headset jack and has a dual microphone array.
In terms of battery life, the Steam Deck is powered by a 40Whr battery that promises 2 - 8 hours of gameplay. It also comes with a 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply.
The Steam Deck runs on SteamOS 3.0, which is based on the Arch Linux distribution, with a KDE Plasma desktop. This allows you to not only play your favorite Steam games but also use the device as a portable PC, running various desktop applications and even other game stores.
Lastly, the Steam Deck offers a docking station sold separately. The dock expands the device's capabilities, providing extra USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and additional external display outputs, making it a versatile gaming solution both at home and on the go. The device is 298mm x 117mm x 49mm in size and weighs approximately 669 grams.
RTX 4090
The RTX 4090 is the ultimate GeForce GPU from Nvidia. It launched in October 2022 and has 24GB of G6X memory and 16,384 CUDA cores. It is powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture and supports ray tracing, DLSS 3, Reflex, and Studio features. It delivers up to 2x the performance and power efficiency of the previous generation. It also has a new power connector that is hidden behind the card. However, some users have reported that the cables are melting due to the high power consumption. The RTX 4090 is the best choice for gamers and creators who want the most powerful graphics card on the market.
The RTX 4090 can run the latest games at ultra-high settings and resolutions, thanks to its massive VRAM and CUDA cores. It also supports DLSS 3, which uses AI to create additional high-quality frames and boost performance. Some of the games that can run on the RTX 4090 are Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom Eternal, and Control. The RTX 4090 also enables realistic ray tracing effects, such as shadows, reflections, and global illumination, which enhance the visual quality and immersion of the games.
The RTX 4090 is not only a gaming beast, but also a creative powerhouse. It can handle demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, graphic design, and machine learning. It also comes with Nvidia Studio, which is a suite of tools and applications that optimize the performance and reliability of creative workflows. Some of the features of Nvidia Studio are Encoder, which accelerates video encoding and streaming; Broadcast, which enhances audio and video quality for livestreaming; Omniverse, which enables collaborative 3D creation; and Canvas, which transforms sketches into photorealistic landscapes.
Raspberry Pi 4
Your tiny, dual-display, desktop computer
Completely upgraded, re-engineered, Faster, more powerful
Raspberry Pi 4
The Raspberry Pi 4 is a tiny but powerful computer that you can use for various projects, such as gaming, robotics, media center, and more. It has a quad-core processor, up to 8GB of RAM, dual-HDMI output, wireless networking, Bluetooth, USB 3.0 ports, and a 40-pin GPIO header. It runs on Raspberry Pi OS, a Linux-based operating system that comes with many pre-installed applications and tools.
The Raspberry Pi 4 was launched in June 2019 and has since been updated with new models and features. The latest model is the Raspberry Pi 400, which is a Pi 4 with 4GB of RAM inside a keyboard casing. The latest Raspberry Pi OS version adds menu search, network and VPN manager, and camera and machine learning features. The Pi 4 is also available with different storage options and accessories, such as microSD cards, cases, power supplies, and docks.
The Raspberry Pi 4 is the best-selling Raspberry Pi ever, with over 10 million units sold as of June 2021. It is widely used by hobbyists, educators, students, and professionals around the world. It is also compatible with many other devices and platforms, such as Arduino, Steam Deck, and Pico. The Raspberry Pi 4 is the ultimate low-cost, high-performance computer for everyone.
Podcast
Hard Fork
The future is already here.
Hard Fork covers topics such as artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, social media, gaming, robotics, and more.
Hard Fork
Hard Fork is a new podcast from The New York Times that explores the future that's already here. Each week, veteran tech journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the latest stories in the world of tech and business, bringing listeners news, interviews and analysis from the bleeding edge.
Hard Fork covers topics such as artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, social media, gaming, robotics, and more. It helps listeners make sense of the rapid changes and innovations that are shaping our lives and society. It also features guests from the tech industry, academia, and journalism who share their insights and perspectives.
Hard Fork is available on The New York Times Audio app, a new iOS app for news subscribers that offers exclusive podcasts, live audio, and personalized playlists. You can also listen to Hard Fork on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman
Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Lex Fridman Podcast is a show that features conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy, and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex Fridman is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond, who is interested in exploring the big questions of life through the lens of science and technology.
The Lex Fridman Podcast covers topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, computer science, physics, biology, psychology, ethics, and more. It also features guests from various fields and backgrounds, such as Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Roger Penrose, Noam Chomsky, David Chalmers, and many others. The podcast aims to inspire curiosity, learning, and growth in listeners.
The Lex Fridman Podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also connect with Lex on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, or join his mailing list. If you enjoy the podcast, you can support it on Patreon or with a one-time donation on PayPal.
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