The TR Podcast 89: A case-load of Computex

	Date: June 14th, 2011 Time: 1:34:26 Hosted by Jordan Drake Panelists: Scott Wasson, Cyril Kowaliski, Geoff Gasior, and David Morgan Download: MP3 (68.0MB) | M4A(93.4MB) Subscribe: RSS (MP3) | RSS (M4A) iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (M4A)
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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 Nukem demo. Finally, it’s the newest from Microsoft and Apple when we dive into Windows 8 and Apple’s iOS 5 and iCloud.

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Tech discussion:

Asus shows ultra-thin notebook, Eee PC at Computex (0:02:55)- Read more

Intel’s mobile roadmap: Ultrabooks, better Atoms (0:06:12)- Read more

X79, Llano motherboards break cover at Computex (0:15:34)- Read more

AMD reanimates FX brand for Bulldozer platforms (0:19:23)- Read more

AMD E-450 chip seen on Computex show floor (0:26:38)- Read more

Virtu goes Universal, tackles vsync (0:27:24)- Read more

RevoDrive Hybrid combines SSD, HDD on a single PCIe card (0:30:50)- Read more

Noctua builds a better 120-mm fan (0:34:20)- Read more

Cases at Computex (0:38:11)

Corsair rolls out a pair of new cases priced at $99, $139 – Read more

White is the new black for PC enclosures – Read more

Motherboards and their owners (0:46:19)- Read more

NZXT’s H2 mid-tower enclosure (0:50:30)- Read more

Strange new Wii U console has AMD graphics (1:03:32)- Read more

Duke Forever demo goes live… for a lucky few (1:06:38)- Read more

Microsoft demos Windows 8’s new interface (1:12:46)- Read more

Steve Jobs dazzles developers with new OSes, iCloud (1:17:41)- Read more

That’s all, folks! We’ll see you on the next episode.