Not PC with Mark and Rob

Latest Episodes:

“A fat Mac mini with too much power” Mar 19, 2022

Show notes

It's time for Rob and Mark to give you their full opinion of the Apple spring 2022 event, with the benefit of more than a week of mulling the whole thing over. An obscure 70s band and Rob's homebrew HomePod make an appearance too, because, well, this is Eight or Sixteen.

Links

Lunar - make your external display feel more Apple-like with keyboard controls:
- https://lunar.fyi
Or if you prefer to roll your own:
- https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl
Eve Spectrum Glossy 4K display:
- https://evedevices.com/pages/spectrum-order
Alienware 34” OLED display:
- https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessories
Dell 27” 4K UltraSharp with 3 year warranty and zero dead pixel policy:
- https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-usb-c-hub-monitor-u2723qe/apd/210-bdpf/monitors-monitor-accessories
HUAWEI MateView 4K aluminium display - £449 upfront with coupon AGSG10MNTMAR, but £100 cashback offer currently (see below):
- https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/monitors/mateview/buy/
HUAWEI £100 cashback (UK):
- https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/promo/smartoffice-cashback/
Samsung S22 - guaranteed £200 trade-in value for any Android phone in any condition when purchasing a new S22 (not S22+ or Ultra), plus 1yr Disney+ and Galaxy Buds Pro:
- https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s22/buy/
iPod Dock Bluetooth 5.0 adaptor:
- https://smile.amazon.co.uk/DockLinQ-Bluetooth-Sounddock-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B07SLYN8L3/

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”It’s the phone for your nan” Mar 05, 2022

Show notes

It's nearly Apple Event time! In today's show, Rob and Mark look forward to the 'Peek performance' event on March 8th, Mark reveals his experience with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Rob gives us an insight into his search for a new keyboard.

Links

Logitech POP Keys: https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/products/keyboards/pop-keys-wireless-mechanical.html
reMarkable 2: https://remarkable.com
Moonlander keyboard: https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
Logitech G703 mouse: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g703-wireless-gaming-mouse.html

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”You’ve got some Sony doughnut headphones on the way” Feb 19, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, Mark reveals his big news, Rob gives us a peek inside his fridge, and we finally hear what happened to Mark's Surface Laptop.

Links

Mark’s Skillshare Final Cut course:
- https://skl.sh/3qz4voR
reMarkable digital note taking device:
- https://remarkable.com
Reddit dedicated to games running on e-ink devices:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/einkgames/
Moto g200 5G budget Android with comedically long 20.5:9 aspect ratio 144hz refresh rate display:
- https://www.motorola.co.uk/smartphones-moto-g-200-5g/p
Galaxy S22 series early adopter perks (UK):
- Free Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds until 05/04/2022:
  - https://2021.samsungpromotions.claims/galaxylaunchoffers
- 12 Months free Disney+ with purchase of new Galaxy device until 22/04/2022 (although the coupon is valid until 11/06/2023):
  - https://www.samsung.com/uk/boost/disneyplus/
Sony Link Buds (donut-shaped always-on transparency mode true wireless earbuds):
- https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/truly-wireless/wf-l900
Xbox Series X-shaped Mini Fridge preorder (UK):
- https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2?t_origqs=bXNnPSZzZWFyY2hDb3VudD0xJnNob3dSZXN1bHRzUGFnZT10cnVlJnByZWRpY3RpdmVTZWFyY2hVUkw9JmJlZ2luSW5kZXg9MCZsYW5nSWQ9NDQmcHJvZHVjdElkPTI4NjQ3NzImc1R5cGU9U2ltcGxlU2VhcmNoJnBhZ2VTaXplPTQ4JnJlc3VsdENhdEVudHJ5VHlwZT0yJnBhZ2VWaWV3PWltYWdlJnNlYXJjaEJ0bj16JnNlYXJjaFRlcm09eGJveCBmcmlkZ2UmY2F0YWxvZ0lkPTEwMjAxJkRNX1BlcnNpc3RlbnRDb29raWVDcmVhdGVkPXRydWUmc3RvcmVJZD0xMDE1MSZkZGtleT1odHRwOkFqYXhDYXRhbG9nU2VhcmNo&queueittoken=e_livexbox~q_3577e721-0725-46e2-9b5b-3b0dbace3c93~ts_1645191028~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_8a93c1a2119009816569d4c764f39b821590bc7bcbff0c24a64f6405f2815e06
ChromeOS Flex (repurpose your old MacBook that you can’t install Monterey on, or recent Windows laptop you can’t be bothered to fix, as a Chromebook):
- https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/

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”Rob, you’re in my kitchen” Feb 05, 2022

Show notes

In today's episode, we're joined by the awesome Doc Ayomide. Tune in to hear us talk tech, mental health, phones without cases, waking up to Tim Cook, what it's like to write thousands of words on an iPhone, and much more. Yes, it's another random one.

Links

Find Doc Ayomide:
- Website: https://docayomide.com
- Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide
Online playable version of DOS QBasic Gorillas (done in Javascript):
- https://www.kylem.net/stuff/gorilla/gorilla.html
Nebo App:
- http://nebo.app

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If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

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“It’s a robot cat with a chewy mouth” Jan 22, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Rob reveals his current tech setup and what new goodies might be in store for 2022. Mark also tries to explain why he's moved his 24" iMac to the kitchen and is rendered speechless by Rob's latest find.

Links

Amagami Ham Ham
- https://hamham.ux-xu.com
Tea MagSafe headphone amp/DAC
- https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tea-ultra-slim-hi-res-headphone-amplifier#/
SwitchResX
- https://www.madrau.com
What Hi-Fi interview with Gary Greaves regarding Bluetooth limitations:
- https://www.whathifi.com/features/is-bluetooth-holding-back-apples-airpods-we-asked-the-man-who-made-them
Richer Sounds
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richer_Sounds
LG ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 laptop with built-in tablet
- https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/coming-soon/coming_soon_laptops/thinkbook-plus-gen-3-(17-inch-intel)/len101b0005
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldy laptop
- https://www.asus.com/Laptops/For-Home/Zenbook/Zenbook-17-Fold-OLED-UX9702/
Amazon Spain €415 (£350ish) AirPods Max Deal - 34% off RRP (may have expired by the time you read this)
- https://www.amazon.es/Nuevo-Apple-AirPods-MAX-Plata/dp/B08Q22XBMY/
Donald Trump’s Twitter clone:
- https://truthsocial.com
Google’s 2022 Roadmap
- https://blog.google/products/android/ces2022-bettertogether/
Rob’s HP Envy 34 Ultrawide Display (discontinued, but a decent buy if you can find one second hand/new old stock)
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/displays-accessories/premium/envy-34curved-monitor.html
LG CX 48” OLED TV
- https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-oled48cx5lc

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If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”I’ve been Evil Rob for 25 years” Jan 08, 2022

Show notes

In the first show of 2022, Rob and Mark discuss some interesting products that have emerged from CES (including, yes, a weird 'old' MacBook Pro-like Dell XPS), their joint decision to ditch Sky TV, and look back at a crazy first year of YouTubing and podcasting.

Links

Throwboy cushions:
- https://throwboy.com
GamesMaster:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamesMaster
Xbox Mini Fridge:
- https://www.game.co.uk/en/xbox-fridge-2864772
Targus Find My Backpack:
- https://us.targus.com/products/15-6-inch-ecosmart-mobile-tech-traveler-xl-backpack-tbb612gl
Belkin Find My true wireless earbuds:
- https://www.belkin.com/us/p/p-auc003/
Schlage HomeKey deadbolt:
- https://www.schlage.com/en/home/smart-locks/encode-plus.html
Belkin HomeKit Secure Video doorbell:
- https://www.belkin.com/us/smart-home/wemo/wemo-smart-video-doorbell/p/p-wdc010/
Dell XPS 13 Plus:
- https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/01/04/ces-2022-dell-introduces-xps-13-plus/
Dell Concept Pari magnetic webcam:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mslJn_pIQlM
Matter Smart Home standard:
- https://buildwithmatter.com

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“Waiting for Peter McKinnon to appear holding a tray of Mince Pies and a bottle of whiskey” Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

It's the last show of the year, and we're joined by a special guest from the Discord server, Martin Kelly! We discuss Martin's awesome Apple museum and chat through our tech hopes and wishes for 2022.

Links

The Photo Show: https://britishtechnetwork.com/photo
LMUG: https://www.lmug.org.uk/
Majikman Quiz

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“It was all going swimmingly until they arrived” Dec 11, 2021

Show notes

In this week's episode, Mark has some big personal news, Rob succeeds in helping Mark cope with that personal news (from a tech standpoint), and, as always, many rabbit holes are explored.

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Links

Hans Zimmer / Zane Lowe Apple Music interview: https://music.apple.com/post/1598019764
Eufy SpaceView non-internet connected baby monitor: https://us.eufylife.com/collections/baby-monitor
Eufy Solo IndoorCam P24 Pan and Tilt camera: https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Assistant-Compatibility-Tracking/dp/B0856W45VL/
Ewan Sheep: https://sweetdreamers.co.uk
Hatch nightlight/noise generator: https://www.hatch.co
Fisher Price Lumalou - "gamify" bedtime routine: https://www.fisher-price.com/en-us/product/lumalou-0-5-soother-sle-gld09
Glow Baby app (with useful Apple Watch complication): https://glowing.com/apps
Vector Robot: https://www.digitaldreamlabs.com
Mini Replica Dyson and other household appliances for small people: https://www.casdon.com/product-category/little-helper/
MOTU M2 audio interface: https://motu.com/en-us/products/m-series/m2/
Shure SM7B: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b
DBX 286S channel strip (don't buy this): https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s
Julian Krause, audio interface review guy MOTU M2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ednXYd1pA
Peter McKinnon prints: https://www.petermckinnon.com/prints
Lego Land Rover Defender: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/land-rover-defender-42110
Deliveroo Plus free for a year with Prime: https://deliveroo.co.uk/amazon-prime
Amazon Photo storage (everyone with an Amazon account gets 5GB free, Prime members have unlimited, uncompressed, full-resolution photo storage for as long as you renew your Prime subscription): https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=13234696011
Ray-Ban Stories (aka Zuckerbans): https://www.ray-ban.com/uk/discover-ray-ban-stories/clp
Neewer photography gear: https://neewer.com
Fiido electric bike: https://www.fiido.com
- Specific model: https://www.fiido.com/collections/d-series/products/fiido-d4s
Dyson vacuum cleaner with lasers in it: https://www.dyson.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/sticks/dyson-v15-stick/dyson-v15-detect-absolute-yellow-iron
Pete's Pirate Life: https://www.instagram.com/petespiratelife

”Do you remember Knightmare?” Nov 27, 2021

Show notes

After meandering aimlessly into a cul-de-sac of early 90s kids TV shows that featured crap, early versions of VR (and Craig Charles), Rob and Mark discuss the Metaverse, what Apple might do next, and Rob's happy bottom.

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”Rob is a fan of movies he has to bring tissues to” Nov 13, 2021

Show notes

We've got a guest! Freelance writer, Shortcuts extraordinaire, and Discord crew member, Justin Cox, joins Rob and Mark to talk through the best Apple releases of the year, Ted Lasso, Shortcuts, and Mark's well-travelled 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Links

Justin's website: https://justincox.com

Follow Justin on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/justincox

The Writing Cooperative: https://writingcooperative.com

Matthew Cassinelli's website: https://www.matthewcassinelli.com

Justin's mention on Matthew Cassinelli's podcast: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/matthewcassinelli

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Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com