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No BS Podcast #109: The Windows 7 Price is Right Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:25:04 -0500

How much are you willing to pay to upgrade to Windows 7? Microsoft thinks they know the answer. This week, the gang discusses the Windows 7 pricing announcement, comparing it to previous Windows launches and even the pricing of the other computing OS. Gordon clarifies Intel's new Core i3/i5/i7 branding structure, and Will gives his thoughts on the surprise acquisition of id Software by Zenimax. We also answer a few listener questions, and share the results of our Bing experiment. On top of that, Gordon delivers his weekly rant.

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No BS Podcast #108: The Great Bing Experiment

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:45:28 -0500

After being out of the office last week, the gang is back to talk about this week's biggest tech headlines. Will and Norm recap their adventure at the Electronics Entertainment Expo, Gordon gets riled up over Apple's WWDC announcements, and we collectively anticipate upcoming Facebook's vanity URL service. facebook.com/willsmith, unfortunately, has already been claimed. We also try a bold experiment: using Bing as our default search engine for a week. How long before someone gives up and goes back to Google? And as always, we answer a few listener questions and bring you Gordon's rant of the week. All this plus more in this edition of the No BS podcast!

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No BS Podcast #107: Everybody Do the Google Wave

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:45:22 -0500

No Star Trek talk this week. Scout's honor. Instead, the gang talks about futuristic technology that's here today! Several technology conferences going on this week hosted product announcements from Google and Microsoft. At the I/O developer conference in San Francisco, Google announced their support for HTML 5 and the ambitious Wave service. 550 miles away in San Diego, Microsoft revealed their Bing search engine that will replace Live Search. The team also tries out Hulu's desktop application, and ponders its ramifications for Boxee. As always, we take a few listener questions and Gordon spills his thoughts on James Bond in his rant of the week. Join us for all this and more on this week's No BS Podcast!

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No BS Podcast #106: The 'What the Heck is a Retcon' Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:26:51 -0500

The entire staff is back in the office this week, eager to grill Gordon about his thoughts on the new Star Trek movie. Was there enough intersteller diplomacy for him? Did he find its message heavy handed enough? Will caps the Star Trek chat to 5 minutes, after which we jump into recent tech news. Apparently, the US military is going to adopt Windows Vista, Intel announces a new anti-Ion netbook platform, and we uncover the real size of the internet. After numerous debates and tangents, we eventually tackle a few listener questions, and Gordon unleashes his rant of the week. All that and more on this week's Memorial Day weekend podcast!

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No BS Podcast #105: We Are and Always Will Be, Your Podcast

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:42:01 -0500

Disaster strikes! Not only is Will out of the office (meaning no video feed for this episoe), but Gordon reveals that he has yet to watch the new Star Trek movie! Nevertheless, this doesn't prevent the rest of the gang from sharing their [spoiler-free] thoughts about this geek touchstone in this week's exciting podcast. We also spend time weighting the merits of the EU-Intel case, and analyze the implications of Windows 7 and Larrabee replease dates. Gordon gives advice to advertising agencies for Microsoft and Apple, and delivers a fuming rant of the week. Did we see the return of the Dark Knight 2.0? Download the podcast to find out!

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No BS Podcast #104: It's a Podcast, Jim, but Not as We Know It

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:53 -0500

Continuing with the series of Justin.TV-streamed video podcasts, the gang recorded another live podcast for the first week of May. Everybody shares their thoughts on the new Windows 7 RC, and discuss the merits of Amazon's Kindle DX. Listeners call in to ask about file permission problems (a solution found here), and we all lament the passing of 3D Realms. Also, no rant of the week this time as Gordon was out last week, but Norm gives try at expressing his rage toward the new Wolverine film. Apologies for the late post, but stay tuned this week for a special episode where Gordon reveals his reaction to the Star Trek movie. Did he love it or loathe it? Place bets now!

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No BS Podcast #103: Would You Palm a Pre?

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:40:24 -0500

Once again, the No BS Podcast is brought to you in both audio and technicolor video formats (this week on Justin.tv). While working out the unending technical difficulties of broadcasting live to a web audience, the gang chats about this past week's tech news. Windows 7 is again a hot topic, with rumors of a late October release date and our analysis of the hyped up XP compatibility mode. Will contemplates buying the new Palm Pre, and we all agree that the struggling PDA company is making a huge mistake by limited the number of launch units. We also answer a few listener questions, bash micro-blogging, and enjoy Gordon's rant of the week. Tune in to just the audio or watch our video stream!

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No BS Podcast #102: The Hero Web 2.0 Needs

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:04:33 -0500

We got some pretty good feedback from our first attempt at a live streaming video recording of the No BS Podcast, so we tried it again this week. Technical difficulties aside, we had just about 50 people tune in to watch the gang discuss this week's news topics and get angry over CNBC's Jim Goldman's idiotic report on the Mac vs PC battle. We also go over AMD's new Phenom announcements, Intel price cuts, and take a few listener questions. Gordon's rant returns to form with a special take on the popularity of twitter, and his solution to narcissistic tweets.Download the MP3 to listen in, and sync up the audio with the video on our UStream channel.

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No BS Podcast 101: We're on Candid Camera

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:14:19 -0500

You guys asked for a video podcast, and we've delivered. Sort of. In the first post-controversial-musical edition of the No BS Podcast, we experimented with streaming video of the show live on ustream.tv. Will twittered about the show once we got the webcams set up, and 40 people jumped into the channel to watch Gordon, Will, Norm, and Alex chat about this week's news and last week's regrets (spoiler: we have none). Download the MP3 (it's much longer than 21 minutes) and sync up the audio to the video recording on ustream. Be sure to follow us on Twitter as well, so you can find out when we do our next live podcast recording. If you're willing to watch the live feed, we're more than happy to broadcast it.

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100th No BS Podcast Spectacular: Nathan's New PC (The Apologies in Advance Edition)

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:51:41 -0500

Welcome to Maximum PC's 100th Podcast Spectacular! This week, we visit with a ton of old friends, talk about Nathan's new PC, Pallette-Swap Ninja, and listen to a reader question. This week's show features the talents of: Dan Amrich, Kat Auch, Andy Bauman, Norman Chan, Nathan Edwards, Gordon Mah Ung, Will Smith, Captain Spaulding, and Jeremy Williams. Make sure you hang around for the end, we have a very special guest appearance by Veronica Belmont! We sincerely apologize for the wait, but we hope it's been worth it! Enjoy the show!

We also have come into posession of a ton of SteelSeries keyboards and headsets, speaker systems, and even more t-shirts to give away in our weekly Twitter contest. Be sure to sign up for @willsmith's feed to get in on the action.

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No BS Podcast #99A: Funny Math

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:43:19 -0500

This is why we are technology writers and not mathematicians. After some careful calculations, we've discovered that we are actually still technically on the 99th episode of the No BS Podcast. That means that we have no choice by to save our 100th episode spectacular until next Friday. We sincerely apologize for the wait, but in the meantime, Will, Nathan and Gordon bring you another lengthy and informative Q&A session in episode 99A (and the return of Gordon's rant of the week). Your patience will be rewarded handsomely!

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No BS Podcast #99: This Episode is a Palindrome

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:24:25 -0500

The gang launches into this week's edition of the No BS podcast by immersing themselves into webcam-powered augmented reality. We also report on Seagate's SATA 6Gb/s interface test (it's fast!) and share our thoughts about HP's Firebird hybrid PC. On the rant of the week, Gordon lets loose on people who use facebook as an outlet to complain about their jobs, and explains why he thinks Spock was also full of rage. We also take a few listener questions, making a gaming mouse recommendation and discus the browser war.

We'll be taking a short break from podcasting as various members of the staff go on vacations, but will be back in three weeks for our 100th episode. Stay tuned!

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No BS Podcast #98: Law and Order Returns

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:49:58 -0600

After a week on hiatus (no podcaster’s strike, we promise you), the gang is back to report and share their thoughts on this week’s big tech happenings. Will and Gordon drop their two cents on the Intel-Nvidia feud, and the team lays out the benefits on Vista SP2. Will also shares his experience debating MacLife’s Robbie Baldwin on the ABC News Now cable show. Along with listener questions, Gordon’s rant of the week also returns, filled with more rage than ever. This week’s targets: Shakespeare, Microsoft Outlook and office thievery.

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No BS Podcast #97: Logan's Run

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:14:02 -0600

As we inch ever close to episode 100, the team still has yet to decide on an appropriate way to celebrate. Live broadcast? video podcast? Only time will tell. But this week, the more pressing issue is the complete absence of the senior members of the staff. With Will and Gordon MIA (possibly off to renewal), the podcast is helmed by a crew of fresh face editors -- the 25 and under club. The gang discusses Intel's new dispute with Nvidia, Boxee's divorce with Hulu, and the ongoing Pirate Bay trial. Everybody shares their personal list of essential Windows apps, and we try to answer a few listener questions (mostly unsuccessfully). But even without Gordon's wisdom and rage, a rant finds its way into episode 97.

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No BS Podcast #96: The Great Atom Debate

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:30:11 -0600

Is the Atom CPU stunting PC growth by lowering the minimum spec or is it the perfect processor for people who just want an internet gateway? That's the big topic of debate on this week's edition of the No BS Podcast. The gang tackles the usefulness of kitchen-based PCs, Intel's 32nm chip announcement, and field criticisms from readers who call in about our anti-deer remarks. We also discuss our predictions for the future of graphics technology and when we expect game visuals to reach photorealism. All that and Gordon's rant of the week in this week's episode!

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No BS Podcast #95: Gordon is a Futurist

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:32:24 -0600

Who can forecast the future? We certainly can't, as indicated by the large stack of HD DVD movies sitting on our shelves. But some of the attendees at this year's TED (technology, entertainment, design) conference are professional futurists -- men and women who can intuit the next hundred years of human and technological development. Their predictions, along with the other presentations at TED are among the many topics of discussion on this week's podcast. The gang also talks about Core i7 overclocking and the revival of one of our most beloved gaming franchises. All that plus Gordon's rant in our 95th podcast. How should we celebrate our 100th episode?

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No BS Podcast #94: The U-Haul Hijacking Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:54:30 -0600

We're back to an edited podcast this week, but still delivering the lulz (at least two per minute)! The gang discusses this week's news events, including an amazing U-Haul police chase that we watched live online, and the Google Streetview truck's encounter with a hapless fawn. Gordon discovers the existence of LARPers and attempts to speak with a British accent -- and that's before he gets to his weekly rant. This and more in this week's fun-filled episode!

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No BS Podcast #93: The We Suck at Improv Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:18:31 -0600

The gang gathers for a special live (read: unedited) recording of the No BS Podcast. Unfetterd by the vise-like grip of censorship, we dish out more Windows 7 impressions and tips, discuss our recent antivirus roundup, and answer unscreened listener call-in questions. Gordon rants about shopping bags and wonders why anyone would ever be afraid of Mothra. This and more in this week's nearly-zombie-free episode!

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No BS Podcast #92: The Long Walk Home Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:47:01 -0600

Is there anybody out there? We're back for our first podcast of 2009 with a lively discussion of CES, Windows 7, Phenom II, the skiing conditions in Utah, and a whole lot more. What exactly is a whole lot more? Well, pretty much it's reader questions and Gordon's rant. (The rant is powered by three weeks of bottled-up rage though.

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No BS Podcast #91: The All Rant Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0600

We checked our Maximum PC zodiac chart, and realized that 2008 was the Year of the Rant. Gordon's capacity for rage never ceases to amaze, so this week, we present to you 3 hours and 40 minutes of non-stop ranting. Culled from this past year's podcasts, this all-rant episode includes anger toward interoffice spam emails, indignant hippies shopping for organic food, and shirts sticking out of sweaters. A certain Cuppertino-based tech company doesn't get off easy, either.

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No BS Podcast #90: Holiday Cheer

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:54:07 -0600

So you opened your advent calendar today, and what did you find? A new episode of the No BS Podcast, of course. In our penultimate podcast of 2008, we find time to not care about Apple’s recent announcement that they’re pulling out of Macworld Expo, discuss the merits of Nvidia’s new Ion netbook platform, and speculate about what we’ll see at CES next month. Join the podcast gang as we send off this past year (next week is a special all-rant edition), visit the lab, and answer your tech questions.

Do you have a tech question? A comment? A tale of technological triumph? Just need to get something off your chest? A secret to share? Email us at maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com or call our 24-hour No BS Podcast hotline at 877.404.1337 x1337--operators are standing by. For the love of all that's holy people, if you guys don't start asking tech questions, we're going to change the name to the Nothing But Undead podcast...

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No BS Podcast #89: Gordon Brings the Rage

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:52:08 -0600

This week, we recorded a mostly zombie-free edition of the No BS podcast. While there was a little undead chat, we also talked about CUDA vs. OpenCL vs. DirectX 11 and using iTunes the Gordon Mah Ung way. This week, we're pretty certain that we even managed to post the right pocast (if you missed last week's, just redownload it. It's linking to the right one now). Join the podcast gang as we answer your tech questions, take a trip to the Lab, and get a chock-full-o'-rage edition of Gordon Mah Ung's Rant of the Week!

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No BS Podcast #88a: The We've Got Zombie Fever Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:07:46 -0600

Zombie Fever rages on at Maximum PC. We put aside our constant discussion of Left4Dead to answer reader questions. Little did we know, but the question queue had been invaded by... you guessed it -- Zombies. Honest folks, we tried to get back to talking about tech, but about 75% of the questions in the queue were undead-related. So, we pulled out our auto-shottys, loaded our akimbo pistols, and settled down to answer a whole boatload of reader questions about the upcoming zombie apocalypse, and give a little upgrading advice along the way. Join the podcast gang as we answer your tech questions, take a trip to the Lab, and get another dose of Gordon Mah Ung's Rant of the Week!

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No BS Podcast #87: The Zombie Defense Initiative Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:25:18 -0600

Zombies. The best weapons to use against them. Where to hide from them. Is zombie middle management a good career path? We tackle these important isues--and all the latest tech news!--in this week's podcast. Join the podcast gang as we answer your tech questions, take a trip to the Lab, and get another dose of Gordon Mah Ung's Rant of the Week!

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No BS Podcast #86: Hologram Fail

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:40:45 -0600

Core 2 Quad? That's so early 2008. Intel officially launched its Core i7 CPU on Monday, and this speedy new chip is the hot topic of discussion this week. The podcast gang grills Gordon about his benchmarking experience with three Core i7 CPUs, and we have a lively debate about the usefulness of CNN's hologram interview technology. The release of the Left4Dead demo excites everyone, and we also welcome a new member to the Maximum PC team. As always, we also answer a load of listener questions!

Plus, podcast producer Andy Bauman's interview with GirlTalk: http://www.vimeo.com/2150443

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No BS Podcast #85: A Fistful of Chuckles

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:24:27 -0500

Happy Halloween, dear readers. We hope you dressed up as something geeky to celebrate. This week, the podcast gang recounts their visit to the amazing Morrison Planetarium, discuss the Oil Immersion PC we have in house, and dish about the recently released X58 Core i7-compatible motherboards. Plus, Norm accepts a challenge and attempts to eat some gross jelly candy (Chuckes after the jump). And as always, answer a load of listener questions (including a call-in that we rate 9.5!).

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Gross! Chuckles!

No BS Podcast #84: The Zombie Slaying Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:55:07 -0500

Mark your calendars, because the zombie apocalypse is coming on November 18th. But we've got your covered. The podcast gang recounts their visit to Valve's Left4Dead preview event, where the game's Versus mode debuted to the public. We also quiz Will about his adventure in Apple land for the Macbook Pro keynote, and as always, answer a load of listener questions.

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Will makes a special guest appearance at the 25 minute mark in the Apple keynote webcast.

Caption this image! The best caption will get mad props on our next podcast and possibly some sweet prize. Photoshops welcome as well!

No BS Podcast #83: The Financial Meltdown Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:43:34 -0500

Stock market got you down? Don't worry, the podcast gang is here to brighten your spirits and get your mind off your 401k. This week, we introduce our newest associate editor, tell you the best way to record your very own podcast, and answer a load of listener questions

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No BS Podcast #82: The Evacuate the Building! Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:25:14 -0500

The podcast gang manages to get back to Maximum PC world headquarters after a forced evacuation to bring you a superspecial all-listener-question edition of the No BS Podcast. Join us as we supply answers to your tech questions.

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No BS Podcast #81: The Mongolian Barbecue Edition

maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com (Maximum PC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:23:15 -0500

The podcast gang gets together to talk about the new Andoid phone from Google and T-Mobile, Canon's latest camera, and the best screwdrivers on the market. We also answer a load a tech questions and sing the praises of the local Mongolian barbecue restaurant.

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