45: The MacBook Dilemma

45: The MacBook Dilemma

Author: Relay December 13, 2021 Duration: 1:00:32
Austin and Myke are recording their very first episode in person! As well as some various show and tell, they talk more about the MacBook Pro, and revisit some predictions made earlier in the year.

Austin Evans and Myke Hurley host The Test Drivers, a technology podcast from Relay that operates on a simple but compelling principle: every piece of tech has a story, and its real worth is found in daily use. They're less interested in sterile spec sheets and more in how gadgets and software actually fit into your life, whether they're brand-new releases or forgotten relics. You'll hear them take apart the latest smartphone with the same curiosity they apply to a decade-old laptop pulled from a clearance shelf. The conversations are grounded and practical, focusing on what it's like to live with technology as a tool, for work or for play. This isn't about declaring winners and losers in the abstract; it's about putting tech through its paces in the real world to see what holds up. Each episode feels like a deep dive with two knowledgeable friends who aren't afraid to be genuinely excited or thoroughly critical. Tuning into this podcast means joining a thoughtful, long-form examination of the devices and platforms that shape our days, all delivered with a blend of expertise and relatable enthusiasm.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 52

The Test Drivers
Podcast Episodes
30: How Smart is Your Tech? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:57
Tech conferences are coming back, F1 predictions are made, and just how smart are our homes?
29: Test Drive to Survive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:29
What does Austin think of the OnePlus 9 Pro? Is Intel going to change their fortunes? What do The Test Drivers think of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.
28: The PC Build Saga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:42
An update on Nothing, some thoughts on the NFT boom, and Myke _finally_ builds his new PC.
27: The Phone No One Expected [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:27
Austin has been testing out the Sony Xperia 5ii – will this new form factor be what's needed to tempt him away from the #ZFlipGang? Myke is ready to build his gaming PC, but he needs help assembling his final components.
26: To the Moon!!! 🚀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:03
Austin's has a diamond hand hold on his Z Flip, but the S21 is catching his eye. It's time to take the show to the moon, as we try and work out what is going on with Gamestop.
25: The Rollable Phone Future..? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:34
Events have come and gone over the past two weeks – so let's break down all of the S21 news, and interesting announcements from CES.
24: Z Flip Mania [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:41
Samsung Unpacked is coming! What do we know about the S21 and Z Flip 3? Plus, what will tech events look like for the rest of 2021?
23: The Test Drivers Holiday Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:38
This year, Austin and Myke have gone DEEP in to some new hobbies. For this year-end special they'll share what they love about them, and also discuss some of their favourite products of 2020.
22: The Mac Will Never Be The Same [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
The M1 Macs are here – how do they handle our workflows? Myke is slowly building out parts for his next PC, and Austin has been comparing Apple's ARM efforts with what Microsoft is up to.
21: PS5 & Xbox Series X: They’re Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:56
After months of embargoes, the time has finally arrived. The next generation of consoles is upon us. But that's not all; we have new iPhones in hand, and new Macs on the way.