46: HotHardware's Two and A Half Geeks Webcast - Feb. 13, 2012

by Marco Chiappetta — Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:15 AM EDT

In this latest episode of HotHardware's Two and Half Geeks webcast, Marco, Iyaz and Dave discuss the MainGear SHIFT do-it-yourself case kit and the recently released Intel SSD 520 series solid state drive built on SandForce controller technology. The guys also discuss the used game debate and game devs locking down DLC content for new game buyers only, and ask the question, “Should next-gen consoles be upgradeable?” Finally, Dave hints at an upcoming contest and a whole lot more!

Show Notes:
00:50 - Maingear Shift DIY Sneak Peek
06:12 - Intel SSD 520 Series Solid State Drive Review
10:14 - The Other Side Of The Used Games Debate: Gamestop Manager Responds
10:15 - Outrage Over Kingdoms of Amalur Content Lock Brings Studio Head Out To Debate
18:34 - Should Next-Gen Consoles Be Upgradeable? The Pros and Cons
25:35 - Upcoming contest / giveaway hints.

Tags: Intel, Gaming, contest, Maingear, Geeks, shift, webcast, consoles, 520

Marco Chiappetta

Marco's interest in computing and technology dates all the way back to his early childhood. Even before being exposed to the Commodore P.E.T. and later the Commodore 64 in the early ‘80s, he was interested in electricity and electronics, and he still has the modded AFX cars and shop-worn soldering irons to prove it. Once he got his hands on his own Commodore 64, however, computing became Marco's passion. Throughout his academic and professional lives, Marco has worked with virtually every major platform from the TRS-80 and Amiga, to today's high end, multi-core servers. Over the years, he has worked in many fields related to technology and computing, including system design, assembly and sales, professional quality assurance testing, and technical writing. In addition to being the Managing Editor here at HotHardware for close to 15 years, Marco is also a freelance writer whose work has been published in a number of PC and technology related print publications and he is a regular fixture on HotHardware’s own Two and a Half Geeks webcast. - Contact: marco(at)hothardware(dot)com