The WAN Show NVIDIA Proved Me Right - WAN Show August 23, 2024
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Aug 24, 2024 The show dives into NVIDIA's controversial announcement about the RTX 4070, focusing on memory changes and marketing transparency. It humorously critiques Peloton's new activation fees for secondhand bikes while discussing their financial struggles. The speakers share amusing personal tech tales and touch on the complex dynamics within luxury fashion. They explore the impact of AI advancements and their misuse, alongside insights on gaming rivalries and nostalgic remasters. Lively banter about pool maintenance adds a lighthearted twist.
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Misleading Naming
- Linus Sebastian was tricked by NVIDIA's naming scheme.
- He bought a motherboard with GeForce 4 MX, thinking it was comparable to GeForce 4, but it was closer to GeForce 2.
Peloton's Value Proposition
- Peloton's high monthly fee significantly impacts the value of their machines.
- The secondhand market accurately reflects a product's true value for budget-conscious consumers.
Cost of Quality
- High-quality clothing materials do not cost significantly more.
- LTT's shirts are affordable due to reasonable material costs and in-house printing.