Today we look at two machines that have a large following for durability, serviceability and all around great machines. They are the X220 and T430. Both great in very different ways which is why we are taking the time to explore each of them and how they compare. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhTymGmPfqw
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Let's take a look at some things that have changed over the 320 days I've owned the Ticwatch E.
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Today I unbox and demonstrate the Maono Mic Set AU-A04. If you are doing streaming, podcasting or require a good desktop/permanent setup this is a cost-effective method to get some quality sound for your production. If you would like one yourself, consider visiting the links below.
In the spirit of 100% transparency, the Microphone featured in this video was supplied by Maono and not personally purchased. My goal is to objectively review this product and this is not a paid endorsement.
Product link: https://www.maonoglobal.com/collections/microphones/products/usb-microphone-kit-192khz-24bit-plug-play-maono-au-a04
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My overall impressions of the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE are quite positive and I'm happy to know that what I wished for in the video is coming in the 2020 refresh Mobvoi is doing to the TicWatch Pro line. That is very exciting because the tweaks they've made are awesome.
Special thanks to Mobvoi for providing this watch. In the spirit of 100% transparency, the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE featured in this video was supplied by Mobvoi and not personally purchased. My goal is to objectively review this product and this is not a paid endorsement.
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I had to finally cave and get a USB-C adapter. I searched Amazon and I think I found a real winner!
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This 2 in 1 I think tried to be a lot of things to a lot of people and I am not sure how successful it ended up being, but it has some unique features worth talking about from a design point of view.
User Manual:
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Today I showcase three simple mods you can do to your X301. These mods are also possible on the X300. A video will be coming soon to the channel on those details.
For more information on mods, check out this great website:
http://x301.mcdonnelltech.com/
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Maintenance Manual:
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microSD PCI Express Chip:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:38 BIOS Mod
3:15 Bluetooth Upgrade
6:09 microSD Card Installation
6:48 WiFi Card Mention
9:14 Conclusions
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Thanks for tuning in for another update video. I am still learning the in's and out's of my new camera so please bear with the next few videos as I find the best settings to use.
As always, looking forward to hearing from you in the comments or over on Twitter!
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I proudly present the second episode of Project Kodachi, a five-part look at one of the most important ThinkPads Lenovo ever built. In this episode we will go through the details of the design of the ThinkPad X300 Special thanks to David Hill for his participation in this project.
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Today I show how quickly an mSATA SSD can be installed into a Lenovo ThinkPad T430. We also discuss a newer brand of SSD that has shown up on the North American market. I ordered mine off of Amazon.
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