Hardware Podcasts

77: Frozen, Comfortable, Bubble

Thoroughly Considered · 23 Feb 2022 · 1h 00m · Episode 77

What this episode covers

Dan Provost and Tom Gerhardt of Studio Neat discuss the production delays and fulfillment struggles of their Mark 2 pen, citing supply chain bottlenecks as a major hurdle. Myke Hurley reviews the Mark 2, praising its dense build quality while noting its specific design choices make it less ideal for pocket carry. The hosts then engage in their 'Tech Corners,' debating the merits of Fahrenheit versus Celsius temperature scales and analyzing rumors about the iPhone 14's camera bump and the plateauing of smartphone photography quality.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Studio Neat, Relay FM
Products
Mark 2, Mark One, iPhone 14, Samsung S22 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 6

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