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Not PC with Mark and Rob

Mark Ellis Media

Mark and Rob discuss the latest tech news, rumours and half-truths with a good helping of British sarcasm.

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01:00:46

”You’ve got some Sony doughnut headphones on the way”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2022/02/19

In this week's episode, Mark reveals his big news, Rob gives us a peek inside his fridge, and we finally hear what happened to Mark's Surface Laptop. Links Mark’s Skillshare Final Cut course: https://skl.sh/3qz4voR reMarkable digital note taking device: https://remarkable.com Reddit dedicated to games running on e-ink devices: https://www.reddit.com/r/einkgames/ Moto g200 5G budget Android with comedically long 20.5:9 aspect ratio 144hz refresh rate

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01:06:40

”Rob, you’re in my kitchen”

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2022/02/05

In today's episode, we're joined by the awesome Doc Ayomide. Tune in to hear us talk tech, mental health, phones without cases, waking up to Tim Cook, what it's like to write thousands of words on an iPhone, and much more. Yes, it's another random one. Links Find Doc Ayomide: Website: https://docayomide.com Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide Online playable version of DOS QBasic Gorillas (done in

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01:04:28

“It’s a robot cat with a chewy mouth”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2022/01/22

In this episode, Rob reveals his current tech setup and what new goodies might be in store for 2022. Mark also tries to explain why he's moved his 24" iMac to the kitchen and is rendered speechless by Rob's latest find. Links Amagami Ham Ham https://hamham.ux-xu.com Tea MagSafe headphone amp/DAC https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tea-ultra-slim-hi-res-headphone-amplifier#/ SwitchResX https://www.madrau.com What Hi-Fi interview with Gary Greaves regarding Bluetooth

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54:30

”I’ve been Evil Rob for 25 years”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2022/01/08

In the first show of 2022, Rob and Mark discuss some interesting products that have emerged from CES (including, yes, a weird 'old' MacBook Pro-like Dell XPS), their joint decision to ditch Sky TV, and look back at a crazy first year of YouTubing and podcasting. Links Throwboy cushions: https://throwboy.com GamesMaster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamesMaster Xbox Mini Fridge: https://www.game.co.uk/en/xbox-fridge-2864772 Targus Find My

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01:07:10

“Waiting for Peter McKinnon to appear holding a tray...

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/12/24

It's the last show of the year, and we're joined by a special guest from the Discord server, Martin Kelly! We discuss Martin's awesome Apple museum and chat through our tech hopes and wishes for 2022. Links The Photo Show: https://britishtechnetwork.com/photo LMUG: https://www.lmug.org.uk/ Majikman Quiz If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark

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55:13

“It was all going swimmingly until they arrived”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/12/11

In this week's episode, Mark has some big personal news, Rob succeeds in helping Mark cope with that personal news (from a tech standpoint), and, as always, many rabbit holes are explored. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com Links Hans Zimmer / Zane Lowe Apple Music interview:

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55:41

”Do you remember Knightmare?”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/11/27

After meandering aimlessly into a cul-de-sac of early 90s kids TV shows that featured crap, early versions of VR (and Craig Charles), Rob and Mark discuss the Metaverse, what Apple might do next, and Rob's happy bottom. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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01:07:34

”Rob is a fan of movies he has to bring tissues to”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/11/13

We've got a guest! Freelance writer, Shortcuts extraordinaire, and Discord crew member, Justin Cox, joins Rob and Mark to talk through the best Apple releases of the year, Ted Lasso, Shortcuts, and Mark's well-travelled 16-inch MacBook Pro. Links Justin's website: https://justincox.com Follow Justin on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/justincox The Writing Cooperative: https://writingcooperative.com Matthew Cassinelli's website: https://www.matthewcassinelli.com Justin's mention on Matthew

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01:02:08

“Singeing my important man bits”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/10/30

The show is back after a short break, during which Mark headed to Canada with practically every Apple device he owns. Find out how that went, and listen to Rob and Mark indulge in relentless MacBook Pro/M1 Pro/M1 Max chat. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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55:26

”Jeff Bezos on wheels”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/10/09

This week, we find out why Mark's iPhone 13 mini ended up down the toilet, and take a peek at what Microsoft and Amazon have been up to recently. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com Links Why I Threw My iPhone 13 mini Down the Toilet:

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58:40

”It‘s got the same texture as my bog brush holder”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/09/25

It's California Streaming event wrap-up time! Listen to Rob and Mark dissect the iPhone 13 event and find out why Mark is heading for a 'mini' lifestyle change. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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01:03:32

”I don‘t want to attach anything related to...

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/09/11

In today's episode, Rob and Mark discuss the iPhone event (briefly), beta experiences, Rob's Tony Stark couch, the joy of the MagSafe Wallet, the story behind Mark's new studio (and the YouTube channel itself), and some unsavoury thoughts about Mark Zuckerberg. Enjoy. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production:

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58:10

”Raised on Countdown”

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/08/28

In another eclectic episode of Eight or Sixteen, Rob and Mark discuss everything from 1Password (again), to how boring the iPhone is. Sprinkle in a £3K headphone amp, Rob's shiny new debit card, and Mark's inability to recall the name of his favourite Ted Lasso character, and you'll at least have something to listen to while walking the dog. Links: Teach Rob a lesson for being such a smug git: https://words2.page.link/1ov9 If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If

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01:02:14

"The Surface Slot"

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/08/14

In today's episode, Rob gets very angry about 1Password, Mark gets very sad about his Surface Laptop 4 and they both try and answer the perennial question, "where do babies come from?" No, really. Links: Craig's curated Medium article: https://debugger.medium.com/the-pixelbook-go-the-best-device-for-writers-has-the-worst-app-support-e311656afd43 The Rimmer Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-ZiI3iVgpM iMore article:

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42:57

"We've forgotten how to do this, haven't we?"

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/07/31

After a few weeks' hiatus, Rob and Mark return to talk about the MagSafe Battery Pack, MacBook Pro rumours, the Steam Deck and being a horrible goose. Links: Panic story about how they nearly got to make iTunes: https://panic.com/extras/audionstory/ Nostalgic Audion reissue: https://panic.com/blog/facing-forward/ Untitled Goose Game: https://goose.game/ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at

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44:12

"One of the most disappointing tech experiences of my...

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/06/26

In this episode, Rob and Mark look beyond the Apple news drought and instead delve into Windows 11, cameras and a genuinely heartbreaking tale about Rob's 'all in with Microsoft' experience. Oh, there is some Apple stuff, too... Is Apple trying to fool you into liking spatial audio? A mastering engineer's perspective: https://youtu.be/h5jtdmLbpqw Justin's article on his Day One Shortcut: https://writingcooperative.com/write-every-day-with-siri-shortcuts-and-day-one-bd0d6134885a If you enjoy the

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53:48

"The sickest demonstration of drag-and-drop"

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/06/12

In this episode, you'll hear our full, unfiltered thoughts about WWDC 2021, including the lack of any meaningful M1 iPad-inspired updates to iPadOS. Oh, and we delve a little more into the 'wonders' of Apple Music lossless, Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production:

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53:02

"I used to love Cover Flow"

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/05/29

Apple Music lossless, Google I/O, iPhone as a service and first impressions of the new iMac and Apple TV 4K... Rob and Mark had a lot to get through in this episode (and the Argos Book of Dreams wasn't mentioned once). If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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54:20

"If all we get is widgets..."

Not PC with Mark and Rob ·

2021/05/08

In the first episode of Eight or Sixteen, Rob and Mark discuss their digested thoughts about Apple's Spring Loaded event. Find out what they think about the new iPad Pro, Apple TV, 24" iMac, AirTags and, yes, the purple iPhone. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review! If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com. Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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