The WAN Show - Microsoft's BEST Event EVER - October 9, 2015
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The WAN Show episode covering Microsoft’s best event ever on October 9, 2015 walks through a wide range of hardware reveals and software updates from the Microsoft event, while Linus and Luke share live impressions, predictions, and hands-on notes. The hosts open by acknowledging a delayed start and then pivot to the day’s big topics: a rapid-fire recap of Microsoft’s announcements, hands-on impressions of the Surface Pro 4, questions about the new Surface Book, and what the event means for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows on devices, and the broader PC ecosystem. They highlight the Lumia 950 and 950 XL as Windows 10 Mobile flagships with USB Type-C, expandable storage, and the new Windows ecosystem integration, and they discuss the Surface Pro 4’s display, RAM configurations, and the new surface pen experience. A major focus is the Surface Book, described as Microsoft’s first true two-in-one laptop, with a high-resolution display, Skylake processors, dedicated GPU options, and a hinge design that enables multiple usage modes, all positioned against the backdrop of competing ultrabooks like the MacBook Air. The hosts also cover related tech topics such as smartphone security concerns with text-message based hacks, a quantum computing breakthrough from Australian researchers, and the controversial Peeple dating app launch. Throughout the show they intersperse live unboxings, hands-on opinions, and a streamer’s sense of humor about the gear and the broader trends in mobile computing, wearables, and cloud services. The episode blends practical hardware discussions with speculative commentary about how these devices will coexist in a Windows-centric ecosystem, including the implications for developers, peripheral ecosystems, and end users who crave a more seamless cross-device experience. The hosts reflect on the potential discontinuities between hype and real-world performance, especially in new form factors like the Surface Book and the 12-inch Dell XPS updates, while keeping a light, humorous tone amidst the tech chatter. They also tease sponsor reads and maintain a fast-paced cadence that mirrors their usual show format, weaving in audience reactions from the live chat as a flavor of community engagement without letting it derail the technical discourse. The overall tone remains enthusiastic about the directions Microsoft is pursuing, tempered by practical skepticism about pricing, battery life, and real-world performance across the new hardware lineup. The episode closes with a rapid-fire recap of the major takes, a nod to future content like Scrapyard Wars, and a reminder that the WAN Show thrives on the intersection of gadgetry, nerdy debate, and a candid, humorous delivery style that fans have come to expect. In short, the show captures both the excitement and the realistic nerves around Microsoft’s hardware push, while offering a candid, opinionated, and entertaining lens on the evolving Windows ecosystem.
Topics · technology · computers_and_devices · consumer_electronics · hardware_reviews · software_platforms · mobile_devices · wearables · gaming_context
Questions answered
- What are the key hardware announcements from the Microsoft event covered in this WAN Show?
- The WAN Show highlights the Lumia 950 and 950 XL Windows 10 Mobile flagships, the Surface Pro 4 with a modern display and up to 16 GB RAM, and the Surface Book as Microsoft’s first true two-in-one laptop with a high-resolution screen and a capable GPU option.
- What is the Surface Book designed to be, according to the hosts?
- The Surface Book is presented as a potential game changer and Microsoft's first truly versatile two-in-one laptop, with a dynamic hinge, high-end display, and strong performance targets.
- What security concerns are briefly discussed in relation to smartphones?
- Edward Snowden’s discussion of text-message based hacks that could enable spying on smartphone owners is mentioned.
- What is the general stance on Windows 10 Mobile in this episode?
- The hosts view Windows 10 Mobile as part of a broader Windows ecosystem approach that aims for cross-device compatibility, though there is cautious optimism about adoption and app availability.