Geek Vs Geek: Debating Digital Credit Cards, Channel Master, and More

TL;DR

Channel Master is an expensive DVR for cord cutters, while Coin is a credit card replacement device with potential security concerns.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 💄 The Channel Master DVR for cord cutters is expensive and requires additional storage, making it less appealing compared to other options.
• 💳 Coin offers convenience as a credit card replacement, but its vulnerability to theft and dependence on a phone battery raises concerns about its security.
• 🤕 The Basis fitness band provides an extensive range of sensors and fitness tracking features, encouraging users to improve their fitness.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Channel Master and is it worth it?

Channel Master is a DVR for cord cutters that allows recording of over-the-air TV shows. However, its price of $249 and the need for additional storage make it less worthwhile compared to other options like TIVO.

Q: How does Coin work as a credit card replacement?

Coin is a credit card-sized gadget that stores multiple cards. By pressing a button, it changes the selected card on a display. It offers security benefits such as protection against skimming and deactivation if it is too far from the phone it is synced to.

Q: What are the security concerns with Coin?

While Coin offers some security benefits, if it is stolen, all the user's cards, including credit cards, ATM cards, and gift cards, could be accessed by the thief. Additionally, if the phone battery dies, the Coin card may become unusable.

Q: What is Dave's favorite essential gadget?

Dave's favorite gadget is the Basis fitness band. It has sensors that track heart rate, perspiration, skin temperature, and more. It provides detailed fitness data and gamification to encourage fitness improvements.

Q: What is Rick's favorite essential gadget?

Rick's favorite gadget is the SteelSeries Stratus gaming controller. It is a small, wireless controller for iOS devices, allowing for gaming without the need to jailbreak the device.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Channel Master is a DVR for cord cutters that allows users to record TV shows over the air, but its price of $249 and the need for additional storage makes it less appealing.

• Coin is a credit card replacement device that stores multiple cards in one gadget. It provides security benefits against skimming, but its vulnerability to theft and dependence on a phone battery raises concerns.