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Linus

I honestly don't understand the infatuation some allegedly heterosexual males have with Linus. While I'm inclined to disagree with the infatuation with Esther, at least I understand it. Linus, I just don't get.

More importantly, though, I also don't understand the distaste for Linus harboured by some. He's just a computer enthusiast like you and me. And truthfully, for a minor celebrity, he's about as real as they come. My dad is a minor celebrity, and it turned him into a complete and total a-hole. If you have a tendency to conflate the purpose of an unboxing (i.e., first impression) with that of a review (i.e., critical analysis), well, it's hardly Linus's fault that you're not too clever.

Linus is a good guy. He's helped me out on a few occasions in ways that went well above and beyond what his job entailed. The only bad thing I have to say about the guy is ClosetGamer stopped folding. :sad:
 
Dead Things said:
More importantly, though, I also don't understand the distaste for Linus harboured by some. He's just a computer enthusiast like you and me. And truthfully, for a minor celebrity, he's about as real as they come. My dad is a minor celebrity, and it turned him into a complete and total a-hole. If you have a tendency to conflate the purpose of an unboxing (i.e., first impression) with that of a review (i.e., critical analysis), well, it's hardly Linus's fault that you're not too clever.
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I suppose I fit into this catagory. I don't know Linus at all so I have no like/dislike for the person but I don't like unboxings as they present themselves as a pseudo review for less sophisticated PC buyers.

3Dgameman might have been the first to popularize the genre but regardless of the host (even Corsair HX850 V2 Power Supply PSU Overview - YouTube ) I dislike the focus on "pretty, shiny" rather than how it works. I generally look deeper (sites like HWC) but there are people who get sucked in by the style over substance or they wouldn't exist as a marketing tool.

This is marketing after all and it is done for one reason only and that's to separate people from their money.

Meh... not a big issue to me really... I'll get by fine with or without unboxings in the world. :bleh:
 
JayDeeHobbit said:
I suppose I fit into this catagory. I don't know Linus at all so I have no like/dislike for the person but I don't like unboxings as they present themselves as a pseudo review for less sophisticated PC buyers.

3Dgameman might have been the first to popularize the genre but regardless of the host (even Corsair HX850 V2 Power Supply PSU Overview - YouTube ) I dislike the focus on "pretty, shiny" rather than how it works. I generally look deeper (sites like HWC) but there are people who get sucked in by the style over substance or they wouldn't exist as a marketing tool.

This is marketing after all and it is done for one reason only and that's to separate people from their money.

Meh... not a big issue to me really... I'll get by fine with or without unboxings in the world. :bleh:
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She keeps saying so, after ever 2nd sentence.

Edit: the next video she used "so" in the beginning of almost each sentence, so, so so so so annoying.
 
I think he is awesome,Some of his TechQuickie videos are hilarious,and he is absolutely loved by everybody.A lot of likes,generally,and very few dislikes
 
Linus...

Linus worked for a big company and had a job to do, despite a few hiccups I had with NCIX , the people there went out of their way to remedy any situation. Linus helped me once witha concern I had and the level of service went beyond what I expected.
Linus is a salesman and techie specialist of sorts, I always thought his Youtube vids were informative, entertaining and to be taken at face value.
I understand his motivation maybe part sales pitch, part enthusiast euphoria or part personal interest on his part.
Standing in front of a camera is not easy and I always found there was a degree of professionalism under his grin, which is not always easy.
Overall the package was always positive, I think NCIX is loosing a big asset and I hope he prospers in whatever he does. Being critical of the guy is childish, I think he represents the industry well.
And yes his sister in law is hot...Esther is his sister in law...right?:rofl:
 
powerbench said:
Linus worked for a big company and had a job to do, despite a few hiccups I had with NCIX , the people there went out of their way to remedy any situation. Linus helped me once witha concern I had and the level of service went beyond what I expected.
Linus is a salesman and techie specialist of sorts, I always thought his Youtube vids were informative, entertaining and to be taken at face value.
I understand his motivation maybe part sales pitch, part enthusiast euphoria or part personal interest on his part.
Standing in front of a camera is not easy and I always found there was a degree of professionalism under his grin, which is not always easy.
Overall the package was always positive, I think NCIX is loosing a big asset and I hope he prospers in whatever he does. Being critical of the guy is childish, I think he represents the industry well.
And yes his sister in law is hot...Esther is his sister in law...right?:rofl:
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Well said. :)

Yes, his level of professionalism was above and beyond the norm for YouTube and ncix certainly lost a major asset. I am not a fond lover of video reviews and find 'unboxing' videos to be a waste of bandwidth. BUT he was / is one of the best at it. Hopefully he expands and grows his reviews now that he has more freedom. :thumb:
 
Aside from the fact that he sugar coats the products (Understandable since he IS working for NCIX. It's his job), I'm surprised he's getting as much criticism as he is. I don't see anything wrong with unboxing videos. Before I buy anything, I always check to see if Linus has unboxed it. I get to see what the package contents are, and you get kind of a second opinion before buying.

supaflyx3 said:
I like Linus, his unboxings always help me decide on purchases because he always shows the product and usually demonstratives it, all the other tech channels seem a little dry and boring.
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This. Sure, I can youtube the product and watch any old guy unbox it.... But Linus is more entertaining IMO. Sure, he cracks the bad joke from time to time, but sometimes it's so bad that it's good.

Any source about Linus leaving NCIX by the way? I haven't heard of that from anywhere yet.
 
Ps if Linus has an unboxing or review on the tube I will try to watch it... I am especially interested in his analysis of stryofoam packing and case paint textures,

...how many people notice that in a review?
 
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