THE HARDWARE ARCHIVE.
Every device we've bought, broken, benchmarked, and returned or kept since issue #001. Sorted by score, filtered by shelf, priced at what we actually paid.
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8.6▶ ~19 minFramework Laptop 13: the repairable machine software engineers actually want
Linus Tech Tips showed why Framework's modular laptop mattered. We add the 2026 developer lens: Linux friendliness, expansion cards, Docker-on-the-go — and the Pro-era warning that RAM prices can wreck the BOM.
8.9▶ ~15 minCalDigit TS5 Plus: the Thunderbolt dock that ends the dongle drawer
9to5Mac puts the TS5 Plus on the bench — 20 ports, up to 140W laptop power, Thunderbolt 5. We map it to the software-engineering desk: dual monitors, Ethernet, SSD, and the single-cable commute between sofa and workstation.
8.8▶ ~10 minLogitech MX Master 3S: still the default mouse for people who ship software
Terafied's review calls the 3S a quiet upgrade that may not justify leaving the MX Master 3. We agree — and still recommend the 3S as the first mouse most developers should buy if they own neither.
8.7▶ ~12 minKeychron Q1 Max: the wireless gasket board developers keep recommending
Raymond Mercedes walks the Q1 Max for Mac users. We add the software-engineering desk notes: QMK/VIA layers, Mac/Win flip, and whether aluminum wireless is worth ~$210 over a plastic board.
8.9▶ 18:42The RTX 5070 Super: The Card Everyone Should Actually Buy
Fourteen days of testing, 31 benchmark runs, and one melted display cable later — here's the verdict, on film and in writing. The video shows you the numbers; the article shows you why they matter for a real build, not a spreadsheet.
8.4▶ 14:06I Rebuilt My NAS for 2025 — Six Bays, Silent, Fully Backed Up
Fan swaps, drive cages, and the decibel readings that finally let it live next to the couch.
7.8▶ 12:58Budget 4K Monitors Under $300: Color Accuracy, Actually Measured
Five panels, one colorimeter, two surprises, and one panel we're returning tomorrow.
8.1▶ 09:31The E-Ink Tablet That Replaced My Second Monitor
Two weeks of spreadsheets, PDFs and dashboards on a 13-inch e-ink panel.
| Score | Review | Category | Paid | Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Framework Laptop 13: the repairable machine software engineers actually want | Mobile | $DIY from ~$1k · Pro configs much higher | 18 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.9 | CalDigit TS5 Plus: the Thunderbolt dock that ends the dongle drawer | Peripherals | $~$500 | 18 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.8 | Logitech MX Master 3S: still the default mouse for people who ship software | Peripherals | $~$100 | 18 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.7 | Keychron Q1 Max: the wireless gasket board developers keep recommending | Peripherals | $~$210 | 18 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.9 | The RTX 5070 Super: The Card Everyone Should Actually Buy | GPUs | $599 MSRP | 20 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.4 | I Rebuilt My NAS for 2025 — Six Bays, Silent, Fully Backed Up | Storage | $~$1,240 all-in | 21 DAYS AGO | → |
| 7.8 | Budget 4K Monitors Under $300: Color Accuracy, Actually Measured | Displays | $Under $300 | 22 DAYS AGO | → |
| 8.1 | The E-Ink Tablet That Replaced My Second Monitor | Mobile | $529 | 24 DAYS AGO | → |
Either the filter is too narrow, or we haven't tested it yet — both are fixable.