Linus Gabriel Sebastian & Linus Media Group / Linus Tech Tips - Narcissistic corporate shill YouTuber driving his media empire into the ground. KILL COUNT: 2

[Kikkoman]

Jay reviews the screwdriver.

https://twitter.com/linusgsebastian/status/1569876982061740036 (archive)

 

[Flaming Dumpster]

Jay reviews the screwdriver.

What an absolute fag

Here's some timestamps
5:00 Jay can't figure out how to get to the bit storage and when he finally gets it open he comments it is "very strong" and appears to struggle. Seems like a similar complaint to the one that pissed off Linus in the pop up shop
10:00 Jay uses the motorized screwdriver that he bought years ago from Amazon. It easily gets the PSU screw out and he mentions it was only $10 before quickly saying "I'm not comparing it to that!"
12:40 He's shoving the screwdriver down a confined space and I couldn't help but think "The Wiha would do this better" as the bulbous end seriously limits it in narrow spaces. He notices this issue and explicitly mentions it at ~12:55 but reframes it as being better than his stupid motorized screwdriver because that thing wouldn't fit at all.

14:15 He complains about his shitty motorized screwdriver "cross threading" (how do you do that when you're removing the screw?) and undoing the standoff. Literally setup his motorized screwdriver to fail by rushing and acting like an idiot.
15:00 Doesn't this guy build PCs for a living? Just fumbling around and can't even get the mobo lined up on the standoffs. What the fuck
16:10 He finishes and it was 4x faster with the LTT screwdriver. Well no shit when you act like a gorilla with the motorized one and fuck up your standoffs. He must've been amping it up for that infomercial black & white scene effect since there's no way this guy builds PCs everyday and it's that much of a struggle unless he's an absolute moron.
16:55 The drop test sheared off one of the plastic bit retention tabs

I actually bought the ratcheting screwdriver @Poppavalyim Andropoff recommended in post 1485 and dropped it from the same height 3 times as a test. It literally suffered no damage whatsoever, not even a scuff. GG Linus, that screwdriver is the equivalent of $25 USD!
17:30 Starts coping about the floor being really thin carpet on concrete "That was a pretty hard drop". You just know if anybody else made this screwdriver, they would've torn it a new one for getting damaged that easily.
18:30 Says if you've never bought professional tools from a company like Snap-On then the LTT screwdriver isn't for you (essentially considers you a cheapskate non professional if you question the $70 USD pricing)

https://twitter.com/linusgsebastian/status/1569876982061740036 (archive)

So Linus here seems to be bragging about his impressions (I'm guessing? It's not clear (EDIT: Linus clarified it's sales)) but what kind of impact did it really have on sales? Let's look!

LOL
(Chart spergs may notice the X-Axis ticks don't seem to align to midnight (given this is a new chart) and they'd be right. LibreOffice Calc placed it on 19:41 each day since that's when the graph started and I can't figure out how to fix it without leaving empty space at the beginning)

 

[reptile baht spaniard rid]

99% of computer assembly can be done with a very long screwdriver and a very short one. The long ones work well getting in tight spaces and the short ones for when there's no clearance.

48-22-2322 is $15 and could be used to beat this thing (and most ratcheting screwdrivers) to death.

 

[Hall of Cost Payer]

What do you guys think, if the LTT screwdriver becomes a financial success, will established toolmakers be inspired and start to offer "premium ratcheting screwdrivers" in that price range as well?

Also wtf on the breaking bit holder. The handle is the big thing LTT was proud of making themselves. And the review unit breaks in a test? Fucking lol. I wonder how the handle will be after being exposed 1 year to sunlight, liquids or what else makes polymers brittle.

 

[Nick Obre]

Today, Linus and co shill Plex.

tldr - just use Jellyfin. Its free and supports most of the features of plex / plex pass.

Compare Media Servers · Protektor-Desura/Archon Wiki

A Home Server for media streaming, game streaming, home automation and management. - Compare Media Servers · Protektor-Desura/Archon Wiki

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Why would you pay for Google Drive to host your stuff?
Pay PLEX instead! You have to host your stuff yourself tho

 

[batigol]

What do you guys think, if the LTT screwdriver becomes a financial success, will established toolmakers be inspired and start to offer "premium ratcheting screwdrivers" in that price range as well?

Also wtf on the breaking bit holder. The handle is the big thing LTT was proud of making themselves. And the review unit breaks in a test? Fucking lol. I wonder how the handle will be after being exposed 1 year to sunlight, liquids or what else makes polymers brittle.

When you tighten the tolerances on things, they often become more fragile. Also a lot of the cost in more reputable tools is not having the worlds bestest ratchet but making sure they don’t break into pieces when you drop them from a stepladder for the umpteenth time.

 

[1988 prick]

I wonder how the handle will be after being exposed 1 year to sunlight, liquids or what else makes polymers brittle.

The plastic mix on the handle is literally the same as megapro's handle, Triax 1120.
whatever the plastic is in the interior it's probably also the same since they are using their patent, but seeing as how users have a hard time opening up the compartment compared to the megapro, it could be because they used different plastics or could be the ergonomic of the handle they are so proud of.

which begs the question, how the fuck is a chinese copy of a megapro is twice as expensive as a screwdriver made in Taiwan?!

 

[Druveer]

Today, Linus and co shill Plex.

tldr - just use Jellyfin. Its free and supports most of the features of plex / plex pass.

Compare Media Servers · Protektor-Desura/Archon Wiki

A Home Server for media streaming, game streaming, home automation and management. - Compare Media Servers · Protektor-Desura/Archon Wiki

github.com

After reading the comments for that post I downloaded Jellyfin, looked at the how to install page .... it wants me to install docker and shit I don't know how to use that stuff... all I want is a somewhat easy to setup media server that'll run on an old windows 7 box.

 

[TenMilesWide]

which begs the question, how the fuck is a chinese copy of a megapro is twice as expensive as a screwdriver made in Taiwan?!

Maybe the expensive one comes with a better warranty? lol, lmao even.
LTT Media Group trusts that the consumer enjoys Linus' videos and trusts his gay little face too much to turn down this magnificent "1 for the price of 2" offer.

 

[reptile baht spaniard rid]

Companies already offer "premium tools" but they're rarely heard of because beyond the rape van (snap on) they just aren't used.

When you're actually using a tool you kinda want it to be good and durable or you have to baby the damn thing, and that costs way more than the price of the tool.

It's the reason these multibit drivers are so insanely stupid; if you actually USE more than one bit you'd just get multiple drivers!

 

[mandatorylurk]

Linus builds his sister a PC, she seems nice enough and normal (this is where someone finds her twitter and she's as radical as some of the LTT employees). Linus always seemed to exude divorced parents only-child energy.

 

[Pee Cola]

99% of computer assembly can be done with a very long screwdriver and a very short one. The long ones work well getting in tight spaces and the short ones for when there's no clearance.

Yep. That goes back to my point about how a quality old-timey screwdriver set is all anyone really needs. Not just for assembling computers, but for doing anything from home repairs to working on cars. You can even get screwdriver sets that include a set of precision screwdrivers along with the full-sized ones.

When you tighten the tolerances on things, they often become more fragile. Also a lot of the cost in more reputable tools is not having the worlds bestest ratchet but making sure they don’t break into pieces when you drop them from a stepladder for the umpteenth time.

Project Farm uploaded a ratchet test video a few days back. I noted that the better quality ratchets can be opened up in order to replace or repair the mechanism if something breaks inside.

 

[reptile baht spaniard rid]

For like $40 more than that damn screwdriver you can get some insane German tool set instead: https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05135926001-Nut-Drivers/dp/B00TJ3J81Q/

(It doesn't have freedom units so fuck it but still)

I do think there IS a big opportunity for grifting in this way, take a product that is not something entirely foreign to your audience, but not something they're very much knowledgeable about it, and sell it to them.

Like silver coins, or patches. JERSH

 

[CYKA RUSH B]

After reading the comments for that post I downloaded Jellyfin, looked at the how to install page .... it wants me to install docker and shit I don't know how to use that stuff... all I want is a somewhat easy to setup media server that'll run on an old windows 7 box.

fuck all that docker bullshit. i have this running on windows 7. get a build and unzip to a folder or install via the exe. https://repo.jellyfin.org/releases/server/windows/stable/


I've been reading a lot of comments here on ratcheting screwdrivers and their merits. I really don't get the appeal. I got a bosch 12v screwdriver a couple years ago, set the clutch to 1 and have never looked back. I have a few different magnetized hex holders and use standard philips bits. Only plebs build computers with elbow grease.

Here's one at 110$ with free shipping, and you get a 'free' impact driver which is surprisingly useful around the house and two batteries.

Compare this to Linus Soydriver at $81 if you factor in shipping, i don't even understand how this is still a discussion. a $20 ratcheting screwdriver, fine whatever. But at 80$ you'd have to be an absolute brainlet.

 

[Kheapathic]

Anyone catch the part in the sister video about bed-wetting into teen years? I'm not making accusations about their early life, but... Possible signs of molestation and other bad shit.

 

[Poppavalyim Andropoff]

shit could be tits up any nano second so I'll PL a tad ... I've worked with a toolbar since before this shill was in he's dads bag

What an absolute fag
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Here's some timestamps
5:00 Jay can't figure out how to get to the bit storage and when he finally gets it open he comments it is "very strong" and appears to struggle. Seems like a similar complaint to the one that pissed off Linus in the pop up shop

a LOT of these drivers use annoying bit storage.I've never really liked any of them.It's a fine line between holding the bits so they don't piss around like a baby rattle in the handle & actually have them be easy to remove. Snap On got it right by just not giving a fuck & have them loose in the handle. I immediately remove bits from the handle anyway regardless 50% cause I hate them in there full stop & 50% I have a packet of high quality specialty bits I use instead in a nice labelled secure box. Never lost one. I only buy a new set cause of pilfering

10:00 Jay uses the motorized screwdriver that he bought years ago from Amazon. It easily gets the PSU screw out and he mentions it was only $10 before quickly saying "I'm not comparing it to that!"

12:40 He's shoving the screwdriver down a confined space and I couldn't help but think "The Wiha would do this better" as the bulbous end seriously limits it in narrow spaces. He notices this issue and explicitly mentions it at ~12:55 but reframes it as being better than his stupid motorized screwdriver because that thing wouldn't fit at all.
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I don't understand what's happening here? Don't have a Wiha? The bit holder end won't fit? That's a common issue across the board but then again also why they make 50,75,150mm long bits. If it's the handle getting in the way cause the shaft is too short well then that's why SOME companies have a zillion different length, type & fitting shafts. Thank you Gearwrech for that.

I actually bought the ratcheting screwdriver @Poppavalyim Andropoff recommended in post 1485 and dropped it from the same height 3 times as a test. It literally suffered no damage whatsoever, not even a scuff. GG Linus, that screwdriver is the equivalent of $25 USD!

I sent one into LEO from the top of a cherry picker 6 racks up out of fuckmedeadworkyabastard. Someone gave it back to me a few months later after being driven over by several semis. Works fine
You buy the exact same TTI one or found a different branded one? I have a few tti things in the kit I'm curious if it's branded as something else people froth over elsewhere ... like Husky/US General & Trojan

18:30 Says if you've never bought professional tools from a company like Snap-On then the LTT screwdriver isn't for you (essentially considers you a cheapskate non professional if you question the $70 USD pricing)

A professional would immediately question

A professional (like me) would immediately question the price tag. Wether it's $70 or $7.
You can pay $7 and get some great stuff while also paying $70 & get garbage. I've been on the tools long enough to know price tags can be meaningless in 2022.

99% of computer assembly can be done with a very long screwdriver and a very short one. The long ones work well getting in tight spaces and the short ones for when there's no clearance.

Yeah computer assembly is not their target market .... unless you manufacture a market.

48-22-2322 is $15 and could be used to beat this thing (and most ratcheting screwdrivers) to death.

What do you guys think, if the LTT screwdriver becomes a financial success, will established toolmakers be inspired and start to offer "premium ratcheting screwdrivers" in that price range as well?

They already do. AND they're actually worth that price point. And they're better in every aspect that matters.

Also wtf on the breaking bit holder. The handle is the big thing LTT was proud of making themselves. And the review unit breaks in a test? Fucking lol. I wonder how the handle will be after being exposed 1 year to sunlight, liquids or what else makes polymers brittle.

I wonder if anyones mentioned it being glass fibre reinforced or not? The best bit holders are high density rubber not a plastic.

When you tighten the tolerances on things, they often become more fragile. Also a lot of the cost in more reputable tools is not having the worlds bestest ratchet but making sure they don’t break into pieces when you drop them from a stepladder for the umpteenth time.

The plastic mix on the handle is literally the same as megapro's handle, Triax 1120.
whatever the plastic is in the interior it's probably also the same since they are using their patent, but seeing as how users have a hard time opening up the compartment compared to the megapro, it could be because they used different plastics or could be the ergonomic of the handle they are so proud of.

Handle design is about the only thing left at the forefront of screwdriver design. And what might feel like a prom queens thighs to your hand might feel like a geriatrics ball bag to someone else.

which begs the question, how the fuck is a chinese copy of a megapro is twice as expensive as a screwdriver made in Taiwan?!

That is the "LTT" logo tax.

Companies already offer "premium tools" but they're rarely heard of because beyond the rape van (snap on) they just aren't used.

Well not heard of in the tech world cause quite frankly they couldn't give 2 shits rubbed together about that industry.

It's the reason these multibit drivers are so insanely stupid; if you actually USE more than one bit you'd just get multiple drivers!

If I did that I'd have 72 different types of screwdrivers I'd barely use.That is of course IF my chosen brand of screwdriver makes them. Chances are they do not. Hence I have a magazine of bits in every conceivable length, drive type, size imaginable.

Yep. That goes back to my point about how a quality old-timey screwdriver set is all anyone really needs.

I often use a yankee screwdriver & 1/2 my drawer is full of a acetate ones from the 60s

Not just for assembling computers, but for doing anything from home repairs to working on cars. You can even get screwdriver sets that include a set of precision screwdrivers along with the full-sized ones.

you bought one of them Craftright sets too huh? Hot Dollar or anywhere that sells the cheap "Legion Tools" will have a set of 4 extra long precision screwdrivers that don't entirely suck.

Project Farm uploaded a ratchet test video a few days back. I noted that the better quality ratchets can be opened up in order to replace or repair the mechanism if something breaks inside.

Very very few ratchets can't be opened up. Even those cheap round head ones are just held together by a wave washer.

For like $40 more than that damn screwdriver you can get some insane German tool set instead: https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05135926001-Nut-Drivers/dp/B00TJ3J81Q/

(It doesn't have freedom units so fuck it but still)

I do think there IS a big opportunity for grifting in this way, take a product that is not something entirely foreign to your audience, but not something they're very much knowledgeable about it, and sell it to them.

Like silver coins, or patches. JERSH

I'd buy a Kiwifarms ratchet driver in a heartbeat.

I've been reading a lot of comments here on ratcheting screwdrivers and their merits. I really don't get the appeal.

Depends how you work & what you work on. I come from using ratchets on bolts so I'm REALLY used to the back & forth motion so it's kind of instinct to me to drive forward a turn then instead of reset the tip on the fastener or my hand on the grip or guide the shaft with my fingers I'll just ratchet back to where I'm comfortable. I'm pretty good at it if I must say.

I got a bosch 12v screwdriver a couple years ago, set the clutch to 1 and have never looked back. I have a few different magnetized hex holders and use standard philips bits. Only plebs build computers with elbow grease.

yeah a DRILL (or driver) beats those "cordless screwdrivers" every time. I found them tediously slow & lacking torque.

Here's one at 110$ with free shipping, and you get a 'free' impact driver which is surprisingly useful around the house and two batteries.

yeah our the impact driver up to 4 & assemble some flat packs lol

a $20 ratcheting screwdriver, fine whatever. But at 80$ you'd have to be an absolute brainlet.

That's my thoughts since day 1. Make something with your name on it & blast it out for a hot twenny but & it's a non issue. The absolute "look what we did" stroke fest & dick swallowing for the past 3 years over this is ridiculous.

Aside from wondering if he'd sell the minimum 1000 unit order nothing stopping the boss from making a run of Null's Tech Tips or Kiwifarms Drivers himself. You can rebrand an existing item or go to the parts bin & pick out what you want at your price point.

 

[一个日志]

His Sister got a Yuuuuuge fucking sniffer, getting all that free air

Id still smash though

 

[Slav Power]

After reading the comments for that post I downloaded Jellyfin, looked at the how to install page .... it wants me to install docker and shit I don't know how to use that stuff... all I want is a somewhat easy to setup media server that'll run on an old windows 7 box.

Docker is for when you have a server build running it so you can easily add specific functionality such as a media server or Pi-Hole for ad filtering etc etc, all you need is to download the Windows binary and install that.

Clients | Jellyfin

jellyfin.org

Just scroll down to the bottom to find the Windows section.

 

[TheRaptorJesus]

His Sister got a Yuuuuuge fucking sniffer, getting all that free air
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Id still smash though

I doubt "sebastian" is their actual family name. Probably sebastionstein.

 

[Nol 2]

Anyone catch the part in the sister video about bed-wetting into teen years? I'm not making accusations about their early life, but... Possible signs of molestation and other bad shit.

I wouldn't be surprised? It seems pretty obvious he is on better terms with his wifes family than his own. Bed wetting and pyromania? Brother that kills pets? That is like signs of troubled youth 101