T2 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:23:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png T2 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Corsair T3 Rush Gaming Chair Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/briony-hannam/corsair-t3-rush-gaming-chair-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/briony-hannam/corsair-t3-rush-gaming-chair-review/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:41:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=442564 Today Briony is back with another gaming chair review - how good is the Corsair T3 Rush?

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We've reviewed plenty of gaming chairs this year, and before we start 2020 we are back with one more! Corsair aren't brand new to this market, as we've previously reviewed the Corsair T2 Warrior, and the T3 Rush is their third and slightly more affordable option. That said, it's still not cheap with a price tag of £249.99 – so what is it like to use and have Corsair made any worthwhile improvements over previous models? 

Specifications: 

  • Maximum Seat Height: 54cm
  • Minimum Seat Height: 44cm
  • Maximum Arm Height: 36.5cm
  • Minimum Arm Height: 28.5cm
  • Backrest Height: 85cm
  • Backrest Shoulder Width: 54cm
  • Package Size: 88.5cm x 69cm x 37.5cm
  • Net Weight: 22.5kg
  • Gross Weight: 25.5kg
  • Warranty: 2 Years
  • Weight Capacity: 120kgs
  • Chair Base Material: Nylon
  • Wheel Size: 65mm
  • Wheel Material: Nylon
  • Seat Size: 56cm x 58cm
  • Seat Foam Type: Polyurethane foam (cold foam)
  • Seat Foam Density: 55kg/m
  • Seat Frame Construction: Metal
  • Seating Surface Material: Fabric
  • Seat Back Material: Fabric
  • Adjustable Armrests: Yes
  • Armrest Type: 4D (Up/Down, Left/Right, Front/Back, Swivel)
  • Armrest Pad Size: 26cm x 10cm x 2.65cm
  • Tilt Mechanism Type: Basic type (up/down, Tilted)
  • Adjustable Tilt Angle: 0-10°
  • Tilt Lock: Yes
  • Tilt Angle Lock: No
  • Gas Lift Specification: 100mm stroking height
  • Gas Lift Class: Class 4 grade
  • Recline: Yes
  • Adjustable Back Angle: 90-180°
  • Height Adjustability: Yes

You can find the Corsair T3 Rush Gaming Chair for sale directly from Corsair for £249.99 HERE.

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Pros: 

  • Attractive design.
  • Range of colours to choose from.
  • Breathable fabric.
  • Good amount of adjustability.
  • Comfortable to use.

Cons: 

  • Arm rests are stiff and wobbly.
  • Base is made from plastic.
  • Overall build quality is lacking.

KitGuru says: The Corsair T3 Rush is a great looking chair that is comfortable to use, however the overall build quality is lacking. 

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Apple’s T2 chip prevents independant repairs, locking down the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/apples-t2-chip-prevents-independant-repairs-locking-down-the-imac-pro-and-macbook-pro/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/apples-t2-chip-prevents-independant-repairs-locking-down-the-imac-pro-and-macbook-pro/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:07:28 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=389591 Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro is preventing repairs. The …

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Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro is preventing repairs.

The new T2 security chip bolsters encryption and system protections on the new generation of Pro MacBooks and iMacs. However, these chips also contain safeguards against third-party repairs. If an unauthorised repair takes place, then the system will be software locked and become ‘inoperable' until Apple's proprietary System Configuration software is run. This is confirmed by Apple's updated Authorised Service Provider document, which explains that any Mac system with a T2 chip will be hit by this.

The document itself was obtained by Motherboard, stating: “For Macs with the Apple T2 chip, the repair process is not complete for certain parts replacements until the AST 2 System Configuration suite has been run. Failure to perform this step will result in an inoperative system and an incomplete repair.”

The System Configuration tool is used to authorise repairs and perform quick health checks on the cooling system, display, memory, processor, drives and macOS software. This tool is of course only available to Apple's authorised repair shops, meaning independent repair shops won't be able to do anything with a new MacBook Pro or iMac Pro. On top of that, we are likely to see the T2 chip appear in more Mac systems down the line, potentially as early as this month.

KitGuru Says: Apple has gone to great lengths to cut out unauthorised repairs on many of its products over the years. The walled-garden approach has always caused a stir, particularly when capable Pro machine owners should be able to conduct repairs themselves without worry. It's not clear exactly what triggers the software lock at this time, but I would imagine any detected change in hardware would flip the switch, which could also make user upgrades a hassle. 

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