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A technology journalist, author and broadcast personality. His specialties lie in computers, the Web, video games, digital music and consumer electronics.
Host Image Amber MacArthur
An experienced Web content and usability strategist, Amber is also a tech journalist who specializes in Internet, software, and gadget trends and tips.
Host Image Andy Walker
Gadget expert Andy Walker is one of North America's leading technology journalists. His work has been published around the world and into several languages and he has been read by millions of technology enthusiasts.
Host Image Pay Chen
Watch for well-known TV personality Pay Chen as she takes tech to the streets in her energetic lifestyle segments featuring the coolest in geek culture and extreme tech trends.
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Show Notes: #16
Sunday, February 12, 2006
 

Sumo Lounge Omni bean bag chair, PVPs, Banzai Sushi restaurant and PSP accessories that will keep your player safe
 

On this episode, bean bag chair by Sumo Lounge designed just for gamers, PVP with a crazy hard drive capacity , sushi restaurant that offers tasty treats and serves up a side-dish of technology.
 

HIGHLIGHTS

Sneak Peak

Sneak Peak
There is certainly no shortage of specialized chairs and recliners for gaming - and we've looked at our fair share here on the show. But today we'll be checking out a different category: one with cushions as big as a sumo wrestler! We've got a sneak peek at the Omni, a bean bag chair by Sumo Lounge designed just for gamers.

To find out more about this product, check out:
Sumo Lounge Omni bean bag chair and Otto stool


Up Close

Up Close
You've heard of MP3s, DVDs and PVRs, but what about PVPs? This new acronym stands for portable video players. You may have seen other devices that run on Microsoft's mobile operating system, but today we'll be looking at a PVP with a crazy hard drive capacity and other dazzling bells and whistles not seen in the Microsoft products. Introducing the ARCHOS AV480…

In the end, here's what we think:

Pros
- 80GB hard drive is ample
- Records directly onto unit
- Supports multiple file types

Cons
- Buttons and interface awkward
- Overheats
- Pricey

To find out more about this product, check out:
ARCHOS AV480 pocket video recorder


Out There

Out There
What's a sushi joint without kimonos, chopsticks and bamboo curtains? Today we try out a new recipe! Pay goes to a sushi restaurant that offers tasty treats and serves up a side-dish of technology. At last, the perfect marriage between tradition and technology! So let's see what's cooking at Banzai Sushi....

To find out more about this product, check out:
Banzai Sushi restaurant


Hands On

Hands On
If you're one of the thousands of people who rushed to your local electronics store to buy a PSP the minute it arrived, we have some bad news... Your shopping isn't over just yet! Amber's here to show off some PSP accessories that will keep your player safe, loud, and filled with your favourite files....

To find out more about this product from this segment, check out:
Intec Safe Case
SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Duo 1GB
Sony MSX-M512N High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo 512MB
Logitech PlayGear Amp


Staff Picks Staff Picks
Katya's DVD choice::
Napoleon Dynamite

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