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	Marc Saltzman A technology journalist, author and broadcast personality. His specialties lie in computers, the Web, video games, digital music and consumer electronics.
	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.
	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.
	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: #17

Monday, February 13, 2006

AeroSport All-Terrain Bed with Dual Power Pump, Samsung's new sportscam, pocketbikes and kid's toys

On this episode, check out deluxe, self-inflatable beds that are ready in mere minutes, take a look at an extremely compact and rubberized water-resistant camcorder, check out the appeal of racing pocketbikes and discover high-tech toys for the little ladies and gentlemen in our lives.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sneak Peak
Sneak Peak
Ever pulled up to a campsite late at night only to spend the next hour pumping up your flimsy air mattress with a foot pump? Well, maybe it's time to venture into the world of deluxe, self-inflatable beds that are ready in mere minutes! Amber's here tell us more.
To find out more about this product, check out:
AeroSport All-Terrain Bed with Dual Power Pump

Up Close
Up Close
Half the fun of extreme sports comes from reliving those wild moments with friends. Well now you can actually prove that you "totally scored some big air with that reverse fakey in the pipe!" with Samsung's new sportscam. Not only is it an extremely compact and rubberized water-resistant camcorder, but it also has something quite unique to capture your perspective.
In the end, here's what we think:
Pros
- Extra lens module a great idea
- Compact size, lightweight, water-resistant
- Internal Flash memory a good idea
Cons
- Memory Sticks more expensive than MiniDV
- Sacrifice size for quality (video and still)
- Price is relatively high compared to quality

To find out more about this product, check out:
Samsung SC-X105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder

Out There
Out There
They're small, they're powerful and they're not allowed on the street. Pay takes a look at the growing trend of pocketbikes and checks out the appeal of racing these mini motorcycles.

To find out more about this product, check out:
Pocketbike Planet Racing

Hands On
Hands On
Kids' toys these days seem to be a lot more complicated than our old-school G.I. Joes and My Little Ponies. Now a child can run his or her own karaoke party off a computer and shoot a music video at the same time! Amber's here to walk us through some high-tech toys for the little ladies and gentlemen in our lives.

To find out more about this product from this segment, check out:
Digital Blue American Idol Digital Camcorder
LeapFrog LeapPad Learning System
b EQUAL Madagascar Animal Trivia DVD Game