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Host Image Marc Saltzman
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: #18
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
 

Microsoft Fingerprint Reader, palmOne's latest LifeDrive model, tracking SMS
 

On this episode, throw out those yellow sticky notes in favour of a safer and more convenient "biometrics" solution, take a look at innovative handheld computer, find out what happens after you tap out your message and press "OK" .
 

HIGHLIGHTS

Sneak Peak

Sneak Peak
The Internet can be a real headache with all the viruses, spam and spyware you have to deal with. So the last thing you need to be concerned about is remembering all those passwords to your favourite websites! We want you to throw out those yellow sticky notes in favour of a safer and more convenient "biometrics" solution. Let's put our finger on what makes this next product so cool.

To find out more about this product, check out:
Microsoft Fingerprint Reader


Up Close

Up Close
PDA users have been asking for a hard drive feature for years. And palmOne has heeded the call with its latest LifeDrive model. This innovative handheld computer houses a 4-gigabyte hard drive to store dozens of movies, hundreds of applications and games, or thousands of MP3s, photos and electronic books.

In the end, here's what we think:

Pros
- First PDA with hard drive
- Multiple wireless technologies
- Easier to set up and configure

Cons
- PDAs on way out as phones get smarter
- Battery life an issue for media and wireless (2 to 4 hours)
- Somewhat sluggish Web surfing

To find out more about this product, check out:
palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager


Out There

Out There
Everyone's doing it… your favourite TV shows are hopping on the SMS bandwagon and encouraging viewers to send in text messages to appear live on your screen. But what happens after you tap out your message and press "OK"? Pay traces, tracks and follows your message from your phone to your friends.


Hands On

Hands On
We've got some tech advice for you: always remember your memory! Aside from MP3 players and cell phones, the must-have gadget to drop in your purse or pocket this year is a portable storage unit for all your files and photos. Amber's going to check out check out some of the hottest products on the market.

To find out more about this product from this segment, check out:
Memorex M-Flyer USB 2.0 TravelDrive 1GB
Victorinox SWISSMEMORY USB 1GB
Memina 2GB Pocket Rocket 120X USB 2.0 Flash Drive
USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive 5GB


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