Press releases Episode 8/20

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Monday November 24
8:00pm on five

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Dallas Campbell and Jon Bentley, continues.In this instalment, Suzi takes on a tough task in trying to convert Apple Mac worshipper Jason. And both Dallas and Jon are in the United States –Dallas to test-drive an eight-legged vehicle, and Jon to review the latest in voice-recognition software.

Press releases 17th - 21st November 2008

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Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Dallas Campbell and Jon Bentley, continues.

In this instalment, Suzi and Dallas let their hair down as they test a range of party gadgets, including a portable karaoke machine, a dancing robot and a high-tech bar. Elsewhere, Jason gives a rundown of the five best computer games available, and Jon focuses on cameras with Lady Victoria Hervey.

This week’s Gadget Show sees Suzi and Dallas in the mood to celebrate as they strive to find the coolest party gadgets around. Firstly, they must organise and host their own street parties, pulling in the crowds with the aid of some serious entertainment equipment. Dallas, a keen crooner, attempts to get his party started with a portable karaoke machine and a waterproof TV, while Suzi sticks to tradition and equips herself with a digital boom box. But who will draw the biggest crowd?

Press releases (6/12)

24 Oct five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 169 reads

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Dallas Campbell and Jon Bentley, continues. In this instalment, the gang puts a range of outdoor technology to the test, including walkie talkies, thermal underwear and radios. Jon tracks down the best broadband deals available and Suzi lists her top five razors.

This week’s Gadget Show sees Jason, Suzi, Jon and Dallas head for the great outdoors to undertake their most extreme Wild Challenge yet. It is a chance for them to put the latest outdoor technology to the test, starting with some handy walkie talkies. Dallas and Jon are given a pair of trusty analogue transmitters, while Jason and Suzi get to grips with some cutting-edge digital devices. Both sets of walkie talkies are tested in terrible weather conditions.

Press releases (5/12)

18 Oct five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 44 reads

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Dallas Campbell and Jon Bentley, continues. In this instalment, Jason and Suzi put recording technology to its ultimate test as they each tape a song. Elsewhere, Dallas achieves super strength with the help of a high-tech exoskeleton, Jon examines a number of folding bicycles, and Jason provides a rundown of the best internet radios available to buy.

This week’s Gadget Show sees Jason and Suzi undertake what could be their most embarrassing challenge to date. In order to test the best in recording technology, each must lay down a track using the latest gadgetry available. Has modern science come far enough to make even the most abysmal singers sound good?

Press releases (1/12)

20 Sep five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 90 reads

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Dallas Campbell and Jon Bentley, returns for a new series. In the first edition, Jason and Suzi test different modes of personal transport, the latest in satellite navigation and the toughest of travel cases; Dallas meets a robotic spy; and Jon and Suzi review personal entertainment gadgets.

Jason and Suzi shun motorised gadgets this week for the man-powered variety, as they embark on a race with a difference. Using bikes, buggies, scooters and skates they enter the brave new ecofriendly world of personal transport. On board for the challenge are some famous faces from the world of motor racing. Will these wheels tempt the drivers over to the other side?

Later, Jason and Suzi are let loose on the streets of London in their very own rickshaws to check out some state-of-the-art 3D satellite navigation systems. The pair race to the London Eye to see whose satnav gives the most efficient directions.

Press releases Autumn 2008

30 Aug five's blog | 1 comment | 132 reads

The Gadget Show returns for a tenth series and once again reveals what’s hot and what’s not in the ever changing world of technology. This new series sees the team, Suzi Perry, Jason Bradbury, Jon Bentley and Dallas Campbell test everything from MP3 Players, surfing simulators, party cameras, folding bikes and the latest inflatable gadgets. The series will also look ahead at the hottest musthave gadgets for those all important Christmas gifts and we’ll find out what to look out for in 2009.

Press releases (8/9)

12 Jul five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 110 reads

Five’s consumer technology show continues its ninth series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular hosts Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. This week’s edition sees Jon and Jason playing with some of the cleverest gizmos around; Jon finds out how to keep abreast of current events while on the go; and it is crunch time for one of the most important kitchen gadgets.

In this week’s Gadget Show, Jon and Jason try out a trio of handy devices, including the ultimate in leisure-time fun – the metal detector.

They also measure the image-stability function of compact digital cameras in a wind tunnel. Which one will produce the clearest results? And the pair round off their hat trick of toys by building and launching their very own rockets.

Next, Jon teams up with comedian and ‘Fast Show’ actor John Thomson to learn about different ways to watch live sport when on the run.

Press releases (7/9)

5 Jul five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 115 reads

Five’s consumer technology show continues its ninth series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular hosts Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. This week’s edition sees the presenters embrace the hot weather as they test the latest in getaway gadgets, including underwater cameras, hardwearing luggage and seaworthy vehicles.

In this week’s Gadget Show challenge, Suzi and Jason get in the mood for travel as they examine a range of essential holiday items. First to be tested by the jaunty duo are underwater cameras. When seeking clear, high-quality images of beautiful coral reefs and exotic fish, is it best to splash out on a professional camera designed for use underwater, or will a waterproof casing for a regular digital camera suffice? Jason and Suzi get swimming and snapping to find out.

Press releases (5/9)

21 Jun five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 186 reads

Five’s consumer technology show continues its ninth series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular presenters Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. In this week’s edition, Jason, Dallas and Jon head to the countryside to test a range of outdoor gadgets. They drive off-road vehicles including quad bikes and go-carts, try out the best in binoculars and put a pair of laptops through their paces. Elsewhere, Suzi gets to grips with frisbees and Jon hunts down the best mobile phone deals available.

This week’s Gadget Show hits the great outdoors as the fearless team heads to the countryside. Jason, Dallas and Jon are in the mood to test the best country-orientated gadgets they can find – starting with personal transport.

The boys’ first mission is to get behind the wheel of the very latest in motorised off-road transport, including two quad bikes, a motorised go-cart and a six-wheeled off-road vehicle.

Press releases (4/9)

14 Jun five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 167 reads

Five’s consumer technology show continues its ninth series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular presenters Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. In this week’s edition, Suzi and Jon examine torches, cameras and kites; Dallas plays with his Scalextric; and Jason looks at some of the best festival gadgets available to buy.

The theme of this week’s Gadget Show is ‘lights, camera, action!’ as Jon and Suzi turn their attention to a range of flashy gadgets. Firstly, the fearless pair test two of the toughest torches on the market – the Surefire E1B and the Inova T4. These hardwearing devices were designed to light the way for the armed forces and undercover police officers – but can they handle a cliff-dive and a clash with a 30-tonne truck?

Press releases (3/9)

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Five’s consumer technology show continues its new series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular presenters Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. In this week’s edition, Jason and Suzi review computer games that claim to whip both body and mind into shape. Elsewhere, Jon reveals what camera accessories have made it onto his top-five list; and Dallas tries out a jetpowered version of the dangerous street luge.

This week’s show sees Jason and Suzi getting competitive as they enter into a physical and mental challenge. Over six gruelling weeks, the pair try out the latest in exercise gadgets in an attempt to get fit – and increase their brain power.

But there is one catch. While Suzi will be trialling games that can be used in the home, Jason is armed with the latest in professional kit.

To kick off the training, the pair are put through their paces to measure IQ and fitness levels. Then they are let loose on their new toys.

Press releases (2/10)

31 May five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 205 reads

Five’s consumer technology show continues its new series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular presenters Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. In this week’s edition, Jon and Suzi test their newshound instincts and a range of media tools as they post entertainment reports on the web. Elsewhere, Dallas looks at survival gadgets; and Jason examines an in-car computer.

Press releases (1/10)

23 May five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 328 reads

Five’s consumer technology show returns for a new series, with Dallas Campbell joining regular presenters Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. In this week’s edition, Suzi and Jason focus on the world of sport as they test a range of athletic gadgets.

Now in its ninth series, the Gadget Show continues to road-test the latest consumer technology using a number of exciting and entertaining challenges, explosive stunts and nailbiting races. The shows also include trustworthy reviews and buyers’ guides featuring in-depth examinations of the latest gadgetry on the market. In the first programme of the new run, the presenters look forward to a summer of sport. With the European Championships, the Ryder Cup and the Olympics just around the corner, Jason and Suzi get in the mood by testing some sporting gadgets.

Press releases (10/10)

17 May five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 285 reads

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley, concludes this week. In the last edition of the series, Suzi and Jason compare green gadgets with their energy-guzzling equivalents. Jon is in the market for a new speaker system and Suzi puts a string of coffee machines through their paces.

Now in its eighth series, the Gadget Show continues to road-test the latest consumer technology using a number of exciting and entertaining challenges, explosive stunts and nailbiting races. The shows also include trustworthy reviews and buyers’ guides featuring in-depth examinations of the latest gadgetry on the market.

The last programme in the current run takes a look at green alternatives to everyday gadgets. These handy little devices promise to save the planet and save money – but are they any good? Suzi believes green tech is the way of the future, but Jason needs some convincing, and refuses to compromise on performance and spec.

Press releases (9/10)

10 May five's blog | Add new comment | Read more | 248 reads

Five’s consumer technology show, presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley, continues. In this edition, the presenters turn their attention to music, testing a new music-based computer game, the latest in high-tech headphones and some expensive speakers. Elsewhere, Jon examines a range of domestic weather stations; and Jason looks at some of the best computer games on the market.

Now in its eighth series, the Gadget Show continues to road-test the latest consumer technology using a number of exciting and entertaining challenges, explosive stunts and nailbiting races. The shows also include trustworthy reviews and buyers’ guides featuring in-depth examinations of the latest gadgetry on the market.