Josh Quittner reviews a product a day on CBS Radio's TIME Tech program. Tune in to your local CBS affiliate, or go to AudioBasket.com, click on "Technophile" and then customize to find and listen to the TIME Digital Radio reviews. You can also click on the links below to read the full version of each review.

 
January 15 — 19, 2001

Mako PDA Looks Like Elf's Laptop
An alternative handheld with tricky sync but cute software and keyboard

Robots Face-Off: My Dream Baby vs. CommandoBot
I liked the look of the CommandoBot, but My Dream Baby reminded me of Dharma

Scanning On the Go with DigiCap 620
A small scanner that requires a steady hand

SoundsGood MP3 Player for Handspring Visors
Ah, the search for the perfect MP3 Portable

Mubu.com: You're the One That I Want
Finding the latest music online has never been easier. Finding music you really like is a bit tougher. So let Mubu be your guide

Past Weeks:

January 8 - 12, 2001
January 1 - 5, 2001

January 8 - 12, 2001

Shenmue is Boring as Life Itself
Can video games be too much like real life — and just as boring?

Intel Wireless Gear for Your PC is Merely OK
The base-station idea is smart but we'd recommend a simple wireless mouse at half the price

Easy Software Updates With BigFix
A little program that removes big headaches keeping current

Turbo Twists Turn Education Into Portable Game Show
We love the applause and the praise of the guy asking the questions

A Hopeful Spin on Apple's Firesale
Look past the backlog — maybe the company is finally ready with some new laptops

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January 1 - 5, 2001

Mac Office 2001 Full of Surprises
New software gets high marks for attention to detail and ease of use

Qode Scanner Empowers Shoppers
New software gets high marks for attention to detail and ease of use

Echo Internet Radio Includes Simul-Chat
A chance to chat with fellow listeners

Dreamcast vs. Sony Playstation2
Dreamcast wins for now with a lower price and better games

Kawasaki's Plastic Toy Sax is an Instant Classic
Even the rhythmically-challenged can riff with the Sax-A-Boom