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Computer Guys

Listen Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology, The Computer Guys
Guest host: Matthew Felling

From 3-d printers to stuffed animals in cyberspace, a look at technology that connects the physical to the virtual. Plus, why travelers aren't jumping on the high-tech bandwagon when it comes to booking their vacations. The Computer Guys are back to update you on the world of technology, and take your questions.

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Guests

John Gilroy

WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

Ben Bederson

Professor of Computer Science, University of Maryland-College Park; Director of Client Technologies, ZenZui

Allison Druin

WAMU's Computer Gal; Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and Professor in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland

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Topics discussed

Virtual Stuffed Animals
WebKinz

iPods and jogging
Nike+

3D Printers and Scanners
Z Corp printers
Konica Minolta scanners

Cell phone usability
ZenZui
GrandCentral

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