The Computer Guys & Gal

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Listen Tuesday, May. 5, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology, The Computer Guys

The Computer Guys and Gal debate deep philosophical questions -- like whether Twitter is a "killer app" or just a flash in the pan; whether we'll ever see low-priced Macs; whether you should get your mom a tech-oriented Mother's Day gift. Join us as we tackle the big topics in technology -- and take your questions.

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Guests

John Gilroy

WAMU Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

Bill Harlow

WAMU Computer Guy; and Hardware & Software Technician for MACs & PCs at Mid-Atlantic Consulting, Inc.

Allison Druin

WAMU Computer Gal; and the author of "Mobile Technology for Children: Designing for Interaction and Learning"; also the Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at the University of Maryland

Tech Items

How to capture network traffic with Network Monitor
Steve Jobs plush toy
Self-managed storage
Drobo
Free e-book reader for iPhone
Stanza
iPhone vs netbook in extreme rally car typing challenge

Mother's Day Tech Gift Ideas

Get her a netbook!
Acer chief predicts netbook sales to reach 50 million in '10
Flip for a Flip
Flip UltraHD Is Pure Digital's Best Pocket Camcorder Yet
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