How good is The Gadget Show - TV Programmes

xmel05 · 01-10-2009, 18:12

i just love this programme especially the presenters, suzi is my favourite

mychmose · 01-10-2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by xmel05

i just love this programme especially the presenters, suzi is my favourite

Hate it. 1% reviews. 99% childish running around.

fmradiotuner1 · 01-10-2009, 18:55

I watch it every week here.

rufnek2k6 · 01-10-2009, 18:59

The reviews are good for non-techies, but I feel they dont give the kind of review techies are after. And Suzi Perry is HOTT.

Sat.Deelay · 01-10-2009, 19:00

It used to be excellent - but the past couple of series have been pretty rubbish IMHO...

In fact, it seems they seem to have resorted to nicking ideas from Mythbusters (attempting to fly a plane with no experience, and scaling a wall with nothing but a rig with suckers and a vacuum)

Not many reviews of actual gadgets, and too much dicking about. Bring back the old days!

MARK7131 · 01-10-2009, 19:05

It's poor but theres not much else in its field apart for from 'Click' which is a much better watch.

richard cranium · 01-10-2009, 19:07

http://www.hhracing.co.uk/glam3.jpg

Ah yes the delightful Suzi.

Staunchy · 01-10-2009, 19:24

Ah Suzi-lookatmylegs-Perry, sure she's attractive but have you noticed how they include numerous angled shots of her just so you can see her legs? How about this week, a gadget is in her boots so you can look at her legs. Watch how many times the opening shot is a camera travelling along the floor towards her and Jason and it pans up her legs to show them them both. If I were a female TV presenter I would like to think people watched me for more than my looks.

JasonWatkins · 01-10-2009, 19:32

Problem with this show is that it's very much a marmite show - you either love it or hate it.

If you want a serious or even reasonably serious gadget show, look elsewhere.

It's an entertainment show about gadgets - that's why it works so well.

Me, personally, I love it - one of the best things on telly for me. I think the chemistry between all the presenters is terrific and I think getting Ortis Deeley in instead of Dallas was a masterstroke.

If it was a more tech based show, it wouldn't have a prime time slot on Monday at 8pm and it would probably be buried away on a Saturday morning.

So watch it for what it is - not what you want it to be.

pzboyz · 01-10-2009, 20:06

It is a very superficial show, and is all biased towards the Cupertino Fruit Company.

FeelTheForce · 01-10-2009, 20:27

Love Jason, Love Otis, Love Suzi, Love Jon..... one of the best presenting teams on TV IMO...and wipes the floor with the fake camaraderie of Bang Goes The Theory....although Jason's attempt at climbing up a glass building last week wasn't as successful as that bloke on BGTT last month...

xmel05 · 12-10-2009, 16:48

suzi and jason should get together

Andy Birkenhead · 12-10-2009, 16:54

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Originally Posted by xmel05

suzi and jason should get together

Did Jason write this ?

Are Jason Bradbury and presenter Julia Bradbury related ?

paulwillhappy · 12-10-2009, 17:56

Yes they are Brothers, WinK Wink !

bananaman_007 · 12-10-2009, 18:06

Somebody in the other thread said tabloid tv at its best and i fully agree.

They don't care about getting the facts right or the fact they can't go a show without 20 plugs to Apple.

I would also rather have Gail back over Suzi.

mikw · 12-10-2009, 18:42

I always feel "part 2" of The Gadget show is the best.

It starts with Jon's review and usually contains a Top 5 and the "Wall of Fame".

The "challenges" do my head in though.

FMDJ · 12-10-2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by mikw

The "challenges" do my head in though.

I agree, it's something you could probably do once or twice a series, but it really becomes rather contrived a predictable anymore than that.

xmel05 · 12-10-2009, 18:57

this weeks apps task looks good

ste1969 · 12-10-2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

Did Jason write this ?

Are Jason Bradbury and presenter Julia Bradbury related ?

what about Otis and Cat Deeley

fmradiotuner1 · 12-10-2009, 19:09

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Originally Posted by xmel05

this weeks apps task looks good

I find the I phone stuff boring as I have no interest even though I am getting a new phone soon.

They just cost way to much and then you have to again buy the apps

kaybee15 · 12-10-2009, 19:16

It's not even slightly good. They've got no idea what they are talking about (when they tried to claim that all HDMI cables are the same they made themselves a laughing stock within the AudioVisual industry) and that Jon bloke so clearly wants everyone to call him 'Professor' that it hurts. Utter rubbish.

andybno1 · 12-10-2009, 19:24

i cannot stand jon hes like your dad trying hard to be cool

zapod · 12-10-2009, 19:28

Oh I dunno, my 12.99 HDMI lead from Sainsburys produces a stunning image on a 46" TV.

Anyhoo, another fan here - I particularly like Ortis' trips to see genuine tech - the virtual reality piece the other week with the huge 2D rolling belt was particularly impressive. I didn't know such a thing existed and is the closest thing to an actual holodeck I've seen.

Yes, the challenges are a bit naff and contrived, and this series has had less of testing things to destruction (symptom of the credit crunch maybe) but overall I try to watch every week.

john_locke · 12-10-2009, 19:29

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Originally Posted by kaybee15

It's not even slightly good. They've got no idea what they are talking about (when they tried to claim that all HDMI cables are the same they made themselves a laughing stock within the AudioVisual industry) and that Jon bloke so clearly wants everyone to call him 'Professor' that it hurts. Utter rubbish.

No, they would have made themselves deeply unpopular in the AV industry. HDMI cables are all the same. They're a massive, massive con. pay any more than £10 for one and you have been done.

That said, TGS is mostly rubbish, but i'm glad they got that right.

zapod · 12-10-2009, 19:39

Actually, thinking about it, the Ortis-on-a-field-trip segments are the closest to Tomorrows World, when they brought news about up-coming technologies and inventions. Of course, that was before teh interwebs became the fount of all knowledge.

For example, I remember, many years ago (the 80s) a piece on rain-sensing wipers for cars. Obviously that tech has taken a long time to come to market in an affordable way, and in some way TGS Ortis segments reflect that - tech that might take 15-20 years to become commonplace.

Along with Click online as someone mentioned, there are precious few broadcast programmes showing this stuff, so what little there is has to be welcomed.

01-10-2009, 18:12	#1
xmel05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 816	How good is The Gadget Show i just love this programme especially the presenters, suzi is my favourite

01-10-2009, 18:55	#3
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CLACTON-ON-SEA Services: Sky HD 4 mix & Max 15mb 85cm dish , N95 on 3 , PS3 , DAB , FM radio eton e5 Posts: 2,902	I watch it every week here.

01-10-2009, 18:59	#4
rufnek2k6 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tardis, Kormacetocyplos Services: Freeview, UniNet 20Meg Posts: 2,854	The reviews are good for non-techies, but I feel they dont give the kind of review techies are after. And Suzi Perry is HOTT.

01-10-2009, 19:00	#5
Sat.Deelay Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Up North Services: Sky+, Sky Talk, Sky BB, 13E, 19.2E, 28.2E, Freeview, DAB Posts: 757	It used to be excellent - but the past couple of series have been pretty rubbish IMHO... In fact, it seems they seem to have resorted to nicking ideas from Mythbusters (attempting to fly a plane with no experience, and scaling a wall with nothing but a rig with suckers and a vacuum) Not many reviews of actual gadgets, and too much dicking about. Bring back the old days!

01-10-2009, 19:05	#6
MARK7131 Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Suffolk Services: $ky+,$ky Broadband, o2 Mobile Posts: 819	It's poor but theres not much else in its field apart for from 'Click' which is a much better watch.

01-10-2009, 19:07	#7
richard cranium Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perthshire Posts: 642	http://www.hhracing.co.uk/glam3.jpg Ah yes the delightful Suzi.

01-10-2009, 19:24	#8
Staunchy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,975	Ah Suzi-lookatmylegs-Perry, sure she's attractive but have you noticed how they include numerous angled shots of her just so you can see her legs? How about this week, a gadget is in her boots so you can look at her legs. Watch how many times the opening shot is a camera travelling along the floor towards her and Jason and it pans up her legs to show them them both. If I were a female TV presenter I would like to think people watched me for more than my looks.

01-10-2009, 19:32	#9
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Services: Sky HD, Sky Talk & Sky Broadband Posts: 10,560	Problem with this show is that it's very much a marmite show - you either love it or hate it. If you want a serious or even reasonably serious gadget show, look elsewhere. It's an entertainment show about gadgets - that's why it works so well. Me, personally, I love it - one of the best things on telly for me. I think the chemistry between all the presenters is terrific and I think getting Ortis Deeley in instead of Dallas was a masterstroke. If it was a more tech based show, it wouldn't have a prime time slot on Monday at 8pm and it would probably be buried away on a Saturday morning. So watch it for what it is - not what you want it to be.

01-10-2009, 20:06	#10
pzboyz Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nr. Swindon Services: HXD870, DHD4000 160GB, Boxee, AppleTV, PlusNet, iMacG4, ReadyNAS Posts: 177	It is a very superficial show, and is all biased towards the Cupertino Fruit Company.

01-10-2009, 20:27	#11
FeelTheForce Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 744	Love Jason, Love Otis, Love Suzi, Love Jon..... one of the best presenting teams on TV IMO...and wipes the floor with the fake camaraderie of Bang Goes The Theory....although Jason's attempt at climbing up a glass building last week wasn't as successful as that bloke on BGTT last month...

12-10-2009, 16:48	#12
xmel05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 816	suzi and jason should get together

12-10-2009, 17:56	#14
paulwillhappy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shropshire. Services: Nintendo Wii,Sky, Freeview, AOL Plat, X Box Live, Etc Posts: 560	Yes they are Brothers, WinK Wink !

12-10-2009, 18:06	#15
bananaman_007 Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview, Sky, Sky Broadband, Wii, 360, DS, PSP Posts: 5,899	Somebody in the other thread said tabloid tv at its best and i fully agree. They don't care about getting the facts right or the fact they can't go a show without 20 plugs to Apple. I would also rather have Gail back over Suzi.

12-10-2009, 18:42	#16
mikw Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,719	I always feel "part 2" of The Gadget show is the best. It starts with Jon's review and usually contains a Top 5 and the "Wall of Fame". The "challenges" do my head in though.

12-10-2009, 18:57	#18
xmel05 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 816	this weeks apps task looks good

12-10-2009, 19:16	#21
kaybee15 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 47	It's not even slightly good. They've got no idea what they are talking about (when they tried to claim that all HDMI cables are the same they made themselves a laughing stock within the AudioVisual industry) and that Jon bloke so clearly wants everyone to call him 'Professor' that it hurts. Utter rubbish.

12-10-2009, 19:24	#22
andybno1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Liverpool, UK Services: Sky HD Sky world, Telewest Broadband, PS3 350GB, PSN: andybno1 Posts: 5,623	i cannot stand jon hes like your dad trying hard to be cool

12-10-2009, 19:28	#23
zapod Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glasgow Services: Freeview, TiVo, Macbook Pro, Apple TV, Wii Posts: 24	Oh I dunno, my 12.99 HDMI lead from Sainsburys produces a stunning image on a 46" TV. Anyhoo, another fan here - I particularly like Ortis' trips to see genuine tech - the virtual reality piece the other week with the huge 2D rolling belt was particularly impressive. I didn't know such a thing existed and is the closest thing to an actual holodeck I've seen. Yes, the challenges are a bit naff and contrived, and this series has had less of testing things to destruction (symptom of the credit crunch maybe) but overall I try to watch every week.

12-10-2009, 19:39	#25
zapod Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glasgow Services: Freeview, TiVo, Macbook Pro, Apple TV, Wii Posts: 24	Actually, thinking about it, the Ortis-on-a-field-trip segments are the closest to Tomorrows World, when they brought news about up-coming technologies and inventions. Of course, that was before teh interwebs became the fount of all knowledge. For example, I remember, many years ago (the 80s) a piece on rain-sensing wipers for cars. Obviously that tech has taken a long time to come to market in an affordable way, and in some way TGS Ortis segments reflect that - tech that might take 15-20 years to become commonplace. Along with Click online as someone mentioned, there are precious few broadcast programmes showing this stuff, so what little there is has to be welcomed.