PopskyTestFlight

Season 8

Season 8 • 2008

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Jason and Suzi record a movie; Jon tries out the sleek new MacBook Air; and Jason's water-rocket car returns.

2008-03-3160 min

2. Episode 2

The presenters hit the countryside, heading for the hills with a phone that claims to be the toughest in the world. They also put the latest generation of hand-held GPS devices through their paces, see how a range of tents stand up to the elements and race around in some of the coolest off-road kit available. They also test the three main PVR services available and Jason finds out what is on offer at the London Toy Fair.

2008-04-0760 min

3. Episode 3

Suzi and Jason shop 'til they drop to see who can buy the most gadgets for a grand. Jon Bentley hits the Alps with champion skier Graham Bell to test some hi-tech skiing jackets that are wired for MP3 players and mobile phones. The team also examine whether the whole gadget revolution has passed insurance companies by, and take a look at the top five laptop bags available on the market.

2008-04-1460 min

4. Episode 4

Jason and Suzi are challenged to design a gadget; Jon spends the day with entrepreneur and businessman James Caan, testing the newest BlackBerries and other PDA devices; Jason goes to Europe's largest technology show, CeBIT, and Suzi tests the most popular camera phones on the market.

2008-04-2160 min

5. Episode 5

Jason and Suzi put the very latest robotic mops and vacuum cleaners to the test and whip up a meal using the latest cooking gadgets; Trevor Nelson joins Jon to test the newest iPod Nano; Jason hits the slopes riding a PowerBoard and Suzi investigates the very best camera phones on the market.

2008-04-2860 min

6. Episode 6

Jason and Suzi test new mobile phones, night-vision binoculars and satellite navigation systems whilst on the move; Jon investigates the best TVs on the market; Jason finds out about the new sporting craze of dirt surfing; and Suzi tracks down the best gizmos for office warfare.

2008-05-0560 min

7. Episode 7

Suzi and Jason have a speed race on the latest high-end road-racing bikes and take to the water to try out some motorised aquatic scooters. Jason visits Canfield University to try out a full-sized remote control Hummer.

2008-05-1260 min

8. Episode 8

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury test the toughest walking boots on the market and play the video game Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 using the latest wireless laser gun technology. Jon Bentley tries out universal remote controls, and the top five gadget alarm clocks and mini laser tanks come under scrutiny.

2008-05-1960 min

9. Episode 9

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.

2008-05-2660 min

10. Episode 10

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury compare green gadgets with their less environmentally friendly equivalents, while Jon Bentley tests the best pseudo-surround sound speaker systems on the market with the help of movie reviewer James King. Plus, a list of the top five coffee machines. Last in series, a new run begins next week.

2008-06-0260 min