Friday, March 11, 2005

Leaving G4 and joining STUFF Magazine

I am no longer with G4 everyone! That's right! And it feels soooo good! Sadly, there won't be a whole lot of gadget reviews anymore. As 'The Screen Savers' begins to retool the show in the coming week and lauch as a new name and direction (which I am sure you all are aware of from the G4 forums and DVD Talk - the critiques are spot-on by the way), I will not join them on the new show. I will instead appear elsewhere. Beginning first with STUFF Magazine's July issue. I am their new tech/gadget columnist, and it is awesome!!! As I write this column, I will continue to write this blog and tell you guys of weird fun gadgets. Hazaa! I am free!!!!

16 comments:

Caleb said...

Wow Chi-lan. I haven't heard any of this until I read your blog. That just blows my mind. Well, I am glad that you are very happy and I am excited for you and your new job at STUFF magazine. I guess now I'm going to have to pick this magazine all the time now. Congrats on the new job, Hope to hear from you soon!

CBSpaceCowboy

Brent said...

Well Congratulations Chi-Lan... I knew something was up.. there were subtle hints on the show. I am very happy to hear that you are continuing your professional career with the magazine... and I think you have journalistic talent in your blood. Like John C. Dvorak who I respect as the "bad boy" of computer journalism.. I hope you make a name for yourself in the field.

I am also glad you took the time to update your blog and tell us.. I think we all are worried when we don't hear from you. I noticed everyone here is careful what they say concerning your job. I know you are probably guarded as to what you can say here as this is a public forum.

I also read reviews from ex Tech TV personalities and can imagine your comments are probably along the same lines.

One person who I really missed was Leo Laporte, thankfully I still listen to his PodCast which is great by the way and can be heart at Leoville.com. I don't know your relation to him.. but I sure would love to hear you join him as a guest some day.

I wish you all the luck in the world!!!!!!

Brent

Caleb said...

yeah, brent is right. You do have a great talent for writing, and I'm sure you will make a name for yourself. I can't wait to read some of your articles. And yes there were subtle hints in the show, but I guess I chose to ignore them. Just stupidity on my part. But once again, glad you are happy, and hope to hear from you soon.

CBSpaceCowboy

yam said...

Congrats Chi-Lan! I'm gonna miss seeing you on the tube but I think you're making a great career move. Best of luck and keep us updated on your future endeavors! Looking forward to seeing you in bigger and better things!

Brian

Brent said...

Thanks Cowboy...

Chi.. I hope that you don't completely leave Television. As the technology improves with video blogs and Internet TV.

There still is a really strong demand for technical shows like "Call for Help". and The Old style Screen Savers.

I think TSS releasing you from your contract may be a blessing in disguise. I am sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know...

As you know but the others here may not, is that Leo's show "Call for help" is in still on in Canada and Australia... maybe New Zealand. He is trying to get it back on the air in the U.S. I think you would be great as the gadget guru...

No offense to any of the hard core gammers here.. but G4 is marketing itself to younger viewers. I have read only bad reviews as the the path they've taken and the amount of money they basically wasted. How much game tv can you watch anyway????

The market is poised for a more adult tech show like the old ZDtv / Tech TV. I'm sure there is financial interest from investors.

Chi Lan... you are a classy woman and have not said anything here which might come back to bite you. No sour grapes on your part. You are building quiet a lengthy resume' at such a young age.. ha ha.

Perhaps you could become a professor at University of Colorado, in their Native American studies department. I hear they may have a vacancy soon... they don't really seem to check if you are a Native American either.. :P

Oh if you notice I am wearing an original "Call for help" T shirt in my goofy picture..

xéo said...

chi-lan you should be glad you left before "the fall of g4" that station is hitting rock bottom fairly soon. and congrats on that job. looking forward to reading your reviews.

Unknown said...

Well if it isn't my little (former) nook nannie CHI-LAN!

Spider-Man here coming at you live from atop 1 Times Square in the Apple and taking advantage of yet another wide open WAP!

I must say, I was bummed when I didn't see you on screen as much but it warms the Webslinger's heart to hear your moving on to bigger and better things. Although I can't say I blame you. Something tells me there are others there that envy you - BIGTIME.

Well, be looking for 'your's truly' to post at ya! Stop by sometime and give Spidey a shout...

Spidey Out-
Keep On Slingin!!
Spider-Man
http://spiderman2004.blogspot.com

Trench Reynolds said...

Congratulations Chi-Lan. You're better then G4 deserves.

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Herbert said...

Good luck. Let us know when you have your first issue out.

Go and hear my song about Nerds!

www.herbertmidgley.com/nerd.html

Marcus said...

I'm so glad to see you got out Chi-Lan. I just hope you didn't take that severence package they offer you. Joey the Intern was saying that part of his package was a clause saying he couldn't say anything negative about G4 or they could sue him. CONGRATULATIONS!

Anonymous said...

G4 stinks.

James Jones said...

Congratulations! G4 is stupefyingly bad, and I am very glad that you have escaped it. I believe they are headed for supremely well-deserved bankruptcy, and I will celebrate on that day.

Unknown said...

Hey Chi-lan. I'll miss seeing you on TSS. It's probably a good idea that you decided to get out of there. G4's the worst thing that's happened to TV in years, in my opinion. Well, anyways, good luck with your job over at STUFF magazine.

-xobd

Anonymous said...

I don't like G4. But, I am curious as to why you referred to G4techTV as simply G4 when you were on the show.

Brent Johnson said...

I just have to say, you were terrible on The Screen Savers. I recall a segment where you talked about geeky cookbooks. Wow, the amount of time and effort that must have gone into that segment. I hate to say it but "Attack of the Show" is better than the final incarnation of TSS.