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• Position: What's New? - American Idol Talent Challenge from Tech2Go - Brief article

Year in, year out, writers strike or not, this country's number-one rated television show remains "American Idol" It is money---lots and lots of it--in the bank for Ryan, Randy, Paula, Simon, and the execs at Fox, as well as for many of the singing contestants who hope to be chosen as the music industry's next top protege(e). Of course, as with any TV mega-hit, an entire cottage industry has sprung up around this burgeoning cash cow. One such entry worthy of consumers' time and consideration is "American Idol" Talent Challenge ($49.99) from Tech2Go, Rahway, N.J.

There are two ways to audition: sing with your favorite Idol or go solo, as there is an option to perform with or without on-screen lyrics and vocals. You get feedback from the real "American Idol" judges...