Just an example of the ever-present march forward of technology.  I do
wonder about accessibility of such systems.



Posted at 4:08 p.m. PST Saturday, January 17, 1998
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Armchair computers will give bowl spectators instant replay

LOS Filed

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Why miss out on the >>Super<< >>Bowl<< just because
you're there?

For 600 fans, getting a seat at the game won't mean losing the color
commentary and instant replays they would have seen on TV.

Those sitting in four chosen sections of Qualcomm Stadium on Jan. 25 will
find their seats equipped with armchair computers.

The touch-screen systems will allow them to call up player and game
statistics, watch live broadcast feeds from 10 camera angles or choose
among three instant replays. They also can watch >>NFL<< game films, play
trivia games or even order souvenirs for home delivery.

The system, called ChoiceSeat, could soon make its way into other stadiums.

"This is the birthplace, as far as professional >>football<< is concerned,"
said Steve Brener of the National >>Football<< League. "It's the start of
what could happen in all stadiums across the country."