W: It's this week's New Scientist, why?
M: I was just wondering -- it looks interesting, but I've never actaully read it myself.
It's for real scientists.
Or can ordinary people like me understand it?
M: Oh, it's for anyone, really.
It usually has articles and stories about current affairs, about science, as well as papers about new developments in research.
I'm reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you're speaking to, as well as hear him.
W: Oh, I've heard about it.
Is it on the market yet?
Can I buy one?
M: No, not this one.
But the company has made other models to try out on business.
This one is special, because its color and the image is moving.
W: Oh, that's interesting.
M: You see the first video phones, that's what they called, were made in Japan.
But they can only show a still back and white iamge.
So this video phone is much better than that.
Mind you, I'm not sure I'd want one, would you?
W: Well, no, I don't think I would.
I'd be it costs a lot of money.
Does it say how much it costs?
M: Yes.
The early black and white ones cost several hunderd pounds, but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.
W: Mm.why does anybody want one, do you think?
M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it.
It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.
W: Yes, I suppose so.
