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The Gadget Man – Episode 38 – Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plus Charge Woes at Waitrose

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

This week I chat to Mark about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV an absolutely superb four wheel drive plugin hybrid electric vehicle.

I loved driving this vehicle, it was so easy to drive and manoeuvre  and is packed to the brim with it’s own gadgets.

Listen to the stream and find out more, a full in depth review is coming soon on here, so keep checking back!!

Thanks to Mitsubishi Press Office for being so kind by lending us the vehicle!!

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, plugin port
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, plugin port
Charging Woes at Waitrose
Charging Woes at Waitrose

We also chatted about blocked charge bays at Waitrose. This is something I continue to witness (see above, the Golf is fully electric).

Waitrose were approached to comment on this and replied below:-

‘Our Ips​wi​​ch ​shop has four dedicated parking bays for customers to charge their electric cars whilst shopping in-store​.  W​​hile we are
not aware of any misuse of the electric charging bays, we will continue to ​regularly ​monitor the car park to ensure that those who require charging, can do so.’

Waitrose spokesperson

The Gadget Man – Episode 37 – Dyson Hot + Cool Air Multiplier AM05

This week, we talk about and demonstrate the Dyson Hot+Cool Air Multiplier. This is Dyson take on the heating and cooling fan. It is bladeless and quite quiet, it’s also great at quickly heating a space.

Find out what we thought about it by listening to the stream above.

Thanks to Dyson for providing the fan and also for offering to show us all they have to offer!!

The Gadget Man – Are TV’s Listening to our Private Conversations? plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner on the Rampage!!!

A couple of news stories this morning caught the public’s attention. The first related to Samsung TV’s and privacy concerns. The second told the story of a South Korean woman having her hair devoured by a robot vacuum cleaner.

I chat to Mark Murphy at BBC Radio Suffolk to find out more.

Listen to the link above to find out the facts!!

Photo: khan news

The Gadget Man – Episode 36 – Nissan Leaf Tekna – Pure Electric Vehicle

This week I was delighted to be able to test the Nissan Leaf Tekna. This is a very nice pure electric hatchback and I have really enjoyed driving it.

Listen to the stream above and find out what I thought about it, we also talked at length about the practicalities of driving an electric car especially with the sub hundred mile ranges many EV drivers experience at the moment.

Massive thanks to Nissan Press Office for providing the vehicle and the their support.

The Gadget Man – Episode 35 – ASUS Transformer TF103C

This week we chat about a tablet with an integrated detachable keyboard. This is the 10.1 inch ASUS Transformer TF103C.

Both myself and Mark agreed that tablets are great, but when you need to do some serious typing, keyboards are even better. The Transformer allows the best of both worlds and I really enjoyed using the device.

Thanks to Lauren at Hotwire PR for providing the device!!

The Gadget Man – Episode 34 – Miele Scout RX1 – Robotic Vacuum Cleaner


Today we chatted about the Miele Scout RX1 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. This is the second robotic vacuum we have reviewed for the gadget slot so it was interesting to strike a comparison.

Isaac was kind enough to film the RX1 as it scooted around the studio. If you are looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner, the RX1 is not going to disappoint you.

A full review is coming up online in the next few days, in the meantime, listen in by clicking the play button at the top of the page!!

The Gadget Man – Episode 33 – Fujifilm XT-1 with 56mm lens

Fujifilm XT-1 with 56mm lens
Fujifilm XT-1 with 56mm lens

This week, we take a step down from the Tesla Model S from last week and chat about the camera I used to take lots of lovely photos of the car, namely the Fujifilm XT-1 with 56mm F1.2 lens.

This is a lovely camera and the photos it captures are simply stunning. A full review is coming up later in the week.

 

Massive thanks to Jeannie Corby at Fuji for providing the camera and lens’s

The Gadget Man – Episode 32 – Tesla Model S P85+

Tesla Model S P85+ pictured at a power station
Tesla Model S P85+ pictured at a power station

This week we chat about the Tesla Model S P85+ electric vehicle.

If you haven’t already heard about the Tesla, you should! They are producing amazing electric sports cars with even more amazing range. Tesla were amazingly generous in allowing me to borrow  a top of the range vehicle for 6 days. It’s simply superb in every way.  Over the past 6 days, I have made a few new friends and have been asked numerous questions about the car.

Tesla-Model-S-at-Shotley-Gate
Tesla-Model-S-at-Shotley-Gate

Listen to the stream above where I talk to Mark about my time using the car. A full in depth review will be coming over the next few days.

 

 

Thanks to Tesla Motors for lending me the car, particularly Laura who has been extremely patient. To find out more about Tesla, you can view their website here

Tesla Model S P85+ in front of Orwell Bridge in Ipswich
Tesla Model S P85+ in front of Orwell Bridge in Ipswich

Thanks also to Paul Eaton, who very kindly gave up an afternoon of his time to stand, crouch and lay in the freezing cold taking some superb photos of the car. You can view his Flickr profile here

The Gadget Man – Episode 31 – HTC One Mini 2

For our first official slot of the year, I talk to Mark about the HTC One Mini 2. Bringing the premium aluminium build quality to a smaller form factor. Listen in to find out more!

HTC One Mini 2
HTC One Mini 2

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The Gadget Man – New Years Day Phone-in

I was delighted to be invited to the BBC Radio Suffolk Studios to provide gadget and technology advice for callers on Rachael Sloane’s show.

I answered some very interesting questions about iMessage,  Crochet Hooks with inbuilt lights, which is the best Wordprocessor and lots of other bits by text and email.

I also took a New Year selfie with Rachael, it was great fun!!

The audio recorded on the day is attached as ever at the top of the page.

New Years Day Selfie with Rachel Sloane
New Years Day Selfie with Rachel Sloane