Category Archives: App of the Week

Gadget Man Episode 9 – iRobot Roomba 880

This week we have been looking at the iRobot Roomba 880 vacuum cleaner. This is a FABULOUS appliance, we are still bowled over at the amazing effectiveness of this cleaner. Both Matt’s office carpet and his carpets at home have never been SO CLEAN!

We will be writing a full review on the Roomba over the next few days, in the meantime. Listen below to Matt and Mark discussing the most amazing gadget!!

Gadget Man – Episode 6 – Smart Ebike, My Puppy Maths and Money, Go Pro Hero 3, Sony Action Cam and Drone talk

The electric bike mega test continues with the smart ebike from Lancaster Mercedes in Ipswich. We review My Puppy Maths and Money from Ipswich Building Society. Chat about Go Pro’s and Sony Actioncam’s and talk about drones filming from the air.

If you want to listen to a recording of this episode scroll to the bottom of the story

For more information about My Puppy Maths and Money click here

Here is James Hazell’s drone footage from Suffolk Coast Day

BBC Radio Suffolk Coast Day from Merlin on Vimeo.

Here is the footage of 4th of July fireworks from a drone in the USA

Finding your car with mobile Apps

Have you ever lost your car in he car park after coming back from shopping?

I have, I spent an hour looking around the wrong car park in Welwyn Garden City once…. How silly is that?

Listen to Matt talking to Mark Murphy about Car Finder apps.

Sony Smartband…. This could be the wearable of the year!

When we received the Sony Smartband along with an Xperia Z2, it left us in a bit of a quandry.

The Xperia Z2 is a very nicely designed big screen handset, with lovely  stereo sound and expansive bright screen. In fact all of the features that make you want to pick it up and play with it.
Continue reading Sony Smartband…. This could be the wearable of the year!

Gadget Man – Episode 5 – Sparta ION/RX Electric Bike

This week Matt talks about his experiences testing the Sparta ION/RX Electric Bike. Is there a future for electric bikes? Are they a legitimate replacement for Cars or Motorcycles? Have a listen and find out for yourself. If you want to know more about Matt’s review, you can read all about it here.

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Thanks again to www.justebikes.co.uk for providing us with the bike. If you are interested in purchasing an electric bike, James at Justebikes in Leiston on 01728 830 817 or London on 0208 960 9848. He has a vast range of models in his showrooms to suit every taste.

Gadget Man – Episode 4 – Nokia Lumia 1520 vs HTC One M8 – Camera Comparison

This week, Matt wraps up his week using the Nokia Lumia 1520 and HTC One M8 phones as possible replacements for cameras.

Both amazing and beautifully crafted in their own right top end smartphones, it was difficult separating them as they had individual show stopping features.

The Nokia has a simply breathtaking 6 inch screen with amazing camera, the HTC is unbelievably well made and has incredible sound or ‘Boom Sound’ as HTC call it.

If you are looking for  great camera-phone, either will suit your needs, but don’t put away your dedicated camera just yet.

Listen in to find out more.

Thanks to  Nina at Hope & Glory, Nadine at Axicom and Jaycee at Kazoo for the providing us with review devices.

Lot’s of reviews to look forward to

We’ve lots of gadgets lined up for the next few weeks both on Mark Murphy’s show on Radio Suffolk and also here on our web site.

On Monday, we wrap up our review on Nokia’s Lumia 1520 and HTC One M8 and find out if they are worthy competition for the Camera.

We are currently testing four very different products. Listen and look out for reviews on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 and the Motorola Moto G smart phone.

Also, watch out if you are driving around the lanes of Ipswich and Waldringfield over the next couple of weeks!!! Matt begins testing the Sparta RX Plus, eBike, kindly supplied from justebikes, who have stores in Leiston, Suffolk and Portobello Road in London.  Matt is looking forward to getting some much needed fresh air!!

Gadget Man Episode 3 – Sony Smartwatch 2 plus Lumia 1520 vs HTC One M8

This week we find out how Matt got on wearing the Sony Smartwatch 2. Matt introduces the 6 Inch!!! Nokia Lumia 1520 and HTC One M8 and asks the question ‘Are smartphones ready to replace cameras?’. Wrapping up with discussion of ‘Yo!’ the app.

Thanks to Laura at Citizen Relations,  Nina at Hope & Glory and Nadine at Axicom for the providing the above devices!

Gadget Man – Episode 1 – Samsung Gear 2, Sony Smartwatch 2 and FIFA Official App

gear2.jpg-largeThis week App of the Week becomes Gadget Man. The slot is expanded to include Apps, Gadgets and general Technology related news.

Today, for the first of two episodes, Matt is reviewing the  Gear 2 smart watch from Samsung. We also discuss the Sony Smartwatch 2 we will be reviewed in full in the next couple of weeks and FIFA World Cup 2014 apps.