Tag Archives: Matt Porter

C63 AMG Edition 507 – To Insanity & Beyond!

Some weeks ago we reviewed the Smart Ebike from Lancaster Mercedes in Ipswich. Whilst waiting for the bike to be prepared I got talking to Carl Beer, the After Sales Manager about the Mercedes and AMG range of vehicles.

Most of us know about the Mercedes brand, but many will not be familiar with its high performance division AMG who independently engineer, manufacture and customise Mercedes AMG  vehicles. Continue reading C63 AMG Edition 507 – To Insanity & Beyond!

The Gadget Man – Episode 18 – Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G3

This week we chat about the alternatives to iPhones that are available.

Most popular is the Samsung Galaxy S5 with its faux leather back and amazing functions. We also talk about the LG G3 which has an amazing Quad HD screen and laser focus camera technology. Both devices can record 4K video and a massive amount of other functions.

Thanks as ever to Iyesha and Laura at Kazoo for the loan of the Galaxy S5 and also thanks to LG One for the loan of the G3

 

The Gadget Man – Episode 17 – Samsung Smart TV – Open WIFI – Shellshocked

This week we talk about the Samsung Series 6 32″ Smart LED TV, the potential dangers of connecting to open WiFi access points and the worldwide server vulnerability better known as ‘shellshocked’.

Lots of exciting things coming up included more electric car fun from BMW. Don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast software, you can also find us on Google Play Newsstand.

 

Has Apple slipped on a trio of PR banana skins, or finished up shaped like one?

Listen to Matt chatting to Mark Murphy about the trio of marketing slip ups that has caused Apple to stay in the news for the wrong reasons and even gone as far as ‘possibly’ causing their shares to drop?

A free U2 album, a buggy iOS update and  the reported bending iPhone 6 have all conspired to cause much angst for the Cupertino tech giant.

Find out what it’s all about by listening to the stream attached.

Don’t forget to listen in to Matt on BBC Radio Suffolk, every Monday morning.

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Renault Zoe – Test Drive Video

We filmed part of the Renault Zoe test drive last week and have finally managed to get it uploaded to YouTube.

Enjoy!!

Gadget Man – Episode 14 – Renault Zoe

The Renault Zoe, Kindly provided by Peter at Bristos Ipswich
The Renault Zoe, Kindly provided by Peter at Bristos Ipswich

This week we review the Renault Zoe Electric Car. This is a full sized 5 door hatchback and it really was absolutely amazing to drive. If you haven’t test driven an electric vehicle, you should. You will be surprised at the performance and comfort.

Massive thanks to ‘Electric’ Pete Frost at Bristos Renault for being so helpful at a very busy time!!

Peter Frost

Above image displayed in the Renault Zoe over the weekend!!

Gadget Man – Episode 13 – Renault Twizy

This week Mark and Matt chat about the Renault Twizy 2 seater electric car.

Matt spent a day reviewing the vehicle last week and today he tells us how he got on with this unique, quirky little vehicle.

Thank you very much to Peter Frost at Bristos in Ipswich for the loan of the Twizy.

Renault Twizy – 2 seats, all electric and bags of fun

Over the past summer months, we’ve been getting lots of fresh air testing electric bikes. With the British Summer just about to give up on us, returning us to the dreary wet days of Autumn, we were just able to squeeze in a review of an electric vehicle which is more comfortable in sunnier climates. We’re talking about the Renault Twizy. Continue reading Renault Twizy – 2 seats, all electric and bags of fun

Gadget Man – Ice Bucket Challenge

Matt was asked for his take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge which has become an Facebook and Twitter sensation. Mark asked Matt where it started and if it is the most viral craze seen so far on social networks.

Scroll down the our audio player to hear what Matt had to say.

Below is Matts Ice Bucket Challenge and Marks reply which he bravely did in front of a packed house at Ipswich Town Football Club at Portman Road Stadium.

Matt Porter – Ice Bucket Challenge

Mark Murphy – Ice Bucket Challenge

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Gadget Man – Episode 12 – Nokia Lumia 2520 and Nokia Lumia 630

Over the past few weeks, we have been testing the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet and Nokia Lumia 630 smart phone. Both excellent devices in their categories; Matt talks to Mark Murphy about them Mark gets hands on.