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Gadget Man – Episode 14 – Renault Zoe

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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!!

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Gadget Man – Episode 13 – Renault Twizy

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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.

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Gadget Man – Ice Bucket Challenge

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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

To donate to MND you can text ICED55 £5 (or other amount) to 70070 (only available in the UK), visit their Just Giving page or
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Gadget Man – Episode 12 – Nokia Lumia 2520 and Nokia Lumia 630

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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.

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Gadget Man – Episode 11 – Batribike Granite Pro – Pedal Assisted Electric Bike with a THROTTLE!!

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This week we talk exclusively about the Batribike Granite Pro, a super pedal assisted ebike, with the added feature of a throttle.

We were very impressed by this bike, it was extremely well built, comfortable and the throttle was just an amazing addition for when you want a rest from pedalling, but can happily continue to propel you along at 15mph.

We will be uploading a full review of the Granite Pro in the next couple of days.

I would however like to thank Sue from Batribike for delivering the bike to us personally last week and picking it up again today. It made such a difference having a fully working ebike delivered to our door.

If you are interested in finding out more about Batribike, you can go to their website at http://www.batribike.com or call them on 01427 787774 and don’t forget to tell them Gadget Man referred you 🙂

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Gadget Man – Episode 10 – GoPro Hero3+ and Sony Actioncam HDR-AS30V

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This week we chat about the GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition and the Sony Actioncam HDR-AS30V, both high end waterproof ‘sports cameras’ and both with their own unique features.

HUGE!! Thanks to Sammy Browning at HotWirePR and Abby Kidd at Consolidated PR for being so helpful in supplying us with the units to test.

An excerpt of Gadget Man was recorded by the GoPro Hero 3+ and is shown below.

 

 

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Gadget Man Episode 9 – iRobot Roomba 880

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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!!

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Gadget Man – Episode 8 – Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

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Hear Matt chat about the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Power Edition.  After planning to do some lovely footage at Cove Hithe in Suffolk, the AR.Drone 2.0 didn’t wan’t to play nicely. Hear all about it here. Also we preview the iRobot Roomba 880 autonomous Vacuum Cleaner!!

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Gadget Man – Episode 7 – Smart Ebike from Mercedes Benz

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This week we talk about Matt’s seven days with the Smart Ebike from Mercedes Benz.  The bike is built from the ground up to be an pedelec bike, with futuristic looks and amazing features. A true ‘gadget’ for the 21st century.

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Special thanks to Carl Beer at Ipswich Mercedes for arranging the loan of the bike and for being incredibly helpful and informative prior to picking the bike up!!

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

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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