Posted by DarrenG
on October 19, 2009
The time has come for us to choose a new family car. Our current Mercedes Cabriolet which we’ve had for 5 years is proving very thirsty as it’s primarily used for school runs and short trips into town.
Being a 3.2 litre V6 Auto this is the worst possible driving cycle and we’re now seeing MPG figures in the late teens and if lucky, early 20’s which makes it very expensive and gives us about 270 miles from a full tank.
Last year we were a two car family. But my Discovery, being rather impractical, was being used less and less. Though I loved that car, it’s 4-litre V8 Auto would struggle to pass 16MPG even if driven very carefully. This was mainly due to the kit that it had fitted, it was an ex-G4 Challenge competitor vehicle complete with full rack, snorkel, front winch and under body armour which all weighed it down.
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Posted by DarrenG
on August 15, 2009
I love my iPhone but even with the improved battery life of the 3GS it is still a struggle to survive a full day away from power.
There have been external battery pack ‘backpacks’ before but most were fugly and there is no greater crime than to spoil the fine lines of an iPhone. And so it was with much hope that I ordered a Mophie Juice Pack Air.
Designed as a very svelte and slim case for your iPhone, the Juice Pack Air doubles the battery power of your iPhone whilst adding only a little bulk. The case is so well designed that it could easily be mistaken as a standard case.
On the back is a small button and four LEDs to indicate the charge level of the battery pack. On the bottom is the new micro-USB connector that is used to charge the battery and that of the iPhone if connected. It can also be synced via this connector and the requisite micro-USB lead is supplied. A small switch allows to to switch the battery pack on/off as desired. When on it will power the iPhone and charge the battery.
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