Introduction Again, I want to thank MobileZap for sending out the iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Charging car mount for me to review on my blog. This car mount was one of a number of solutions physically and technically suitable for my new Nokia Lumia 1520 – this is just one of the wider range of wireless chargers on …
Category: Automotive
Jun 16 2014
Working Out How to Unlock the Fuel Tank Lid on Rental Cars
This last weekend I had to pop back to Melbourne for a day and although I was tempted to drive down and back in my own car it was probably a bit more sensible to fly down and back and hire a car for the duration of my visit. Amazingly, it would have been cheaper to …
Nov 28 2013
Incoming Gadget – Toyota Prius C
Well, this isn’t exactly my gadget but I am going to make the best of it anyway 🙂 My wife is getting a new car to replace her Ford Festiva and given that we’ve had a good run with the Toyota Prius we thought we would go for the compact Prius C as the backup …
Mar 02 2013
A Single Beep When Opening the Driver’s Door on a Prius
Not to be confused with a single beep when turning off a Prius, you might also encounter a single beep when opening the driver’s door on a third generation Prius (either to get in or get out of the car). For several days and pouring through the owner’s manual I’ve been trying to work out …
Dec 26 2012
Going Long Distance in a Third Generation Prius
This year, I drove down to Melbourne to see the folks for Christmas and it was the first time making this trip in our new 2012 Prius (third generation). I’ve been working out how to improve the fuel economy from its initial achievements of around 5.2L/100km through various means such as adjusting tyre pressure but …
Oct 24 2012
Using Hill Start Assist Control in a Prius
Here’s a quick tip if you’re a Prius owner and you’ve been overwhelmed by the six hundred page manual (and that’s before you read the separate GPS manual). The third generation Prius has a very handy feature that will prevent the car from rolling back when you release the brake with the car facing uphill. …
Jul 27 2012
Incoming Gadget – 2012 Toyota Prius
This is by far the largest and most expensive gadget (if you can call it a gadget) I’ve been able to get my hands on and I’m quite excited to be sharing my experience with it on the blog with everyone. For those that don’t know, I already drive a 2008 Toyota Prius i-Tech but …
May 11 2011
Panasonic 2011 Launch Event – Done and Dusted
I have just gotten back from the Panasonic 2011 launch event which allowed selected members of the Panasonic Insider Crew in for the first time with the media and major retailers. We were seated and presented to separately from the commercial folks at the Hoyts cinema complex at Fox Studios in Moore Park, NSW. I …
Mar 10 2011
Disable Keyless Entry Before Going on Holiday
Most cars still utilise traditional turn key locks in rider to restrict access and usage but a growing number of vehicles employ the use of keyless entry mechanisms such as the Toyota Prius and certain Lexus and BMW vehicles amongst others. Such systems usually include push button locking and the ability to start the vehicle …
Jan 29 2011
Boydo’s Tech Talk – The First Year
Perhaps hard to believe but the blog has been up and running for a full year and many things have happened over the course of the last twelve months. At times, it has been a bit of a challenge to do a daily entry particularly with the demands of full time work as well as …
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