Tag: #commuter

LAVOIE E-Scooter makes kickstands a thing of the past

LAVOIE, the new micro-mobility brand from McLaren Applied, has revealed further details on the transformative ‘FlowFold’ folding mechanism, the most defining feature of the high-performance, premium Series 1 e-scooter, which is now available for pre-order globally.

The patent pending FlowfoldTM system sets the Series 1 apart from the crowd – a transformative feature that brings with it a world of benefits. FlowfoldTM enables the Series 1 to fold down into one of the most compact e-scooters in its category. A single press of a button is all it takes to collapse the stem and move the front wheel back over the scooter deck – achieving the greatest possible reduction in size.

Taking its inspiration from motorsport automotive suspension systems, FlowfoldTM enables the Series 1 to fold down into an impossibly compact form, enabling it to fit seamlessly into day-to-day life. Delivering the ultimate in portability and convenience, the FlowfoldTM equipped Series 1 unfolds a world of possibilities.

The Series 1 also delivers best in class safety and comfort. FlowfoldTM technology means LAVOIE can use a longer, wider deck than other e-scooter manufacturers – while still folding down to a handily portable size. The wider deck and longer wheelbase ensure the Series 1 delivers a safe, smooth automotive-like ride, with a choice of foot positions and transformed bump and vibration absorption. With FlowfoldTM, comfort and handling are elevated to a whole new level.

Thanks to FlowfoldTM, the Series 1 can also accommodate taller handlebars, with a higher-stem angle – more akin to that of a motorbike. McLaren Applied engineers have leveraged their motorsport and automotive expertise to deliver smooth, predictable, easy to modulate steering, which, teamed with the scooter’s exactingly honed ergonomics, offers unrivalled rider comfort and total control.

FlowfoldTM also enables the Series 1 to drop into the game-changing ‘Park Mode’- further elevating convenience for the user. At the push of a button the Series 1 can drop into its intermediate stance: a perfectly stable, padded resting position, for seamless storage wherever you go. The era of the kickstand is officially over.

LAVOIE CEO, Eliott Wertheimer, said: “As a team, we’re really proud of the FlowfoldTM system – it’s the piece of engineering that sets our Series 1 e-scooter apart from the competition. By approaching the premium e-mobility sector from a new perspective – leveraging our experience in motorsport and automotive – we’ve been able to develop a transformative piece of technology that opens up a world of possibilities.

“FlowfoldTM has given us the freedom to innovate and lead the market, creating a premium e-scooter that sets new standards for the micro-mobility sector. The Series 1 is a user centric product that delivers best in class safety, convenience and performance – one that’s set to change the landscape of urban mobility.”

The Series 1 is available to pre-order now with a fully-refundable deposit of £500 via the LAVOIE website, with confirmed production slots being allocated to customers upon order. The option to pre-order with a full payment deposit and a 5% discount is also available.

Tech Review – Otterbox Commuter case for the Google Pixel 7a

Otterbox is a well known case brand who has protected devices for many years and we of course tried and tested many which have been popular here and on our YouTube channel. So we went and bought our own commuter case for the Google Pixel 7a and check it out.

The case itself is of course robust and has a dual layer and all corners are protected on the device itself, the edges offers a nice grip whilst the back of the case is up for discussion being mostly slippy with two rubberised parts either side which is also grippy, the keys are slightly raised and work well and the front of the device has a decent lip tapering off either end to protect the screen face down. The case does allow wireless charging which is great and works fine. The camera lens is certainly well protected here and the device can be placed down on its rear of face without worrying about the screen or camera lens being marked.  All ports are accessible and the charging port has a protective flap to ensure no dirt or dust gets in, check the video below for a close up look what you get for your money and stay tuned for more case reviews for the Google Pixel 7a

Features

  • Lasting antimicrobial technology helps protect case exterior against many common bacteria*
  • Case is infused with silver-based additive that continually blocks microbial growth
  • Made with more than 35% recycled plastic
  • Thin, pocket-friendly case slips in and out of pockets easily
  • Dual layer, soft inner slipcover and hard outer shell absorb and deflect impacts
  • Wireless charging compatible
  • Secure grip for confident handling
  • Port covers block dirt, dust and lint from getting into jacks and ports
  • Raised edge protects camera and screen
  • DROP+ | 3X as many drops as military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6)
  • Hassle-free customer experience

Video review

Samsung Galaxy S5 #Otterbox Commuter case review.#Cases #Samsung #Otterbox #JTB

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the latest devices to hit the stores and it is not cheap so protection is a worthy investment,today we have the otterbox commuter case for the S5 which is alot less bulky than the defender case we had last week and it fits quite well and also looks good.

 

Now as pictured above here is the Galaxy S5 without the case and one with the case to see the difference between the two and to give some idea on how it will look with the commuter case on board,to be honest i think this is a great case and if you are a samsung fan this is the one for you which of course is cheaper than the all out defender case.

The case comes with a screen protector pack too so the full package is complete with the commuter kit..

 

The bottom of the case leaves enough room to gain easy access ton the USB section of the device which has a rubber flap built into the S5 this adds even more protection to the charge port which would be one of  the most frequently used areas of the S5.

The top gives us the headphone socket and mic areas and the headphone socket has a  flap which opens and closes giving the headphone socket full protection when not in use.

The back of the case has a good gripping texture making it non slippy,it also gives us the camera,flash,the infamous heart monitor and speaker.

These are quite recessed on the case which will certainly keep them from harms way and there is no rough edges to be felt anywhere here either.

The right hand side it is completely protected giving us just the power button,this is soft and did not cause any issues at all and we seen no lack of functionality..

The left hand side leaves us again completely protected and with the volume toggles again softly covered and worked perfectly fine with no loss or interruption in functionality,.

To hold the device with the case on is quite nice and not bulky or awkward…

Over all the case looks great,feels great and i would recommend this case even for the not so concious user.

You can check out the case for the Galaxy S5 and more at otterbox.ie .

Otterbox cases can be also found at the CPW ,O2 and Vodafone stores..