LM24 The New Stuff Thread - Page 12

Simmi · 10 Oct 2013, 14:17 (Ref:3315772)

And those little tiny chargers can take a long time to arrive from Hong Kong or wherever they are being despatched from. Admittedly not a problem if you're investing now. Mine arrived about two weeks after the race but will chuck it into the mix for 2014.

**bella** · 10 Oct 2013, 14:44 (Ref:3315781)

i picked up one of those tecknet chargers, the bigger usb one for something like £20 on ayse's recommendation. it has saved my bacon many many times, especially in overnight airport situations and long hire car journeys. if anyone doesn't own one then buy one immediately! far more flexible than one of those cases with built in batteries and very portable if you use a diddy short 3inch cable

at ricard i was needing to charge up before 1pm on both days, but i do use "moves" to track my steps. actually, that's one of the best apps ever if you spend time at circuits. i first used it for monaco and was astounded to discover i walked 15,000 steps+ (around 10km) a day there. i've been even more amazed to find out that it's a fairly constant figure throughout the season and not just at monaco. saturday at both ricard and the hungaroring was a 10km day. also the gps traces are pretty cool

**Aysedasi** · 10 Oct 2013, 15:10 (Ref:3315791)

I think I ought to be going back to Tecknet for some advertising revenue.......

wewantourdarbyback · 10 Oct 2013, 15:14 (Ref:3315797)

I bought a cheap one from Maplin, no worries about waiting for it to be delivered and it did a great job for the week of keeping my phone alive.

CTD · 10 Oct 2013, 21:12 (Ref:3316008)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

They are very good. But don't forget those little cheap ones that Mathias recommended - I bought two of those for peanuts - they work on a single AA battery and will give you pretty much a full charge. I've got two of those as well. Handy to keep in a camera bag

I used mine several times this year!
Both for my iPhone, but also my iPod Nano which I used for Radio. The iPod could play radio for approximately 8 hours, so 2 recharges was necessary. The charger fitted nicely in my sleeve (was carrying the iPod as a watch), and I had a clear reception of RLM almost around the whole circuit (had a bit of trouble at Mulsanne Corner).
So this:
AA Battery Charger
And an iPod Nano:
iPod Nano 6th generation
Was really good investments for 2013, and will be used again in 2014!

**Aysedasi** · 10 Oct 2013, 21:56 (Ref:3316029)

Yes - £1.26 - and it does work!

**Adam43** · 10 Oct 2013, 22:03 (Ref:3316034)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD

I used mine several times this year!
Both for my iPhone, but also my iPod Nano which I used for Radio. The iPod could play radio for approximately 8 hours, so 2 recharges was necessary. The charger fitted nicely in my sleeve (was carrying the iPod as a watch), and I had a clear reception of RLM almost around the whole circuit (had a bit of trouble at Mulsanne Corner).
So this:
AA Battery Charger
And an iPod Nano:
iPod Nano 6th generation
Was really good investments for 2013, and will be used again in 2014!

The iPod nano has a radio too? Never knew that. Might get one of those...

OT: nice avatar Aysedasi (although mine is 19 better

). Is it an LM seat?

**Aysedasi** · 10 Oct 2013, 22:10 (Ref:3316037)

Not a seat number, I might struggle to find a number 171..... (Edit - on the other hand..... )

Just an homage.......

Will change soon......

**Adam43** · 11 Oct 2013, 06:15 (Ref:3316124)

You've trumped me by 128.

**Aysedasi** · 11 Oct 2013, 07:27 (Ref:3316143)

I'll see your 128 and raise you........

But before the others think we're mad (quite true, of course), on with the topic......

CTD · 11 Oct 2013, 21:09 (Ref:3316452)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

But before the others think we're mad (quite true, of course), on with the topic......

Ayse, most people who read these threads have met you

**Adam43** · 11 Oct 2013, 23:21 (Ref:3316494)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'll see your 128 and raise you........

But before the others think we're mad (quite true, of course), on with the topic......

Ouch, now I'm 24,957 down in the avatar stakes.

Tim the Grey · 15 Oct 2013, 13:49 (Ref:3317977)

Hopefully, I will have NO issues with battery charging. Or sleeping.
Having invested in a Hymer MOTORHOME for next years' weekends away!
Overkill? MOI?

Spa twice, LM twice. Should be worth the money!

**bella** · 15 Oct 2013, 13:57 (Ref:3317980)

the only thing that puts me off motorhomes is the blue lagoon situation...

CTD · 15 Oct 2013, 19:38 (Ref:3318140)

Nice purchase Tim! - So you scrapped the Phaeton plans?

GT6 · 16 Oct 2013, 07:40 (Ref:3318319)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Hopefully, I will have NO issues with battery charging. Or sleeping.
Having invested in a Hymer MOTORHOME for next years' weekends away!
Overkill? MOI?

Spa twice, LM twice. Should be worth the money!

So that is the end of camping for you then Tim

**Aysedasi** · 16 Oct 2013, 18:44 (Ref:3318552)

He'll be in a hotel in a couple of years. Bloomin' namby-pamby.......

Tim the Grey · 22 Oct 2013, 11:46 (Ref:3321591)

Damn straight, mate! She may be 23 years old, but looks and drives fine, and it all works, thus far. I think I got a bargain.

The Phaeton is, sadly, history... Changes in job MAY lead to me investing in a DB7, though. Especially if I can get the parts on staff discount! Well, I do live pretty much next door.

But that is WAY off topic...

GT6 · 22 Oct 2013, 14:56 (Ref:3321662)

investing in a DB7 now that sounds a whole load more interesting than a motorhome,

Mal · 23 Oct 2013, 06:53 (Ref:3322024)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

He'll be in a hotel in a couple of years. Bloomin' namby-pamby.......

Well said.

Make sure you drive a DB7 first Tim - they look great and put AM back on the map, but are not the best drive available in that class and are a bit of a Ford parts bin car. The models that followed are way better.

Tim the Grey · 19 Dec 2013, 01:59 (Ref:3345750)

Well... The Staff Canteen had a bit of a sale last week.

How could I resist.

One Aston Martin Racing jacket please, in green.

Kerching, get in...
I am REALLY liking the new job!

GT6 · 7 Apr 2014, 09:30 (Ref:3389670)

Thought this could do with a new post, my ear defender radio has arrived but still thinking about what else to buy for this year. so what else are people taking/buying for the 2014 race

Le Vieux · 7 Apr 2014, 10:42 (Ref:3389699)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT6

Thought this could do with a new post, my ear defender radio has arrived but still thinking about what else to buy for this year. so what else are people taking/buying for the 2014 race

A caravan!

**Aysedasi** · 7 Apr 2014, 19:21 (Ref:3389880)

Not sure I have anything new on my list for this year....

wewantourdarbyback · 8 Apr 2014, 10:23 (Ref:3390123)

This year I will be hiring an f2.8 70-200 for the week, and I may replace my battery charger, but I think I'm all equipped otherwise.

Ah, yes, I need a new camera bag, one that can accomodate the other stuff I cart around at LM as well (water proofs for when it NEVER ****s food, beer etc).

Any suggestions?

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