TORRAS for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case with MagSafe : Review

TORRAS for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case with MagSafe : Review :

TORRAS for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case with MagSafe : Review

You will have without doubt noticed TORRAS cases this year, they seem to be sponsoring all of YouTube!

The offering that you will have seen over most of the big Tech Reviewers is their TORRAS OStand Q3 Air model. This is their top of the range case that offers huge drop figure protection numbers as well as an integrated ring that doubles as a holder and stand. You can set the phone in any number of orientations and angles for your viewing pleasure…

However that is not the case I bought.

The OStand Q3 Air is very pricey at £55.99 GBP, I just could not justify the cost on a brand I have not yet tried. At that price point they are directly competing with the likes of Nomad (which has been my case of choice for the last 2 years with my iPhone 15 Pro Max) and Mous, a previous and uncontested favourite of mine, since replaced by a Nomad.

So I opted for one of their mid level cases, the TORRAS for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case with MagSafe which was priced at £23.99 GBP. For similar reasons to my purchase of the ESR Hybrid Magnetic Case, mainly that it was readily available for delivery prior to the launch of the new iPhone and it is absolutely necessary to have a case for your new phone, only sociopaths use their phone without a case! /s

As you would expect with Amazon the case arrived promptly and my initial impressions were indeed very positive. The packing is as you would expect, it’s a box, it ensures the case arrives protected, and the case itself is wrapped in a soft touch branded bag. The pleasant surprise was the pack of buttons which allow you to add a little bit of customisation and personality to the case. It is simply a press out and replace process to add a little colour pop to your case.

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ESR Hybrid Magnetic Case iPhone 17 Pro Max : Review

ESR Hybrid Magnetic Case iPhone 17 Pro Max : Review

ESR Hybrid Magnetic Case iPhone 17 Pro Max

The ESR Hybrid Magnetic Case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max is one of the entry level cases available from ESR for the new 2025 iPhone range.

In fact the Hybrid Magnetic case is the cheapest in the range, at £11.99 at Amazon with an RRP of £12.99.

It was also the first case I purchased for my iPhone 17 Pro Max, and that was for two reasons.

  1. As is now common place from ESR, they always have their products ready to go for launch. That’s important, and commendable in its own right. You buy a new phone, you want a case for it and ESR are always ready for launch day, so no waiting, no expected shipping, just a case that is ready when you phone arrives.
  2. It offers full camera bump protection. The new iPhone 17s come with a radically new camera bump design, and until we see how things go with new design I opted for maximum protection of the hump, however, in protecting that hump you must be sure there is nothing to interfere with with those gorgeous new 3 x 48 megapixel image shooters on your new device. That is why I opted for this, maximum protection for the hump, and minimal outlay should it interfere. (Spoiler – it doesn’t, at all).

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2025 Causeway Coast Mini Club Annual Show

2025 Causeway Coast Mini Club Annual Show :

Causeway Coast Mini Club :

“SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025” :
The 14th will be our super static show at West Bay Car Park, Portrush celebrating 66 years of mini! This amazing site will give a fantastic view of the Atlantic and is a perfect backdrop to the biggest Mini/MINI show in the country. Trade stands, autojumble and family entertainment will add to the fun of the day.

The Static Show will come to a close with a presentation of prizes donated by JKC Mini and the day will conclude with the Morelli’s Italian Ice-Cream Job Road Run!”


| Causeway Coast Mini Club Facebook Page |


Some absolute cracking Minis on display, an absolute credit to their owners.

Just a shame the weather did not play ball! 💨 ☔️ 🌧️ 💨


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Eufy Smart Scales Review

Eufy Smart Scales Review :

For over five years I have been using a set of Eufy Smart Scales (C1) – so this review is probably well overdue! But it also means that it earns the title of long term review!

However – they are still in use, still working exactly as they did on Day 1, and have only had the batteries replaced once!

Eufy Smart Scale C1

And, for the review I will keep it pretty concise.

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2026 Isle of Man TT Schedule

2026 Isle of Man TT Schedule :

Michael Dunlop onboard his BMW at the Isle of Man TT Races - Photo from www.iomttraces.com
Photo from www.iomttraces.com

An updated schedule has been announced by the Isle of Man TT Races as well some important changes to the race classes. Full details and the Press Release from the Official TT Pages can be found below :


UPDATED SCHEDULE AND RACE CLASSES CONFIRMED FOR TT 2026

An updated schedule has been confirmed for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, designed to add greater resilience and flexibility to the programme, support the welfare of competitors, teams, marshals, medics and race officials, and enhance the experience for visitors.

These refinements are in line with the TT’s long-term strategy created to deliver a sustainable, world-class event that drives increasing benefit to the Island’s economy.

Following the introduction of the restructured format in 2023 – and after welcoming 51,650 fans to the Island for TT 2025, the highest in over 15 years – the 2026 updates reflect a strategic and considered approach shaped by operational learnings, stakeholder feedback, and future planning. This growth has also enabled the event to welcome more visiting marshals and volunteers into the TT community, further strengthening the successful delivery of the races.

The 2026 schedule brings with it a number of important enhancements. The number of scheduled rest days has been increased from two to three, with Qualifying Week now featuring a rest day on Thursday. This will allow competitors, marshals, medics, officials, and volunteers valuable downtime after three days of on-course action. The number of planned practice and qualifying sessions will also increase from six to seven, including an additional daytime session on Wednesday. This adaption continues the trend away from evening sessions while providing riders with more opportunities to prepare for the race programme.

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