TLDR: This gaming mouse punches significantly above its (light)weight. It's comfortable, responsive, and competitively priced.
I have reviewed several AUKEY products over the years. They provided each one free of charge and never asked me to change a word about what I've said. My reviews have been mostly positive. In general, AUKEY makes inexpensive electronic accessories, that for the price, have an exceptional build quality and exhibit thoughtful design. They use quality plastics with a high-end look and feel. My experience is that their products easily handle regular use.
This week, AUKEY sent me a Scarab gaming mouse to try out. It is no exception to the rule. If you want an affordable gaming mouse that precisely does what you ask and most likely will endure lengthy use without complaint, get the Scarab.
For my day to day activities - CAD design using Rhino, some light Photoshop or Illustrator work, and a whole bunch of typing - I prefer to use the Evoluent VM4R vertical mouse. It's a dependable workhorse of a mouse that has the heft and feel of an old Mercedes. It's hardly sporty, but it gets the job done comfortably and predictably. It's a beast.
When I took the Scarab out of the box, my first impression was, "This thing is light."
The Scarab feels like getting behind the wheel of BMW i3 BEV - light, responsive, and like it or not, pretty noticeable. If you like accurate tracking and prefer lightweight mice (the Scarab is just 75 grams), you'd be well served by this device. I'm not giving up my Evoluent for most of my tasks. Still, I see the appeal of something as light as AUKEY's Scarab - especially as a way to minimize fatigue during the rapid and near-constant movement experienced in gaming sessions.
For a non-vertical mouse, I found it ergonomic and comfortable. AUKEY put thought into the design, demonstrated by how it easily conforms to multiple grip styles. I'm used to a heftier mouse -- my Evoluent is nearly 200 grams. I've been using the Scarab for only a short time and found adjusting to its weight difficult. But, it is easily more accurate and responsive than my Evoluent.
I encountered zero tracking issues when using the mouse playing a game or during my more mundane day to day activities. I can't say the same of the Evoluent; I often have to go hunting for my cursor after when it jumps to another screen. It's just something I've gotten used to.
I was not the only person who tested the Scarab. Since everyone is stuck at home, I had some extra testers available, including my six-year-old son.
His eyes lit up, and he looked gleeful when I plugged the mouse into the old MacBook Air he's been using for online studies, and it lit up like a Christmas tree. Suffice to say his review was easily five-stars. But he did like the mouses' functionality too, especially the graduated feel of the scroll wheel. It made moving up and down the screen much more manageable for his little fingers and, since his school is now online, that's a tangible benefit.
I also have a doctor in the house doing telemedicine. So lots of box-ticking and moving around a cluttered EPIC screen. She found the tracking too accurate and had to go into Windows settings to fine-tune how the curser moved around on the screen. She's still reporting some overly twitchy behavior, but that's to be expected until she gets it dialed in.
The ability to set macros on the mouse intrigued her, but she has yet to test that functionality. On a side note, she swears by the KM-G6 that AUKEY donated to me for review. It continues to perform flawlessly after hundreds of hours of use.
That is where the Scarab will live for the next several months. Check back in for an updated long-term review.
In the meantime, in so far as I can say, after having used the Scarab for only a few short days, it seems like a good mouse at a reasonable price. I suspect it will be reliable. If you want to brighten up a six-year-old's day, with a mouse, AUKEY's Scarab would be a good one to purchase, especially since kids will be in front of screens more often because of COVID-19.
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Bose Frames are the world’s best bluetooth sunglasses*
*There aren’t many Bluetooth glasses currently available.
They come in two sizes - small/large termed Rondo/Alto - and one color, Black.
Quick Description
Unlike earbuds, Bose Frames do not intrude into the ear. Speakers, placed at strategic places along the arms direct audio towards your ears. The effect is uncanny and the sounds they reproduce are very good for a first-generation product. Quite a change from other market entrants like the start-up Zungle. The Frames paired easily with my iPhone and use is not complicated.
They cost around $200.
TLDR; For a first effort, they’re great. The sound they reproduce is perfectly adequate in an indoor environment and surprisingly decent when used outdoors. In loud environments - like a busy city sidewalk, a subway car, or around a gas lawn mower - they are pretty much useless.
Here’s What’s Wrong With The Bose Frames
Battery Life is good but not "all day"
Just One Control Button when two would be ideal- see controls below
That’s about it
I purchased a pair of Alto Frames at the end of May. Thank you, eBay. I have used them exclusively nearly every day in place of AUKEY's best Bluetooth earbuds (which are well made and reasonably priced). Now, the only time I use the earbuds is when I cut the grass or exercise.
My one quibble (other than the limited styles and colors) is the battery life. This is a weird complaint since glasses don't typically even need batteries. But since the battery is what powers the speakers and the speakers are the selling point I think the battery needs to last all day like an apple watch.
It lasts around 3 hours if you use them heavily for streaming music or talking on the phone. It’s good but not great.
Bose should consider offering a buy one get one half-off deal so that you can swap one pair and charge the other. You'll want to use them that much.
Where I use Them
I wear them walking - I like to hear the world around me - approaching cars, etc. - and I also like listening to podcasts. They allow me to do this with one fewer accessory
I wear them driving - GPS is right in my ear as well as music/podcasts. If I want to use the car stereo instead I can as well.
The office - I went ahead and put prescription transitions lenses in mine. UPDATE 1: I ended up returning them because the transition lenses did not get dark enough for me to use them as sunglasses. UPDATE 2: I got a pair of Rondo Frames and putting prescriptions in those. This will be my go-to pair and used primarily indoors and driving. Even if the music only lasts 3 hours, they still are proper glasses.
Where I Don’t Use Them
Exercising - I don’t think they are quite ready for serious athletic activities. They slide around a bit when you’re sweaty. UPDATE: The Rondo fit snugly.
Sleeping - because my eyes are closed then.
How To Control Them
The Frames are controlled by a single button on the right arm. Both arms really should have a button. If someone starts talking to you and your right hand is holding something - say a coffee or a leash - you have awkwardly reach for that button with your left hand.
The sides of the frames do accept taps but curiously you can’t map them to accept make a tap pause music or end a call. You have to use that one physical button.
Do They Do Anything Else?
Bose says the frames have a type of augmented auditory reality capability (AR). Some apps take advantage of this feature. I’ve tried a few and they aren’t that great. They are neat but not a reason to buy the Frames. That may change as AR matures.
Who are these for?
Basically, anyone that wants a decent pair of sunglasses. They cost about as much as a good pair of RayBans and are great headphones.
If you walk, drive, or work in an office (with prescription lenses in them) they are for you.
They’d be great for museums that offer self-guided tours. Easier to clean than earphones, more hygienic, and super easy to use. Just pair it with an iPod touch and you’ve got a great self-guided tour system. (Just get a deposit first.)
If you are one of those people that have to listen to the game - no one will know if you are wearing these glasses - even in church.
They aren’t for heavy exercise and the color and size options are limited. Hopefully, new models will add more options.
Conclusion
For a first-generation product, they are surprisingly great and I use them way more than I initially anticipated. I also enjoy demoing them - even to strangers. Nine out of ten people I show are seriously impressed. All smiled. The tenth person I showed had Bluetooth hearing aids and was used to this sort of thing.
My take is that Bose Frames are like electric cars, people see the wow and value in them only after they try them out.
With a few simple tweaks, they’d be perfect. Hopefully, Bose will keep plugging away at this product. A few colors or different styles and they will have a surefire hit and/or technology that they can license to traditional frame makers.
Looking for an interesting alternative strap for your Apple Watch? Would you be interested in one made from a natural and renewable material that is also available in many different colors? If so, then you might want to take a look at the merino wool Apple Watch bands that Lithuania based startup “Some Loops” has for sale.
Wool? You’re kidding right?
Ever since I first laid eyes on felted wool slippers (on a 2006 trip to Iceland) I have never been without a pair. If you want comfy feet wool slippers can't be beat.
Lithuania’s textile traditions are particularly rich and thanks to internetcommerce wool products from the country are increasingly available to consumers around the world.
These Apple Watch straps are a 21st century continuation of this wool tradition. According to Some Loops founder Algimantas Časas they are made from a similar material to my slippers but with a heavier density wool. “Hand-felted wool would just not hold up that strongly as a watch band.” Instead he has gone with an “industrial density” merino wool which he claims is just as strong and resilient as, “a stubborn Merino sheep.”
Nice Straps
The straps look sharp. I ordered a dark gray one because I thought it would work for casual or formal outfits . . . and because it was on sale and had free shipping.
According Some Loops the band would be comfortable, wouldn't get soggy like a leather band, and wouldn't stick to skin like silicone. I never had that last problem but OK. I was still looking forward to seeing what eventually came in the mail.
Here's some photos of my Series 0 and my Series 4 with the gray wool strap.
42 mm Series 0
44 mm Series 4
Series 0 and Series 4
Some Loops has some really bright colors that certainly pop and would be a fun way to make a color statement with your watch.
A bubble mailer arrived a couple of days after I placed my order. A box was inside and within the box was a really nice looking watch band. The color looked great and the material felt very strong and thick - would be nice if it was a couple millimeters thinner - but the buckle was in my opinion rather huge.
Buckle size difference!
If you’re familiar with the American holiday of Thanksgiving, the buckle is reminiscent of the hats worn by Massachusetts Pilgrims. It sort of let the whole thing down for me.
Great Customer Support
I contacted Some Loops to see about returning the strap and Algimantas quickly got back and offered to send me a different one with a smaller buckle. He was also willing to let me hold on to the first strap so I could make a side-by-side comparison for this review.
I really like this strap with the smaller buckle. Some might not mind or even prefer the larger clasp but I think the smaller one is more discreet.
Big Buckle
Little Buckle
The strap itself is a little itchy at first but that is to be expected. After a few days of use and a couple of showers (yep, you can in fact get these straps wet) the fibers began to relax, stopped itching, and started conforming to wrist. I suspect I won’t even feel it on my wrist when it's fully broken in. If you want to hasten the breaking in period check out this primer on “How To Soften Wool” by the Tricksy Knitter.
Even after only a short period of wear I can say this strap is really comfortable. And this is coming from someone who generally prefers the fit and feel of the standard Apple silicone straps (I currently use a pollen or nectarine strap most of the time). This wool strap has surprised me with how much I actually like having it on.
At first I thought there should be more holes to allow for greater adjustment. But as the strap stretched and mimicked the contours of my wrist this concern subsided. I think I’d like the strap to be a bit thinner but overall I’m satisfied with this purchase.
Try Out Some Loops
Say what you will about the actual watch, but Apple has certainly created a more robust strap industry. Who hasn’t seen a photo of a strap collection posted on r/AppleWatch? If you are one of those people with a strap collection, or if you’re someone like me who only has a few favorites - this wool band would make and interesting addition.
I feel like it will only improve over time and provided it has the buckle you want, will get more use than you might expect.
You gotta match your Minnie Mouse to the color of your strap.
Who Is This Strap For?
What type of person would really benefit from having one of these wool straps? Instinctually, I think outdoorsy folks - not necessarily hard core adventurers - who like hiking, maybe some canoeing or kayaking, or even just walking your dog around the neighborhood might like this band. If you are a big fan of REI, then you might get some use out of this band.
It absorbs sweat but doesn't get soggy, doesn't smell (at least not yet, but I can tell you from my felted wool slipper experience that the band probably won't smell hardly at all) and is completely washable.
In the winter wool can get wet but stays warm. So if you do any winter sports or indoor iceskating wearing your apple watch, it might be a good solution.
Another group would be folks who don't like synthetic fibers for whatever reason - allergies, ethical concerns, sustainability. The strap will eventually mostly rot (except for the two parts that attach to the lug) and the lugs and clasp can be reused with another strap. If you are at all concerned about animal welfare, Some Loops also ensures that no animals are harmed during the accumulation of wool for the bands. Though there is no third party documentation of this claim - maybe they can contact SCS Global Services or a similar company to get this certification.
Conclusion
The Some Loops merino wool strap is an interesting alternative to leather. It’s versatile. Comes in interesting colors. And is made from natural materials.
And they do actually look pretty cool. I think the red band with the rose gold apple watch would look really great (especially with the red crown). The big buckle looks kind of goofy but people don't really stare at the inside of your wrist anyway.
Audi’s e-Tron is the perfect vehicle for Uber/Lyft Lux drivers to shuttle around elite clientele to posh events. It’s also great for monied people who wish to drive themselves but don't want to flaunt their wealth. The e-Tron doesn’t say “look at me” like the scrappy i3 or the utter ridiculousness of the Model X — though I have to give Tesla credit for the originality of turning transport into a Japanese Pachinko Parlor.
The Audi is a confident and understated entry into the luxury SUV world. It has a lot to prove because it’s a competitive space. The main trick up its sleeve is, however its electric powertrain.
The e-Tron stands Gatsby-like, observing from a balcony at the chaos below created to prove his worth to Daisy Buchanan. I hope this vehicle fares better than that old sport Jay. And I hope we the the driving public are better than Daisy.
That’ll be the extent of my use of flowery language and literary references to describe this car. Now on to the actual review.
Initial Impressions of the e-Tron
I drove the e-Tron SUV for about 30 minutes on mixed suburban/backcountry roads with a quick hop on a typical stretch of the interstate. Because of the limited time I spent with the vehicle I cannot give you a deep or detailed overview but I can give you my initial impressions.
It’s an $85k electric SUV with exquisite build quality - to be expected at this price range. I believe it is a solid first entry into the nascent US EV market. I am a member of several EV enthusiast groups and I have noticed two things bandied about by numerous members: the massive weight of the vehicle - almost 6,000 pounds - and the relative inefficiency of the electric drivetrain in terms of miles per/kWh. I am not going to argue the merits of those complaints because I think they are immaterial.
This is not a vehicle for EV enthusiasts nor is it meant to win over converts to the EV cause. Die hard Teslarati won’t be buying this SUV but people who happen to be in the market for $70k to $90k SUV’s should take a look at the e-Tron.
Photo: Audi / Unplug & Play™
This particular luxury SUV just happens to be electric.
The Segment
There’s obviously a market for this type of vehicle; well heeled buyers with a yen for an SUV and Jason Statham types who transport people while being attacked - i.e. Uber/Lyft drivers and chauffeurs. Look around and you’ll see Mercedes G Wagons, Porsche Cayenne Turbos, Range Rovers, a BMW X5 M, or a Maserati Levante out on the road. There are several domestic brands that fly under the radar in the “c'est très cher” department as well. Cadillac has a six figure Escalade - the ESV Platinum - and Lincoln has a Black Label Navigator nipping at it’s heels for $98k. Not to mention the Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk ($87k), Toyota Land Cruiser ($85k), and the Ford Expedition Platinum Max ($78k). And let’s not forget to mention Tesla’s Model X starting at $82k and topping out at $140k. So the sticker price of the e-Tron isn't out of the ordinary.
I’d say the e-Tron is competitive in this segment and it just happens to be electric. In fact, it being an EV is one of the things that sort of sets it apart from the competition. I am firmly in the EV camp and overall think they make for a superior driving experience. Not having to go to a filling station is nice. Gas stations are dirty, smelly, and pretty gross. Trust me, after a long hiatus of not having to visit one you’ll feel the same way.
Would you rather have a phone that stayed powered longer but you'd have bring it to a filling station whenever it was running low or do you think charging it at home with a shorter talk time is a good compromise? I think you’ll find the convenience of plugging your car in at home and have it fully “fueled” every day when you start it in the morning outweighs having slightly shorter long-range use - unless you go on a an extended road trip every single day.
Photo: J. Burnich
Besides convenience and cleanliness the e-Tron won’t have the same fuel costs - not insubstantial for these yacht-like vehicles - though potential customers in this segment might not actually feel pain at the pump; self-employed drivers might appreciate the cost savings.
It also has a longer interval between scheduled service, and electric vehicles are typically very reliable. Tires will probably be expensive since it’s so heavy and so addictively fun to leap off the line (more on that later) but I doubt people unaffected by the sticker price would be affected by the cost of new rubber. SUV’s go through tires quicker than normal passenger vehicles anyway. It is eligible for the federal EV tax credit so that will defray the cost of a set of tires and the installation of a home charger.
Photo: Audi
None of the other vehicles in this segment except the Tesla and Jaguar’s I-Pace can make those claims. And the Tesla is more expensive, doesn’t have Audi’s build quality, and dealer support network - through it does have access to the best charging network hands down. The Jaguar is nice - more than nice actually - but smaller than the e-Tron with less trunk space and no real charging network.
Note: not having access to a charging network is NOT a deal breaker. Most of your charging will be done at home. The only reason for you needing a good charging network is if you want are going on a road trip and that can be done in an EV using the current charging infrastructure. Tesla’s network is the best but Audi did announce a partnership with Electrify America for e-Tron access to their fast-charging stations and supposedly they will support 150 kW DC fast charging which is currently the fastest standard out there - my understanding is that it is even quicker than Tesla’s supercharger.
In short anyone buying this vehicle - or any electric vehicle for that matter - who has a home charger will not have to worry about “range anxiety” the same way they don’t worry about “thirst anxiety” if they run out of bottled water; they have a tap at home.
Photo: Audi
But what about the vehicle itself?
I’m familiar with Audi vehicles. I’ve owned an A3 hatchback - great little car - and my parents have gone through A4’s and Q5’s and currently drive a Q7 and an A8L. Whenever I visit them in Florida I drive their cars as much as I can. A. Because I love driving new cars and B. Their cars are typically better than mine - though I still prefer my little i3. As to how the e-Tron compared to their current vehicles, they were both curious.
Behind the wheel and during operation, the e-Tron drives like an Audi. It’s solid, refined, and powerful without being over the top. Of all the EV’s I’ve driven, the e-Tron drives the most like a normal vehicle. There no 1-pedal driving this EV, at least not with how it was set up while I was using it.
I looked through the system with Marc Lariviere from Audi of Washington PA to see if we could change the brake settings but we couldn’t find anything. That means the vehicle coasts more like an ICE car than an EV. That’s probably a selling point for most people. I happen to prefer very strong brake regen. I find it very motorcycle-like to be able to feather the pedal to achieve greater control over the speed of the vehicle.
UPDATE: A user on reddit brought it to my attention that you can increase the brake regeneration by setting the e-Tron to manual mode so the paddles on the the steering wheel can be used sort of like hand brakes. The Chevy Bolt has similar functionality. Not one pedal driving but at least it's something.
Photo: Audi / Not me but looks like fun, right?
The acceleration - especially in sport or dynamic mode - is instantaneous and addictive. Getting the e-Tron up to highway speed on an entrance ramp was a great test. I announced the top speed we had reached when we merged onto the interstate - I’m not going to say what that number was but it raised eyebrows in a good way - and surprised everyone because the smoothness of the ride and almost zero road & engine noise masked the forward motion.
In short, the ride quality is phenomenal.
Same for driving on normal roads at normal speeds. The suspension on the e-Tron does not let Western Pennsylvania pothole ridden roads intrude into the passenger compartment. I did not have a chance to fully test the e-Tron’s stopping performance under extended or under emergency braking. I suspect the brakes in such situations to be excellent because in an EV the electric motor acts as negative torque to further slow down the vehicle.
All Wheel Drive
The AWD is great. At no time did I feel like I was going to lose grip even under hard acceleration into a tight turn. It was also sure footed in gravel. I don’t think any passengers noticed when we went over some loose dirt under acceleration. The e-Tron also has one of the most under appreciated features that an SUV can have when there’s snow and slush on the ground — hill descent.
Push the hill descent button and you can go down a steep grade with very poor surface conditions confidently knowing you will not lose traction or control of your vehicle. Basically the vehicle travels at walking speed down a snow covered hill while other cars spin and slip all over the place. It’s little used but a lifesaver when you need to get someplace in poor winter conditions.
Photo: Audi / The e-Tron in Switzerland. Makes you want to go out and get a mug of hot chocolate doesn't it?
It has five driving modes - eco, comfort, sport, dynamic and off road. Dynamic is the most fun, but not as ludicrous as the eponymously named mode Tesla has in their vehicles. It has more than enough power for every day driving and perhaps even light track day jaunts (e-Tron day at Pitt Race anyone?).
The off-road mode also has ride height adjustment so if you want to go rock crawling before brunch feel free to give it a go. I asked if Marc if Washington Audi had a preferred off road driving course but he demurred. I’d be happy to take the e-Tron for some mudding in West Virginia - it should be a hit over there since it runs on coal.
The exterior and interior:
Photo: Audi
I haven’t talked about the exterior of the e-Tron. You spend most of your time inside a car so the interior is probably more important, but the outside is what you see first and is what people get hung up on most. People say they want to be individuals but then they want everything to look the same. Well, the conformists won out and the e-Tron looks like your typical Audi SUV. If you like how the Q5 or the Q7 looks the e-Tron won’t offend your sensibilities. The Galaxy Blue paint on the one I drove was a particular nice shade of deep ocean blue. I would like to see one in the slightly more electric Antigua Blue but I suspect most people will get it in gray/black/or white since that’s the color palate most people seem to gravitate towards in the SUV world.
The typical SUV color palette.
Inside you’ll be presented with a well appointed and tasteful interior with matte walnut accents, brushed metal, and quality plastics. The okapi brown leather clad seats in the prestige model I drove felt familiar, like a favorite baseball glove, somehow new but supple and broken in; just right. The seats were heated, ventilated, and (note to Robert Kraft) have the great built in massagers from the flagship A8.
The binnacle and all controls have gone full glass cockpit; all instrument displays are electronic screens, rather than a mix of screens and traditional analog dials and gauges. I found it a visually noisy environment but one of the benefits of this system is that it can be configured to your personal preference to display information most pertinent to you. The e-Tron I tested had a heads up display which operated very nicely in different daylight conditions. I expect it to look flawless at night. I do find it ridiculous that the HUD isn’t standard in both trim packages.
From past Audi MMI experience I assume controlling the various infotainment functions is relatively straightforward but I didn’t have enough time to drill through the functionality to determine the UI’s ease of use. Everything is controlled via the high resolution screens - radio, climate, etc. - so it had better be pretty straightforward. Tesla gets away with using a screen as a sole interface because of their superior self driving technology. It allows the driver to hand control over to the car when they need to fumble with the radio and climate controls. I did not test Audi’s self driving technology and only operated the screen when at a full stop either when parked or at a red light.
Photo: Audi
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, as is onboard voice control. But again I didn’t have time to test those systems. I asked if the voice command went over the internet which would mean it would improve over time via machine learning but was told that commands did not leave the car.
I suppose that is good for safety and privacy reasons. You wouldn’t want someone to remotely take command of your car without your knowledge. Though the Audi website does say Amazon Alexa is integrated into the vehicle so while certain car functions may be limited, the integration of the e-Tron with the internet of things is there - for good and bad. I guess it would be neat to tell your car to turn the lights on in your house as you approached the garage. It wouldn’t be good if your e-Tron turned into HAL9000 and decided it didn’t like the bargain bin Siemens charging station you got at Costco and decided to order a fancy Alexa enabled Charge Point with your Amazon account.
The Trunk
The trunk of the e-Tron is large and includes room under the floor for storage. What caught my attention was the neat collapsable spare tire. It is compact when not in use but inflates like an accordion to its full size should you need it. Here’s a explanatory video:
A neat way to save space but it is a compromise since it's not great for an extended period. Still, probably better than being forever shod in run-flats like a BMW.
Charging the e-Tron
The charging door is on the drivers side - though there’s a dummy door on the passenger side. It would have been nice if either side had a charging port like the old Jaguar XJ’s with filler caps on both sides. The door is pretty neat and is actuated with a button.
I don’t know how that design will work in the winter if you have your car plugged outside in snowy weather. If ice and slush get in the mechanism it might be a pain to clear out and/or close properly. I have experienced these issues with my i3’s charging port in the winter and ended up making a cover.
Speaking of winter, I would like to know what the actual cold weather range of the e-Tron is. People need to be made aware that cold weather has an effect on battery range. On a nice spring day with non-spirited driving your e-Tron will probably have that 204 mile range quoted by Audi. But on a very cold winter day and with some very spirited driving I’m thinking that maximum range would be nearer to 140 - 160. That is just a guess, it would take an extended test to confirm my suspicions.
Again, it probably won’t matter 99% of the time because you’ll be charging at home or be close to a public charger should you need a quick boost. But, customers would probably like to know that information.
In Closing
If you are in the Pittsburgh area and are in the market for a high end luxury SUV, I encourage you to contact Washington Audi to arrange a test drive of the e-Tron. Sherri McKillop is their internet coordinator and she was extremely diligent in making sure I got to be one of the first people to see an e-Tron in the area. It was fun to get a phone call from her letting me know the vehicle’s location and estimated time of arrival while it was being transported.
If you are not in the Pittsburgh area I would still encourage you to reach out to your local Audi retailer and take one for a test drive.
The e-Tron is Audi’s vision of the future and EV’s will make up a large part of that future. Even if you don’t end up driving an e-Tron home, they have plenty of other engaging vehicles that might pique your interest - the TT is a masterpiece and won’t be available for much longer so you might want to drive away with one of those while you can.
