What is the best gadget you own and why?

Dazzler21

I like to keep to a relative budget and won't go to excessive prices. If people have a favourite gadget, please post a link (if you can be bothered) and how much you paid (if you don't mind disclosing).

cafcdave123

My fluggelgleckheimlen

Dazzler21

I can't decide what beats my OnePlus 5T Mobile phone. Great Camera (Not akin to the S9 or Pixel, but good), 8GB of RAM 128GB of storage.
https://www.oneplus.com/uk/5t

I paid £480.00

My running watch probably scrapes it on the Value vs Functionality spectrum. It's the Garmin FR35.
Has smart notifications, built in HRM & GPS and has profiles for running, cycling and also tells the time (has indoor running and workout profiles too)
https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/055602-garmin-forerunner-35-multi-sport-watch-frost.html

I paid £99.99 on a good deal. It rarely drops below the above deal.

i_b_b_o_r_g

My Belkin Bluetooth speaker

Dazzler21

cafcdave123 said:

My fluggelgleckheimlen

Is a safe word really a gadget?

PragueAddick

Fitbit or Nutribullet since both have had a material positive impact on my health. Fitbit the much better company.

PopIcon

This microphone I got for Christmas.

SuedeAdidas

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

i_b_b_o_r_g

PopIcon said:

This microphone I got for Christmas.

Testin.....1..2..finished

Big_Bad_World

My Japanese kitchen knives.

I'm not disclosing the prices.

SuedeAdidas

Big_Bad_World said:

My Japanese kitchen knives.

I'm not disclosing the prices.

I just got some 'cheap' Damascus ones from Pro-Cook. I'd hate to think how much 'proper' ones are

Big_Bad_World

SuedeAdidas said:

Big_Bad_World said:

My Japanese kitchen knives.

I'm not disclosing the prices.

I just got some 'cheap' Damascus ones from Pro-Cook. I'd hate to think how much 'proper' ones are

I've told my missus to not ask so that she doesn't have to think about it either

The cheaper sets just need a lot of work when sharpening. They're decent enough.

kodfish

Bottle opener/ Eases the pain

SuedeAdidas

Big_Bad_World said:

SuedeAdidas said:

Big_Bad_World said:

My Japanese kitchen knives.

I'm not disclosing the prices.

I just got some 'cheap' Damascus ones from Pro-Cook. I'd hate to think how much 'proper' ones are

I've told my missus to not ask so that she doesn't have to think about it either

The cheaper sets just need a lot of work when sharpening. They're decent enough.

I've got the whetstones but haven't been brave enough to use them yet

LonelyNorthernAddick

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

You know you can get a kettle for 10er in Argos right mate?

Raith_C_Chattonell

I love my Lakeland washing line clothes hanger hook ups. After reading some of the reviews I'm evidently not the only one.

Christina: What planet have I been living on? These have got to be my sale of the century!
Pri6oner: Great little clips, I like to hang clothes out to dry on hangers to reduce creases and to bring my shirts inside quick in the case of rain
MDEM: These save my life!
Marion: These little hangers are a work of genius.
Hannah: I know it's a bit pathetic but I love em.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lakeland-Washing-Line-Clothes-Hanger/dp/B00FGP0R3O

ForeverAddickted

LonelyNorthernAddick said:

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

You know you can get a kettle for 10er in Argos right mate?

Whats a kettle?

ForeverAddickted

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

Seconded in regards to Phillips Hue, brilliant in winter when you dont want to walk into a dark house and have to turn the lights on - Same with regards to Hive by British Gas

LargeAddick

Raith_C_Chattonell said:

I love my Lakeland washing line clothes hanger hook ups. After reading some of the reviews I'm evidently not the only one.

Christina: What planet have I been living on? These have got to be my sale of the century!
Pri6oner: Great little clips, I like to hang clothes out to dry on hangers to reduce creases and to bring my shirts inside quick in the case of rain
MDEM: These save my life!
Marion: These little hangers are a work of genius.
Hannah: I know it's a bit pathetic but I love em.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lakeland-Washing-Line-Clothes-Hanger/dp/B00FGP0R3O

I saw those and thought what a great idea. Happy with pegs though.

cafcpolo

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

Cancel the kettle order, it’s really not worth it!

JohnBoyUK

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

cafcpolo

My 75in Sony 4K TV (KD-75XD9405) for me. Had it professionally calibrated, it’s a thing of beauty to watch. Was a pretty steep 5k though.

SuedeAdidas

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

It washes your hands as well? Sounds very unhygienic.

Super_Eddie_Youds

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

Amazing, never seen anyone with one of these in the UK. The Japanese really know how to make a toilet seat. Unreal.

You must be devastated if you get caught short at work!

charltonkeston

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

We something like that as a wedding present 30 years ago.
A teas maid.

Robbo on the wing

ForeverAddickted said:

LonelyNorthernAddick said:

SuedeAdidas said:

My newest gadget is this kettle (coming tomorrow) - that you can get Alexa (or the app) to start the boiling process - or set up to boil on a schedule (for like when you get up in the morning):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/appkettle-ak000001-1-7L-Stainless-Electrical-Kettle/dp/B01M35A5SW

My best would be either:

Sony 65' A1 OLED TV (£3600 paid)
https://www.richersounds.com/65-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-android-tv-freeview-hd.html

Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine (£320 paid)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-Creatista-Coffee-Machine-Silver/dp/B01NGTI2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865553&sr=1-1&keywords=creatista+plus

ARLO Pro2 security Cameras (£630 paid - Amazon Prime Day Deal)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Security-inbuilt-Rechargeable-Wire-Free/dp/B0777VRR45/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1534865626&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=arlo+pro2

Shout out to Phillips Hue lighting set up too!

You know you can get a kettle for 10er in Argos right mate?

Whats a kettle?

A watch?

MrOneLung

some people have got too much spare money !!!!

JohnBoyUK

Super_Eddie_Youds said:

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

Amazing, never seen anyone with one of these in the UK. The Japanese really know how to make a toilet seat. Unreal.

You must be devastated if you get caught short at work!

Exactly that. Nothing worse than getting caught short anywhere other than home as nothing else compares to how clean it leaves you.

SuedeAdidas said:

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

It washes your hands as well? Sounds very unhygienic.

Ha, not quite. Its very marmite though. You'll either love it or hate it. I still dont trust it enough to be totally paper-free yet. One square to check.

(Bad choice to use marmite to describe it!)

Swisdom

iPhone X as it does everything I want. Boring maybe but smartphones are incredible pieces of kit

Aside from that probably Sonos and Alexa paired with Spotify. Whatever I want to listen to anywhere in the house or garden

stonemuse

I work primarily from home these days ... listening to music whenever I want with superb sound through Bose speakers makes them my favourite gadget

SuedeAdidas

JohnBoyUK said:

Super_Eddie_Youds said:

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

Amazing, never seen anyone with one of these in the UK. The Japanese really know how to make a toilet seat. Unreal.

You must be devastated if you get caught short at work!

Exactly that. Nothing worse than getting caught short anywhere other than home as nothing else compares to how clean it leaves you.

SuedeAdidas said:

JohnBoyUK said:

I've bought some gadgets over the years but hands down, one of our most recent purchases is better than awesome.

Our Japanese arse washing/drying toilet.

I'm not going to post how much it cost as it was a small fortune but it has totally changed my life for the better. Really should have posted this on the piles thread!

It washes your hands as well? Sounds very unhygienic.

Ha, not quite. Its very marmite though. You'll either love it or hate it. I still dont trust it enough to be totally paper-free yet. One square to check.

(Bad choice to use marmite to describe it!)

Haha. The old curtesy dab.