What is the best gadget you own and why?

gilbertfilbert

Swisdom said:

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

I bet it doesn’t wash and dry your arse though.

thai malaysia addick

Corkscrew

Anna_Kissed

Tyre levers.
Spanner to undo and tighten track nuts.
Chain whip to change fixed gear sprockets.

SoundAsa£

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

bazjonster

Eyebrow, nose and ear hair trimmer.

stonemuse

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Portable Speaker, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery time of at least 14 hours.

FORD

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!

So, how does Alexa or any app fill up the kettle with water? Or do you have to do that manually and then unlock your phone, load the app and press boil?

My nan used to have one of these beauties...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goblin-Vintage-Teasmade-Model-855-Partially-Working-See-Description-/123309480262

PragueAddick

Actually, I've come a bit late to the Bluetooth speaker thing. Everyone else goes for a Bose Soundlink it seems, but I managed to Buy British. Cambridge Audio YoYo. They claim "Great British Sound", which is a jab at the perceived coldness of the Bose sound. To emphasise that, it comes wrapped in a woollen cover made in a Yorkshire mill. You can also operate the controls by waving your hand over the buttons, rather than pressing them. Probably all a bit cosmetic, but for sure as good as the Bose, same price level, and no other ****** has got one, especially out here :-)

letthegoodtimesroll

Remote control for the tv. Anybody on here that says they’ve got a more useful gadget that they use more than that is lying...

SuedeAdidas

FORD 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!

So, how does Alexa or any app fill up the kettle with water? Or do you have to do that manually and then unlock your phone, load the app and press boil?

My nan used to have one of these beauties...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goblin-Vintage-Teasmade-Model-855-Partially-Working-See-Description-/123309480262

I haven’t fully researched it. But I don’t think the app fills the kettle.

I’m guessing the idea is to fill it up each time you use it or otherwise before you go to bed if you want to boil it first thing in the morning.

I personally hate waiting by the kettle while it boils - hence the purchase.

cafcpolo

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Remote control for the tv. Anybody on here that says they’ve got a more useful gadget that they use more than that is lying...

The TV?

SoundAsa£

stonemuse said:

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Portable Speaker, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery time of at least 14 hours.

stonemuse said:

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Portable Speaker, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery time of at least 14 hours.

And the cost?

JaShea99

Bluetooth adaptor for my amp.

i_b_b_o_r_g

PragueAddick said:

Actually, I've come a bit late to the Bluetooth speaker thing. Everyone else goes for a Bose Soundlink it seems, but I managed to Buy British. Cambridge Audio YoYo. They claim "Great British Sound", which is a jab at the perceived coldness of the Bose sound. To emphasise that, it comes wrapped in a woollen cover made in a Yorkshire mill. You can also operate the controls by waving your hand over the buttons, rather than pressing them. Probably all a bit cosmetic, but for sure as good as the Bose, same price level, and no other ****** has got one, especially out here :-)

I bought a Belkin Bluetooth speaker for my workshop and can't believe the quality of sound for 50 odd quid

church-lane

My Quooker hot tap. No longer have a kettle. Nigh on boiling water instantly whenever you want it.

My little red Sony SRX bluetooth speaker. Great sound and very portable. Great value for 80 quid ( certainly even less now if you can still get one)

Parrot Bebop2 drone. Bit of fun with a great camera.

i_b_b_o_r_g

church-lane said:

My Quooker hot tap. No longer have a kettle. Nigh on boiling water instantly whenever you want it.

My little red Sony SRX bluetooth speaker. Great sound and very portable. Great value for 80 quid ( certainly even less now if you can still get one)

Parrot Bebop2 drone. Bit of fun with a great camera.

Interested in geting one of these for our new kitchen. Do they do the opposite and chuck out chilled water an all @church-lane

SuedeAdidas

church-lane said:

My Quooker hot tap. No longer have a kettle. Nigh on boiling water instantly whenever you want it.

My little red Sony SRX bluetooth speaker. Great sound and very portable. Great value for 80 quid ( certainly even less now if you can still get one)

Parrot Bebop2 drone. Bit of fun with a great camera.

I’d have liked one of these.....but they’re proper trumpy ain’t they?

DaveMehmet

SuedeAdidas said:

church-lane said:

My Quooker hot tap. No longer have a kettle. Nigh on boiling water instantly whenever you want it.

My little red Sony SRX bluetooth speaker. Great sound and very portable. Great value for 80 quid ( certainly even less now if you can still get one)

Parrot Bebop2 drone. Bit of fun with a great camera.

I’d have liked one of these.....but they’re proper trumpy ain’t they?

Bad haircuts and right wing views?

Rothko

The iPhone X obviously, but then the Sonos One’s are brilliant, the Nest Thermostat, Protect and Hello is an excellent eco system of kit, and the Apple 4K TV box was a good investment

happyvalley

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Remote control for the tv. Anybody on here that says they’ve got a more useful gadget that they use more than that is lying...

We've got one of those too.

church-lane

Ibborg - Don't think so but look up Quooker.co.uk and I'm sure you'll soon find out. You can get a separate filtered water tap but not sure how it would get chilled without an under sink unit. We get chilled filtered water via the fridge. Living in France isn't your water already chilled, as you surely draw a bucket from a well.

Suede - about 900 notes think.

i_b_b_o_r_g

church-lane said:

Ibborg - Don't think so but look up Quooker.co.uk and I'm sure you'll soon find out. You can get a separate filtered water tap but not sure how it would get chilled without an under sink unit. We get chilled filtered water via the fridge. Living in France isn't your water already chilled, as you surely draw a bucket from a well.

Suede - about 900 notes think.

Mrs gets it from the well

Redweb

SuedeAdidas said:

FORD 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!

So, how does Alexa or any app fill up the kettle with water? Or do you have to do that manually and then unlock your phone, load the app and press boil?

My nan used to have one of these beauties...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goblin-Vintage-Teasmade-Model-855-Partially-Working-See-Description-/123309480262

I haven’t fully researched it. But I don’t think the app fills the kettle.

I’m guessing the idea is to fill it up each time you use it or otherwise before you go to bed if you want to boil it first thing in the morning.

I personally hate waiting by the kettle while it boils - hence the purchase.

You could just make yourself a cup of coffee on your £320 coffee machine while you wait for the kettle to boil...

Stu_of_Kunming

My vape, not had a cig in months.

Although I spend more money than when i smoked, I feel a million times healthier.

holyjo

Garmin Edge 800

Least intuitive bit of kit I have but it records every MTB ride I do - speed , climb , cadence, distance and a host of other things. It automatically connects the data with Strava. I can download full detail OS maps on to it and also download GPX routes to follow. Particularly good for wilderness rides.

cafcfan

Maybe some need to revisit the definition of gadget:
a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.

Knives are not gadgets. Neither is a TV the size of a car.

stonemuse

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Portable Speaker, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery time of at least 14 hours.

stonemuse said:

SoundAsa£ said:

stonemuse said:

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

Thinking of getting some....exactly what set up do you have ?

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Portable Speaker, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery time of at least 14 hours.

And the cost?

can't remember to be honest, had it four years or so now ... the sound is still excellent

Ross

cafcfan said:

Maybe some need to revisit the definition of gadget:
a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.

Knives are not gadgets. Neither is a TV the size of a car.

Clearly your favourite gadget is the Oxford Dictionary

Danepak

Stu_of_Kunming said:

My vape, not had a cig in months.

Although I spend more money than when i smoked, I feel a million times healthier.

I thought vaping was way cheaper than cigarettes.

Danepak

My Android TV box.