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  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,056
    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.
    I got the Bose soundbar for the TV.  It's bluetooth enabled too, so I link up the phone and Spotify more than I use it for the TV. Cracking sound from it.  
  • rina
    rina Posts: 2,334
    PopIcon said:
    Does anyone have experience with a dry frier? I have a general disliking of fried food, it is greasy and super unhealthy. However, I've been informed a dry frier is much healthier and doesn't make your house smell like a Chinese takeaway.
    The Ninja Foodi is incredible. It does air frying but also loads of other stuff; roasting, slow cooking, pressure cooking, steaming, grilling, frying etc. We do most of our cooking in ours
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,616
    Meditation stool ... Saves my life some days ... 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,730
    edited October 2020
    Dazzler21 said:
    T_C_E said:
    Our Shark lift away vacuum cleaner, no ridiculously priced bags and filters. Love it   :)
    This is sad, but we also have a lift away and I have to agree. Did you go wired or battery?
    We had gone through quite a few bagless vacuum cleaners until we bought a Shark. Very happy with it. We went wired as all the battery ones we had just didn't seem to have the oomph we expected.

    My best gadget is the arcade cabinet I built from scratch. When you design and build something yourself you get double the pleasure from it.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,345
    rina said:
    PopIcon said:
    Does anyone have experience with a dry frier? I have a general disliking of fried food, it is greasy and super unhealthy. However, I've been informed a dry frier is much healthier and doesn't make your house smell like a Chinese takeaway.
    The Ninja Foodi is incredible. It does air frying but also loads of other stuff; roasting, slow cooking, pressure cooking, steaming, grilling, frying etc. We do most of our cooking in ours
    What is this thing?
  • rina
    rina Posts: 2,334
    Dazzler21 said:
    rina said:
    PopIcon said:
    Does anyone have experience with a dry frier? I have a general disliking of fried food, it is greasy and super unhealthy. However, I've been informed a dry frier is much healthier and doesn't make your house smell like a Chinese takeaway.
    The Ninja Foodi is incredible. It does air frying but also loads of other stuff; roasting, slow cooking, pressure cooking, steaming, grilling, frying etc. We do most of our cooking in ours
    What is this thing?
    This is the one we have https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-7-in-1-multi-cooker-6l-op300uk-zidOP300UK

  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,345
    That looks awesome.

    I want an air fryer, have a Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine, Steamer and slow cooker so could reduce down number of appliances in the kitchen. 
  • Killarahales
    Killarahales Posts: 1,057
    Not sure it would count as a gadget, but does anyone have an ice cream maker that they’d recommend?
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Killarahales said:
    Not sure it would count as a gadget, but does anyone have an ice cream maker that they’d recommend?
    We bought one (cannot remember the make) and before we did we were warned we would never use it. We went ahead and bought it....................and we never use it.  
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    eaststandmike said:
    Killarahales said:
    Not sure it would count as a gadget, but does anyone have an ice cream maker that they’d recommend?
    We bought one (cannot remember the make) and before we did we were warned we would never use it. We went ahead and bought it....................and we never use it.  
    Ha Ha same here.
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  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596
    TelMc32 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.
    I got the Bose soundbar for the TV.  It's bluetooth enabled too, so I link up the phone and Spotify more than I use it for the TV. Cracking sound from it.  
    I've got one of those...... until your post I never realised it had bluetooth  :D
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    Rob7Lee said:
    TelMc32 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.
    I got the Bose soundbar for the TV.  It's bluetooth enabled too, so I link up the phone and Spotify more than I use it for the TV. Cracking sound from it.  
    I've got one of those...... until your post I never realised it had bluetooth  :D
    Do you actually need bluetooth if you are streaming music via an app and a music service?
    I cannot figure out a use for streaming bluetooth to a speaker at home.
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    Sony 75 inch tv ($4500) Now 5 years old followed closely by my LG 86 inch tv ($2800) just over a year old  and my iPhone 11 Pro Max 256gb $2100 over two years. 
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    My brain closely followed by my common sense 
    Shame they don't work most of the time
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,809
    my favs at the moment

    Apple Watch Series 6
    Airpod Pros
    my work Google Pixel 3A

    Coming soon, iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,971
    Not sure it is adequately complex to qualify as a gadget, but this thing makes brilliant coffee, and has been used to death since working from home kicked in.

  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,743
    IdleHans said:
    Not sure it is adequately complex to qualify as a gadget, but this thing makes brilliant coffee, and has been used to death since working from home kicked in.

    I think the cloaking function definitely makes it sufficiently complex mate..
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,345
    Surprised I haven't mentioned this before now, but we picked this up for £350 earlier in lockdown... 
    https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/coffee-machines-and-accessories/coffee-machines/delonghi-autentica-cappuccino-etam29-660-sb-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-silver-10148510-pdt.html

    I drink black coffee, but my partner loves a Latte and bean is much nicer than any instant. 
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,658
    I've got an entry level Delonghi bean to cup (4200?) which I absolutely love. I prefer using a separate Modo Mio frother for the milk which is also superb. 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    Not a gadget BUT

    My Charlie McLeod dryrobe is an absolute game changer for my open water swimming during the winter.
    I can’t believe I ever managed without it 😳
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  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,210
    Corkscrew
  • rina
    rina Posts: 2,334
    KBslittlesis said:
    Not a gadget BUT

    My Charlie McLeod dryrobe is an absolute game changer for my open water swimming during the winter.
    I can’t believe I ever managed without it 😳
    mine is on standby for after yoga classes while changing rooms are still closed. the weather's just about ok at the moment to leave soaked in sweat but as soon as it gets a bit colder the dry robe will be utilised

  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    rina said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    Not a gadget BUT

    My Charlie McLeod dryrobe is an absolute game changer for my open water swimming during the winter.
    I can’t believe I ever managed without it 😳
    mine is on standby for after yoga classes while changing rooms are still closed. the weather's just about ok at the moment to leave soaked in sweat but as soon as it gets a bit colder the dry robe will be utilised

    We've been doing yoga outside.
    So when I rocked up last week in mine they were all like, ‘why didn’t we think of that?’
    Makes shavasana very cosy 😎
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,740
    mascot88 said:
    Meditation stool ... Saves my life some days ... 
    @oohaahmortimer is the expert on those.....😁
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    Di2 (electronic shifting) on my race bike. Didn't bother for years cos I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. First ride I ever did it was like an alleluia moment. 
  • cowolter
    cowolter Posts: 10
    edited October 2020

    An electric tire inflator.

    I got this model for my birthday. Just plug it in and refill your tires at home, rather than at gas stations.

    It's especially convenient during cold, snowy winter weather to reset your air pressure at home.

  • Stefco
    Stefco Posts: 848
    My favourite gadget is the Sony PSP, coupled with music making software called Beaterator.

    I've had a PSP since the mid-2000's, & got the Beaterator software in 2009, which is awesome! 

    I can make music anywhere. On the train & bus to work/wherever, on planes (when they were more frequent/actually going somewhere) on holiday, & even in the khazi!

    I now have 4 PSP's in total (for back-ups in the years to come), & several copies of the software UMD's/discs.

    I'm sure there are better devices out there now for making music on the go, but I know the things inside & out & it's so easy to create with.
  • red10
    red10 Posts: 835
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Was flicking through this and on page 4 it looks as though red10 predicted TS’ takeover by posting a video of him August 19...

    LOL ..... Mods, got to be worthy of a promote eh? 🤣
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,150
    red10 said:
    Quite like this brolly ... very well made.   :D


    https://youtu.be/QdLiU8Tt0f0

    Two gusts of wind at 15mph and I bet the cnuting thing turns inside out and is fucked 
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,852
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    Di2 (electronic shifting) on my race bike. Didn't bother for years cos I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. First ride I ever did it was like an alleluia moment. 
    Just got Di2 myself. Quite like it. 

    Had two situations before where I have had gear cables snap and had to do a ridiculously long ride on the toughest gear. 

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