What is your favourite piece of technology that you bought in the last 5 years?

greasepalm · 23-02-2020 01:21PM

The Nal wrote: »

Do you need to thumb a lift often:D:D

Greyfox · 23-02-2020 01:33PM

Definitely my Nintendo switch.

moonage · 23-02-2020 01:57PM

A 1.21 gigawatt flux capacitor.

vriesmays · 23-02-2020 02:06PM

Roland sh101 original.

StupidLikeAFox · 23-02-2020 02:12PM

I bought a stairlift on one of those dodgy Chinese websites but it only let me down

branie2 · 23-02-2020 02:38PM

My tablet

Ger Roe · 23-02-2020 02:39PM

A projection bedside clock - it displays the time on the ceiling.

I wake up often during the night and the need to know the time would usually prevent me from going back asleep, the head turning required to see the clock on my locker would be enough to ensure that I was then wide awake - at whatever hour it is.

Now with the projection I only have to open my eyes a peep, see what time it is on the ceiling and go back to sleep. Minimal movement required and the brain stays in sleepy mode.

It's a game changer, and a simple one at that.:)

23-02-2020 02:41PM

My iPad Pro. Didn’t realise how good a proper stylus could be and it also showed me that iOS was usable for me now.

wexfordman2 · 23-02-2020 02:43PM

My robot lawblnmower, three seasons ago and still going strong, my lawn has never looked so good, it does a better job that I ever did.

maninasia · 23-02-2020 02:47PM

Noise cancelling headphones, especially for flights but also noisy street. My all in one coffee grinder and maker fresh coffee from beans everyday , if you use something everyday and enjoy it it's got to be a good buy. My Samsung smart tv has been fantastic easily switching between Netflix, YouTube ,TV.and browser.. Dehumidifiers work well for preventing allergies.

Loafing Oaf · 23-02-2020 02:50PM

55-inch OLED smart tv. Well strictly speaking it was bought by my siblings for my 40th birthday...

donspeekinglesh · 23-02-2020 02:50PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

The Nvidia shield TV, it's just outstanding!

This. Absolutely. Easily 99% of our TV usage over the past three years have been through ours. Between Plex, YouTube, Netflix etc, and GeForce Now.

The Harmony is a great remote too, particularly because it interacts with the room lights etc.

Would be lost without my Kindle too.

ED E · 23-02-2020 02:51PM

maninasia wrote: »

Noise cancelling headphones, especially for flights but also noisy street. My all in one coffee grinder and maker fresh coffee from beans everyday , if you use something everyday and enjoy it it's got to be a good buy. My Samsung smart tv has been fantastic easily switching between Netflix, YouTube ,TV.and browser.. Dehumidifiers work well for preventing allergies.

The concept of a favourite seems to have been lost on you.

Anesthetize · 23-02-2020 02:52PM

HTC One M8
Got it roughly 5 years ago and it's still going strong. HTC make quality smartphones, it's a shame they've fallen so far behind Samsung and Apple in terms of sales.

Beyerdynamic DT990
Quality headphones that let you hear so much detail in the music. Great value at under €200.

Samsung Galaxy Fit e
This cheap and simple tracker is my latest technology purchase. Very happy with it so far.

23-02-2020 02:52PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

The Nvidia shield TV, it's just outstanding!

I would have said that too up to recently, but for the past 6 months I don’t think I’ve used it for anything you wouldn’t just use a Chromecast for.

Stheno · 23-02-2020 02:52PM

Jabra elite earbuds they are amazing

23-02-2020 02:54PM

I’d love to buy a proper set of earbuds with good sound and noise cancelling (well, as much as you can have with buds) but none of them have anything to hold them in your ears any more.

Your Face · 23-02-2020 02:55PM

Various bluetooth speakers.
Very handy.

Anesthetize · 23-02-2020 03:00PM

I'd definitely avoid bluetooth when it comes to speakers and headphones. Bluetooth compresses the audio even further and gives you worse sound quality than wired.

H.20v3 · 23-02-2020 03:02PM

Brushless 18v sds drill if that counts as tech

Gooey Looey · 23-02-2020 03:02PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I would have said that too up to recently, but for the past 6 months I don’t think I’ve used it for anything you wouldn’t just use a Chromecast for.

You're definitely not going it right

The Shield comes alive when you start gaming on it, retro emulators, Android games and PC games using geforce now and Gamestream. It's also the best IPTV player for live TV streams. I find we nowadays use nothing else but the Shield. We have an Enigma satellite combo box for saorview and Freesat and a Logitech Harmony remote but mostly just stream the TV channels to the Shield using Dream Player app as it's less hassle

23-02-2020 03:05PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You're definitely not going it right

The Shield comes alive when you start gaming on it, retro emulators, Android games and PC games using geforce now and Gamestream. It's also the best IPTV player for live TV streams. I find we nowadays use nothing else but the Shield. We have an Enigma satellite box and a Logitech Harmony remote but mostly just stream the TV channels to the Shield using Dream Player app as it's less hassle

Maybe it’s changed lately but I never seen a single game I wanted to play on it any time I looked. First person shooters and those ad riddled driving sims. I don’t even know if streaming gaming would work for me anyway.
I don’t have an IPTV subscription either so have never used it for that. Is that a hooky thing?

Sir Osis of Liver. · 23-02-2020 03:09PM

Zgemma H92S 4K sat receiver.

Love it so much I bought two more.

That and the hydraulic trolley jack I got in Aldi yesterday for €25.Nice....

Gooey Looey · 23-02-2020 03:09PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Maybe it’s changed lately but I never seen a single game I wanted to play on it any time I looked. First person shooters and those ad riddled driving sims. I don’t even know if streaming gaming would work for me anyway.
I don’t have an IPTV subscription either so have never used it for that. Is that a hooky thing?

You should check out Retrox for emulation of all the older consoles

Ash.J.Williams · 23-02-2020 03:09PM

Tech 21 dug pinnick signature preamp

Game changer

H.20v3 · 23-02-2020 03:11PM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Tech 21 dug pinnick signature preamp

Game changer

My dog loves the stuff

Ash.J.Williams · 23-02-2020 03:11PM

H.20v3 wrote: »

My dog loves the stuff

Your dog is a beast

23-02-2020 03:16PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You should check out Retrox for emulation of all the older consoles

Now you’re talking :cool:

893bet · 23-02-2020 03:24PM

Alexa linked with Spotify.

Any song. Any time.

Don’t give a **** if she is listening and targeting adds. Hopefully it’s stuff I want.

Fireball81 · 23-02-2020 03:29PM

My smart home set up, between smart speakers, screens, lightbulbs, door bell, cameras around the side and back of house they are the business.

What is your favourite piece of technology that you bought in the last 5 years?

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