Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Denon Silence

Once you have used a good noise reduction headset you will not want to travel without it. Ten years ago only Bose had good ones. In the mean time there are plenty but not all deserve the name. This one does and it's cheaper than the overprized Bose, too:

Denon AH-NC732

If worn at home you may not hear your wife calling you to pick up your socks or put the lid down on the toilet – nor when she calls for dinner…

Friday, December 4, 2009

Philips Wireless HDTV

Ein Traum geht in Erfüllung. Ein WAF von 1, Wife/Woman Approval Factor von 1 bedeutet keine Kabel im Wohnzimmer und trotzdem 1080p-Qualität am Beamer. Dies natürlich nur, wenn man bei der letzten Renovation daran gedacht hat über dem Sofa an der Decke eine Steckdose montieren zu lassen. Ja dort, wo nun der Beamer hängt und auf ein Inputsignal erwartet. Die Lösung kommt überraschenderweise aus Holland:
Philips Wireless HDTV-Link SWW1800

Leider scheint es technisch noch ziemlich aufwändig, denn in gewissen Fällen scheint die Verbindungsaufnahme bis zu 15 Minuten (!) zu dauern. Ist das der Preis ein First-Mover zu sein? - Auf jeden Fall wird man nicht der Erste sein, wenn man dringend einen Film schauen will...

Namiki Vanishing Point

It's the coolest fountain pen ever. Not only it's a Japanese quality product, but it also features a retractable mechanism (thus 'vanishing point') for the nib that makes this fountain pen as easy to use as a normal pen - but with style. Call me oldfashioned, but this is luxury at an affordable level:
Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen

The ink never dries out because there is a little flap protecting the nib (as there is no cap). I've convinced seven (and counting) of my Swiss colleagues here and they are all completely happy or rather proud of their unpretentious writing device (an antipode to the Montblanc owners). This is an ultimate thing - and it's in fashion;-) I have used it for years now and would not give it away anymore. Did I mention the rhodium trim?

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide


Ok, this is the last uncool gadget. Wrong. Bluetooth. Display. These should raise your attention. In the bathroom. That's another plus.
This is the second or actually first toothbrush you should own: Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide

Dentists won't like you for this one. Because you will clean your teeth with more care than ever.
Haven't checked yet if you can sync it with the mobile...

Oral-B® Pulsonic®


Well, the name gives it away. Nevertheless, it's so cool that it's not sold in Europe.
Sleek, elegant and easy to pack up on your trips.
Hi-tec for your teeth: Oral-B Pulsonic Toothbrush

Don't tell me you don't care - make your decision today: proper care or 3rd teeth with 50.

Withings WiFi

Unsuspicious. WiFi enabled. iApp for the iPhone. Check your weight, body fat on the web.
All is possible: Withings WiFi

As you will see the price makes the difference about the serious gadgeteer and the wanna-be...

And looks? Weighing yourself made easy.
Multipurpose? Yes. Well, as a friend said you'll be informed if another guy paid a visit... not my thought!

Philips arcitec


Was nach einem hoch-technischen Gadget tönt, in in Wahrheit etwas für den Alltag. Für den täglichen: Philips arcitec

Nicht dass dieser Rasierer viel besser rasiert als andere, aber schöner.