In the fickle world of the tech enthusiast, where favourite gadgets come and go, the test of time is the only sure way for a device to prove its mettle. So we asked real gadget lovers to show us the products they can't live without.
Name
Louise Williams
Occupation
Beauty therapist
Location
London, England
WHY I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT MY
Freeview digital receiver
Why did you buy it?
To watch Friends all day, every day -- if the whim takes me.
What does it do for you?
It gives me loads more choice over what I watch. Most important of all it gives me E4, which is possibly the best television channel ever invented. Not only do they broadcast Friends all the time -- which I love -- but they show The OC, Six Feet Under and loads of other sweet stuff.
Would you recommend it to others? Why?
Of course. The amazing thing about all these new channels is that they're completely free. I find it difficult to believe that I used to be content with five channels. I rarely watch channels one to five anymore. If the box got stuck on E4 and stayed there I wouldn't care too much..jpg)
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Name
Louise Williams
What I do
Beauty therapist
Where I live
London, England
Outside Interests
Painting, music
If you could design and create your ultimate product, what would it be?
A manicure robot
What tech insider secret do you find most useful?
Shampoo, then conditioner
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