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
James Davies
Occupation
Software engineer
Location
London, England
WHY I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT MY
Yamaha YSP1
Why did you buy it?
It gives me surround sound without wires.
What does it do for you?
The YSP1 does a great job of beaming sound around my room -- I can hear sound coming from all around me without needing speakers and cabling everywhere. It goes fantastically loud without distortion and sits perfectly on the mantlepiece matching my 42" plasma.
Would you recommend it to others? Why?
Actually I would recommend the next generation YSP800 and YSP1000 which are just as good, but have autosetup! The technology works surprisingly well and paired with a subwoofer it will make your home cinema come alive.
Name
James Davies
What I do
Software engineer
Where I live
London, England
Outside Interests
Gadgets
If you could design and create your ultimate product, what would it be?
A vacuum cleaner that puts away all my junk before it vacuums
What tech insider secret do you find most useful?
Make sure you never carry a Roomba one-handed from the back. That's the detachable dust collector
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