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
Henry Dimbleby
Occupation
Owner, Leon restaurants
Location
London
WHY I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT MY
Nokia 6310
Why did you buy it?
I used to have one, and the battery lasted for three days of constant use. Then I got an upgrade, then another, and I got more and more games and ridiculous Internet s*** and the battery life went down and down. When it got below a day, I thought, 'This is ridiculous', so I looked this up on eBay and lots of other people seemed to have realised the same thing.
What does it do for you?
It lets me talk to my friends and colleagues, but not much else. That's all I need, but it's vital -- we've got four restaurants, so I'm never at a desk and it allows me to keep in touch with all of them.
Would you recommend it to others? Why?
When I bought it the second time everyone said, "Oh, I've got one of those in a drawer, you could have had mine." I'd recommend it to anyone who cares more about talking to their friends than downloading porn. It's a classic design -- it's the right weight in your hand.
Name
Henry Dimbleby
What I do
Owner, Leon restaurants
Where I live
London
Outside Interests
Travel, cycling
If you could design and create your ultimate product, what would it be?
A mobile phone that you never have to charge.
What tech insider secret do you find most useful?
Don't buy into the crap they try to sell you -- keep it simple, keep it to what you need.
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