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UK Plug redesigned (Concept)
- Thread starter Tom
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LOL.
It doesn't say if they'd tested to see how it performs if the casing is cracked... wouldn't be much fun treading on a live one tbf
How would you stand on a live plug?It doesn't say if they'd tested to see how it performs if the casing is cracked... wouldn't be much fun treading on a live one tbf
Clio 182FF
This thread just went gold!
Easy? Plugs don't always get plugged into wall sockets, I have 8 of them plugged into an 8way extension block under my desk
Oil Burner
Its going for a different market to normal plugs, its trying to cater to people on the go, people who dont just plug it in once and leave it.
Looks to me like a major project from a product design student. But its defiantly down apples street. I hope my major project is this good.
Looks to me like a major project from a product design student. But its defiantly down apples street. I hope my major project is this good.
:lolup::lolup:
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s**t idea really nothing wrong with normall plugs !
Easy? Plugs don't always get plugged into wall sockets, I have 8 of them plugged into an 8way extension block under my desk
But then you'd only stand on the smooth outside, not the sharp prongs.
I think thats the bit that hurts on a conventional plug
Bullshit! That solves a lot of space and wiring problems!
But then you'd only stand on the smooth outside, not the sharp prongs.
I think thats the bit that hurts on a conventional plug
Smooth outside not always smooth, and doesn't always survive repeated stampings either (a bit like chavs)
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dont talk bullshit if u have 8 way plugs behind ur telly simply put new sockets into the wall its not a hard task !behind my tell ive got 2x 3 tripple sockets and i think it looks the nuts took all off half a morning to do
so why waste stupid time developing something thats not needed to be honest !
A red missile
Er what space and wiring problems would those be? if anyone has a space issue caused by plugs then its time to get a bigger cardboard box.
mark_182_54 said:
It's called CONVENIENCE, which is precisely what the whole world of technology is based around. Lol @ putting extra sockets in. Why the hell would I spend the morning putting new sockets in if there is a neat little option of putting multiple plugs into one with ease?
I suppose you think power steering is a good idea right? Because you COULD steer your car in the first place, so that was a waste of time and money to develop. Or do you think wireless networking is pointless because you COULD just reword your house with network points everywhere...
Lord 63 of 500 said:
Behind my tv I have 2 gangs of 4 plugs, and they are a pain in the arse. Mainly because I like to have all my cables tied and kept today so it's easier to remove and add to them, and with all the different types of plugs it gets annoying. Some plugs have wires out the top, some the bottom, some big some small. If they were all like this it would be much easier to keep tidy.
A red missile
hmm, not trying to piss on your chips mate but thats exactly what I did - even got one in the bog.
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errrr why the hell would u spend time putting in more sockets got your a t**t
dont be a dick all ur life
dont be a dick all ur life
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and how the hell can u say power steering to a new plug design ??? lets just see if it catches on yea !
I have no idea what this means.
Because the principles are exactly the same. A new concept which makes the old concept redundant because its easier. It's not rocket.
Ask yourself this - If it's such a crap idea why are 95% of people in this thread saying its a great idea? And whilst we're on the point, even if it doesn't catch on that doesn't mean it's not a great idea.
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im not saying its not a great idea just a bit pointless and easy solved etc.
and 95% of people on here would actually buy one !!! na nice concept but wont work !
and 95% of people on here would actually buy one !!! na nice concept but wont work !
57 Clio Campus Sport
This plug just won Brit Insurance Design Award Tuesday night...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2010/mar/17/folding-plug-design-awards
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2010/mar/17/folding-plug-design-awards
182FF with cup packs
^^ I just saw this on the BBC site as well.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8572146.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8572146.stm
Crappy work hire car
More likely to be plugged into the wall though. I take your point you could have a 4 way extension/surge protector but surely you'd just get used to putting this out of the way of your hooves?
You must admit this is a brilliant way around the huge plug problem without changing the whole system and having a new plug entirely.
Winning an award is one thing, convincing a manufacturer to spend millions manufacturing, marketing and then actually selling a product is quite another
Good luck to the bloke tbh
57 Clio Campus Sport
Winning an award is one thing, convincing a manufacturer to spend millions manufacturing, marketing and then actually selling a product is quite another
Good luck to the bloke tbh
They wouldn't really need to convince a manufacturer on marketing and selling it, it's basicly to replace existing plugs, become the new norm, unless it costs a load more to make I don't see them having a hard time getting every company that sells items that use a normal uk plug to start using it instead.
I'd be surprised if a company like apple doesn't try and buy sole rights to use it or something lol
