I STILL THINK IT'S THE DIPPIN' DOTS OF DEHYDRATION TECHNOLOGY: But based on my initial inquiry via Twitter, at least some of y'all are true believers in the Dyson Airblade.
The only hand dryer that literally scrapes water from hands? That sounds horrifying. Why would someone want to own such a thing, unless they wanted to hang it in the interrogation room for a little light torture?
I have not seen this before, but it makes me think of Flash Gordon and Prince Barin testing the Wood Beast on Arboria (couldn't find THAT scene online, but here's an earlier one).
Yea, that thing is awesome. I saw generic knock-offs (or the inspiration for it?) in Japan which worked pretty well too, but didn't look anywhere near as cool.
I love the Air Blade... but what really excites me is that Dyson has finally solved the retched air buffeting problem that has plagued us fan-users for decades.
Have you used an Air Blade? It's an air-dryer that actually works. Any other model, I end up wiping my hands on my shirt and cursing the facility for not providing paper towels. With an Air Blade, I still curse the facility for not providing paper towels, because I have to touch a germy door, but at least I don't have to wipe my hands on my shirt to dry them.
I do like that Dyson Air Blade is not hot, so if I have to use a dryer, I would prefer this one. I still prefer a paper towel, because I hate Mother Earth, apparently.
I love it - but my 2 1/2 year old son is scared of it. Practically jumped onto the sink trying to get away from the sound. It's like a jet engine - but at least my hands were dry enough to pick up my boy and get him to stop crying (while I tried not to laugh...yeah, bad mom...).
I disagree. The fans blow so hard that your hands invariably touch one side or another of the blade as the air blasts them. If my 46 year old adult handts keep ending up touching the sides, I'm sure a lot of others are as well. That can't be all that sanitary compared to your standard "Press Button, Receive Bacon" dryer activated by your elbow.
I love this thing! I experienced it first at the first Sonic to open up in the Pittsburgh area, and have been thrilled with it every time I have seen it.
Now, if you REALLY want to see a revolution in hand sanitization, check out:
I didn't get it until I saw a sample unit at the Best Buy on Union Square--it basically just creates a concentrated consistent tunnel of breeze. It works, but it kind of freaks me out. (Also, it's creepily silent.)
The only hand dryer that literally scrapes water from hands? That sounds horrifying. Why would someone want to own such a thing, unless they wanted to hang it in the interrogation room for a little light torture?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I love that thing. It's like my hands are skydiving! They're installed at the Time Warner Center, which is enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this before, but it makes me think of Flash Gordon and Prince Barin testing the Wood Beast on Arboria (couldn't find THAT scene online, but here's an earlier one).
ReplyDeleteYea, that thing is awesome. I saw generic knock-offs (or the inspiration for it?) in Japan which worked pretty well too, but didn't look anywhere near as cool.
ReplyDeleteI love the Air Blade... but what really excites me is that Dyson has finally solved the retched air buffeting problem that has plagued us fan-users for decades.
ReplyDeleteHave you used an Air Blade? It's an air-dryer that actually works. Any other model, I end up wiping my hands on my shirt and cursing the facility for not providing paper towels. With an Air Blade, I still curse the facility for not providing paper towels, because I have to touch a germy door, but at least I don't have to wipe my hands on my shirt to dry them.
ReplyDeleteI do like that Dyson Air Blade is not hot, so if I have to use a dryer, I would prefer this one. I still prefer a paper towel, because I hate Mother Earth, apparently.
ReplyDeleteThe Air Blade is one of the few hand dryers that actually works to dry one's hands. One of the only ones that works as well as some kind of a towel.
ReplyDeleteLove the Air Blade! Wish they had them more places.
ReplyDeleteI love it - but my 2 1/2 year old son is scared of it. Practically jumped onto the sink trying to get away from the sound. It's like a jet engine - but at least my hands were dry enough to pick up my boy and get him to stop crying (while I tried not to laugh...yeah, bad mom...).
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see that commercial, I always wonder who's so upset about buffeting that this was necessary. But who am I to question innovation?
ReplyDeleteI too love the air blade from the first moment I used it even though it was a bit scary the first time.
ReplyDeleteI disagree. The fans blow so hard that your hands invariably touch one side or another of the blade as the air blasts them. If my 46 year old adult handts keep ending up touching the sides, I'm sure a lot of others are as well. That can't be all that sanitary compared to your standard "Press Button, Receive Bacon" dryer activated by your elbow.
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I love this thing! I experienced it first at the first Sonic to open up in the Pittsburgh area, and have been thrilled with it every time I have seen it.
ReplyDeleteNow, if you REALLY want to see a revolution in hand sanitization, check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Law-0HxRw
The whole thing is amazing, but at around :58, you will find what I'm talking about, and it will BLOW YOUR MIND WHOLE.
I didn't get it until I saw a sample unit at the Best Buy on Union Square--it basically just creates a concentrated consistent tunnel of breeze. It works, but it kind of freaks me out. (Also, it's creepily silent.)
ReplyDeleteThe Air Blade just doesn't do it for me. It's okay, but my hands are still damp after. I'm pretty much only happy with paper towels.
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