Toothbrushes . . . with COMPUTERS!

Post by **Mike** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:06 am

I saw an advert last night proudly proclaiming their toothbrush has an on board computer.

I hope it connects wirelessly to the internet to order new heads after the current one reaches a finite number of rotations! :D

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:24 pm

Hmm...overuse of technology? I bet the toothbrush manufacturers would love it to automatically order new stuff as well.

"You have mild gum disease, ordering medicated mouthwash now!"
"No! Stop!"
"Processing card details..."
[sound of toothbrush's demise]

John Knight · Post by **John Knight** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:07 pm

I like the good old fashoned palstic stick with bristles on the end. I find it very difficult to use the electric ones as the vibration in my teeth makes me feel sick.

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:41 pm

it strikes me a bit like gellette trying to reinvent the razor - their latest model has got five blades because the old one only had three which means the big difference is that the new one has...er, two more. hell, i've used one bladed disposables and i couldn't have cut any closer to the bone if i'd follwed up by buffing my chin with sandpaper and using nitric acid as aftershave.

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:52 pm

Do you get charged monthly?
What happens when it disconnects? Ouch!
Can you get MSN (MolarSN?)

There are so many questions to ask but the one I want to know most is....

Can you view naughty channels as you brush?

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:46 pm

I can envision a mini projector unit being added to the base for just such a purpose...

Post by **Mike** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:17 pm

It would be really defeating the object if the toothbrush vibrated to tell you of a MSN message. How would you know the difference?

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:05 pm

where would the keyboard go?
will you still be able to buy one with a scooby do motif?
Is Bill Gates taking over our teeth?

Who cares, it is Friday. Lets drink and be merry!

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:56 pm

with the possible exception of spoons, is there anything these people wont put a microchip in?

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:46 pm

Nope. I don't think even spoons are safe, they'll probably be tagged so the dishwasher can call for them if you forget after a meal...

Post by **Mike** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:38 pm

Spoons with GPS would be great. No more wondering where all the tea spoons go! I bet you could track it down to a dump some where really easilly.

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:30 pm

Or they might all turn up at your neighbours house? Plus, maybe the dishwasher could warn you if they had been dropped on the floor and not washed again. I'm so pitching that to...someone...

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:11 am

mr_e wrote:Or they might all turn up at your neighbours house? Plus, maybe the dishwasher could warn you if they had been dropped on the floor and not washed again. I'm so pitching that to...someone...

Why don't you go onto Dragons Den? You could get some funding and work with Theo Paphitis! (Who could resist a chance like that

)

Make sure you call your dishwasher Alvin.

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:22 am

"Hi, I've got no prototype, but I want to pitch this really cool idea to you all!"

They're venture capitalists, and this would be a true adventure of joy and discovery. I'd be tempted to call it Marvin.

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:04 pm

What about Holly?

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Toothbrushes . . . with COMPUTERS!

Toothbrushes . . . with COMPUTERS!

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