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Shower Radio Top Survey of Worst Household Gadgets

by Warren Riddle on September 27, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Everyone has a home appliance or gadget that sits neglected in a dark corner as it accumulates a layer of grime and dust. By polling 3,000 English women, the Daily Mail sought to uncover exactly what device, which seemed like a needed commodity at the time, is the most likely to remain unused and unappreciated.

In a somewhat surprising victory, the shower radio managed to best all comers. Although some choices look a little out of place, like the digital photo frame, most of the gadgets, like the egg slicer and the facial tanner, definitely seem worthless. The poll also asked about the most necessary home gadgets, with the women ranking television number one, followed by the microwave.

Since the poll was conducted in England, some of the items don't necessarily apply to folks in the States. The Soda Stream and the Teasmaid, respectively ranked the 4th and 5th worst, probably don't appear in too many US households. So, to Americanize these rankings (and to prevent others from making the same impulsive money-wasting mistake), if you have something that once seemed awesome, like a talking meat thermometer or an Internet-connected coffee maker, that now idly waits for the next garage sale, share it in the comments. [From: The Daily Mail]

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