Washing machines (10 articles)
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LG 11kg F1443KD Direct Drive washing machine launches
IFA 2009: Large enough for 11 bath towels 3 September 2009 18:57 GMT TweetLG might not be the first brand you associate with laundry, but with an impressive range of innovative releases over the last few years, they are seriously vying for space in your home.
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Hotpoint brings steam to 2009 Aqualtis range
Steam refresh and auto-dosing options 1 April 2009 12:00 GMT TweetHotpoint have updated their Aqualtis family of washers and dryers for 2009, bringing in some innovative new features.
The highlights for 2009 include new models that now give you the option of a steam cycle. There will be two types of steam... -
SpaceSaver combines a washing machine and a sink
Wash your hands and wash your clothes 20 June 2008 15:38 GMT TweetSo you have absolutely no room in your flat but there's obvious necessities such as, well, sleeping, eating and washing.
Romanian designer, Andrei Bojor, has cooked up a concept to solve the space premium problem.
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Virtually waterless washing machine
Pieces of plastic replace soap suds 13 June 2008 15:02 GMT TweetIn these times of eco awareness, the amount of water our washers use is of concern.
Manufacturers are trying new designs that use less and less water, but scientists in Leeds have come up with a radical rehaul - a washing machine that cleans... -
LG launches 9kg Steam Direct Drive washing machine
Can steam be cool? 14 May 2008 17:00 GMT TweetYou know the scenario – you wake up face down on your mate’s sofa after a heavy night and you stink. Luckily, said mate has an LG Steam Direct Drive washing machine. You jump in the shower, yesterday’s clothes jump in the washing machine on Refresh; 20...
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USB washing machine alarm clock launches
Pocket-rinsing guaranteed 9 May 2008 13:21 GMT TweetIt's gadgetry like this musical, vibrating washing machine alarm clock that makes us want to block up our USB ports with Blu-Tack. It's $19.00 if it doesn't quite have the same effect for you.
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Whirlpool launches Berardi Pret a Porter fabric refresher
DIY dry cleaning 16 July 2007 7:57 GMT TweetWhirlpool and designer Antonio Berardi have launched a clever gadget - the Pret a Porter, that offers do it yourself dry cleaning, of sorts.
The device can de-wrinkle and refresh two items of clothing at a time.
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Samsung unveils designer ... washing machine
With the brand name Hauzen 29 January 2007 18:34 GMT TweetSamsung has brought out a snazzy new washing machine complete with designer name endorsement.
The machine features a red background on the front decorated with gold flowers and fines, while the door has an interesting gold crest on it with... -
LG adds some colour to washing machines
LG teams up with Designers Guild to issue limited-edition decorated home appliances 2 June 2006 15:06 GMT TweetThe limited-edition version of LG's Steam Direct Drive comes in four designs—Cloisonne, Imperial Flower, Sevilla, and Ribailagua—courtesy of Designers Guild.
The Steam Direct Drive itself is a wonder of modern technology, featuring a Dual... -
Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Spin Washing Machine review
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5 January 2005 11:01 GMT
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Is a washing machine really a gadget? Does it warrant a place on pocket-lint? Of course it does - when it’s the Hotpoint Ultima. Hotpoint has been synonymous with washing machines for more years than I can remember, and it’s a fierce market, considering...