I don't spend a lot of time in the bathroom, unless I'm cleaning it or, well, I'm "preoccupied" on the toilet. Still, the bathroom isn't limited to just showering, shaving, and sh*tting. There's plenty of tech out there to keep you entertained during those flushing and flossing moments. Check out our list of the ten most bizarre bathroom tech items, in order of bizarre-ness.
10.) OXO Pop-Up Toilet Paper Holder ($29.99)
Developed by OXO, this stainless steel holder is a great way to keep extra rolls of toilet paper handy. (Gee, I just use the cabinet under my sink.) Press the top button to release a new roll automatically. Stores up to 3 rolls at a time. Accommodates both jumbo and double rolls up to 5 inches in diameter.
9.) Recessed Mirror TV with 15" LCD ($3,199)
You can watch TV on your refrigerator and in your car, so why not while in the bathroom? This may not be a new concept, but it's still pretty bizarre to me! The mirror can be attached to any wall of your bathroom where you can conveniently watch TV when the mirror is turned on; when off, the LCD is hidden behind the glass. The mirror is 24" w x 36" h and can connect 3 RCA and S-Video Input, component video input, and power input. For this hefty price, you get the mirror, remote control, and 12v power input.
8.) Splash-Proof Soothing Sound AM/FM Shower Radio with Alarm Clock ($22.37)
A shower radio with an alarm clock would definitely come in handy for me, especially when I take too long in the shower in the mornings. But, besides the usual buzzer sound, the alarm sounds in six nature tones: Summer Night, Spring Time, Bird, Rain, Ocean/Bubbling Brook, and Wind Chime. I don't know about you, but I would think the hissing from the shower head would drown out such tones!
7.) Talking T.P. ($9.95)
If I was in the middle of squatting and I suddenly heard a voice say, "Don't forget to wipe!" coming from my toilet paper holder, I think I'd drop my toilet paper. With Talking T.P, you can record or re-record a voice message or sound up to 6 seconds. It plays automatically when someone unrolls the toilet paper. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
6.) American Idol AM/FM Shower Radio ($9.99)
Seriously, do you really want to promote your lover's tone-deaf singing even more with this American Idol-branded weather-resistant shower radio? No longer will the water be able to drown out their voices when singing into the microphone. Tune in to a radio station of your choice and start belting out "I'm Every Woman." Comes with a suction cup holder for hanging in the shower. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
5.) The Swash 400 and Swash 600 ($559, $719)
Have you spoiled your butt lately? Ditch the toilet paper with Brondell's Swash 400 and Swash 600. Both feature a heated seat with temperature, pressure, and pulsation controls; a gentle-closing seat and lid; and a germ-resistant seat. The 600 model features a warm air dryer with three levels.
4.) Plug-in Towel Warmer/Rack ($49.99)
I hate getting out of the shower and throwing a cold towel around me. Maybe I need to invest in this towel warmer then? Hang blankets, robes, underwear, towels...whatever your heart desires... for ultimate warmth. These racks are heated by 75 watts of power that runs the length of the rack for safety. Available in chrome, satin nickel, and polished brass.
3.) Color Fusion Shower ($105)
Take a shower with colored water. The Color Fusion Shower is comprised of different LED lights that lights up the shower head and water. The color changes according to the water's temperature. All I know is, I'd be scared to take a shower and all of a sudden see red!!
2.) Fish-n-Flush Toilet Tank Aquarium ($450)
No room for an aquarium in your home? Maximize your space with this toilet tank aquarium! Developed by Aqua One Technologies, the Fish 'n' Flush is low voltage and safe to assemble. Just add gravel, water, and fish. The tank holds 2.2 gallons of water and is approximately 19.5" x 8.5" x 13.75".
And the most bizarre bathroom tech of them all...
1.) Atech iCarta ($99.95)
Whoever thought that the toilet + iPod = convenience? This stereo dock for the iPod with a toilet tissue holder features 4 moisture-free speakers (2 tweeters, 2 woofers) that can play any CD player, iPod (with a dock connector) or other MP3 player. It also charges your iPod. AC adapter is included.
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July 25, 2006 11:03 AM
I can see it now with the TP Ipod dock. People will be listening to salt and peppa's Push it while they do their duty lol. AH Push it, pu pu push it real good!!!!
July 25, 2006 12:54 PM
If your alarm clock isn't next to the bed, you can't hit snooze. By the time you get to the shower, you're awake, and you might just as well turn on the water and start the day.
July 25, 2006 1:41 PM
If you have the cash, and actually spend it on this trash, while there are HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dispossessed, disenfranchised, hungry, frightened, desperate men, women, and children around the world, then you have lost whatever mind you ever had and forgotten whatever bottom line standards your mother hoped to nurture in you. Give it to the Red Cross, Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, SOMEone, if only to a progressive political party, and undo some of the hell on earth your appetites have already created. This junk will not make you feel the least bit better about your wasted life. Saving a life just might.
July 25, 2006 3:05 PM
Waste or no waste (and some of these products are definitely a waste!) I love these posts! I saw a top 10 list and knew you were behind this DeLeo! :) I love the iCarta! Who needs radios or music in the bathroom when you have this?! Just buy a new iPod for every bathroom and one of these for each iPod and you have instant rockin' bathrooms! ;) Also, I kinda dig the color shower; it's kind of like throwing a party in your bathroom. Now if only we could get the LEDs to pulse with the music being played from the iCarta...
July 25, 2006 4:41 PM
Actually, these racks are standard issue in many places in Europe, especially hotels. They have been around for almost 100 years!
July 26, 2006 11:23 AM
Well, I think sometimes over countries are far more advanced than us when it comes to technology! I'm not surprised that towel warmers are popular over there!!
July 26, 2006 12:23 PM
The dual purpose toilet tank is just plain cool. I've seen water closets painted to "brighten" the rest/ bath room. This is a weeener to replace the same-oh same-oh water closet. --------------- shieldvulf at playful: Wake-up and Menin After Shave yo'self, e.g. slap yourself into reality, you need it. Big Time! Just who's money do you thimk money belongs to? Each one of us, that's who! Let's all agree to bestow any and all of our surplus to anyone who is less well off. Then everyone will be equally miserable and the means of income earned from makeing anything won't happen and even more people will be destitute. Wouldn't that be just Woooondeerfuuuul!!!!! Be careful about what you wish for; you just might get it!
July 26, 2006 3:34 PM
yeah, liberals and europeans have got all the answers. that's why european health care (lump canada in there too) is so much better than ours, why their economies are so powerful. Must also be why the liberals have had any kind of majority in congress for over 20 years, why there are always so many more democratic governors, and on and on. Conservative America just doesn't know a thing.
July 31, 2006 9:42 AM
glad someone said it. :)
August 22, 2006 3:13 AM
It's correct what it has been already said; all over Europe, Milan, Italy here, the towel warmer have been available for years and I have them in my home mounted on the walls and connected to the main heating system; afterall, you don't want a warm towel when you just took a fresh shower in the summer with the outside temperature is in the high nineties, do you?. ciao, Pietro
August 22, 2006 3:15 AM
It's correct what it has been already said; all over Europe, Milan, Italy here, the towel warmer have been available for years and I have them in my home mounted on the walls and connected to the main heating system; afterall, you don't want a warm towel when you just took a fresh shower in the summer with the outside temperature is in the high nineties, do you?. ciao, Pietro
September 26, 2006 10:30 AM
The toilet roll holder ipod dock has the be the best thing ever.
October 23, 2006 4:58 AM
Love the idea for an ipod toilet roll holder. I would image this is for the serious toilet time spender