The Toilet of the Future!

[XnavxeMiyyep]

The toilet of the future (http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,59979,00.html) is here!

"I see buttons, I press buttons," said Cohen. "And sometimes randomly pushing buttons does have unpleasant consequences -- but I never expected it to provoke a full-scale attack by a toilet."

[Powerbook G5]

Wow...damn!

[evil]

amazing! i want one of those.

[rainman::|:|]

I've been looking at Totos for a couple of months, they have a much more limited product range here in the states, because of shipping costs (plus the US has problems with advancing technology in this area)... Heated seats, retractible bidet, ultraclean surface... very sanitary...

surprisingly reasonable prices, including shipping... couple grand will get you a decent model...

pnw

[Powerbook G5]

Finally, in a few years I may never have to wipe my own ass again! What will those crazy Japanese think of next! :D

[scem0]

I want one sooooooooo bad!

That sounds absolutely amazing...

Can't wait for them to arrive in the US.

scem0

[rainman::|:|]

these toilets are so perfect that in addition to automatic hinges in many cases, they have special hinges to slow the seat and prevent it from thudding down. If Apple made a toilet, this would be it.

pnw

[MrMacMan]

That sad, I don't want my **s sprayed by nozzles!

How do I know the computer wasn't hacked and someone set on high power?

:AHHHHHHH:

:rolleyes:

It sounds cool in theory, but I really would need to try one before buying... :cool:

[pseudobrit]

Originally posted by MrMacman
That sad, I don't want my **s sprayed by nozzles!

How do I know the computer wasn't hacked and someone set on high power?

:AHHHHHHH:

:rolleyes:

It sounds cool in theory, but I really would need to try one before buying... :cool:

But I think after trying one, we'd never want to wipe our asses again!

I mean, this should have been coming awhile now. This should have been standard technology since before the automatic coffee maker.

The idea of sitting down, doing your business, getting up and pulling your trousers back up without ever using your hands is something that shouldn't be exceptional. Think of the money we'll save on antibacterial [insert product such as lotion, soap, wipes, etc. here]!

[cb911]

he he. :D attacked by the perfect storm. i guess something like that would really shock you if you weren't expecting it. :D

whoa!! i just read the second page... you never have to flush again!! YES!! :D

[vollspacken]

:D daddy wants a new toy..!

vSpacken

[wdlove]

The Toto sounds great, a self service system. Hopefully American companies will develop something similar. I would like to have a bidet, but not another unit in the bathroom. Wonder if they would catch on in the US?

[irmongoose]

I've had one for... 5 years?

Great stufff. Heh. :D



irmongoose

[patrick0brien]

Originally posted by wdlove
Hopefully American companies will develop something similar.

-C'mon Kohler!

Catch this bug!

I'll drive up and grab one instantly - just make sure you build in cheek rotators, and maybe a pucker - I love having my a** kissed.

[wdlove]

I have a Kohler that I like, it just isn't a Toto model!

[Ryan1524]

hm...as long as there's warm water in winter...i don't want a nozzle freezing my a**. :D

maybe we'll have automated showers next. no more scrubbing. with enough technology, who needs to move to live. :p

[rainman::|:|]

don't forget, toto also makes a range of other products, they have those nice faucets that mix the hot and cold water and give you warm water right when you stick your hands under it. I don't even want to think how filthy the handles are when you turn them off, since you've already washed your hands, then you spread the faucet germs onto the hand towel. In 100 years, they'll think our 'modern' bathroom was unspeakably unsanitary...

pnw

[Powerbook G5]

All the reason why I hate public restrooms!

[MrMacMan]

Yeah I just want to try one before I were to buy one.


But this is just another lazyness thing.

Anyone who can't whipe there own _ss (would you like to buy a vowel?) is just lazy, meh.

Do it yourself.

;)

[bennetsaysargh]

that's number 2 on my christmas list!:p

[XnavxeMiyyep]

Originally posted by bennetsaysargh
that's number 2 on my christmas list!:p What's number 1?

[bennetsaysargh]

it was a joke. #2?
haha!...no. i guess not.

oh well. number one on my actual list is a dual 3.79568Ghz G5, but that ain't gonna happen.

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by MrMacman
Yeah I just want to try one before I were to buy one.


But this is just another lazyness thing.

Anyone who can't whipe there own _ss (would you like to buy a vowel?) is just lazy, meh.

Do it yourself.

;)

i like fecal matter spread throughout my entire house, too.

it's not an act of convenience, it's an act of sanitation. Like those hot-air dryers, they're not supposed to save people the trouble of drying their hands-- just to keep clean hands from touching dirty surfaces, and spreading it to other surfaces for other people to come in contact with...

I'm not entirely sure a bidet is supposed to totally replace wiping one's ass? i thought they were more for "female refreshment"... but if they did the job, it would also cut down on paper consumption.

pnw

[Powerbook G5]

Well according to the specs, these toilets are really water efficient, which is a big plus. Is south Florida we have droughts for a good part of the late spring/early summer period and have to do massive city-wide water conservation, so anything that increases water efficiency would be a big deal.

[Durandal7]

Originally posted by MrMacman
That sad, I don't want my **s sprayed by nozzles!


Don't knock it until you've tried it.

[Powerbook G5]

I'm afraid I may lose my girlfriend to the toilet! She already spends more time than necessary in the bathroom, but with massaging sprays, she may never have time for me again!

[patrick0brien]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
she may never have time for me again!

-Powerbook G5

True - but time or need? ;) :D

[wdlove]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
I'm afraid I may lose my girlfriend to the toilet! She already spends more time than necessary in the bathroom, but with massaging sprays, she may never have time for me again!

You may find that you will spend more time in the bathroom also. A soothing comfort!

[Powerbook G5]

At least I'd be able to play more Halo without her being upset. :)

[wdlove]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
At least I'd be able to play more Halo without her being upset. :)

See there is always a positive outlook to every situation! ;)

[howard]

i tryed one of these when i was in japan...between the heated seats and spray nozzles it was fantastic!!!

seriously how clean is wipping with paper? basically your just spreading everything around...it doesn't really get clean there until the next time you take a shower. its so much cleaner with these and honestly very nice.

the high power spray can help these persistant cling-ons

[Powerbook G5]

What I want to know is...what the heck were the sea shells from Demolition Man...that has always bugged me...perhaps they had one of these toilets and the buttons were shaped as sea shells?

[wdlove]

Hygiene will definitely be the big selling point. Plus increasing comfort at the same time!

[patrick0brien]

-Gents

The only thing I'm worried about is that with jet strong enough to remove some of the ___ that comes out of me - I don't want a water enema.

Apologies for the crassness of this post - this Irish decendant has crawled into a bottle of scotch this Friday night.

[themadchemist]

Now if only our toilet paper were that high tech...

[Powerbook G5]

I'd almost be afraid...
"In this world gone mad, you don't spank the monkey--the monkey spanks you!"
I'd hate to know what'd happen if the toilet malfunctioned...

[bennetsaysargh]

make sure it has all of the security updates:p

[Powerbook G5]

Make sure it doesn't run Microsoft Windows XP...you don't need to get a worm virus from your toilet...

[patrick0brien]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
Make sure it doesn't run Microsoft Windows XP...you don't need to get a worm virus from your toilet...

-Yeeeeech! Oh, the imagry!

Why? Oh, why did I follow this "Mac Forums Mailer"?

[Powerbook G5]

If you think that is bad, just wait until the next time you are on the toilet...I'm sure you'll have disturbing flashbacks while the jaws theme plays in your head. Oh, the humanity.

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by Durandal7
Don't knock it until you've tried it.

Sure, invite me over.

:D

Originally posted by paulwhannel
i like fecal matter spread throughout my entire house, too.


Uh... thanks for that thought... but no... I wipe good, I don't know what kinda of job your doing to get those results... :rolleyes:


I wouldn't be dissing it if I had:
a) Tried it
b) Known it was from Japan.

No offense to born and bred Japanes people, but I'm suprised they aren't the fattest nation.

They have so mant inventions, I bet in 10 years you will never had to move your seat to get TV, intenet, bathroom, gaming station and radio all in one.

--Anti-PWN :points at paul:

[patrick0brien]

Originally posted by MrMacman
No offense to born and bred Japanes people, but I'm suprised they aren't the fattest nation.

-MrMacman

I believe that has a lot to do with cumulative diet. Bacon, Eggs, McDonald's, Butter, Mayo, Pasta, etc. Then go play Playstation for four hours. And do this - or something like it every day for five years. Well, you then get big.

[Powerbook G5]

Definitely, I see my sisters eating Burger King like religion every day after school and they always complain how I weigh 100lbs less than they do...heaven forbid they eat a piece of fruit instead or try doing some pushups/situps like I do to keep healthy.