The Wellcome Trust have recently (I think) installed some Mitsubishi hand driers that are complete rip offs of the Dyson Airblades except for two key problems: 1. the design is hideous, you can see the grotty water collecting at the bottom of the drier for example, and more importantly: 2. they don't actually dry your hands.

Particularly in a place where attention to good design seems to be a big deal, these cheap versions of the real thing really let down the bathroom experience - which I'd feel ridiculous saying except that I've overheard several conversations in those bathrooms and the nearby corridor saying pretty much saying exactly the same! 8 months ago via web

I heard about Dyson Airblades a few years ago. The first one I ever used was in the toilets at the Design Museum in London. They also had a promotional stand at the Innocent Village Fete a couple of years ago. However despite their efficiency and environmental credentials I rarely come across them in public places. I think the Design Museum was an exception due to obviously being a supporter of good design. I don't know if this is due to a lack of marketing or a lack of interest because they done seem to have taken off in the same way as the vacuum cleaners which is a shame.

Maybe they need to be promoted to interiors designers or people who specify the fit outs for public toilets, particularly in shopping centres . Or to developers who own shopping centres and commercial buildings from the angle of saving money on electricity bils or the cost of disposing of waste paper towels. 9 months ago via web

Apparently, a Dyson AirBlade "only" costs £680 incl VAT. Lots of people on Twitter say they want one for their own houses! 9 months ago via web

Here's what a Dyson AirBlade looks like : http://twitpic.com/on4o7

courtesy of @elitegunslinger on Twitter 9 months ago via web

Another map of AirBlade Locations, this time direct from Dyson.

http://www.dysonairblade.co.uk/news/spotter.asp 9 months ago via web

I just found this excellent map of the UK showing where next gen hand dryers are located. Courtesy of @by_tor on Twitter.

http://www.communitywalk.com/airblade 9 months ago via web

What about some (peel off) stickers we could carry for such cases and stick on the things? 9 months ago via web

Yep, about as useful as chocolate fireguards, bring on the dyson, revelation at your fingertips! 9 months ago via web

Sick and tired of waving my hands around like a looney to find the censor to turn it on or pressing the button over and over again to ensure that all the drips are dried! Let's spread the love for the Dyson Airblades and get rid of the old energy inefficent automatic ones! 9 months ago via web