3-PIN plug redesigned - thoughts?

[sburrell]

I'm an avid RSS feed reader, and today Wired was linking to a Royal College of Art student's re-invention of the three-pin plug. Personally, I'm very impressed, and could easily see this becoming the new standard. The overarching principle is that it folds.

(original page here; Comprehensive design page here, with videos)









(A few more images available on the original page, including a USB version of the plug.)

I thought the most important aspect for us hifi guys here was demonstrated by the last three pics. So, thoughts?

[Tony Moore]

That's really neat.

[Jason P]

Genius. And I think it'll make the guy squillions - good luck to him!!

Jason

[hifinutt]

very nice, do you think they will do a shielded version ?

[Beechwoods]

That is extremely cool. Fantastically simple, like all the best ideas!

[Alex_UK]

This was posted before, I think? But yes - genius - I can imagine the space this would save travelling or in my work bag - the 3 way adaptor is awesome too - he deserves to make a fortune!

[sburrell]

Darn diddley-arn! Yes, Shane posted this back in September:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3868

Though, that thread quickly turned to discussion of the sexual aesthetics of vacuum cleaners

Oh well. I'll blame Wired, who were well behind the times on this one

[Themis]

Great idea, indeed !

[Spectral Morn]

But does it sound as good as a MK tough plug...the ones with the silver plated connections and fuse? Sadly the type of plug also effects the sound imho/e.

But as a piece of product design, its very clever. When at Art College I did a module in Product Design, very interesting but not for me...I stuck to Jewelery and silversmithing.


Regards D S D L

[Rare Bird]

neil i have the silver pin MK's the body of these plugs are shit compared to the older ones.