Ask HN: What are the best-designed products you've ever used?

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Post by zwendkos » Wed, Jan 09, 2019, 11:20 PM UTC

I'll start: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer. Simply music magic.

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Post by jppope » Wed, Jan 09, 2019, 11:33 PM UTC

Cole Haan made a pair of all weather boots that had Nike Air soles that were perfectly designed in every way. They lasted 5 years doing 5-10 miles a day in NYC AND on hikes in the Adirondacks. If I could go back in time I would buy 15-20 pairs to last me till I die

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Post by smt88 » Wed, Jan 09, 2019, 11:43 PM UTC

BlackBerry Bold keyboard

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Post by giardini » Wed, Jan 09, 2019, 11:49 PM UTC

Classic American potato-peeler & Hewlett-Packard 2100 keyboard.

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Post by hacknat » Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 12:10 AM UTC

I have a pair of leather Vasque boots with Vibram soles that are still going strong after years. The soles show almost no sign of wear (they make direct contact with pavement very infrequently).

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Post by jhayward » Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 12:14 AM UTC

The basic pencil circa US 20th century.

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Post by yesenadam » Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 12:15 AM UTC

giardini wrote: post #4

Classic American potato-peeler & Hewlett-Packard 2100 keyboard.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeler

Which of these peelers are you referring to? (if any)

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Post by csnewb » Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 1:47 AM UTC

2015 15" Macbook Pro. The screen size and resolution is perfect for coding and watching movies. Keyboard is super comfortable, the touchpad is the best of any laptop I've ever used. The physical size and weight of the laptop is hardly noticeable in my backpack. It integrates flawlessly with all my peripherals like a mechanical keyboard, mouse, external monitors, etc. macOS is also sleek and simple. The overall experience of using that MBP is a pleasure.

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Post by ArtWomb » Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 2:36 AM UTC

A two-person tent from The North Face that lasted close to a decade. It was so thoughtfully constructed you could make or break camp in under 5 minutes ;)