The Rolls-Royce of geeks

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Anirudh Dhoot, CEO of Electrolux, regrets not having bought a 100-inch LCD television, but wasted no time getting himself an Apple iPhone. Besides flaunting his iPhone, Dhoot is confident that he has unearthed all the tricks and features of his various gadgets.

Have your gadgets ever come to your rescue?

Closed circuit TV (CCTV) is one gadget that aptly serves the purpose of rescue. Through CCTV, one gets to know who exactly is standing outside the door. This surely avoids any kind of theft and it does not let strangers enter the house.

What is the coolest gadget that you own and like to show off?

My Apple iPhone, since it is entirely new in the market and it is fast gaining popularity in the Indian market even without being present here.

Is there a gadget you regret not buying when the time was right?

I regret not buying the 100-inch LCD TV.

How do you get the maximum juice from your gadgets?

I like experimenting with my gadgets. I browse through the instructions book carefully and try out most of the functions. For example, with my Apple iPhone, I have tried downloading, iTunes and Internet browsing.

What's a perfect geeky gift for you?

A perfect geeky gift for me would be a Rolls-Royce.

What is your most stylish gadget?

At home, it is the Electrolux A La Carte four-door, side-by-side refrigerator which is definitely one of the most stylish gadgets.

If you could, what kind of dream gadget would you make for yourself?

I would like to build a mobile TV which has a TV, computer, iPod and direct-to-home connection. I want to create all these features in a small mobile TV gadget.

Can you unwind with the help of your gadgets?

With my Apple iPod, I can push my worries aside. I enjoy browsing through it and using various built-in applications. Every aspect of this media player is fun to play with and keeps the user engaged.