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If you think the airblades are bad then wait until you try out the airblade + tap combined: https://www.dyson.com/hand-dryers/dyson-airblade-tap-overvie... # I've only seen (and used) them at a service station in Gruyère.

They're one of the most ridiculous non-solutions to a non-problem I've seen - you end up setting the dryer off when washing your hands (if washing your hands properly) and blow water everywhere. Even if you don't set them off you still end up blowing the excess water all over yourself as the sink acts as a nice surface for it all to bounce off.

With a proper sink they are pretty convenient actually. And unlike their wall units I don't risk touching the unit accidentally.

Seen them at three airports so far. All were splashing water as observed from others using them. I had been warned by a friend beforehand and avoided the fan function.

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