This high quality multimedia ‘Speak-er’ is probably the best piece of gadgetry that is realized this year. After waiting many months since its first conception, these speech bubble-shaped speakers made from polished white plastic with beautiful black matte steel grill will start hitting production. No details on tech specs but as good looking as they are, we wouldn’t be too worried about the insides. Available later this year at $120, so you gotta hold your horses. [PocketLint] More
Polk Audio offers the PSWi225 Sub that uses a 2.4Ghz wireless transmission to deliver an impressive 40-180 Hz response from anywhere in the room. Measuring 12 inch x 13 inch x 12 inch, the PSWi225 can be positioned wherever the bass response is most effective. The enclosure features a rugged Long-throw Dynamic Balance® co-polymer driver with Butyl Rubber surround for maximum performance and reliability. The Polk PSWi2255 will be released in March 2009 for $399. [WideScreenReview]
Germany based company, Montegiro, has made a new high-end audio system in the form of the new Legno turntable. It combines bamboo and high-grade steel to produce beautiful music from your old vinyl collection. Montegiro has decided to use bamboo chassis because of the wood’s stabilizing and resonance-damping properties. There are also four adjustable and high-grade steel feet with rubber O-rings. The Montegiro’s Legno luxury wooden turntable is now available at Koetsu for $13,240. [BornRich]
Featuring 32 racetracks and slopes in the most famous ski resorts in the world, the Ski Home Simulator is closest thing you can get as far as sky simulators can go. Experience the thrill like never before as the simulator vibrates, rotates, tilts, exactly like a real ski descent. A great way to train yourself to become a professional skier. Available now for a price around $2285. [Bornrich]
That’s right! Sony will sell entertainment classics like “Thriller”, “the Da Vinci Code” or “Men in Black” on its MicroVault Click USB drive. Sony sells “Thriller” for $19.99, meanwhile “Da Vinci Code” and “MiB” is priced at $29.99. [Software Headlines]
If you are super rich person, then you can buy the Harion Glass Speakers. These speakers were made of Heat-resistant glass manufactured by Hario, a glass maker in Tokyo. Priced at a hefty 16 million yen or approx. $168,000, the speaker system consists of a center speaker, a sub woofer, a couple of tweeters and mid-range speakers. The company also announced that if you order a minimum of ten units of these speakers then you may be able to receive a lower price tag at around $105,000 per unit. However, there is no info about the sound quality of these super expensive speakers. [GearLog]
Let’s upgrade our home theater system with the GenevaSound Home Theater. Priced at $4,000, it is actually the all-in-one electronic-furniture hybrid that offers a sleek piano-lacquered wooden cabinet that houses a 700-watt amplifier, 7 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer, CD player, FM tuner, and an iPod/ iPhone docking station. [Product Page]
Fans of The Simpsons cartoon movie will be glad to know that the Homer Simpson talking doorbell is now available for purchase. Priced at £20, the door bell has a push-button with Homer’s face and the words ‘Ding Dong!’. Meanwhile, the receiver comes in the shape of Homer Simpson figure in his favorite lazy armchair. Doh!
Homer will say 5 unique phrases including “Answer the door, and put on some clothes and make me a sandwich”, “Ding dong! That’s right, I called you a ding dong”, “There’s someone at the door with a free pizza. Well, a guy can hope, can’t he?”, “Oooh, a visitor! Maybe it’s the door to door strangler.” and “Someone’s at the door. Maybe this time you can sell them some magazines!”. Very funny, isn’t it?
The Homer Simpson Talking Doorbell requires two AA batteries (not included) for the receiver and one 23A battery for the door bell (included). [GeekAlerts]
Here is the latest LED-illuminated pool table from Aurora that retails for a hefty $700. However, this pool table offers some kewl features including the pocket sizes the same as found on British pool table, hard wearing commercial standard Blue cloth, blue LED flood lights in the pockets, ball return system, and an adjustable feet levelers to ensure a level play surface. The table also replicates playfield dimensions of 6ft slate bed British pool table. The Aurora LED-illuminated Pool Table comes equipped with 2 x 48 inch cues, a set of Red & Yellow balls, Chalk, Triangle, Brush. Unfortunately, this kewl LED-illuminated pool table is currently available only in Britain. [Liberty Games]
Here’s a new and one of a kind music app for your iPhone. Play it solo or with a bunch of friends for fantastic orchestra, all you gotta do is placing your four fingers on the multi-touch screen and blow into your iPhone microphone. This app works by combining touch, tilt, gestures and human breath. Another cool thing is that you can share your performance with everyone around the world by using the Smule’s Sonic Network technology. Get in touch with your inner musical talent and have fun with it. Available on the iTunes store for only $0.99. [technabob via Upcoming Cellphones]
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