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In a world so modern, people are easily swept away by waves of innovation. But there is no need to get carried away. There is truth in the saying 'less is more'. Rather than turning your home into a cold, automated technological science lab, select a few key items and retain your own style and personality.
- Inga-Marie Barnett, Features Writer
- Published: 11:56 December 1, 2008
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- Privalite's lighting trickery can be a real novelty or a subtle enhancement.
A successfully impressive sound system is often heard before it's seen. Gone are the days of bulky boom boxes producing mediocre sound.
Prepare to have your musical tastes put to the test as the multiple connections means the iSongBook Portable can most probably play your entire musical library.
This little gem features a detachable speaker for true stereo separation and easy portability. An AM/ FM tuner includes five station presets.
The alarm offers the choice of waking to your iPod, the radio, or a gentle tone. A credit-card sized remote controls both the iSongBook system and most functions.
It's idealistic to think that work won't cut into leisure time. But why make your home feel as stressful as an office? Use extra business hours as an opportunity to bring home the latest high technology.
Apple's 24-inch LED cinema display is not only the ultimate work aid, but has the perfect screen to watch the latest film releases on. With a built-in iSight camera, mic, and speakers, it expands your whole viewing experience.
Privalite's lighting trickery can be a real novelty or a subtle enhancement. A flick of the switch can change an abundantly fishy aquarium headboard into a watery reminder, and the range of projections covers many tastes.
The wall-mounted Loewe LCD screen gives us the option of making sleek technology the centre of attention. The swish design will up the style ante of any room and will suit any interior design accessories.
Lexicon's groundbreaking technology, such as LOGIC 7, can be found in high-end homes the world over. Sure, the proof of a decent sound system is in the sound itself, but it doesn't hurt to perfect the aesthetics while you're at it.
Nowadays, we don't bat an eyelid when living room technology is brought into the bedroom. And why should we when it's this graceful?
Extending the concept of smooth motion into physical aesthetics, the new Philips LCD television is designed with a distinctly more fluid silhouette.
Embodying the oriental philosophy of Yin and Yang harmony, the front and back cabinets are joined harmoniously with no gaps or extrusions.
A transparent frame around the screen allows the TV to blend perfectly into any environment. Finished in sophisticated materials, such as real glass for the stand and high gloss plastics for the cabinet, the end result is an unimposing, graceful addition.
With Swiss engineering and design, Geneva Sound is a first: a multi-function hi-fi that fits in the home as simply as a lamp. Their creations are more or less ‘furniture music', and form a renewed fusion of home entertainment and decor.
No-one likes a show-off, and ‘smart homes' should maintain that sentiment. Whilst offering the latest in artistic lighting, temperature contol, security, and even stretching so far as to de-fog your bathroom mirrors, they tend do so with little fuss.
A discreet panel on the wall, and allsorts of hidden gizmos enable luxury to integrate into everyday life, giving all the gain without the pain. Simplicity is key. The Apple Airport Express 2 is another understated gem.
It may seem like an unsuspecting plug, but it allows you to share your wireless network with up to ten users, print anything from any room in the house, and stream music through a stereo or powered speakers.
We know that black and white are the most versatile colours, but when we are making a statement, easy is not always best. Technology comes in many guises and consequently many shades.
Playful primaries lessen the austerity of high-end brands, and poke a little fun into design. The Tivoli Audio® PAL®(Portable Audio Laboratory®) radio has taken on a personality all its own.
The friendly exterior, with its small stance, simple controls and weather-resistant, rubberized cabinet, comes in any of four colours, and offers an impressive technological feature set too.
Sleek looks win every time when it comes to kitchen fit-outs, reaffirming that cutting edge need not be over-the-top to grab attention.
One almost assumes that a kitchen of such minimalistic quality as the Porsche set-up featured above is bound to have hidden talents.
Fluid deisgn strikes again with this Whirlpool ‘Sense' fridge. Not only does it look the part, but it functions accordingly.
With ambient lighting courtesy of smart home advancements, and superior quality finishings, we have learnt to expect the previously unexpected, but that doesn't make these products any less impressive.
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