Tag: HGG-HOMEBODY

Homebody, Cost No Object Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-151FD 60-inch Plasma HDTV For devout videophiles who don't go the projector route, there's still nothing that satisfies like plasma, and for plasmas, there's nothing that compares to a Pioneer Elite. The top-of-the-line KURO PRO-151FD represents the highest quality TV-watching experience possible (and a price tag to match it, at 6,500 clams). ...

Sonos ZonePlayer S5 (Homebody; Under $1,000) Ideal someone who wants to play their PC's music in the kitchen, living room or other room without having to configure a complicated media extender, the compact all-in-one Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($399) is by far the most affordable wireless networkable speaker system in the company's lineup, with high-performance audio that rivals Bose's SoundDock ...

Dyson Limited Edition DC25 Blueprint (Homebody, Under $1000) Vacuum cleaners are like eyeglasses and headphones -- when you buy one, it's worth paying for quality (particularly if you live with a dog and/or significant other that sheds regularly). And once you use a "serious" vacuum cleaner, it's tough to go back. Dyson's Limited Edition DC25 Blueprint ($529.99) is arguably the nicest ...

Glide TV (Homebody, Under $250) More and more of us are watching video content from a notebook computer connected to our television sets, but efficiently interfacing with this content has proven to be something of a challenge. Keyboards and mice can be cumbersome and unwieldy (not to mention completely unusable when there's no flat surface to place them on). So what's an off-the-grid, ...

Moshi IVR Alarm Clock (Homebody, Under $50) Even vampires know that there's really no good way to wake up out of a deep slumber, but Moshi is trying to help late sleepers make a go of it. The Moshi IVR Alarm Clock ($49.99) is, somewhat surprisingly, the first alarm clock that responds to voice commands. Saying "Hello Moshi" starts things off, and then users simply speak to the device, using ...

Ripple LED Coffee Table (Homebody, Under $2,500) When you want to add both dynamic design and interactive gadgetry to a living space, look no further than this piece of futuristic furniture from sustainable-wares front Because We Can. The Ripple LED coffee table ($2,100), made from eco-friendly maple, alights based on motion sensors embedded in the table's surface. As folks move their hand ...

Sonos with iPod/iPhone app (Domestic God/Goddess, Under $500) Sonos, the multi-room wireless music system that lets you stream music from the Web and your PC, can now be controlled with that device we all know and love: the iPhone (and iPod Touch). The new iPhone app (free for any Sonos user) is big news for several reasons. First, the touch-based interface is a huge improvement over Sonos' ...

R2-D2 Aquarium (Kids, Under $250) Earning a close second for world's coolest fish tank (naturally first prize goes to those restaurants in Japan where bikini-clad "mermaids" perform), this bizarro 'Star Wars' license is actually pretty solid. A 1.75-gallon tank is housed in the chassis and is complete with a filter system and an overhead light that switches between three colors. As a nice ...

Skybar Wine Preservation and Optimization System (Domestic Goddess/God, Under $1,000) If you're any kind of wine drinker, then you probably know the sinking sensation of having that perfectly good Bordeaux go south after having been re-corked a couple of days. Damn the destructive power of oxygen! Skybar aims to give your treasured plonk extra life, and make the pouring all the better with its ...

WowWee Rovio (Man/Woman Who Has Everything, Under $500) To the torment of otherwise rational gadget -buyers, robot maestros WowWee have unleashed their insanely covet-worthy automated home sentry, Rovio. Beyond his battlebot-ish good looks, Rovio allows you to snoop on whatever he sees or hears via any web-connected PC, and even communicate to people nearby over a built-in microphone and ...

HP TouchSmart PC (Domestic God/Goddess, Under $5000) Oh, Apple must be pissed -- HP put out the next-gen desktop that the iMac should've been. This all-in-one is a standout already, with its vast and thoughtful features list: a built-in TV tuner with full-size remote; an ambient light sensor that illuminates the wireless keyboard and mouse; a webcam and microphone for video chats; a full array ...