Around The Home
La Scala Jacuzzi combines big screen
Every bathroom should have one - the La Scala Bathing and Entertainment Centre brings together a 42-inch high-definition Plasma monitor and powerful surround sound system with the luxury of a personal spa bath. Read More
Garagetech
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They may come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing many of our sheds and garages have in common is that you can never find anything when you need it... Read More
Nanny Watcher
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On the surface, it looks and functions just like a normal NEC video player/recorder, but behind the perspex frontal panel is a video camera which can record onto the tape in the machine or onto a second machine... Read More
The future is CEDIA
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The CEDIA concept aims to expand the horizons of consumers by putting them in touch with capable, reputable, qualified design or installation contractors with specialised knowledge and skills in custom installation not widely accessible in the broader construction industry. In coming issues Gizmo takes a look at some of CEDIAs standout installations, beginning with this award winning home audiovisual "media room" from the US. Read More
Acoustic Art
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The magnificent handcrafted Tiresse horn speaker system makes a big statement through size, shape and sound. Almost 2 metres high and weighing 40kg, the M8 model (pictured) utilises the acoustic properties of a 3.5 metre long horn integrated into its unique, clef-like design. Handcrafted in Sydney by hOrnZacoustics, each pair contains over 200 individual pieces and takes 300 hours over 3 months to build.
Security Phone
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The "Smart Phone" Security Telephone system from Skandia connects wirelessly to a range of different sensors that monitor the home and let you know about it in the event of a disturbance. Read More
Thomson wireless telephone and web extension system
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Short of a phone line? This wireless telephone and web extension system from Thomson converts any mains outlet into a phone socket or modem jack. Read More
Programmed Massaging Chair
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The Osim Millenium Chair which embodies a sophisticated combination of air, roller and vibration systems to give the user a full body massage. Read More
No Washing Powder Required
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Sanyo has announced it will begin marketing a washing machine which does not require washing powder or soap of any kind. Read More
Fully Automatic Coffee Machine
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Italian coffee machine specialist Gaggia's latest fully automatic coffee machine comes with an integrated coffee grinder ensuring you have fresh coffee every time - but the beans in the top, and the coffee comes out the bottom, with all aspects of the process fully programmable... Read More
Netsurfer Ergonomic Computer Chair
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Swedish design company Snowcrash is responsible for this ergonomic masterpeice which it has dubbed the Netsurfer. The semi-reclined seating position has the neck, arms and legs all supported in such a way that it is comfortable for extended periods of internet, game or computer usage. The major drawback is the price - US$2790. Available from www.snowcrash.se Read More
Digital Cookware
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Now there's a digital cooking set-up which offers exact temperatures, taking the voodoo out of cordon bleu cooking and enabling those of us not blessed with an innate sense of timing to replicate meals. Read More
Wherify Child Tracking System
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One of the big hits of the CES was Wherify Wireless which won the coveted Consumer Electronics Association's 2002 Best of Innovations award in the Personal Electronics category for its GPS Personal Locator for Children. The wrist-worn locator offers parents peace of mind, knowing they can locate their children, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read More
Digital Angel
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Imagine a microchip implanted in the body which can be tracked via satellite, and allow the remote monitoring of that person's exact geographic position and the state of key health indicators. It's available now from US-based Digital Angel, a company offering a wide array of services combining Global Positioning Systems and biosensor monitoring with internet-enabled wireless telecommunications. Read More
LG 60 inch PDP Screen
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LG's display with the mostest. The high definition 60 inch screen (152cm) screen looks like a giant picture frame, being just 10cm thick, but it is the most impressive display available for home entertainment, for trade shows, or for anywhere where public information might need to be displayed with clarity, SIZE and a wide viewing angle. Read More
Samsung Combination DVD and VCR
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For those who want the best of both worlds, and hate paying $35 for a recordable DVD disk, the Samsung DVDV5000 is a combination DVD player and VCR which also reads VCDs, Audio CDs and CD-ROMs and can copy DVDs that have no Macrovision protection to VHS tape. Read More
TopForm Computer Lounge Chair
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Tasmanian ingenuity, ergonomic excellence and style form the basis of the Topform electric recliner, a patented concept which could be the most comfortable way possible to view and work a PC. It has room for your computer within the base of the chair, arm-pads designed for use with a cordless optical mouse and keyboard and a built-in 15 inch LCD monitor. The base model starts at US$2000 and heads upwards depending on the options. The Gosh leather-clad chair pictured sells for US$3500. Phone +61 62721444. Read More
Oregon Scientific Projection Alarm Clock
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Oregon Scientific's Exactset projection clock features a projector which can be rotated 180 degrees and focused on a wall or ceiling to display the time in softly glowing red numbers. The backlit LCD displays time, day, date and indoor temperature and there's an eight minute snooze feature. At $129.95, the Exactset is available from Retravision, Telstra shops and David Jones. Read More
LG Internet Refridgerator
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The LG adverts on telly don't do it justice. The LG Internet Refrigerator has the coolest set of features ever seen in the kitchen. Read More
Cyking Vacuum Cleaner - no dirtbags
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The LG CYKING is an innovative new vacuum cleaner that does not require a dust bag. With five air filters, including an 'optical catalytic filter' that removes germs from the air circulating within the machine, the Cyking traps all airborne pneumonia bacilli, staphylo-coccus aureus, colon bacilli and dust mites that are commonly found throughout living areas. This is particularly of benefit to asthma and allergy sufferers. The Cyking comes in two models, a silver model with 'fuzzy logic' controls (RRP$799) and a blue standard model (RRP$699). Read More
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - 2002
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The Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest and most influential. This year the hit of the show was an impressive set-top box at an affordable price. Read More
Eon3 XCam2 Remote Surveillance Camera
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Home automation specialist EON3.com.au sells the XCam2 kit for $279. This includes the camera with built-in transmitter and receiver which connects to your VCR or TV. The unit can transmit around 30 metres and additional cameras can be added for $199 each. Checking who's at the door can be as easy as changing TV channels. Read More
Bang & Olufsen Home Cinema DVD
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Bang and Olufsen's new Beovision Avant DVD is a combination DVD player, 32' Real Flat picture tube and sound system. It's also capable of serving audio and video throughout the home or acting as the head unit and central speaker of a home cinema suite. Read More
