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From Matrix to the living room, sans head plugs

Mike Yamamoto | Nov 19, 2007

The last time we saw a set-up like this, we were trying to figure out how to spell Nebuchadnezzar without much luck. But this takes the concept behind the "G-Tech Neber" to an entirely new level, out of the clinical category and into the living room.

Despite its Pottery Barn-inspired name, the "Maya Single" media apparatus impressively features an architecturally designed chair with strategically positioned 60-watt speakers, subwoofer, and 32- or 26-inch screen perched precariously by a metal arm hanging overhead, all accented with natural wood trim, according to T3. The sound system definitely puts it ahead of the similarly inclined "Alternative Computer Control System" but, for pure technological appointments, it still falls short of the "Aura."

Still, the Maya is one sweet ride. The only major drawback, so far as we can tell, is that it doesn't fully recline.

Via Crave CNET

Filed under: Home AV, Lifestyle
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Robotic suitcase that follows you

Juniper Foo | Nov 19, 2007

The next time you go on a trip with Tony, he'll be sitting in the cargo space of the plane. Better yet, he won't complain, won't make demands every night, and will dog your footsteps like a lovelorn puppy, short of wagging his tail. Tony is robotic suitcase developed in Russian. Whether there's a market for this remains to be seen, though you'll have to wait preeety long to get ahold of on. The developers from Robotronic.ru are testing the waters by scheduling this for sale only in 2009, and via a Russian catalog. Vy govorite po-angliyski? Speak you Russian? Pray the instructions aren't in Russian, either.

Tony sounds intriguing enough even if the photo shows a oddly impractical design. We're guessing the suitcase will also be weighed down by all that machinery. So forget packing in extra footwear.

Onboard are an internal gyroscope, light, sound and infrared detectors and sensors which allow Tony to detect stairs as well as follow you without bumping into anything. A card in your pocket allows the suitcase to track you. And if some twerp were to steal it, an alarm will sound. Though at a US$2,000 sticker shock, we'd suggest you take out a nice insurance package on Tony. Stay, boy, stay.

Via Russia IC

Filed under: Future Tech, Lifestyle, Luxury
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