The media chair is designed to make a person feel as if they are being immersed in music.  The speakers are at a place that will allow a person to relax comfortably without sacrificing the audibility of the music.  The headrest has a 3-way speaker that produces surround sound.  The arm of the chair is designed so that an iPod can be integrated into the chair.

The chair has a soft foam seat covered with leather or other fabric and is made out of hard plastic.  The chair does look like a novelty.  It will probably be popular among those that love modern, contemporary furniture and music.

The media chair isn’t available yet.  It is still a concept, however, it probably won’t be long before it will see its place in many homes.

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Media Chair with Surround Sound

The system works by using a custom wireless computer that receives digital information via Wi-Fi, and then translates it into control signals for the remote control cars.   The car comes equipped with a compact webcam so that people can see where they are going.

By using the Joker Racer service, people can participate in remote control races from wherever they are.  The service also offers a real time chat feature so that people can easily communicate with each other as they are driving the cars.

There is also the prospect of an iPhone application that will be available in 2010 that will allow people to drive their Joker Racer car using their iPhone.  The gadget is an interesting one for individuals interested in driving a remote control car via the internet.

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Joker Racer and Remote Control Cars

The 6380 Senior Mobile Phone is the perfect mobile handset for the older generation of mobile phone users.  It’s a phone for consumers that don’t care about gimmicks or trendy keypads.  The phone has large oversized buttons and numbers are easily recognizable.

Some of the features of the 6380 Senior Mobile Phone include a phone book, calendar, SMS messaging, and alarm clock.  There are also some games preprogrammed into the phone.  The best part of the phone is the “SOS” button, which is a big, red panic button located on the back of the phone.  Users can program the SOS button to dial a certain number if an emergency or trouble arises.  A built-in flashlight is also a feature of the phone.

The phone isn’t just for the elderly.  The 6380 Senior Mobile Phone is a perfect phone for anyone that wants something simple, easy to use, and practical.  Unfortunately, the phone is not for U.S. or Canadian citizens, but the rest of the world should consider purchasing it.  They can expect to pay about $75.

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6380 Senior Mobile Phone

Ford’s inflatable seatbelt are posed to enter production in 2010 and is scheduled to be a new feature in the next generation of Ford Explorers.  The inflatable seat belts will be specifically designed for passengers in the back seat.  The company has decided that those in the front seat have enough airbags already.  Many rear-seat passengers are children and the elderly, and this demographic of passengers are more vulnerable to chest, head, and neck injuries.

The seat belts automatically inflate in the event of a side or frontal impact.  The seat belt inflates across the passenger’s chest in 40 milliseconds.  This can reduce the amount of energy that a person suffers because an inflatable seat belt better distributes the forces of the crash.  Most Ford research participants claimed that the seat belts are much more comfortable than the traditional kind.  The automobile company is hoping that the comfortable aspect will increase the rate in which rear passengers use the belt.

Ford isn’t the only company that likes the idea of an inflatable seat belt.  Toyota and Lexus are also excited about the idea.  The two companies have decided that some of their cars will begin to come equipped with the inflatable seatbelt in 2010.

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Ford’s Inflatable Seatbelt

The ASUS Smartbook is similar to the netbook but is better quality.  A few advantages is that the compiter has a 1Ghz SnapDragon Chipset which is extremely energy efficient.  This means the ASUS Smartbook will need very little power consumption and will have a great battery life.  In addition to this, the ASUS Smartbook is fanless.  The system is silent.  Noisy computers is one continuous pet peeve for many, but this problem is eliminated with the ASUS Smartbook.

The ASUS Smartbook does run on the Android system.  There is a difference between Google Android and Windows.  Although Android is decent, it is not as good as Windows.

The company is poised to launch the new ASUS Smartbook in just a few months.  The best feature about the ASUS Smartbook is the price.  The computer is very reasonable and affordable.  It will cost about $184.  This is attractive to people who want a nice computer system but don’t have much money.

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ASUS Smartbook Q1 2010

The Lenovo ThinkCenter all-in-one has been wildly popular and is used by many who work from home.  The newer version looks sleek, modern, and has a more appealing display than older versions.  Although there hasn’t been much information released about the new Lenovo ThinkCenter there are a few things that are evident.

The new Lenovo ThinkCenter all-in-one desktop will have wireless keyboard, 3 USB ports, a webcam, and an integrated speaker built into the bottom of the display.

Over the years, the Lenova ThinkCenter desktops have evolved.  Each year, the company is trying to maximize energy efficiency.  Lenovo is striving to become a more environmentally conscious company.  Consumers should expect the new Lenovo ThinkCenter desktop to be a computer that is energy efficient and has low power consumption.  This means the new version will be lighter weight, have quieter acoustics, and will be a high-energy desktop.

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Lenovo ThinkCenter

Some of the phone’s specs include 1GB of memory, a 4.8inch touch screen LCD with 800 x 480 resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth, a standalone GPS system, and a removable lithium ion battery.  The ITG xpPhone also comes equipped with a camera with 3.0 megapixels.

The ITG xpPhone also has great battery life.  Consumers can expect to get more than 5 hours of talk time before needing a recharge.  The talk time is considered the most impressive feature of the phone  The phone also has the sliding QWERTY board making it easy to send texts or emails.

The ITG xpPhone comes in silver, green, or red.

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ITG xpPhone

This theory is called the Mozart Effect.  The effect is pretty simple.  Playing a song for a baby improves the health of the child while boosting the infant’s IQ.  Pregnant mothers are anxious to play music for their newborns and unborn babies to increase the possibility they will produce a child prodigy or child genius.

There have been numerous studies that conclude that playing music for a baby while its still in the womb can enhance the intellect of the child.  For years, mothers have simply placed earphones on their bellies.

Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt was invented by a massage therapist who focused on prenatal massages. Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt is a device that is basically a soft belt with integrated speakers.

The mother attaches the belt around her belly and relaxes.  The belt is relaxing and healthy for both the mother and the baby.  Parents can expect to pay at least $49 to have a Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt.

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Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt

The Opera Trailer Home is bound to draw attention to its passengers with its design and amenities.  The Opera Trailer Home is as luxurious on the inside as it is on the outside.  The trailer home comes equipped with beds that are considered first-class.  The beds are electronically adjustable and will move with the body to ensure that the camper has the utmost possible comfort.  The home also has a wine cabinet and gorgeous hardwood floors.

Campers are also equipped with hot and cold water, a ceramic toilet, and a barbeque to make cooking outside a convenience. This particular trailer home is for someone who wants to travel in style.

Although the Opera Trailer Home will be available next year the price is not set.  Based on the versatility and luxury of the trailer home, consumers can expect to spend quite a bit of money.

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The Opera Trailer Home

The Qooq recipe and cooking tablet is also a recipe reader and is 10.2 inches in diameter.  The tablet has thousands of recipes, meal plans, video instructions and advice on how to choose ingredients, and even produce grocery-shopping lists.

The Qooq recipe and cooking tablet is impressive.  The touchscreen is glass, and has an SD slot, USB ports, Ethernet ports, WiFi technology and sits on a built-in stand.

It is also important to know that having access to all the recipes and video instructions comes with a price tag.  The Qooq recipe and cooking tablet connects to WiFi technology and accesses the recipes and videos through the web.  Users can expect to pay a monthly subscription of about $20 to have access to the recipes.

In addition to helping someone become an excellent chef in the kitchen there are other capabilities of the Qooq recipe and cooking tablet.  For example, individuals can check the weather, listen to an internet radio or even view their digital photos on the Qooq recipe and cooking tablet.  The Qooq recipe and cooking tablet cost about $513, but is considered priceless by people who are not good cooks or love to cook and want to expand their knowledge on recipes and meal plans.

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Qooq Recipe and Cooking Tablet

The Gavari Semiacoustic Violin was created by an Austrian Designer named Gerda Hopfgartner.  When Gerda Hopfgartner designed the Gavari Semiacoustic Violin the designer was inspired by feminine curves, modern yachts, and fashion corsets from the Baroque, Beidermeier, and Rococo ages.

What will be interesting is if the violin sounds as beautifully as it looks.  Although the body of the violin has been altered to resemble something sleek and contemporary, the violin’s aesthetics are still the same.  It’s not the sound of the violin that has changed – it’s simply the body.

People interested in the Gavari Semiacoustic Violin will likely be music lovers, and, of course, violinist.

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Gavari Semiacoustic Violin

Konarka Technologies teamed up with a German based company called Neuber to release one of the latest solar bags to hit the marketplace.  The bag is called the Neuber Energy Sun Bag.  This is one of the latest lines of messenger bags that promise to convert light into energy.

The Neuber Energy Sun Bags are also considered the lightest solar bags on the market.  The demand for these bags are growing and this particular bag has the ability to charge IPods, digital cameras, MP3 players and mobile phones with sun power.  As long as the carrier of the bag has sun, they never have to worry about looking for a power connection to charge their electronic devices.

The bags can be purchased for 99 Euros or under 150 USD. Neuber Energy Sun Bags are available in 37 colors.  This particular bag is perfect for technology junkies, business executives, and students.

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Neuber Energy Sun Bag

This particular phone was tailor-made for China.  The technology that it’s using is specific to China mobile network carriers.

The phone itself isn’t too flashy and looks like many other mobile phones currently on the market.  It has a 2.8 inch QVGA screen, a 5 megapixel camera, and 4GB of storage.  The camera is one of the highlights of the Nokia 6788 and the 4GB of storage makes it easy to carry around hundreds of high-resolution pictures.

The phone is launching in two colors.  Consumers can pick up the black one with red highlights or the brown version with gold highlights.  To add some Chinese flair to the phone, the Nokia 6788 was designed with a few Chinese elements like the traditional patterns found on the backside of the phone and on the battery cover.  The traditional patterns on the Nokia 6788 were inspired by Chinese architecture and furniture.

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Nokia 6788

Private investigators or spies will appreciate the Coke can spy cam.  Anyone who likes to snoop around or is a practical joker will also enjoy this particular gadget.  The Coke can spy cam is a perfect piece of equipment for someone who is involved in private investigation, paparazzi or security.  Consumers who want to buy the camera can expect to spend around $50.

The camera is simple to operate and has 4GB of memory.  The video quality is also good.  It has video output formats and a built-in lithium battery.

The bottom of the camera has a USB port that connects to the computer.   The very bottom of the can removes to reveal a power switch and the UBS port.

The Coke can spy cam is identical to a real soda can, making it very difficult for someone to spot is as a spy cam.  The camera does come with a rechargeable battery as well and it has great recording capabilities.  The camera can record for 15 continuous hours.

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Coke Can Spy Cam

The Insignia Little Buddy works by merging GPS technology with cellular technology.  The device tracks children with real-time location updates that are sent via text message to either a smartphone or computer.

The Insignia Little Buddy is a unique GPS that comes with an accompanying website to help a parent keep track of their children.  The device is especially perfect for parents that have active children and need to have an idea of where their child should be based on a weekly schedule.  The Insignia Little Buddy can easily fit into a backpack or lunchbox.

Parents who are interested in the Insignia Little Buddy can purchase it for a mere $100, which seems like a very small price to pay for a child’s security.  The device is popular and is currently backordered.

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Insignia Little Buddy GPS