Bang & Olufsen
Beverly Hills, Calif.
www.bang-olufsen.com Audio and video equipment $250 and up
#9: Videophone
Worldgate Communications
Trevose, Pa.
www.wgate.com Videophones from $299
#8: Privacy Glass
Pulp Studio, architectural decorative glass
Los Angeles, Calif.
www.pulpstudio.com Switchlite glass costs about $200 a square foot versus conventional glass at $5.
#7: Smart Kitchen
Boffi LA
Santa Monica, Calif.
www.boffila.com Countertops and cabinets for the kitchen start at $30,000. If you like Boffi, you might want to check out German manufacturers Poggenpohl and Bulthaup.
Beyond Connected Appliances
Seattle, Wash.
www.beyondconnectedhome.com The iCEBOX is available in black, white and slate. The system will be expandable as more appliances are designed.
#4: Smart Massage Chair
Inada
New York City, N.Y.
www.inada-chair.com Massage chairs starting around $3,200
#3: Robot Companion
Sony Style Store
Los Angeles, Calif.
www.sonystyle.com Entertainment robot start at around $1,900
#2: Voice Activated Systems — HAL is software based, so you can turn your existing PC into a home control system. This system only runs with a PC, so you'll need a dedicated computer if you use a Macintosh. Check to see if there are HAL installers in your area, otherwise maintenance could be frustrating.
