Not as popular as the iPod nano, nor causing a frenzy like the Xbox 360, these “hi-tech” products are simply too expensive or have features that exceed the typical needs of users.
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Do you want to escape the frigid world to play Halo 2 for a few hours without interruption? The “cocoon” Oculas, made from fiberglass (used in car manufacturing), features a “personal entertainment theater” compatible with PC, Mac, Xbox, and PSP 2, allowing you to listen to music and watch DVDs on a 23-inch flat screen. Price: $45,000. |
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| Equipped with AMD’s dual-core processing unit, the Voodoo 709 is considered one of the fastest laptops in the world. Price: $4,200. |
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| Samsung showcased the world’s largest LCD TV this year: 82 inches, surpassing Sharp’s previous record of 65 inches. Price: over $60,000. |
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| Phase One has begun shipping the P45 digital camera with an unprecedented resolution: 39 megapixels, allowing for sharp and detailed photography. |
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| The Env Mike motorcycle, the first to run on natural energy (a combination of hydrogen and oxygen), does not go very fast and lacks polish. However, it only emits water and runs relatively quietly. Price: $6,000. |
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| This diamond-studded version is heavier than the original iPod Nano, thus losing the “light as a feather” allure that users cherished in Apple’s music player. It features 586 diamonds (10.36 carats). Price: $12,495. |
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| The Continuum Audio Caliburn recording system, software-based, was launched at CES 2005 in January. Only three Americans currently own this device. Price: $38,000. |
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| This luxurious computer system, adorned with 24-karat gold, will leave anyone in awe. The limited edition Voodoo OMEN 24K is equipped with a cooling system, AMD Athlon 64 FX-57, Nvidia SLI technology, an ASUS motherboard, and Corsair Micro memory. Price: $8,000. |
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| VisualStation is a disc-shaped display from Elumens (USA). It uses a lens and an LCD projector to project images onto a 1.5-meter high screen. Price: $20,000. |
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| The customizable X-Desk system includes 2 to 32 SlimLine LCD screens ranging from 19 to 40 inches, with aspect ratios of 5:4 and 16:9, and is elegantly structured. Price: $772,452. |
Hai Nguyen
