Krell is now shipping their new Papa Dock amplifier that is designed to be used with their KID iPod Dock. The Papa Dock mates up with the KID (that sounds so wrong) and can provide up to 150 watts of power to the listener’s choice of speakers.

Features include a 40,000 microfarad power supply, physically isolated left and right channels, twelve high current output devices and WBT speaker connectors. The Papa is also auto sensing and powers on when the iPod is connected.

Price on the Krell KID is $1,500 and the Papa Dock is an extra $2,500.

This Halo Light, designed by Sander Mulder, is both classy and practical. First of all, it looks pretty awesome, with its ring of light supported by an arcing pole.This makes for a functional light with a minimal yet intriguing visual impact. It’s easily adjusted and suspended above a table with it’s stainless steel arc, but it’s also available for free hanging purposes ( cable suspended ) in bars and  living rooms.

Unfortunately, it’s made-to-order with an undisclosed price, meaning it’s more expensive than it’s worth.

Enex has come up with their “Hue and Funny” Kitchen, which they have claimed to be the future of kitchen design. It proposes a new paradigm for modern kitchen where relaxing space to rest and a joyous space of entertainment can be.

It is a new design with the idea that a sink does not always have to be rectangular. Coming from the beautiful curve of a seated woman, it minimizes the bottom cabinet to design a countertop that seems to float in the air. Built-in entertainment equipment, including TV and audio, create a future-oriented multi-functional kitchen which you might have seen on a Sci-Fi movie.

Samsung Electronics released three new TV displays at the SID 2008.Samsung will unveil the industry’s first 82-inch LCD TV panel with ultra-definition (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate. It displays ultra-definition (UD) resolution at 120 frames per second, minimizing the blurring that is experienced at 60Hz. A red/green/blue LED backlight has been added to raise true color saturation to 150 percent, based on the NISC standard of 100 percent.

“This 82-inch LCD is large enough to cover all viewing angles with ultra-definition resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate that will allow viewers to watch motion pictures as if they are really in them,” said Sang Soo Kim, executive vice president of the LCD Technology Center at Samsung Electronics. “It is the optimal display for future TVs.”

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Designed and fabricated by master craftsman Fred Bailey, this ‘Car Couch’ is a truly one-of-a-kind sculpture. The couch is detachable into three pieces that allows you to fit it into just about any possible setup. The masterpiece is personally autographed by the creator which turns this classic piece into the perfect décor for a car guy or gal! The stunning couch is up for grabs at an eBay auction with bids starting at $39,999.

This “floating staircase” was designed by Jordi Vayreda of Jordivayreda Projectteam (Spain).I don’t think staircases get much cooler looking than this Floating Staircase. I mean, look at it! It’s magically sprouting from the wall with a minimum of materials! I love it.