Home theater outfit Marantz is preparing the release of an unusually elaborate HDMI switch. The VS3002, expected to launch first in Japan, will allow users to connect a full six HDMI inputs, where most allow a maximum of two or four. It has two outputs moreover, enabling owners to connect to both a TV and another device, such as a computer monitor.

The 3002 will support HDMI 1.3’s Deep Color standard, as well as RS-232C connections for more elaborate home theater setups. Although the system will ship with a remote, it auto-detect inputs as a rule, and also indicates whether or not a connected device is powered. Pricing is expected to be 35,000 yen ($310)

Digix Semicon announced the release of Lesca’s DC-100 Mini Digital Camcorder in Korea market. Digix itself is Lesca’s, a Hong Kong-based digital camera manufacturer, official distributor for digital camera and digital camera products. As for the DC-100, it has all the things that a camcorder should have, with an addition of 20 pre-loaded games.

Trying to enhance your room with ambient lighting but don’t how to pick the perfect lamp ? Try out the Bench Pot. It’s this cool pot that can hold your house-plant and enhance its look by bathing it in a soft, soothing glow. You can install any color lamp that you want and create the perfect ambience. The good thing about this pot is that you place real plants in it and not opt for those lifeless, plastic ones. The pot incorporates a double-walled design thus separating water from the light area.Bench Pot is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, pick it up for $1,399.

The retro style has been coming back for quite some time now and it is here to stay. If you have a thing for retro stuff, you are surely going to admire the new range of flueless gas fires from Smeg. The 50s style retro flueless gas fire is both beautiful and functional as it combines technology with style and have been developed to inspire your ideas for expanding your living space. The fire matches up with the rest of your appliances and with no chimney required, you can place it almost anywhere. The Smeg’s flueless fires convert 100% of gas to heat reducing fuel costs, which contributes to a greener and friendly environment. The new fires come in Retro, Classic and Linear styles. Officially, they are priced at £999.