Every baller home theater system needs a high-quality media console, which has a direct influence on everything from the picture on the screen to the sound pumped out by the speakers. If your media console is lacking, we suggest you check out the new Nº502 media console from high-performance A/V manufacturer Mark Levinson.

Here’s why we like Mark Levinson’s Nº502:

• First, the Nº502 comes with a graphical user interface on the front panel of the box, so you can monitor what’s on your theater screen remotely. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tired of your washer and dryer taking up unnecessary space in your crib? India-based designer Harsha Vardhan has come up with a smart washing machine concept that eliminates the need for the traditional washer-dryer combo by integrating an ionic pressure washing system into a pebble-looking lounge chair. Instead of using water, Vardhan’s Alternative Clothes Cleaner blasts laundry with ionized air, so it emerges clean and dry. Whether the Alternative Clothes Cleaner is at work or at rest, this futuristic washing machine serves as a lounge seat. And according to the designer, purchasers would have the option to select from a variety of colors and custom finishes.

While the Alternative Clothes Cleaner remains a concept, we can see similar space-saving washer-dryer units making it into more than just the laundry room. Peep the large image gallery after the jump for a more in-depth look at the Alternative Clothes Cleaner and its functionality.

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If you’re renting your place or don’t want to drop big bucks on a custom shower sound system, we’ve got the perfect waterproof MP3 speaker for you: the Juke Tower. The fully-waterproof Juke Tower comes with an embedded LED clock as well as a track display, and it’s controlled by an easy-to-use top menu panel. To hook up your tunes, you connect your own USB drive to the speaker, and it will play for up to 12 hours using three AA batteries. And when you’re not using the Juke Tower in the shower, you can bring it outside to the pool. Priced at $130, the Juke Tower is one of the more affordable shower sound systems on the market. Unless you’re content putting the old boom box right outside the shower door.

Available through: AudioCubes

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MarineAV’s waterproof 70″ LCD is the most baller outdoor product we’ve seen so far this summer. The 70-inch high definition wide screen uses a Samsung LCD panel and comes with all the standard features you’d expect in standard LCD TV, including AV, S-Video, component, HDMI, PC (VGA) and a remote control. Resolution on the TV is 1920 x 1080 pixels, with a 1500:1 contrast ratio. Throw it on the deck, on the houseboat, or in the pool. This 70″ waterproof LCD is bound to impress. The cost? Approximately $55,500.

Available through: Marine Audio [via BornRich]

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Whether you’re looking to track your dogs on a bird hunt or just want to make sure you know where they are on your property, Garmin’s new and improved Astro GPS Dog Tracking System is the perfect tool for keeping tabs on your pooches. The system includes a lightweight DC 30 collar and an Astro 220 receiver, which pinpoints exactly where your dog is and what he’s doing. Designed specifically for hunting, Garmin’s Astro GPS Dog Tracking System works in dense cover, has a seven-mile range, and can support ten dogs simultaneously. The device is capable of identifying hunting-specific objects, like ATV’s, bird flushes, and raccoons. And when the receiver’s not in use, it doubles as a hand held GPS that you can use in your car, boat, etc.

The Astro GPS Dog Tracking System will run you $650, with one DC 30 collar included. Each additional collar will go for $200. The system is expected to hit stores in the third quarter of 2008.

[via Engadget]

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