HOME BREW

According to coffee lore, the world's first frappe came about when a Nestle employee accidentally added cold water to his instant coffee. Today, you can purposefully create indulgent frosty treats at home in minutes with Café Frappe from Mr. Coffee. Priced at $80, the first at-home appliance to brew and blend whips up endless varieties of coffeehouse-style drinks with the press of a button. myfrappe.com

SHOWER POWER

Some like it hot. And some, not so hot. The ioDIGITAL system by Moen digitizes your bathing experience, letting you store up to four completely personalized water and temperature settings. Available for the shower or tub, the

easy-to-use product starts at $1,200 and features an optional remote control, which is super handy for chilly winter mornings. moen.com

FLAT IS PHAT

Add a bright new twist to cumbersome computer cables. Available in a rainbow of colors, these wires from LaCie lie flat on work areas and roll up easily, eliminating clutter and uncontrolled coiling. Available for USB, FireWire and eSATA interfaces, the cheerful cords come with 24 adhesive labels for detailed customization. Starting at $10. lacie.com

MIRROR IMAGE

Want to watch the weather forecast while brushing your teeth? With the Mirrored LCD TV from Pantel, you won't miss a moment of it. When the product is off, it's a regular mirror. When it's on, it's a discrete, sleek and waterproof HDTV. Featuring two external waterproof speakers, anti-glare glass and a floating remote control, it's available in 20- to 42-inch models. Prices range from $2,000 to $4,500. pantel.com

TAIL GREAT

Let the good times roll wherever you go with the Tailgating Grill from Margaritaville. Fitting into a standard

receiving hitch, the grill's sturdy steel arm holds it snug for transport, then swivels into place for grilling. Priced at $400, the full-size propane grill offers 352 square inches of cooking space with a porcelain cooking grate, electronic ignition and 20,000 BTU burner. margaritavillecargo.com

RAY OF LIGHT

Like a rectangular UFO hovering in your living room, the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Player is out of this world. Measuring 1.5 inches, it's the world's thinnest Blu-ray device. Mount it on the wall to show off the rounded corners, translucent red highlights and a glossy black finish. Available for around $500, it also streams Netflix movies as well as media

from a connected PC. samsung.com

WORLD BEAT

Bring the entire world to your ears with the NetWorks Global Stereo System. With no computer required, it uses wireless Internet or Ethernet access to access thousands of crystal clear radio stations from nearly anywhere in the world. Browse stations by country or genre, or directly input the call letters. Retailing for $750, it's also a full-functioning alarm clock. tivoliaudio.com