Home and away

Can't iron, won't iron? Let Siemens' Pressman do it for you. Or, how about a cool TV fridge or the latest stylish home- entertainment system?

Here we feature a range of innovative products to make everything in your life - home, business and travelling - more convenient and efficient (with that extra little bit of 'wow' and cool factor thrown in for good measure!).

MOOD ENHANCER

The ultimate home-life 'smart' technology enables you to control everything in your house, even combining sound, light and space to produce various moods in multiple rooms, with the touch of a panel. The MVP-8400 provides an integrated technology home theatre for corporate or personal use. It costs from $9000 and is available from www.ilifesolutions.com or +44 1727 758041.

CHILL OUT

Antec's Notebook Cooler quietly whisks heat away from delicate components, helping the laptop to run better and last longer. It doesn't require any additional batteries or power supplies to run, and comes in pearl and black colours to complement your laptop. Costs around $50 and is available from www.antec-inc.com.

HOME CINEMA

The brand-new 'Linea' contemporary home cinema concept from Neville Johnson is created using a bespoke design to enhance the existing decor of your home. Prices start at $9000. To order a brochure or book a consultation with a designer, please call +44 161 873 8333 or visit www.nevillejohnson.co.uk.

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR IPOD

Now you can listen to email and Word documents while on the move with your iPod, Pocket PC or mobile phone by using the Magnetic Time MT1 series of downloadable software. It costs around $40 and is available at www.magnetctime.com.

The latest must-have product from the successful iHome range of iPod accessories, the iH5 stereo alarm clock allows you to wake up to your favourite tunes while also charging your iPod. It costs around $185 and is available from www.ihomeintl.com.

I, ROBOT

If you hate ironing, you'll love Siemens new 'Pressman' robot. Specifically designed to dry and iron shirts and blouses, all you have to do is put the damp item on the robot, choose the programme and press start - it then inflates itself with hot air and removes any creases. After using, it can be retracted for compact storage. Exclusive to UK store John Lewis (visit www.johnlewis.com), the Pressman costs around $1840.

WRINKLE-FREE

Eton has developed the ultimate 100% cotton wrinkle-free, guaranteed non-iron shirt collection, perfect for travelling. After washing, just hang the shirt to dry; when you put it on, your natural body heat removes any remaining creases. Shirts start at around $147 each and are available in a variety of colours, styles and fabrics from Selfridges and Harrods. For further details Tel +44 20 7430 1433 or visit www.etonshirts.co.uk.

THE PORSCHE OF COFFEE

Siemens have again come up trumps with this stylish, Porsche-designed Nespresso coffee machine that will produce a perfect espresso, cappuccino or cafe latte at a single touch. The 'Nespresso' system of disposable coffee capsules offers a sensor-operated feed and removal device and a 'Milkwhirl' frothing nozzle. It comes complete with two cups and saucers, 12 Nespresso capsules, a Nespresso Club folder and a voucher for a full cafe latte kit. Costs from $499; visit www.nespresso.com for more information.

STUDY TIME

The '24-hour room concept' storage solution comes in a variety of finishes to complement your existing decor. Prices start at around $7340. To order a brochure or arrange an appointment with a designer, call +44 161 873 8333 or visit www.nevillejohnson.co.uk.

'COOL' TV

Enjoy a glass of chilled wine with your favourite TV programme with Siemens' latest 'coolMedia' fridge freezer with LCD TV screen for interactive kitchen viewing. Other features include a flexible wine rack, soft-fruit freezing tray, humidity-controlled salad drawer, auto-defrost function, climate-sensing technology and anti-bacterial coating. Retails around $4500; for brochures and stockists, visit www.siemensappliances.com.

KEEP SMILING

The Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 electric toothbrush effectively removes plaque from hard-to-reach areas, significantly reducing periodontal (gum) disease. Its sonic technology creates a unique cleansing fluid action to improve your overall oral hygiene. The Sonicare Elite is available at all leading department stores and costs around $200.