Mirrors might not seem like the sort of thing we’d normally cover on Geek With Laptop, but we’re willing to make an exception every now and again – and the Cybertecture Mirror is certainly worthy of such an exception.
Building on the same principles as the Luxurite 82″ Glass TV which doubles as a giant mirror for your board room, the Cybertecture Mirror hides a great deal of technology behind its shiny surface.
Designed to be fitted into your bathroom, the Cybertecture Mirror is designed by James Law and hides an Internet-connected computing system behind the 800mm x 500mm reflective glass surface. Fire it up, and you’ll find a wealth of information floating just above the surface.
As well as the typical applications that were predicted in such films as Sixth Day – including weather forecasting, personalised calendar, event notifications, travel itineraries, and e-mail and messaging clients – the device features an interactive remote that allows you to browse for additional content and even take part in some Wii-inspired keep-fit activities.
In case you’re worried about having an electrical item hanging in your bathroom, the Cybertecture Mirror features IP41 waterproofing and fog-resistant glass, meaning it should be just fine in the damp environs – unlike the Luxurite version, which is strictly a boardroom or living-room only gadget.
To get all the wonderful cloud-powered connectivity to the device without having to drill network holes in your bathroom, the Cybertecture Mirror includes Wi-Fi connectivity – and it’s even capable of playing music from Internet radio stations thanks to a pair of embedded 5W stereo speakers.
Here on Geek With Laptop we’re occasionally guilty of showcasing devices that aren’t exactly ready for purchase – and sometimes don’t actually exist outside the minds and 3D rendering applications of their creators – but if the Cybertecture Mirror sounds like your kind of thing we’ve got some good news: it’s real, and you’re going to be able to buy it.
According to Engadget, the mirror will be going up for pre-order in Hong Kong in December at an expected price of around $7,733 – a premium purchase, for sure, but one that leaves your bathroom feeling like the set of a sci-fi film. Those eager enough, or with enough disposable income, to plonk down nearly $8,000 on a pre-order will have to wait a while, though: the devices aren’t expected to ship until Summer 2011.
