Two things I don't like about Pottery Barn's Smart Tech Line: the traditional looks and the prices. With the addition of the Bento Smart Storage charging station, though, they've solved one problem! The modern, clean lines and simple colors (cobalt and white) would fit so seamlessly on my dresser and blend in with my jewelry boxes that it would solve that pesky "where do I put it?" dilemma I Read more

Pottery Barn has added some youthful and colorful flair to their Smart Tech furniture line, resulting in a skateboard shelf that plays your totally tubular tunes. It comes with two built-in speakers, easy-mount French cleats, and a dock that’s compatible with most iPods. The models definitely rids the Smart Tech line of its "understated and hidden" reputation, but I imagine they'd be pretty Read more

I've been keeping my eye on Pottery Barn's Smart Technology line and whether the company's customers will take the built-in speaker and charger bait so I wasn't surprised when I noticed the company has rolled out Smart Tech items for their Pottery Barn Teen line. The Cushy Speaker Console, $399, is less expensive than the adult Smart Tech furniture and aimed directly at the iPod generation. The Read more

With 84% of you saying that you love the idea of smart tech furniture, I was wondering how excited you would be about a speaker/shelf combination? The ultimate display speaker shelf can play your iPod through speakers that come with a volume dial and one input jack. Available in navy and white although I wish there were other colors like black and red. Currently on sale for $80. What do you think Read more

A couple months ago I pointed out the fact that Pottery Barn is pushing "Smart Tech" to the masses with a line of furniture and desk accessories that integrate chargers and better hide cords. Turns out, the company is really serious about the line, even going so far as to put one of the designs on the front cover of their September catalog along side a pretty iPhone, iPod, shuffle and Canon Read more