The BioVault 2.0 safely stores your valuables whatever they might be: jewelry, pharmaceuticals, coins, stocks, bonds, weapons, or critical documents. Better yet, the proprietary fingerprint technology makes it a cinch for you to access your gear.

What this means to you: We’re keen on the idea of phasing out antiquated keys. Our advice is that use this for something other than storing your porn, for example: your passport or Glock-18. No need for Maria, the housekeeper sneaking off with your cherished gear.

Photo of safe interior after the jump.

Cost: $339 @ Biovaultsafe.com

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Listen, you’re old enough to clean up after yourself. Stop slumming around and get your floors clean. Like the commercials promise the Dyson is suitable for every type of floor, hardly weighs anything and sucks with a incomprehensible fury.

Features:

• Direct Drive Motorized Brush Bar
• Root Cyclone airflow technology
• Flexible Steering component
• 5 Year Warranty

What this means to you: Cats and dust are about to meet their worst nightmare. No bags, no mess, no allergies, no second thoughts on spending close to 5 hundred on a vacuum.

Cost: $469 @ Dyson

This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on the North Haven waterfront in New York is certainly got a lot of things going on. At 4,500 square feet it may not be the largest home in the area, but makes up for it with interesting outdoor amenities you don’t regularly find. Oh, and 3.8 acres with 263 feet of water front property. It’s worth clicking through to see other photos of the home. [via Luxist]

What this means to you: We imagine your neighbors won’t be too fond of the parties you’ll throw at this place, but would you even care? (We can’t afford it either…)

Cost: $9.95 million @ Sotheby’s

It’s 6pm and you realize there’s only some tomato sauce, a little bacon, some shredded cheese and loaf of bread sitting in your vacant fridge.
Those aren’t the makings of a fine pizza, but you’ll still make one hell of a good meal with the Cuisinart Brick Oven. It combines high-efficiency and old world cooking using a ceramic-walled chamber and convection heating to distribute heat evenly throughout.

Features

• .9 cubic ft. capacity
• 200-500 degree range, plus Broil
• Non stick surfaces
• Includes two wire backing racks and slide out crumb tray

What this means to you: That crackling golden crust, succulent roasted chicken are only a turn of the knob away. Trust us when we say your next meal will impress, even if it is just yourself.

Cost: $249 @ Williams Sonoma

A man should have a decent set of tools at his ready. It’s just an assumed prerequisite to growing up and though it’s not compulsory to have all his tools be powered, it doesn’t hurt to. That’s why we’ve gotten ourselves the 24 volt FireStorm set.

Includes:

• 24 volt Drill with hammer action for drilling and driving into all materials including masonry, brick, and concrete
• 24 volt Circular saw with Sight Line Window provides a clear view of the cut for more accuarte cutting
• 24 volt Reciprocating saw provides general purpose cutting for wood, metal and plastic
• Stud Sensor detects studs through walls up to 3/4″ thick
• (2) FSXtreme batteries provide extended run time
• Storage case provides easy transportation and storage of all tools and accessories

Cost: $155 @ BuyHardwareSupplies

A contemporary, cutting-edge design, the Lead Leather Seating Group is a unique approach to home theater furnishings. Sleek and sculptural, the recliners also offer plush comfort.

• Seat cushion unfurls as you recline, providing you with one continuous surface — no uncomfortable metal bars between footrest and seat
• Patented footrest system unfolds to support the entire lower body
• When fully reclined, your knees are slightly elevated, simulating the body’s position when floating in water
• Other comfort features include a sturdy webbing suspension system and premium high -density, high-resiliency foam
• Upholstered in top-grain leather with Single-needle top stitching
• Full-length corner blocks and hardwood frame ensure endurance
• Includes convenient tainless steel cup holders

What this means to you: Your home theatre is about $7 grand away from being complete.

Cost: $6,999 @ Frontgate

The Egg & Muffin Toaster brings you the drive-thru breakfast without the drive! Simultaneously toasts and steam poaches an egg to create one of America’s favorite breakfast sandwiches in about four minutes. Meat-warming tray included and even boils up to four eggs! Wide toasting slots and a crumb tray too. Available in White or Black.

What this means to you: One device that has a wide-slot toaster, an egg cooker, a meat warmer and a geek inspiring touch-pad? We’re definitely getting this… oh wait, we already have.
Cost: $49.99 @ Back To Basics

Made from a high-strength machined aluminum alloy, this rugged, water-resistant torch can be hand-carried or easily weapon-mounted for search, inspection, or target identification. The single Luxeon Star 1-Watt LED produces an amazing 30 lumens of light — 10 times brighter than standard LEDs — and a collimator in the lens provides a more focused and smoother beam of light. The DC-DC regulated circuit ensures that you’ll get maximum output throughout the entire battery life. Two Duracell alkaline “AA” batteries are included.

What this means to you: Gear up gents, 1-watt never meant so much light and sounded so much like an assault rifle.

Cost: $45 @ Essential Gear

[Review from Wired.com]

The Tivoli Audio Music System is exactly what an all-in-one system should be: a cinch to operate. Its uncluttered interface and elegantly integrated functions are so intuitive that you can ignore the user’s manual. (We had it up and running in two minutes.) The system comprises an AM/FM radio, a CD player, and an auxiliary input for your MP3 player or other audio source. The speakers emit enough sound to fill any bedroom or den. Set the audio on “SpacePhase“ mode and blast tunes from wall to wall.
BASIC BUTTONS [More of Review after the Jump]

What this means to you: The small but high-end music system category is crowded with names like Bose, Boston Acoustics and Cambridge Soundworks. Don’t waste your time with them - go Tivoli. Their sound to price is unparalleled. Our recommendation is to get it in the super smooth gloss piano black and make sure it’s prominently displayed on your bookshelf.

Cost: $699 @ Tivoli Audio (Interest Free Financing Currently Available)

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For those of you who don’t know the works of West Elm you need to take a moment and subscribe to their catalog.
The Jay Desk with integrated hutch is a small-space dream come true. It’s roll out extension will double the amount of space you have to work and disappear in an instant saving you from visible clutter. Wood construction.

Dimensions: Desk: 34″l x 21.5″w x 32″h. Hutch: 29″l x 10″w x 5.25″h.

What this means to you: Stop shopping for overpriced desks that cost you over a grand. Save some money and sanity and go West Elm.

Cost: $299 including hutch @ West Elm