Sony shows off "Hana" speaker / lamp concept

As far as unusual speakers go, Sony's new "Hana" concept is certainly less out there than some of the questionable contraptions we've seen, although that doesn't necessarily mean it's any more likely to actually be available one day. As you can see above, in addition to pumping out tunes, the Hana (that's Japanese for flower, hence the design) also doubles as a lamp (an LED lamp, specifically), and apparently comes equipped with its own MP3 player. While you may not be able to get your hands on this one anytime soon, those in the market for a speaker/lamp combo surprisingly do have a number of other options to choose from.

[Via Pocket-lint]

[Alvin @ Jul 24th 2007 10:58PM]

Considering how cramped most of the living spaces in Japan are, this thing will probably sell a reasonable amount regardless of how ridiculous it may appear to most of us

[strider_mt2k @ Jul 24th 2007 10:59PM]

Do they have anything in a Barbera?

[Spider1981 @ Jul 24th 2007 11:05PM]

The woman in the picture looks annoyed and a little frightened. The speaker must be blasting something by The 'Hoff.

[LordFarkward @ Jul 24th 2007 11:17PM]

i'd like to take her hana... sorry i meant i'd like to take the hana

[Eric @ Jul 25th 2007 12:18AM]

Why does everything with a speaker have to play .mp3 files these days?

[Rick @ Jul 25th 2007 12:29AM]

Could use some more cleavage

[kyle allen @ Jul 25th 2007 12:45AM]

i thing shes worried that the batteries are gunna blow up

[L. Cyphre @ Jul 25th 2007 3:30AM]

It can smell he fear.

[Phour ZwanZig @ Jul 25th 2007 1:36PM]

If these can end up being hooked up as rear surround sound speakers, Im sold.. I hate having to have my speakers on stands that "stand" out...