5 High-Tech Coffee Tables for the Connected Home

1. Surface Tension Arcane

One of several models from British company Surface Tension, the "Arcane" is the perfect high-tech coffee table choice for fans of vintage video gaming. This is because the Arcane comes pre-loaded with both the Taito Legends packages, Midway Arcade Treasures and Atari Anniversary Edition, offering over 100 classic arcade games which you can play with the gorgeously retro, built-in vintage controllers. And if your favorite game is not included in one if those bundles, you can add any MAME-compatible games you like.Bringing things a little more up-to-date, there's a built-in Windows 7 PC, so you can browse the web, share your photos, play movies and even integrate with the SONOS music system.Cost: From 3,499 (approx $5,400)

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Want your coffee table to offer more than just a handy place to put your cup? Advances in technology now mean "smart" living room furniture can rival traditional computers in high-tech functionality.

Whether you want to control your music, stream movies to your TV, play retro games or show off your holiday photos, there is currently a high-tech solution to suit -- if you've got the cash to splash.

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Take a look through the five fabulous options we're highlighting in the gallery above. Let us know in the comments below which one you'd choose if money was no object.

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