8 Unusual Gizmos That'll Keep You Cool This Summer

This time of year, you'll often overhear someone complaining about the heat.

Many people opt for central air conditioning or the simple window AC unit, but where's the fun in that?

From beds with built-in liquid cooling, to office chairs that can keep your backside chilly, there's a surprising amount of technology that exists for one sole purpose: to keep you cool in the heat.

And while it may be more economical to choose a more traditional way to lower your body's temperature, it can be fun to check out all of the innovative alternatives.

For those on a tight budget, we threw in a couple of low-tech, inexpensive options too.

ChiliBed Mattress: If you've got the budget, the ChiliBed offers the most luxurious way to sleep in your own chilly environment, with a mattress surface that can cool to 60°F. You can control the temperature with a wireless remote, and it might seem slightly less expensive when you realize you can heat it up during the winter months.

From $2,199

Tempronics Office Chair: Work in an office with no AC? Sweaty by the time you get to work? Tempronics has your back (literally), with an office chair that can be cooled in the summer, heated in the winter. Availability is limited to a few brick and mortar stores however, and a hefty price tag will keep all but the most sweaty office workers from buying.

Price: $1,100 at select retailers.

Coolware Personal Cooling System: You might recall seeing these in Sharper Image stores a few years ago. These little devices keep your neck cool so you can keep your head in the heat. It's a discontinued product, but you can still find them on eBay or through other online retailers.

Price: $29.95*

*seems to be sold out, eBay might be your best shot.