Custom builders have a great niche -- they get to be innovative while being paid for it. They are in segments as diverse as automotive and gaming, and they are exposed to new products that get their tongues wagging. Often, what they see first becomes commonplace months later.

Currently, much of that talk is centered on environmentally friendly products, ones that use a fraction of the power or run cooler than their predecessors. Other products offer a peek into the future -- for example, creating an automobile that is a fully loaded entertainment vehicle.

Here is just a sample of what the custom crowd is chatting up.