I was initially skeptical, but these sharpening systems come highly regarded. Priced approximately $80-150 I believe.
http://www.chefschoice.com/page2a.html
They have different models, the one I am looking at has 3 passes...1) grinding stone 2) diamond hone 3) very fine diamond hone. Apparently it gives a very sharp edge in about 30 secs with no training. Over a lifetime, it will pay itself off easily. I have not purchased one yet, so I do not have any first-hand experience. I have read so many bad experiences of people having their knives "professionally sharpened" - that is why I was looking for alternative methods.