Aptly said: “All good things come in small packs.” And Minibar Systems exemplifies it well! Holding the flag high in the field of automation for over 20 years, the Minibar Systems expertise in developing revolutionary creations with the latest update made to the ongoing list include the fully automated SmartCube Minibar. The feature-packed bar features state-of-the-art technology, dominant software, and high-end design. It sports lithe infrared sensing know-how for a huge assortment of product preference.

The easy-snap-in design lets trays to be reorganized as per the needs, hence assuring the flexibility of bar’s menu. Its persona is well taken care by its exterior and interior lighting package layered with blue and white crystal LEDs. With a prime target at hoteliers, the SmartCube is a must install accessory for your small upcoming gathering.
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Becker Automotive Design in alliance with STRUT has developed a special-edition Cadillac Escalade ESV ($125,000 - $225,000). The contemporary Becker/STRUT Cadillac Escalade ESV unifies an unrivaled blend of retreat and European opulence internal craftsmanship with ultra functional mobile office competence dipped in custom-leather interior from floor-to-ceiling. It exemplifies comfort, expediency, and ergonomic efficacy. The Escalade ESV comes incorporated with an Apple iPod audio-video system, DVD, digital surround sound and satellite HDTV.

Besides amusement, it also offers you a perfect ambiance for work with an aboard computer system with an easy accessibility of broadband Internet connection and full printer/scanner functionality. The outer face of the Escalade ESV sports a customized jewelry compilation from STRUT featuring a woven, diamond-mesh front trellis, enclosed with harmonizing side expels, all shaped from the premium stainless steel obtainable. Its elite appeal with a polished surface ensures durability that will endure all climatic conditions.

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If profligate lifestyle and excuse of having piled up dough is the reason for your extravagance then excuse me please! How about enjoying another glass of wine while seating in an open sky over the yacht? One noticeable and self-confessed fact about the hedonistic clan is their possession of a yacht, which according to them comes equipped with every luxury. But the Gimaballed Champagne Holder (pictured above) is surely a missing luxury. The champagne holder respects every drop of Moet ordered from the vineyards based in the north east of France.
The designer Bottler was designed and developed for Dutch company Bottler BV by an established interior yacht designer, who was stimulated by Gerolamo Cardano. It was in 1537 he developed his ‘cardanic suspension’ (gimbals) to hold the breadth firmly adjacent to the ship arrangements. With a starting price tagged at €5,000, the designer wine holder comprise of three concentric rings, where the compass hung always upright. Ready to install in your luxury yacht, the hand-crafted Bottler is designed using watch-making precision and is customized as per the customer’s needs.

Currently, the sleek and stylish champagne holder resides on board of Italian 150-foot yacht Princess Iolanthe and 197 ft super yacht Paraffin owned by Mike Kittredge. If you wish to flaunt this form of opulence as well rush now.
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Technology marries luxury here! There is no dearth of luxury phones but now it seems that the surging production of Nokia models is a reason enough for designers to add bling to the existing handsets. Whilst last month we featured here diamond slapped N-95 from Continental Mobiles and Nokia 8800 Arte retailed for $134,000 by Peter Aloisson and today here is an excusable update to the unending list. Designed and developed by Swiss luxury designer and jeweler Knalihs Athem, featured above is a limited edition diamond encrusted Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte. Festooned with over 1000 finest quality brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.75 carats, counted 20 such handsets will be produced globally. An appropriate and official diamond grading report from a gemological lab accompanies every handset.

Befitting your taste and desires, the handset can be personalized with name, initials, lucky number, logo and almost about anything of your choice. Priced at $20,000, the diamond encrusted Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte by Knalihs Athem is a perfect example of redifining luxury. Each of these handsets is handcrafted with exceptional precision and skilled swiss craftsmanship using high quality materials. The phone is produced on order basis.

The mention of Athem is not new to the world of opoluence and exemplifying that there exists gamut of bejeweled models across diverse brands i.e. Nokia, Apple, Samsung, Sony and others. All the phones are made to order basis as Knalihs Athem works on limited editions.

Threesome Awesome Digital Product! AOC’s 22″ 2230Fm HD Monitor is a trio-functional device i.e. it features a media player and digital photo frame. Touted to be accessible on HD3 technology, the first-of-its kind display alludes to its abilities of performing as a mere HDTV. The unit comprises of a proprietary menu and remote to play back clips laden onto memory cards and sports a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and USB 2.0 socket, DVI / HDMI inputs, integrated speakers, 2-millisecond response time and a piano black finish. The kit for mere $399.99.
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Quite a few months have passed when poker tables are witnessed dominating our gaming roon, hence enriching our entertainment experience. Clad in a brick and mortar cardrooms appeal, the $30k poker table and the one from Amaya’s may seem to be a passé as here stands another exclusive form of poker table from AXTRA. The rounded table features a distinctive 3-level jackpot system; aptly designed to lodge 10 poker players. The model has 17 touchscreens to display the cards, chips counts, betting options and offers graphical depiction of the amusement. The colossal 52 oval-cut monitor positioned in the center of the table exhibits the community cards dealt, player proceedings, performer bets, dealer knobs, the rake and the pot. Quite a few AXTRA electronic poker tables can be allied to the system bonanza.

Jackpot amounts augment from the adaptable augmentation withhold from the rake. Other variable options detail AXTRA smart card system, ticket printer and bill validator.

All Tech Kings and Queens, it is Friday today and let me remind you it’s time to take an off from your blogging desk and have a relaxing weekend. With scorching sun outside, I would propose you to stay at home and cherish the company of a feature-packed bedroom on an elite bed. Updating the list of hi-tech beds detailing 360-degree rotating bed, computer bed, ceiling bed, sofa-cum-bed and James-Bond digital bed, here stands the Elite bed from Hollandia. The bed features a DVD/CD changer, iPod docking station, a retractable 32-inch flat panel TV and a surround-sound system. But conscious about your health, the bed provides more than an exercise in horizontal entertainment by offering 12 massage programs, telescoping head supporting, a mechanical head and foot tuning system that raises each half of the mattress to take weight off the minor back.

It is designed considering the ergonomics required for continuous reading and writing. Available in king and queen size, the bed is valued at $30,000 and $35,000 respectively. The customized bed can be upholstered in over 200 fabrics.
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While two years back, Mulberry was on the cards of trendsettlers with its offering of the original Bayswater Bag but little hint was thrown about its Mulberry engaged in delivering its mirrored edition. It is gaudy, dazzling, vivid and hence a diva with a bold personality can only do some favor to this creation. The outer face of the Mulberry Mirrored Bayswater Bag comes layered with gold mirrored leather, the handbag doesn’t compromise at the ordinary features of a bag detailing the flap closure with clasp enabling you to lock the tiny bolt that comes expediently concealed in the pocket appeal that dangles off the grip. But like I have been saying no piece of luxury comes cheap and following this, the handbag is retailed for $1,595.

Delamain Le Voyage Cognac, the latest update to the Delamain collection was lately honored with the “Best of the Best” 2008 Spirit award by Anthony Dias Blue for Robb Report. Le Voyage is an amalgam of Grande Champagne cognacs from Delamain crypts. It has a tinge of aromas leather, tobacco, coffee and spice with an affluent tang of the ages old grapes from the hillsides of the Grande Champagne district. The cognac comes fitted in a Baccarat crystal carafe inside a joined together leather traveling box. Now the much-wanted piece of information, the Le Voyage is retailed for $7,000.

UPDATE: Russian Billionaire inked deal with worlds most expensive house, Villa La Leopolda for £390 million.

Another update for realtors and a reason to be jealous for billionaires! The saga of worlds most expensive house started over at elitechoice with $180 mn Belgravia house (Britain’s most expensive), which got sidelined with then worlds most home for £80 million. Then the surge in the price of realty market was observed and an apartment got sold for $200 mn and during the same month news came about Mittal tagging a deal with $230 mn house touting it to be the worlds most expensive home once again.

But this time Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich overshadowed Mittals realty possessions by owning a $500 million La Leopolda. The latest worlds most expensive house now belongs to the owner of Chelsea Football Club. The regal summit villa overlooks the French Rivieraand Roman his heart to this beauty while he was visiting this along with his girlfriend Daria Zhukova.

Known to hold the best sea views in the south of France, the villa is spread across 10 acres of spotless grounds that run right downhill to the route of Villefranche. At first built for Belgian king Leopolds mistresses, the estate hold eternal value as it has been a den of big moguls i.e. late banking magnate Edmund Safra, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Fiat tycoon Gianni Agnelli.

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