Articles tagged with: Luxury
Posted in Computer, Designer, Luxury on 27 June 2008

For ordinary laptops, a standard case shield would do. But our dear Apple MacBook cannot settle at anything less than the best. And the treason behind it is its elegant form and ultra-thin appeal that requires extra protection. Amidst gamut of cases available, you have to pick the best to do justice to its stylish appeal. Realizing this Orbino unveiled its latest offering of Aria aluminum and leather casing. The matchless protection and prominence offered by this Air Case poses a tough opposition before the Vaja’s offering of iVolution leather casing. Retailed at $529, the ultra-luxurious case features a spring-loaded latching apparatus, detachable leather shoulder band, and a cushioned “alcantara” exterior.
Its Air-tuned shape accommodates all random accessories in a detachable external pocket that may seem a bit clunky but not too ugly. This hand-crafted case developed using a single block of aluminum is available in a variety of shades.
Posted in Designer, Entertainment, Luxury, Music, Shopping on 26 June 2008

Music lovers cannot afford to miss the opportunity of bringing home elite music apparatus. And thanks to the disciplined manufacturers behind it who stand on their responsibility of offering deluxe turntables within no time. This has led to the availability of pool of turntables’ posing a big question before the prospective customers to choose from. Featured here is a new entrant to the world of high-quality old-fashioned analog turntables. Marking its 125th anniversary, Thorens has unveiled its latest offering christened aptly as Jubilee. The flagship table weighs 58kg and has carved a place for itself amidst world’s best ever vinyl replay machinery.
Priced at $55,277, the turntable screams luxury via its appealing hi-end craftsmanship and is complemented by the introduction of another budgeted Mini valued for £240. The offering is a clear indication that Vinyl is still in-demand.
Via BornRich
Posted in Designer, Gadgets, Gold, Luxury on 25 June 2008

Ask luxury loving geeks’ if they can settle down at anything less than ‘the best’ for accessories and gadgets required to proceed onto their day-to-day routine. Looking forward to various forms of deluxe thingamajigs, now here is a feast for them. Manufacturer Wazakura Corp has unveiled their gaudy offering of Gold keyboards that comes layered with 99.99% pure leaf gold. Priced at 28,875 yen ($267.51), the keyboard has an oomph factor attached to it and features two-port USB hub. If the availability of these glossy keyboards matches your taste, then free feel to pick the Kagayaki golden keyboard from the vendor’s online store and Sofmap PC shops based in Japan. It features a two-port USB hub.

If you want to consider more options in a more decent line then Wazakura offering of keyboards clad in black leather is elite. Called Gokukawa and Kurokawa, these keyboards are retailed from $340.93-$507.69 and feature the standard two-port USB hub. The third possible option is a Japanese-style Kingyo keyboard retailed at $183.44 for which the availability period is only until August-end.

It sports keys clad in paper-like materials with tiny goldfish patterns. If all these fails to catch your attention, then how about inking a deal with steampunk keyboards?
Via CNet
Posted in Designer, Electronic Products, Elite Find of the Day, Gadgets, Luxury, Shopping, Speakers on 25 June 2008

Unlike ordinary pods, the Ovei Pod aims at enhancing your personal entertainment experience but not all can afford to enjoy the company of this opulence. Against open-room speaker systems, the surround effect and the bass sensations produced via this Pod is matchless (likewise earphones offer better fidelity sounds than speakers). Lately unveiled at CEDIA EXPO 2008 , UK, the pod territory offers you enough room to watch, play and relax. Designed and developed by Lee McCormack and engineered by Mclaren Applied Technologies, each capsule is custom-made and hand made considering the customers’ qualifications. The manufacturers claim that the Pod is flexible enough to be installed with any kit varying from a PS3 to Xbox to any media server with an open choice of color and interior.

With no word at feature-front, expecting a vibrating seat and air-conditioned ambiance in lieu of £50,000 is not much. Addressing a higher level of entertainment, the corral will feature the display monitor.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Luxury, Swarovski on 24 June 2008

Aura, the Catalan firm has plans to commemorate its silver jubilee in an elite manner by unveiling the sequence of Kitchen Crystal25. Claiming to the first-ever Swarovski encrusted kitchen in the world; it features bling elements on their doors. The facade of the series comes inundated in high gloss polish cease to assure the excellence in the impulses emitted. The furrows are also filled with crystals via its secret technology. Numerous crystals entrenched in the firearm special discharges inestimable evidences. The elegance of the kitchen resides in the gesture of pushing it that breeds a robotic streak of lightning.
The interiors of Crystal25 Kitchen feature glass shelves adorned with LEDs driven system.
Counted 285 units would undergo production and special attention would be given to singular series. But I doubt their claim to be the first one as we have already witnessed the bejeweled kitchen by INO Meuble Crystal.


Via LuxuryLaunches
Posted in Designer, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Writing instruments on 23 June 2008

Writers with an eternal relation with pen can here witness the possibilities attached to it and surpasses beyond the recognition of a writing instrument to a classy gadget. Instead of relying upon most recent microprocessor manufacturing techniques, it is the design form that adds to the appeal of the pen with technicalities at its most simple. Called Conway Stewart “Evolution pen,†it sports a perfunctory trick and took three long-years for its development. It is a clear indication that calling it an ordinary pen won’t be a wise statement to make. The holder can tailor pen’s center of gravity from front to the back as per the level of your fatigue and writing style.
Certainly, it must have been a challenge before the production company to engineer a pen with an adjustable weight. And the stamped solid silver body makes it prove its name and mark an evolution of a new breed of pens that would bring a revolution in the industry by alarming competitors. Counted 200 models are anticipated to be produced with each one retailed at $2,700.
Via MoodieReport
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Diamond, Entertainment, Luxury, Products, Shopping on 23 June 2008

Inviting filthy-rich female golfers is the GoldenPutter that enhances your golf experience in an open ground. The pliable Putter comes festooned with 24ct gold-plated shaft with its top bathed in tinted crystals (every shade is available). If you are looking for an absolute luxury thingamajig that touches elegant craftsmanship plus technical precision then pick one here. Other features include pink leather grip with a wrapping of cherry wood and embossing a personal etching on the beam or a gold plate on the Putter-Inlay is possible on-demand.
There is gamut of offerings to further personalize your GoldenPutter, with even more fashionable materials, and custom-made luxury niceties viz. gems, diamonds or gold that blends well with the green ambiance. But like every lavish thing, the golden putter doesn’t come cheap and touch the ceiling price of $3,900 inclusive of a certificate of genuineness.
Via BornRich
Posted in Luxury, Worlds Most Expensive, Yacht on 23 June 2008

Ready to take a cruise in a world’s giant cruise ship? But hang on as it hasn’t yet hit the seas. Called the “Project Genesis†cruise liner, Royal Caribbean is engaged in raising this 1,180 feet long water gargantuan. Weighing 220,000 tones and valued at $1.24 billion, the ship claims to be the world’s priciest ship as well. But if besides the ‘est’ factor, figures do make a difference to you then read further. Alleged to be 43% wider than Queen Elizabeth II, it can house 5,400 sea lovers and sponge 6,400 under Sardine circumstances. It sports a Central Park, an AquaTheater along with seven different “neighborhoods†offering lodging to people.
This move can be witnessed as another milestone by Royal Caribbean International, courtesy Genesis fall of 2009.



Via Gizmodo/ Official Site
Posted in Designer, Luxury, Watch on 22 June 2008

John Brownlee from BoingBoing Gadgets had digged out ‘The Chapter One watch’ from Maîtres du Temps. Its intricate design and elegant appeal is the result of an association between fashionable watch makers/designers Christophe Claret, Peter Speake-Marin and Roger Dubuis. It sports a Tourbillon, retrospective GMT and date pointer, progressing display that reflect the day and moon time along with a mono-pusher chronograph with a 60-minute rotation. Demanding a whooping $400,000, the cost of the timepiece doesn’t include a layer of Swarovski Crystals (crushed glass). It is an opportunity to categorize yourself amongst elite class.
Posted in Cell Phone, Gadgets, Gold, Luxury, Mobile Phone on 22 June 2008

After Mobiado’s offering of 24-karat gold phone, Samsung unveiled its gold-plated edition of SGH-D780, an official phone for Russia’s Olympic team. The dual SIM phone offers you an access to 2 GSM networks concurrently without having to reboot the phone. The D780 features 2.0-megapixel camera, FM Radio, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, 1200 mAh battery, 2.1-inch QVGA TFT and a microSD slot supporting up to 2GB. Blessed Russians are already enjoying the availability of the phone.
Via SlashPhone / UnWired



