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Luxury homeware & household goods: Induction Cooking Table by Young Chan Choo

editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:09:08 +0000

Induction Cooking Table is a recent innovation in kitchen industry that offers quickly and efficiently cooking. Induction Cooking Table by Young Chan Choo is equipped by ordinary operative system with an expendable wooden shelf for that extra space. Bottom and extra storage units that can be used to keep all the tableware that you might need while cooking or for eating.

With a one-touch pop-out mechanism on the wooden shelf, an extra cooking space provides simple dishes. An induction coil generates electromagnetic energy that reacts only with iron-like metals. The cooking surface cools down as soon as the cooking process stops. With its space-saving quality, it will let you make up for all the lost time in a matter of a few minutes.
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Best of cool bike, bicycle, motorcycle: HMK 561 Carbon Fiber Electric Bike

editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:07:23 +0000

Motorbike designer Ralf Kittmann created HMK 561 Carbon Fiber Electric Bike concept. It’s ultra light carbon fiber frame was especially developed for braiding machines which allow for a fast, efficient and cost-effective production. Suspension and bearing are integrated in the frame during the braiding process.

The HMK 561 has special electrical properties that hold power right inside the frame. The power will be used to power the lights and the motors between the rims. The bike also uses the energy to turn the wheels using a counter-turning axel in lieu of gears and chains, which hopefully means less maintenance as well.
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Best LCD TV & elite audio speakers: PrestigeHD SUPREME TVs – the world’s most expensive TV ever

editor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:07 +0000

It won’t be a surprise that a renown artist Stuart Hughes of Liverpool designed PrestigeHD SUPREME TV range, claimed to be the world’s most expensive TV sets ever. The technology is award winning and powered my Metz of Germany and manufactured by PrestigeHD of Switzerland.

PrestigeHD SUPREME Rose Edition pictured above features 55” screen with the most beautiful materials used. The base and outer frame consist of 28 kg of solid 18ct rose gold, outer frame is adourned with 72 brilliant round cut 1ct IF Flawless diamonds with the remaining area set with Sunstone & Amethyst. The inner screen layer is made up from Alligator skin. Price: £1.5 million.

PrestigeHD SUPREME Edition shown above also has the same dimensions. The base and outer frame consist of circa 19 kilograms of solid 22ct gold, outer frame is adourned with 48 brilliant round cut 0.75ct IF Flawless diamonds with the remaining area set with Aventurine & Topaz. Price: £1.million.
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Elite luxury travel: French Riviera 10 days experience package

editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:20:21 +0000

Pure Entertainment Group offers French Riviera 10 days experience package, the ultimate perfect getaway experience in the South of France. This package is sure to provide you the glitz and glamour of the Cote D’Azur along with unforgettable lasting memories for you and your friends. You’ll relax on your exclusive private jet en route to Nice, be pampered on board your very own luxury motor yacht and sample the finest gourmet and Michelin-starred restaurants in beautiful Monte Carlo.

The French Riviera package combines the best of both words: elite luxury travel and bespoke experiences, unlike any other packages. Be sure to book this absolute getaway package in the Cote D’Azur. Pricing: Starting at 100,000 Euros or US $140,000 for 8 people. More details from blog.purentonline.
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Most expensive car: 2012 Lexus LFA is priced at $375K

editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:22 +0000

Newest most expensive car by Lexus - 2012 Lexus LFA will have a limited edition of just 500 autos worldwide. A supercar features carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body and a 552-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-10 engine. That prodigious oomph reaches the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission—rear-mounted to help the car achieve its target 48/52-percent fore/aft weight distribution.

The combination enables the 3,263-pound LFA to rush to 60 mph in a blistering 3.6 seconds and press onward to 202 mph. The $375,000 price tag for 2012 Lexus LFA sounds almost reasonable. A customer has a choice from among 30 paint colors. Available at the market since 2011.
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Fashion designer handbags & accessories: Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch

editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:47:18 +0000

The newest fashion designer handbag by McQueen was inspire by the iconic Michael Jackson and his 6th album the Thriller. Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch is a black whipsnake design clutch with a detachable Swarovski-embellished white leather glove, similar to MJ’s signature glove. The clutch features two angled zipper pockets.

The interior is fully lined in purple/plum with one inside zipper pocket and has a snap closure. Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch is a great collector’s item for handbag lovers who want to keep it in a show case at home; or a great costume accessory for Halloween. Certainly an accessory meant to start a conversation. Price: $1,920.
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Luxury yacht & luxury boats: Abacus 86 superyacht

editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:57:03 +0000

26m Abacus 86 superyacht is a latest creation by Italian yacht builder Abacus Marine, that has pioneered ideas and technologies into the marine industry for 25 years. Abacus 86 was built in cooperation with the talanted architect Fulvio de Simone.

Four yacht’s cabins for owner and guests and three crew cabins are all with bathrooms. Luxury yacht was built with modern technology infusion total will be powered by two engines that will ensure a maximum speed of 33 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots. It can accommodate up to 20 passengers.
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Best electronic gadgets: Enjoy the music over Beyerdynamic DT 880 Headphones

editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:54:10 +0000

Beyerdynamic DT 880 Headphones manufactured by Beyerdynamic, Germany are suitable for the music fans who wants to enjoy the music over headphones. They promises comfortly listening of all music styles - from folks to hard rock. The DT-880 may also be re-wired with upgraded cable and for balanced operation.

The current edition of the Beyerdynamic DT880 now comes packaged in a re-usable soft-sided protective foam-padded box. The earpads are made of a very soft and plush grey velour material with a simple plastic/metal alloy headband that has also been slightly re-designed. Price: $300. Order form headphone.com.
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Most expensive phone: Limited edition Gresso Grand Monaco phone for ladies

editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:57:05 +0000

Grand Monaco phone for ladies is a latest most expensive phone by Gresso. It was designed for strong, self-confident women of good taste. Gresso mobile phone is decorated with red alligator skin. The display is framed with a 42K hand polished sapphire crystal, while the battery cover is fixed with a magnetic Smart Lock.

The phone’s casing is manufactured of a ultrastrong and ultralight titanium alloy covered with several layers of high-tech ceramics with special micro particles that burnished the phone with a splendid shine. The keyboard features the keys made of steel using ultra-precision turning technology. This technology ensures a superlative degree of precision of each detail.

The keyboard surface is scratch-proof and highly resistant to other mechanical damages. The technical features of the device also include the availability of a camera, the support for WAP/GPRS/Bluetooth/SMS/MMS/e-mail/EDGE/Java, a personal organizer. Price: $2800.
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Fashion designer handbags & accessories: Mother’s Day Edgy Mummy gift set

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:22:37 +0000

BOKKS, the exclusive luxury gifting service, presents the 2010 Mother’s Day collection. Among the variety of collection gifts Edgy Mummy gift set can be a good choice. It contains Natalia Brilli’s ‘Nolex’ bracelet, a witty silver leather covered watch; Chanel De Lux book, glossy book, documenting the history of Chanel, complete with their own quilted leather case.

Bring style to Mum’s home with a black Acqua di Parma candle and a crumpled copy of the New York Times, transformed into a porcelain dish by masters of the surreal Fornasetti. Price: £795. More info from bokks.com.
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