January 12, 2010 | Contributor: Courtney Driver Luxury Electronics: These days, virtually everyone has an exhaustive library of music on their personal computer. Combined with sites like Pandora or Sirius, a plethora of great music is just a click away. As wonderful as that technology is, it still requires the user to visit their computer to log out or log on, close or open a program – all while being tethered to their desk or laptop. Wouldn’t it be so much simpler to control your entire library, Rhapsody, Pandora, Last.FM, Sirius and more right from your iPhone or iPod touch? Now you can, thanks to the new Sonos Zoneplayer S5.
What is great about the Sonos Zoneplayer S5 is that you can place wireless speakers throughout your home or office and pipe music -- different music, if you like -- into every room. Simply connect one unit to a router and the rest only need to be plugged into a power source. The Sonos Zoneplayer S5 also comes with thousands of free radio stations from around the world. Now that’s pretty cool.
Luxury Electronics: If you know someone who yearns to learn to play the guitar, here is something that just might get them in tune to that inner guitarist. Optek Music Systems’ FretLight is a self-learning system that includes a real electric guitar with a fret board that contains built-in lights that depict correct finger positioning. The system provides a full-size electric guitar, and more than 30 lessons on video. It is a plug and play system that is compatible with both PCs and Macs.
Luxury Electronics: While it may be known as a luxury mobile phone manufacturer, Vertu has recently expanded its brand identity by introducing a new line of accessories designed to complement, match and protect its premier line of mobile phones. The V Collection is comprised of personal and digital enhancements, ranging from handcrafted cases made of calf and ostrich leathers to innovative technological solutions for the everyday.
The V Collection combines superior craftsmanship with precise engineering and includes a wide selection of accessories that not only go beyond industry standards but present a sleek overall aesthetic ideal for those who lead a luxury lifestyle. The inaugural line consists of the Vertu V Bluetooth Headset and the Vertu V Memory Card reader, as well as a classic ballpoint pen and collection of small leather goods, including a billfold and coin purse.
Luxury Electronics: For more than 80 years, Bang & Olufsen has been a leader in its class when it comes to cutting-edge technology and high-end consumer electronics. The Danish-born brand was founded back in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen and over the years has evolved into an icon of performance and design excellence.
At the forefront of innovation, Bang & Olufsen has expanded its global reach with the recent unveiling of its new showroom in Austin, Texas. The 1,168-square-foot showroom, located in Austin’s thriving 2nd Street District, is the third showroom to hit the Lone Star State and signifies the company’s continued growth by being the 50th store to open on North American soil.
Electronic Instruments: Blackbird Guitars’ brings to us the limited-edition Ferrari-branded “Rider,” which gets inspiration from the technology, style, and spirit of the supercar manufacturer. The ultra-rare Ferrari Blackbird guitars that were sold at Ferrari Stores worldwide bear the signatures of F1 drivers Philipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen.
With a Ferrari namesake, it only means that it is among the most resonant, durable and lightest guitars in the world. The Rider travel guitar is compact enough to fit in the trunk of a sports car, but it plays and sounds like a much bigger instrument.
Luxury Cell Phones: The luxury mobile phone manufacturer, Vertu, has raised the bar once again with its latest addition to the best selling Constellation Collection. The all-new Vertu Constellation Ayxta is a top-of-the-line mobile phone designed with today’s jetsetter in mind.
As the first fold phone within the Vertu portfolio, the Constellation Ayxta maintains the collection’s theme of travel and offers unique features geared towards discerning global citizens, who value a high standard of living wherever they may be. The Constellation Ayxta offers superior lifestyle support and assists in balancing one’s work, travel and personal needs.
Luxury Electronics: Music never seems to sound quite right going from iPod to speakers, which is why Bose has introduced the SoundDock 10 Digital Music System.
The SoundDock 10 Digital Music System sets a new standard for how good the iPod can sound from a single enclosure. The small, elegant design retains the simplicity of a dock and play, while Bose technology delivers the low-note performance and volume levels of a much larger system.
November 19, 2009 Luxury Cell Phones: TAG Heuer and Lamborghini have forged a partnership to produce the Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini cell phone. Only 1,963 will be marketed worldwide to commemorate the year this fabled Italy-based automaker was founded. The inspiration for this superior-crafted communications device is the supercar Lamborghini Murcielago.
Luxury Cell Phones: Christian Dior announces the release of the second generation of their luxury phone line for December 2009, just in time for the holidays.
Since we featured Dior's debut line last year, they have become a rage amongst affluent and classy buyers. The new line offers additional models that are gold plated and black PVD coated with encrusted sapphire crystals, running $6,500.00.
Luxury Electronics: We are proud to announce the very first iPhone application developed exclusively for VIPs! JustLuxe and Red Butler, the premier global concierge company, have joined forces to create an app that will not only guide its users to all of the hottest nightlife, dining, attractions and hotels, it will also offer almost 1,000 different VIP benefits!
The application features a personal, digital "Membership Card," granting users access to premier perks and savings on the best fine restaurants and hotels. Simply flash your "card," and enjoy benefits like free appetizers, a free glass of champagne, a free hotel room upgrade or even up to 30% off your meal.
October 01, 2009 | Contributor: Drew Devine Luxury Cell Phones: The latest offering of Amosu's
luxury cell phone customizations claims to be the world's most expensive blackberry, running at $200,366
USD.
For technology that will likely be dated within a few years at
best, this diamond encrusted Blackberry has been crafted for the
extremely wealthy alone. However, the 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds totaling 28.42 carats could surely be transferred to a newer blackberry, one might hope! Perhaps they could melt off the 18-carat gold plating while they're at it!
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