February 07, 2012
This bike is a lot of fun and it's quick gear changes make for a great ride for thrill seekers. If you love scrambling you'll love this bike. It is billed as a barely legal race bike with lights and if that sounds like your kind of thing you can't go wrong with this.
If you're a fan of the iPhone but you're not so enamoured with the touchscreen keyboard then this might just be the solution for you. Making the iPhone much easier to use, this effectively turns it into a mini computer and we recommend it very highly for anybody looking to get the most out of their phone.
If you find day to day computer work can lead to a nest of cables cluttering your desk, these ideas from Henge Docks are bound to be able to help you out. They are simple, effective and stylish and are perfectly suited to Mac users with their useful magsafe feature. Highly recommended.
Bang & Olufsen have been regarded as one of the foremost producers of audio equipment in the world for some time, and rightly so. This is their latest idea, a fantastic portable speaker that features wireless technology enabling playback from iPhones and the more recent iPods for instance. Great sound and quality design make this a must have item.
This is a truly great idea and will seriously please all you gadget fans out there. Playstation has delved back into the mobile gaming market with a stunning new product that adult gamers in particular are going to love- the Vita. Essentially a mobile PS3, and featuring the level of hi-end graphics you would expect, this device also has one of the most advanced control systems I've seen, especially for a mobile system. The back of the unit is fully touch sensitive and allows for all ten fingers and thumbs to be incorporated into the gaming experience, and the usual analogue sticks are present in abundance. This is a real effort at putting the quality console gaming experience you are familiar with at home into your travel bag. The best feature for me is that you are able to save a game which then allows you to pick off where you left off from your PS3 console at home. This is a brilliant application of new technology and will ensure the longevity of this great product.
Eight brilliant products for you today, the LGB team do not rest- we are still out scouring the globe to bring you the best possible Christmas gift ideas for 2011.
1.DRx has created the best new Converse it's possible to get your hands on and they are a great gift idea. The Beetle Bailey and Popeye Converse are fantastic and look seriously cool. It's hard to choose which are best, so why not go for both? They are versatile and very cool.
2.This must be the world's coolest tool kit. Seletti have created this awesome tool box that looks so distinctive you'll want to frame it rather than set it to any DIY tasks. That said, it is perfectly alright to do so and this can very easily be considered a practical, if stylish, gift this year.
3.These Absolut Vodka cases are the height of class and perfect for the winter party season. Anybody who likes to show a bit of flair at social gatherings would really appreciate the limited edition wooden box with black and white leather covers.
4.Cute Birkin Bags are ideal for collectors or children with an eye for doll-fashion. These are great little numbers and available from Hermes, well worth a look.
5.Alexander McQueen is a name that will turn heads in fashion for many years to come and it is great to see his name doing so well. This clutch is fantastic and will be a perfect compliment to any serious party goer this year, definitely worth considering as a Christmas gift.
6.More vodka-related ideas now with the Belvedere gift pack, a bottle of the fine stuff encased in a fantastic wooden box with a study metal lid. This looks amazing and you'll keep the case long after the vodka has gone.
7.For all pet lovers, this elegant dog bed will be an item of interest. Give Fido a little love this Christmas with this futon-style resting place that looks relaxed and cool. It's available from James Perse in LA and we're pretty sure it will go down well with your four-legged friend.
8.Finally today we have Dinosaur Designs and their line of accessories and homeware items. These designs are seriously cool and give off a prehistoric feeling and are beautifully shaped. These would suit anybody who favours a more natural look in their home or accessories and we highly recommend them.
We love Christmas here at LGB. The sights, the smells, the sounds, the luxury. So our pre-New Year's Resolution is to bring to you our list of top gifts this holiday season. Over the next 12 days, we will be focusing on products that can give you the inspiration to do some last minute shopping, beginning today with 12 fantastic items. Whatever your taste, we're sure you'll find something perfect amongst these fantastic products…
1.We start off by bringing you some real eye-candy for the watch and clock fans among you. This classic desk clock from David Linley brings a simple elegance with three beautiful clocks featured in a walnut case. This would look fabulous on any desk.
2.This P6520 Heritage is an edgy number from Porsche Design and looks like a car tyre, perfectly representing this most revered of brands. The hidden compass inside is removable and will no doubt ensure that this model is high on the intrepid explorer's most wanted list this Christmas.
3.A fantastic silver Rolex is available from Fourtane. The "Panama Canal" model is a breath of fresh air and looks stunning and modern in this colour scheme. This is well worth investigating.
4.Next up we are happy to see that our favourite customisers the Bamford Watch Department have struck gold again with their gorgeous take on the Rolex Explorer II. It's just pure class and a proper mix of style and substance. This is something we expect to hear big things from, don't miss out.
5.Officine Panerai is offering a great looking analogue watch with classic brown colouring and soft edges. This is the watch equivalent of hot chocolate; smooth, luxuriant and comfortable. The easy to read dial make this perfect for those who prefer the less flashy options.
6.Meanwhile, HD3 Complication has come up with the Black Pearl- this extraordinary timepiece for those who want something a little out of the ordinary. It is based upon pirates and buccaneers and the design is really spectacular, with a sci-fi feel coupled with flashes of the past.
7.Our next entry is a stunning humidor containing 100 cigars. This is another item by Linley who always deliver top quality goods. The box itself is a model of the Partagas factory in Cuba which is so cool and recognizable, we love this box and if you know a cigar fan this will go down a treat.
8.Trek have ushered in what we at LGB think is the next big era in cycling- perfectly designed custom bikes. From a starting point of two basic model designs, the options swiftly open up allowing you to truly customise everything that goes on, in, or with your bike. This is not just a style exercise either, Project One gives you the opportunity of choosing all components and fitting which can lead to some seriously cool designs and riding perfection. If you're serious about cycling, then hop on over to their website, you won't be disappointed.
9.Also for petrol heads, the Yamaha VMax Concept Bike is a stunning new design in collaboration with Hermes. For a motorcycle, this is about as luxurious as it can possible get, with a brown leather upholstery counterbalancing the machinery, bringing a natural feel to an elegant design.
10. This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Whilst this is not likely to help you rescue cats stuck in trees, the Jetlev is likely to make anybody feel like James Bond. If there is a must-have gift this year for adventurous souls, this, surely, is it. Q, eat your heart out.
11.Grey Area have some fantastic pieces for art lovers to investigate, particularly this amazing AK-47 picture by Dustin Yellin. If you’re looking for intriguing and beguiling works of art then this is a must-see.
12.Finally for today we recommend this gorgeous bag from one of LGB’s favourite’s, Bottega Veneta. It is a stunning pink laced with flecks of white and will look fantastic on the arm of the fashionista in the new year.
Be sure to check back with us tomorrow for our next 11 gift suggestions!
Ryno are a new US-based brand intent on creating energy efficient personal transportation products. This 'micro-cycle' feels like a hybrid motorbike and unicycle, and the designers feel it represents the future of personal mobility. It's certainly a bold design and it's interesting to see the humble bike evolving into yet another unique transport solution. With just one wheel, the advantage of this product is being able to navigate through difficult obstacles more easily than on the traditional bike and the wide-wheel makes balancing easy. It'll be interesting to see these develop.
Lego has proven it can move with the times with it’s expanding array of video games in recent years and now they have gone one step further with this product that combines actual Lego bricks with an iPhone app. I always enjoy inventive use of technology and this is just that, a great combination of real and virtual toys, for adults and kids alike.
There is something inherently cute about robots like these. This goes beyond the trivial however, by actually serving a very useful purpose- even going as far as defending your house or office from intruders. Allow me to introduce the Groundbot from Swedish manufacturer Rotundus. Origianlly designed for exploring space, it has no moving parts and is entirely spherical, with two camera eyes to help it navigate. I love it.
The amazing thing about this robot is that it can even be a playmate for children and is the closest thing I have ever seen to a functional Star Wars-style droid. The design is really appealing and although it is not anthropomorphic or humanoid, it somehow exudes great charm. It is brilliantly designed and despite being spherical, it is able to make it’s way up ledges and out of holes.
This is simply ingenious. Lytro is a new camera that is able to perform what most people thought to be impossible- focusing a picture after taking it. It is amazing how this is achieved- this clever gadget captures the entire light field. That is, light traveling in every direction in every point of space. This makes for some seriously good editing options for camera enthusiasts and new fans alike, as well as instant capture as there is no shutter delay without a need to focus.
This is one of the best new gadgets I’ve seen out there and anybody would be happy to have one.
This is a novel invention from Erik Arlen that will help spruce up and personalize your iPhone4. You can build your own case using sections that can be stacked together over the phone, giving it a good protective case as well as making it look that little bit funkier.
I really like this idea; it appeals to the creative in me and transforms a potentially generic item into something more interesting.
The Future home is now, with one simple device called the Lockitron, a lock for your house or apartment that works from your phone. This is a great idea and one you would have dreamed of wanting to invent, as you'll never need your keys again.
Lockitron is the ultimate device in multi-person access. All you need to do is text one simple code to your friend / work mate / special 'other' in question, they then text the device with the code, and they're in! Simple yet safe.
Lockitron is a key that could shape the future in access design. Now you don't have to dream of being Bill Gates to have computerised house, as Lockitron has brought you one-step closer to that dream. How cool.
It's here.
I've unwrapped it, plucked it from its perfect little box. It's finally here, in my hands.
And..... The hype was not worth it. Aesthetically, it's exactly the same phone, and I freely admit that in these cases I do judge a book exactly by its cover, but... on closer examination, the phone has won me over.
Thinking logically, Apple was not going to radically change the design so soon, because the iPhone 4 is a slick and sexy piece of kit already. This next generation smartphone has taken a big leap forward, but as a customer, it's one you won't notice at first, until you start playing and comparing the improvements in tech and user interface.
I am more in love with this next generation iPhone than I thought I would be when i first saw it.
1) If you had to drive only one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
2) What's the most exciting thing you've blogged about this year?
Upcoming DRx watch project with George Bamford.
3) If you died and went to heaven, what outfit would you rock up in?
Khaki Anachronorm corduroys, Visvim FBT’s, RRL button up, my 1960’s G1 Flight jacket, Elder Statesman beanie, Parrabellum belt.
4) Tell us about your upcoming projects / collaborations - what's next for you this year?
DC Comics project titled DRx VELOCITY where the governments have lost the war against crime and DRx responds to the threat by designing a line of supercars, rigged with state-of-the-art weaponry and technology. The first issue is starring NASCARS Kasey Kahne and showcases the artwork of legendary Phil Frost. Dropping this summer.
A collection of DRx reconstructed Cowichins for Barneys Japan.
The adventures of DRx’s Beetle Bailey continues into the holiday season with a bunch of surprises in the pipe.
A Fraggle Rock music compilation featuring original music by a variety of artists inspired by the show.
5) What's your favourite iPhone app?
The Hipstamatic camera app.
6) You're renowned for mixing the best things from the past with the present - what first propelled you to do this?
Vintage. I’ve always been intrigued/inspired with vintage. Vintage being everything from childhood memories to classic gear. As much a I love and respect these throwback chapters in time, it sometimes can be a bit challenging to revisit them (rock them). The jeans don't fit right, the jackets have too much damage, the memories although intact seem a bit cloudy. I wanted to preserve these slices of history but flip them so they made sense for today's consumer, and myself of course.
7) What makes an amazing weekend? Where would you go, what would you do, and with whom?
I live in Los Angeles so getting outta here every so often helps to keep me grounded. My favorite weekends are spent in the mountains disconnecting from reality. Would probably say snowboarding at Mammoth Lakes CA and or Jackson Hole WY with a couple of buddies.
8) As a kid, what first did you want to be when you grew up?
A Director.
9) If you were stuck on a remote desert island with five celebrities from both the past and the present, who would they be?
Brigitte Bardot, Jim Morrison, James Dean, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Marilyn Monroe.
10) What's the worst popular fashion trend there's ever been?
Socks with sandals is a definite no.
(All photography by Masa Inoue)
Introducing the Dodo Case...
No, we're not referring to a long lost dead bird that could never fly, oh no - Dodo is the new Apple iPad case that you will not be able to live without.
I've been waiting for the company to get on and develop some great accessories for the new iPad 2 and it seem as if the Dodo is one of the first accessories that truly rocks.
If you have an iPad 2 then you should definitely be looking at getting yourself one of these products.
The Dodo bird is not dead, it lives on in this great product!
Move over Bang & Olufsen, Edifier is here with their very slick designed Aurora.
Edifier is a brand personifying the world of high-end design audio product for a mass market. The Aurora is one product that really embodies this. Edifier has other great speakers that will fit into your designer iPad anywhere in the world and one of the products that sticks out the most besides the Aurora is the Luna 2.
Super sexy speakers for your heart to fall in love with music again.
I know you're an intrepid traveller, where is your most favourite place and why?
It's hard to choose favorites when there is so much left in the world to see. I absolutely love the countryside of Japan, specifically an area called Hakone. And Tokyo is an unbeatable city.
What item can't you travel without?
Curiosity. Travel doesn't work without it. But I guess you're looking for a more concrete answer. I don't leave home without Melatonin so I can fight jet lag. Or my Blackberry– that thing has more miles on it than anything.
Where in the world do you call home?
I call NYC home, even if I haven't actually had a home there for nearly a year. I've been fairly nomadic, so I have a good selection of hotels that I call home (and they call my home) when I'm in NYC. Home is where the heart is, and luckily I've figured out how to carry that feeling with me wherever I go.
What's your most cherished item?
I have some pretty incredible pieces of art I've collected over the years– some early Takashi Murakami. I also love my watches. But my most cherished items probably are my health and freedom– so I can keep this crazy schedule up.
What would you consider to be your greatest achievement and why?
Figuring out early there was something I am good at, that makes money, and makes me happy– all at once.
If you had to choose a favourite modern day car, which car would it be?
Fisker Karma. Henrik Fisker designed the DB9, and now he's making a DB9 to save the world.
In your opinion which fashion line do you consider to be unrivalled and are there any particular individuals shaping the future of fashion?
I'm at odds with most of my favorite fashion lines right now. I used to be a die hard Yohji fan, and a big buyer of his Y-3 line– but they seem to be having quality issues and just not quite getting it. Dior Homme is a favorite, but they sometimes seem to push into the obscure rather than continue with the modern classics.
I like what Thom Browne is doing and how his pieces are mixing the future with the past– and what he did for Moncler was fantastic.
What's the best shop in the world?
Colette in Paris probably. Although Japan has a couple rivals– one of my favorite for clothing is Edifice and of course United Arrows is a mecca. Dover Street Market in London is classic.
You're famous for spotting the next big thing - what's exciting you most this year so far?
Technologies impact on how we alter behaviors and empower communities of people to share, change, and create a better future. I travelled to Sub-Saharan africa last year with a friend working on a project there and I couldn't believe I had 3G cell service in the middle of nowhere, a thousand miles to the nearest city. That's going to change everything. Everything.
Has there ever been a trend or a craze that has made you cringe?
I wasn't ever so fond of people wearing Crocs in public, despite their comfort and functionality they really should be left in the garden.
LGB has a large base in the States - tell us about the set up over there, where can we get hold of your products?
Bamford Watch Department has a few dealers in the States, we're in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Hawaii. We also have a service centre in the States and we have just set up our new offices in London as well.
We'd love to know a bit about you, who are your three ultimate style icons, who excites and influences you?
James Dean is one of my style icons, he's so cool without having to try. Terence Young is the man that gave Bond his style; Young was the director of Dr No, the person that made Sean Connery a style icon. On this list I could mention Steve McQueen, a definite style icon, but his name has been trampled on too much by commercialisation. The other person I think is amazing is Cool Hand Luke, also known as Paul Newman. How cool that a certain Rolox Daytona is now in his name. He's an amazing racing guy, a fantastic actor and also has his own food range. Paul Newman is an one of my biggest influences and icon - he really does tick every box.
We've heard you're a massive film lover - if you could be any character in fiction, who would you be and why?
I would love to be Batman, the man in black with the coolest gadget car, not to mention his wonderful day job and those fighting skills. Truly every man wishes he was Batman, to be able to fly but with no other super powers besides those amazing gadgets and his strength to take on the world. He is so cool.
Your favourite film of all time?
Well as I have just blest Batman then I should say Chris Nolan's Batman. There was a time when it would have always been any Bond movie, but the last one put me off all of them. I feel more excited about going to see the new Batman flick much more than Bond 23. I do feel so sad about it, but Batman has definitely taken the role of the coolest action hero along side Jason Bourne.
Where is your ultimate weekend getaway and what would the weekend involve?
Wow, that's a question that's made me think. . . However, I'd have to say Paris on the Eurostar to stay in a very chic and sexy hotel. There's something very sexy about Paris. From shopping at Colette and Finger in the Nose for my son, to dining out and experiencing fine cuisine. The city is just wonderful.
I also love going to Paris as you can avoid those annoying airport delays due to frogs on the line etc etc... As a weekend getaway, Paris is just the place - from London you can be so quickly in the centre of an amazing city.
What are your five must-have items to take with you around the globe?
A good pair of headphones. I love the B&O ones. A good notebook - I like writing down my ideas and I am in love with my moleskin notebook, they alway make me feel special when I write in them. I always have in my bag a picture of my wife and baby in a small old school sliver picture frame. I cannot live without my iPad, I feel as though it can do everything for me, both entertainment and work wrapped up in a neat device. Lastly, a good pair of shades. I am in love with my Hogan's sunglasses at the moment.
Being a watch designer you must have a passion for gadgets - what would you say is the latest and coolest gadget out there?
Well, when you think of gadgets, you now only think of Apple. I love their products but I personalise them as I think personalising products that are made for the mass market is just so much cooler. You can create an individual look for already cool looking products.
What's your favourite watch?
My favourite watch is one of my own personalised watches, a Bamford Watch Department Rolex Daytona Paul Newman dial. This is a truly sexy watch that I've not taken off my wrist, it pays homage to the original but being cased in a modern watch it's from the best of both worlds.
What's your oldest and most treasured item of clothing?
An over coat that was worn by Peter Sellers. It's a black over coat with fur around the collar. It's totally falling to bits but this winter has just gone on and on, I did not want to take it off. I absolutely love it and love to think that it's a truly vintage piece.
Maglite has come out with something that is quite simply a jump forward in the market of flash lights.
The Maglite XL100 is the meeting of tech and functionality, and is a brand so very well trusteed in the world of flash lights.
This LED Flash light is truly the only flash light you will ever need this year, it's just stunning in every way.
Ok, if you're like me and your new year resolution is to get uber fit then you should be looking at making the ultimate playlist and getting yourself an apple nano.
If you're already ahead of us on this and have one, then you should get yourself the iWatchz Q Series Watchband. This is the best way to do the gym, you have music on your wrist along side your watch.
This iWatchz is the ultimate companion for getting yourself ripped and fit for 2011.
Like most people, I'm intrigued when I walk past a display cabinet full of colour and that's exactly what stopped me in my tracks yesterday at a little stall in Tokyo.
The Music Balloon is a very simple idea but it's a good one. Take it to school, to work or pack it away for your next holiday, this tiny little gadget allows you to listen to music wherever you are.
There are six punchy colours to choose from with new ones being launched all the time. I hear that British brand Pedlars were sold out within minutes. Take a look for more funky designs from this cool brand.
Now I know this isn't exactly revolutionary but I'm a total sucker for silly gadgets and this is exactly that - and a perfect stocking filler to boot!
The iStand, which comes in various cool colours, lets you stand your mobile or iPod so you can watch the screen without getting in the way.
Before the arrival of the iPad, I used to watch everything on my iPhone and on long journeys and plane rides this little gadget would have come in extremely handy!
So for those of you who aren't yet convinced by the iPad, this could be very useful and gives you a little screen on the go. I've bought a couple from www.lazyboneuk.com and I love them.
Fragment Design seems to be on everyone's mind at the moment. This is the brain child of a man that has made Japan cool, the most amazing Hiroshi Fujiwara.
You will be hearing more and more about the coolest man in Japan as we here at Liquid Gold Baby think he's amazing. For me, there are a handful of people in the world I'd love to have a chat with and he definitely is one of them. I have been hoping for a while to get one of his products onto the website and I can now talk about my new-found techie product that lives by my side.
That is not a gadget but a tech-wrap for my gadgets. It's so cool and so easy, all you do is wrap any product in this blanket, it looks after the product and it's amazing. It sounds so simple and it's one of those product that you think, 'why didn't I design it?' WELL, YOU DIDN'T so get over it!
Hiroshi Fujiwara is a master of fashion and design and in this simple product you can see that coming across. This is the best little product that I will take on every journey I can.
This the new James Bond game called Blood Stone.
I am going to say I have mixed feelings about this as the last one was dreadful. I'm hoping this will be a mix of the old classic Golden Eye and Call of Duty.
I am like most men in thinking that half the time I am James Bond, and the rest of the time thinking that I'd like to be James Bond. I do hope this game is not like the movie, a let down and a waste of your money.
This is one of those games that is guaranteed to be top on your list for Father Christmas!
London based design brand, Minimalux have just launched an amazing new collection under the creative direction of British designer Mark Holmes.
Founded in 2009 Minimalux produces modern collections of desk and table objects, accessories and ornaments that are really just divine. This new range of objects and price points are available worldwide and are split into two parts - 'Tradition and Modernity', and 'Colour and the Machine'.
They describe their ethos as 'the opposite elements of simplicity and splendor, combined to form a unique and enticing identity'. This is certainly true of their latest collection.
My favourites include the cool pen rest and dish in cobalt, and the sterling silver pill tube. They've made their products affordable and therefore accessible to a wider audience. We predict that this is a brand you'll be hearing a lot more from in months to come.
Check out their website.
This is Colorware's answer to the product that everyone has and I thought it was boring and not that cool.
I am now going back on my word as I feel like this is now looking pretty cool especially with the Nike ID way of customising the Flip UltraHD.
The Flip UltraHD is the quickest way of taking HD video and throwing them onto your computer. This is a product that takes all the fun out of having loads of bags with different lenses, and loads of wires. You just just flip out the USB key, and plug and play the video.
Colorware has loads of other well recognised products that you can customise to your heart content.
The X100 from Fujifilm is a fabulous camera, or so I have been told, but is this another company doing a throw back to the days gone by, when the camera company was massively in Vogue?
Well... yes, but I do think and hope that Fujifilm is going to learn from all the other companies and their mistakes. Fujifilm not only brings you a sexy camera, the you will love, they're also a great company, and a trusted name.
I have heard from the camera people that the functions of this camera are going to be simple to use, so if you are in the market for a new camera and have not brought the amazing Sony we talked about a while ago, then maybe this is your new baby.
The only problem is that you're going to have to wait for this rockstar of a camera until 2011.
This is a present for the man who has everything.
Luxury brand, Dunhill, have gone to the enth degree with these Limited Edition pens.
The Sentryman 'Black Tie' fountain pen is totally OTT with its 18ct gold nib which looks black from its ruthenium plating and cap button made of mother of pearl. This will set you back a good 150,000 Yen which is over £1,000 so it's not the cheapest but god, it's slick!
Having said that, the one that I've really fallen for is the Meteorite ball point with a hidden USB which comes in at about £600. Why so expensive? Well, these pens have gone through a very specialised process called PVD which makes them so durable and gives the sexy, masculine colour.
You can buy these on line at http://www.dunhill.com but I would always suggest a trip to a Dunhill shop, my personal favourite being the one on London Davies Street.
Switcheasy is a company that has been making some of the best Apple accessories for a while now.
This is the nude back for your iPad, it's made from a super strong material called GE Lexan, a polycarbonate material. The case is only 1mm, making it ultra thin.
If you want a white backed iPad then this is your company, they've produced it in so many colours from white to red and also a clear so you can see through it, sometimes it does pay to be NUDE.
This is the smallest mouse in the industry.
The new Swift Point mouse has been designed to fit so well in your hand, it makes you feel as though you are using a pen.
This mouse is ultra portable, ultra small and it looks great. I think this is going to take the place of most people's track pads on their laptop as this works on the wireless network.
This mouse has a great battery life, on a 90 minutes charge you'll get a full 2 weeks' use. There is only one problem with this great mouse, and that's that some time you'll have problems finding it in your bag or at home as it is so damn small.
If you are bored with putting dreadful pictures of your friends or loved ones on you iphone or iPad then you should check out Poolga.
Poolga will make your already cool looking Apple product have an even funkier, cool edge to it. Poolga have done a great thing; they've put together a great selection of designers and illustrators to develop the best graphics for your luxury hand held device.
So, take your cheesy snaps of your mates off your iPhone and throw one of these great wallpapers up instead, you will not be disappointed.
This is the new case for the iPhone that makes the new Iphone look even better.
The new Vapor 4 is from the amazing guys over at Element Case. These guys know how to make an Apple product look even sexier.
Element Case have priced this design wonder product from $79.00 and there are load of colours to choose from. The outer casing is the only and best way to make your iPhone look different. I am so pleased that Element Case have developed such an accessory for an Apple product.
The new iPhone is here...
Well, you will have to wait until June 24 to get your hands on one. This iPhone is going to be featured in loads of blogs, but we wanted to point out a few things and tell you why this new phone will change your life.
Firstly, the iPhone is going to have a 5 megapixel camera that is aided by their new program FaceTime, a video calling program similar to iChat or Skype, but on your mobile. The next great thing is the design, it's a master piece, thinner than before with more battery life. It is so stylish, this phone is going to turn the other brands upside down. The new iPhone is going to take Apple from number 2 to number 1 in the market.
Form a line behind me to get your hand on this amazing device!
This is the new Sony Nex-5 the ultimate ultra light versatile camera.
This Sony slim camera comes with 14.1 mega pixels and can record MPEG-4 at 1080i. Nex-5 is made out of metal so it is going to be a durable camera for all the needs that some cameras get up to.
One of the coolest features on this camera is a panoramic setting that you just shoot lots of shots in one swooping movement, the camera does all the maths for you.The Nex-5 comes in 2 colors as of today - a very ice cool silver and a damn sexy black little number.
Now, why do you need a new camera? Well, maybe you don't need one. Why is this the best on the market? It may not be, but why are you drooling at the screen thinking "I want one"?
The reasoning is that this is a sexy camera and you'll convince yourself you'll use more than the other 5 you have in your draw. You'll tell yourself you'd shoot loads with it if you got the camera.
This is hopefully the camera that will break you away from the camera on your phone.
The iPad is my new love and wow, what great design.
However, I am not here to talk about the apps and how great the iPad is because you already know that. I want to talk about a new product that I've found, such a simple design that really make your iPad look even sexier.
This is from the company ElementCase and the product you are looking at is called "The Joule", priced at $129.
This stand is made out of solid aluminium that is finished in gloss or black and I must say black is the one I would worship my iPad with.
There is a new child in the Bang-Olufsen household and this is it.
This BeoLab 11 is the new super subwoofer. With an elegant design this is a piece of audio art that would happily fit into any apartment or house. The sound that comes form this great sub will astound you.
Bang & Olufsen is a company that have managed to design the most stunning system for home use. For some time now, B&O have also been working with some great car companies such as Audi and AMG, and it seems that the car companies have started to influence B&O in their designs. It's really quite amazing.
Do you ever get bored by your Mac? I do, so when I stumbled upon this company stuckoff.com
I couldn't believe my luck. For under $20 you can transform your lap-top or iphone into something fun.
These vinyl stickers by Stuckoff are easy to place and the great news is that if you get fed up you can just take it off and start again.
Leica's new X1 and M9 are two of the best looking cameras I have seen.
The M9 is an 18 megapixel camera that in Leica language, is going back to a full 35mm feel to your image, the best you could ever want. The M9 has a timeless look that I feel is steeped in history from the Leica II to the highly successful M3 1954 that was regarded as a "lifetime investment in perfect photography".
With a camera like the M9 you are walking in the footsteps of some great photographers and the likes of Henri Cartier Bresson who defined the history of Leica with the unique feel of the shutter. As you take your photograph, you can just imagine how many times a Leica has snapped a piece of history. The M9 certainly has a big pair of shoes to fill and it does so with ease.
The X1 is a point and shoot master piece, with 12.1 megapixels it is everything you need from a camera. The X1 has looks good and stands up to all others in its class in every way.
Just been in the Montblanc store in NYC, Soho and picked up what I would say is the most perfect pen.
Meet the Starwalker Doue, the most stylish and perfect pen. A classic brand with a modern twist, the ribbed feeling of the milled resin makes the pen look amazing and feel great in the hand. I also love the look of the floating Montblanc emblem in transparent cap-top. Somehow, I have fallen in love with a pen!
Take a look for yourself www.montblanc.com
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