Virgin Galactic Space Flights: 2-hour trip to Space for $200,000
Posted on September 21, 2007
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Looks like the outer space is becoming more than just an interesting subject to study, it is now starting to become a new tourist attraction. Who knew centuries ago that man can spend some time in space?
Virgin Galactic, set to be launched sometime in the year 2009 is the world’s first spaceline with privately built spaceships. Many tourists have already been lining up in hope that they can travel a few hours on space and fulfill their astronaut dreams. One of the companies who have been aggressively promoting such kind of endeavor is Elegant Resorts. This UK travel company has announced its aims of allowing anyone to travel into space. As of the moment, it is the only UK-based company that can book space tourist wannabes their Virgin Galactic Flight. Read more
DSLR Deluxe: New $5000-Digital-Camera Nikon D3 announced
Posted on August 24, 2007
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Wow, what e beauty! Finally, it’s here. After the longest period of speculation ever Nikon has today lifted the covers on their first full-frame digital SLR, the new 12.1 megapixel D3. The D3 is all about speed and sensitivity, twelve megapixels on a big CMOS chip means large photosites (8.45 µm pitch to be precise) and that adds up to base sensitivity of ISO 200 to 6400 with an additional two stop boost over that (up to ISO 25600). The other side of the speed story (apart from blistering AF and shutter lag) is that the D3 can shoot at nine frames per second with AF tracking or eleven frames per second without. Other headline features are a newly branded EXPEED image processor, a new 51-point AF sensor, color AF tracking, dual CF compartments (with UDMA support), an amazing 3.0″ 922,000 pixel LCD monitor with Live View (including contrast detect auto-focus), HDMI video output and even a virtual horizon function which can tell you when you’re holding the camera perfectly level. There’s too much to fit here so we crammed as much as we can into a preview. The D3 will be available in November, at around US$5000. Via: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082312nikond3.asp
AvantGarde Cell phone collection: For moneybags with a taste for the conventional
Posted on August 8, 2007
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If the soon to launch Nokia Prism Collection is not choice enough for you, maybe you can list this one as well that are expected to hit the shelves at around the same time (the last quarter of 2007).
If you thought the Gresso Limited guys had mysteriously shut shop, the good news for some wealthy guys out there, is that they seem to have been busy developing the sleek and suave cell phones that you see up there. Of course, at first they look like nothing extraordinary, but a redone version of some sleek Motorola phone. But if they go to tell you about the specs like the laser-etched numbers, roman numerals (talk about preserving tradition), and the sapphire crystals it has up front, you might want to give it some more thought. Its keyboard is made of gold - I mean, do you have the security guard to go with that? Read more
Segmented Red LED Clock: For the lovers of bizarre home adornments
Posted on August 6, 2007
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If everything around your new home can be innovative and spell ‘ATTITUDE’, then why not your alarm clock? Yeah right, you’d say, as if you care about the deadline-reminding 30-second wonder. But if you check out those LED clocks up there, you might have a change in opinion. B&W Tubes Clock features those six segmented LED’s in dome-shaped bottlish structures. Sure, it has a lot of oomph, but for some reason it looks to me like some deadly destruction data reflecting on a ghostly night in blood transfusion bottles. Blame it on my imagination. However, the stainless steel and wood base save my nightmarish night. Read more
USB Memory Watch: Confidentiality assured
Posted on August 6, 2007
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What you see up there is not some cheap imitation of a well-branded analog watch. It’s an analog watch that has USB memory. Wow, you’d say. Carrying all that data around couldn’t have got simpler would it? And if you’re working in some highly confidential field, then this one’s definitely the best security your information can ever get. Packing an impressive 2 GB flash memory, Read more
Sonoro Cubo: Adding an element of cute compactness to your musical world
Posted on August 6, 2007
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In an age where fragility and compactness rule the roost, it’s only obvious for us to have an attitude change towards everything around us. Me, for one, just can’t stand anything looking chunky or meaty anymore, even if its books or a yummy plate of Sizzler. And if you’re like me, then you’re going to dig these compact music systems from Germany’sSonoro Audio. Available in a dramatic range of colors, they sure would make a style statement in a typical executive home. Read more
Samsung’s 18-Karat Olympics Phone: Marathoning its way to your heart
Posted on July 24, 2007
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Well, no. What you see up there is not some designer 24 karat gold-plated gift for some big celebrity at some part of the world, its Samsung’s way of christening the Olympic Games that are to be held at Beijing next year. Apart from being a special 18-karat gold plated phone that marks the announcement of the Olympics next year, this P318+ also comes with some general frills like dressy wallpapers and a shiny logo. Launched this weekend, this one comes packed without a price tag. Obviously, it’s a campaign tool you see Read more
Show-off Tech: Dress your iPhone in Louis Vuitton
Posted on July 20, 2007
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Show off your iPhone to your friends when you don on your gadget this Louis Vuitton case. The gadget’s “dress” will make your iPhone very elegant. It has a hole for the headphone cable, dock plug in and a belt loop that allows you to wear it on your waist. As always, the products are promised to be made with sturdy leather which is waterproof to protect the delicate gadget. The case gives the iPhone two benefits: Read more
Ferrari Home Gym – The zooming best in fitness equipment
Posted on July 16, 2007
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What you see up there is not some chunky, movie-like weight loss equipment with a lot of unnecessary frills and fancies. It’s a fully loaded gift for a complete workout-a-holic. Its color and look does tell you something about who its maker might be right? That sassy and flamboyant red look would belong to none other than Ferrari. The Ferrari Home Gymnasium, called ‘Unica’, is preloaded with 25 different exercises, all connected via the onboard Wellness Mate Computer. Of course, its made with nothing but the finest Italian materials, Read more
iWood cover: Deluxe Mahogany case for your iPhone
Posted on July 11, 2007
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iPhone lovers who take utmost care of their dear new Apple wonder phones might wanna get their hands on this hardwood cover asap. iWood, a U.S. company that is in the business of manufacturing wooden cases for Apple iPods (namingly for the iPod video and the iPod Nano), is about to debut their first mahogany case for the iPhone. The case will protect the almighty device from smudges and scratches. It has a polycarbonate front that will act as protector for the delicate touch screen. Read more
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