Articles Archive for July 2008
$200,000 Parnian Executive Desk is World’s Most Expensive One
Posted in Designer, Furniture, Worlds Most Expensive on 31 July 2008

parnian_desk $200,000 Parnian Executive Desk is Worlds Most Expensive One

Very often I realize that my list of world’s most expensive elite products can never be complete as lately I come across another world’s priciest obsession. And this time the crown goes to Parnian, designer cum retailer behind the creation of world’s most expensive Executive Desk. Priced over $200,000, the desk features clear lines, high luster and striking, mysterious woods as ebony and Carpathian elm mark the trend statement these days, as said by Ali Parnian, owner of Parnian Furniture located in Scottsdale.

It is being told that this priciest desk is developed using six diverse types of exotic woods and a customized piece of glass. Designed explicitly for Parnian’s North Scottsdale, Arizona showroom, the designer spent almost five-months to produce this valuable creation. The firm engaged in the creation of such elite offering is an established name in the industry and is being fabricating ‘Power Desks’ for renowned CEOs, industry moguls and celebrities.

parnian-desk $200,000 Parnian Executive Desk is Worlds Most Expensive One

The cost of these valuable and customized furniture piece starts at $6,000 and may touch sky considering the customization and supplies used. The installation of this execustive desk would surely stabilize your interiors but make sure it doesn’t disturb your bank stability.

Via Ballerhouse

Elite Gadget of the Week: Lav Nav
Posted in Coolest Gadget of the Week, Elite Gadget of the Week on 31 July 2008

Lav Nav

And this week the savvy readers of coolest-gadget picked Lav Nav featured over Decidewhattobuy as their coolest gadget of the week (cgotw). Those looking for ways to keep their girlfriend happy shall get one now, others can still make efforts to do justice to their married-partner. Not at all, there is no hidden magic but the idea is to cut down those frequent late-night toilet visits leading to unreasonable arguments in the morning.

The great usage attached to lav nav directs even the sleepiest affiliate to the anticipated objective. Fixed underneath your toilet lid, minute LED lights feels someone forthcoming and act as a landing band to make sure the thriving gathering of pee and ceramic. The physically and socially adapted gadget has more features attached as it shines red when the toilet seat’s downward, signifying that discharge deferment should happen awaiting the lid is raised up and then the green signal directs you to proceed. And cheers to Mike Constantine for being fortunate enough to win the $50 Amazon voucher.

Wireless Video Intercom Doorbell
Posted in Products, Shopping on 31 July 2008

Wireless Video Intercom Doorbell

If that sound of door bell troubles you, especially during winters when you are stocked inside your quilt then here is a system that gives you an access to the person standing at the door whist being on bed. The state-of-the-art wireless video doorbell and security system can be installed anywhere starting from home, office or any room that demands a certain level of security. Functional on advanced technology, the Wireless Video Intercom Doorbell and Security system can also be used as wireless scrutiny structure.

The 5-minute installation set-up functions at par by featuring the visitor on the monitor once the door bell is pressed. It allows a two-way dialogue between visitor and assistant and enables to track activities round the clock. It comes with a battery life of 6-months and can transmit signals within 300 feet in the line of sight. The integrated camera befits the need of maintaining an essential security as well.

Price: $116

Ready to be Killed: Bulletproof Clothing by Miguel Caballero
Posted in Designer, Fashion on 31 July 2008

Bulletproof Clothing

The rising crime rate in the world can be seen as a reason for Miguel Caballero’s having deep pockets. Engaged into designing bulletproof clothing for past 16-years, the Colombian designer maintains its charm in high-security fashion by unveiling various revolutionary offerings. With all efforts invested to have a security shield without missing on style, Miguel lately unveiled his novel collection detailing blazers, slickers and suede jackets, some sated with a reassuring stab-proof coating at his London department store Harrods. The collection aims at offering three levels of ballistic defense to its proud holders.

Few of the apparels include a polo shirt that can endure a whack from a 9-mm handgun valued at $7,500 whilst another version costing $9,800 shields wearers from mechanical weapons, counting mini-Uzis. If figures do make a difference to you then it generated sales of $9 million in 2007. The Caballero-secured clothing is now becoming the choice of high-profile clients i.e. King Abdullah of Jordan, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and actor Stephen Segal. Mind you, the elite clan loves security and style as they have a heart to spill over the hidden cost involved.

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Elite Find of the Day: GolfBlaster3 System Offers Golfing Stimulation
Posted in Elite Find of the Day, Entertainment, Gaming on 31 July 2008

GolfBlaster3 System

The evolution of simulators got a deserving welcome as it enables us carry on with our hobbies and desires whilst sitting within the four-boundaries of our sweet home. Adding on to my assemblage of Top 11 Realistic Simulators highlighting the pool of simulator availability across diverse niche sports, here is a potential 12th member. Called GolfBlaster3 System, it is a golf simulator developed especially for golf-addicts who are not prepared to compromise on their passion in spite of of any season. Formed using an extremely precise ball and club tracking arrangement, it features the world’s most pragmatic golf replication software. It doesn’t only cater to your sporting spirit but also respects self analysis, teaching and club fitting.

Its appeal may give an indication that it can be installed within your interiors but at the same time allows you to create a varied virtual climate and game conditions to enrich the game. The functionality of the simulator becomes much easier with the integrated touch screen in the console with symbols representing entity utility. The model details to declare that by carrying top spec expertise, reasonable graphics and outstanding unique affects under one crown, golfers can surely experience the eventual in precision and practicality smoothly.

Via Tuexperto

Octane 120: A Video Game Cabinet With Beer Tap From Dream Arcades
Posted in Designer, Entertainment, Gadgets, Gaming on 31 July 2008

Octane 120

If you want to stay in a gaming community of geeks then the Octane 120 arcade cabinet with an integrated beer tap from Dream Arcades can be your sure-shot deal. Bringing forth the fantasies of babyhood and grown-up the feature-packed sit-down unit features “high-end gaming PC” podium displaying 10-foot screen with an in integrated projector. It also sports a kegerator that maintains the temperatures of your needful beverages. The two positioned taps (one on steering wheel other at the back) and one cup holder next to wheels assures that no matter where you stagger, it’s not too distant from more faltering.

Did I tell you the system is accessible to play any of its 200 (licensed) packaged PC titles, PS3 racing playoffs through the incorporated wheel, or PS3, Xbox 360, Wii games and joystick? Priced at $6,995, the framework also features a 5.1 surround sound system and it gives a green signal to get drunk and ride over without those darned labels and dead inhabitants.

Via CrunchGear

Jens Ritter’s Flora Aurum: World’s Most Expensive Bass Costs $250,000
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Worlds Most Expensive on 31 July 2008

Flora Aurum

Yes the post talks about bejeweled guitar designed and developed by German luthier Jens Ritter. He is known for creating high-class instruments and today’s gold and diamond festooned Ritter bass valued at $250,000 is gathering attention. The bass called the Flora Aurum would be available for sale in Las Vegas by Wynn And Co, a jewellery dealer. The face of the bass bears a floral pattern fingerboard developed using 24 carat gold, wherein every single inlay-leaf comes decked with a black diamond (set in platinum). Its bridge, tuner buttons and the knobs come layered with gold. Two of its knobs positioned at the apex flaunt two flawless brillant-cut diamonds (3,3ct).

Flora Aurum

The nut is finished using 10,000 year-old mammoth ivory. All these convincing features may force you to reserve an air ticket to Las Vegas.

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Exerbike Pro Game Bike: Cause Pedal Governs Your Triumph Here!
Posted in Entertainment, Gaming, Health on 31 July 2008

Exerbike Pro Game Bike

The very notion that our lifestyle is getting addicted to desktops, laptops and other random installed in-house mechanism that tend to add weight to our body needs a revision as there is always an alternative available. The question here is about choices! The case in point is the uncompromising nature of folks who have developed a passion for video games at the cost of getting extra layers of fat and compensating on their schedule that starts with a doe of exercise. But bringing an end to their unidentified yet worth focusing upon weird lifestyle, here stands an Exerbike Pro, the Game Bike that enables you stay glued to your video game whilst you pedal. The good part is the faster you pedal, the quicker you budge in the sport and it comes with an option for Playstation2 that unswervingly monitors your preferred video game. The involved commercial viability feature of the Exerbike Pro will certainly get all gamers fretting it out on their consoles while they shoot, aim, battle and save the world.

The flexible and customized ergonomically contoured seating along with handlebars enhances your workout in both vertical and racing pose. The functional Magnatech resistance technology results in its silent behavior without any friction. The on-board 40-games availability would surely enrich your gaming and fitness experience. Easy to be installed, it requires 5X5 feet space and come with a 2 year warranty.

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Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800 Camcorder Provides Palm-Sized HD Shooting
Posted in Camera, Fashion, Gadgets, Home Decor, Technology on 31 July 2008

sanyodmxhd800 Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800 Camcorder Provides Palm-Sized HD Shooting

The fruition of Sanyo Xacti HDTV tapeless camcorders compensates from intellectual design and appeal with the DMX-HD800, whose manufacturer believes it seizes a “huge leap in image quality” over its precursor that got unveiled last October. You may find it as an exaggeration at our end but being fans of Sanyo’s Xacti 720p camcorders, we can’t help adoring its quality-performance and expedient flash memory-based HDTV execution for a realistic price. The featured above model sports 5x zoom, 8-megapixel imager, face tracking plus a 2.7-inch LCD view screen. Planned to be shipped in Japan on 22 August, it can be seen as a budgeted deal for $468.

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Point is it would bring a revolution in the mindset and performance of all random camera companies that believe that an HD camcorder should cost twofold and will be constrained to pursue suit.

Via Gizmodo / Impress

Meridian 810 Reference Video System Enjoys Edge Over Your TV
Posted in Gadgets, TV, Technology on 31 July 2008

meridian810 Meridian 810 Reference Video System Enjoys Edge Over Your TV

If you thought that you will reach the apex of the TV resolution peak after attaining that bitching novel 50 inch 1080p screen installed in your crib, then I would suggest you to rethink. Hailing from England’s Meridian, the latest offering of 810 Reference projection system redefines your experience of throwing wheelbarrows stocked with dough pointing to a problem. The 810 Reference Video System flaunts 4096×2400 resolution (10 megapixels) and is capable to offer quality images even on the most gigantic screen.

It features a video scaler accessible on a technology known as Qdeo, coming from a company called Marvell. Excuse me…its’ not Marvel but double ‘L.’ I am sure that comes equipped with real super heroic scaling power as linking to the projector requires no less than 4 HDMI cables. Silent in functionality, the 810 Reference Video System is anticipated to hit the market by this fall holding a price tag of $185,000.

Via Dvice

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