Posted in CES, Music on 13 January 2009
Do you remember the Lusso turntable? Didn’t we just love its modern and classy design? Well, the same folks, Montegiro, who created it are back in the world of high-end audio systems with the new Legno turntable. This latest design is a result of intense research, perhaps that is why you will find a bulky bamboo layer around the chassis, which means that it offers a great combination of wood with high-class steel.
Apart from redefining acoustic luxury, the Legno turntable is also equipped to produce quality output from your old vinyl records. Wood’s stabilizing qualities and resonance damping properties are tapped to their potential. The entire mechanism sits pretty on four adjustable, high-grade steel feet that are coupled with O-rings made from rubber composite. It also features a synchronous motor driven by a high-end outboard controller creating a delicate and exceptional sound.
Posted in CES, Gaming on 13 January 2009
Gravitonus gave a great gift to gamers in the form of the Ergonomic Workstation in 2007, and we know how popular the system became. After all, it was for the first time that a design came by to provide an immersive individual gaming space for hardcore gamers. And now the company is all set to win hearts all over again with iClubby which was unveiled at CES 2009.
An appropriate successor to the Ergonomic Workstation, iClubby too keeps the user in a comfortable ergonomically optimized position for long hours on the gaming console. And since it is powered by Intel’s latest i7 processor, the workstation provides a very cool and comfortable gaming environment. Well, what else do you expect from the triple display screen and a chair that adjusts itself according to the earth’s gravitational vector.
Posted in CES, Computer on 12 January 2009
Oh, don’t we just love to revel in the joys of modern technology! Recently, we heard of the Asus’ HTPC Keyboard concept but now we actually learnt of a few specs to go with it. Hear hear, this wonder keyboard is expected to come with a 5-inch built-in display, 1.6 GHz Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB SSD, Bluetooth and WiiFi. That’s the technical stuff, but we are sure that you will be impressed by the flat MAC-like keys.
We have no word on the price of launch date as yet, but we do know that this keyboard has wirless HDMI, 2 USB 2.0, VGA and audio in/out as features. Find Windows XP home as the operating system, which is a rather off beat choice for something that wants to be a part of the hometheater PC. We wonder why there isn’t a TV tuner either!
Posted in CES, Music on 11 January 2009
CES 2009 saw more weird gadgets being featured and this time one could get the pillow with Bluetooth. Urban Tool unveiled their perCushion, which comes with Bluetooth technology and a great design. The Bluetooth speakers and music controls were stashed in the pillow to make a futuristic pillow possible. It also comes with built-in microphones and the battery can be recharged once and will last for 10 hours.
Unless you are planning to lie in the bed for 10 hours continuously, this must be enough. However, the pillow also comes with a futuristic price of $500 and is rather expensive for many. However, if you are looking for something innovative, the perCushion is a great pillow to be bought.
Posted in CES, Gadgets on 11 January 2009
CES 2009 is where the crazy and bizarre meets technology. Hunter Concert Breeze is a unique gadget, which is a ceiling fan but doubles up as a speaker as well. The idea is to inundate the room with sound, excellent acoustics and spread it 360 degrees. Looks like there is no end to the innovative products one can come across at the CES 2009.
The funny looking fan will cost $449 and will be made available in June this year. It comes with a speaker fan, a remote for you to control the speaker functions and of course the fan as well, and a transmitter.
Posted in CES, Luxury on 11 January 2009
What do you think of ‘in your face’ brand of luxury? To be frank, we are in two minds about the actual appeal of such products. Nevertheless, that will not stop us from sharing the Yubz Talk phone currently on display at CES 2009. For the wise guys, this one is not the same fun gadget reminding us of the days gone by that was released last October. The new one’s a part of a limited edition of 20 pieces that has a whole splash of bling all over it!
The phone is worth $1,800 only because close to 5,400 grade A Swarovski crystals adorn the body of this version of Graham Bell’s original invention. We are sure that the man must be smiling in his grave for this unique sort of eulogy! Like we told you, the phone is absolutely in the retro mode. So much so that it looks like a replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, of course without the digital display.
Posted in CES, Music on 11 January 2009
For once, we found a luxury piano that is a wee bit geeky too. Called the Baldwin High Roller piano, this one is the creation of the famous Baldwin Piano Company with promises of being an ultimate music instrument with no compromises on audio clarity and overall quality. We especially liked the High Roller polished model M because of its casino theme. Tailored by artist Ray Bishop, this one has a brass hardware and a red shimmer plate that will definitely brighten up your evenings.
Not only that, even the keys have that magical touch and we found ‘why’. Well, they are made from real ebony woondern sharps with radisued top and stain-resistant materials. All this jazz ensures exceptional durability and note-to-note consistency. The keys have been hand-painted. The piano is 5′ 2″ X 4′ 9 5/8″ X 3′ 3″ (LXWXH). Also, the hammers are the ‘Heart Of The Piano’ which have been made from best quality felt purchasef from The Renner Company.
Posted in CES, Gadgets on 10 January 2009
If you had been looking for the ultimate touchscreen video VOiP phone, head straight to the stalls at the CES 2009. iRiver as launched the Wave Home which comes with built-in widgets. The Wave Home looks so elite that your eyes may pop out and you wouldn’t mind shelling out a fortune to get this sleek and stylish gadget.
It has a 7″ LCD touchscreen and a wireless handset too. The camera has a good resolution too and you wouldn’t regret buying it if you ever do. It will cost $400 and is worth every penny you spend on it. However, it does not run Skype and that might pose a problem.
Posted in CES, Gadgets on 10 January 2009
We all know how cool it is to watch movies on Blu-ray disc. The picture clarity is almost flawless and there is no way you can dispute the advantages of Blu-ray discs. However, there definitely is one drawback, which is about the portability. Most Blu-ray discs can only be played on Home Theater Systems, which are anything but portable. This is where the DVD scores for DVD players are portable and can be carried almost anywhere.
At the CES 2009, Panasonic launched the first portable Blu-ray player ever and it can be used anywhere inside your house. The Panasonic DMP-B15 comes with an 8.9″ screen and a battery backup of 3 hours. It is also Bitstream compatible and comes with an HDMI slot and an SD Card slot as well. It really is a great product but the battery life is really bad.
Posted in CES, Gadgets on 10 January 2009
Vuzix is known for their hideous designs especially when it comes to sunglasses and 3D glasses. However, this time around when they launched their second-generation video eyewear, it almost looks like a branded pair of goggles you would wear to Rodeo Drive. Vuzix has announced that it would launch head mounted displays that people would actually like to wear.
Their Wrap 920AV is an awesome design that dos not make you feel like you have tied an entire display on your head. The Wrap 920AV is so cool that it would almost make you want to wear it to college or work. It gives you crystal clear video, and can play from an iPod or any other input.
