Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Porsche is Planning a Ferrari Fighter
In an interview with a German newspaper, Mueller said, “It always irritated me that the [most expensive] 911 tops out at 250,000 euros ($360,000) and then the 918 continues starting at 750,000 euros ($1,090,000)…In between, Ferrari moseys around relatively comfortably and without any competition.”
Mueller continued, saying, “That is where we need to be. There is still space for a larger sports car, one like the 959 that we built in the 1980s.” If such a model were produced, Mueller says it could cost between 250,000 and 400,000 euros ($581,000). Automobile, our sister publication, recently went inside Porsche to discover more about the company’s Ferrari fighter, codenamed the 960.
Rather than being a derivative of Porsche’s upcoming halo car, the 918, the 960 will lead development of the German automaker’s new platform, known internally as MSB-M, or modular sports car matrix, mid-engine. This platform will underpin several cars from the Volkswagen Group, including the VW Blue Sport, the next Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago, and even the 2018 Porsche 911, through a special version of the platform configured for rear-engine layout. As the platform will be widely used throughout VW’s brands, it will be able to accommodate many engine types, from in-line to boxer layouts, and V-6s to V-12s.
Porsche may opt for a twin-turbo flat-six engine for the 960, as opposed to a V-8 or V-12 found in more conventional supercars. This would save space, lower the car’s center of gravity, and also allow Porsche to pull from its existing parts bin. A twin-turbo six-cylinder could also be more efficient than a V-8 or V-12, while still offering ample power – as much as 600 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque.
Reuters says Porsche has planned three new models for the coming years, including the small Cajun SUV, an entry-level, mid-engine roadster expected to channel the spirits of the 550 Spyder and 356 Speedster, and a smaller version of the Panamera four-door GT. The 960 is still awaiting the green light, but such determination from Porsche’s CEO could mean the company’s future lineup could soon increase to eight models. Porsche’s mid-engine Ferrari competitor could go into production as early as 2015.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 - Official Photos and Info
For the GT3 RS 4.0, Porsche uses the crankshaft of the 911 GT3 RSR race car; the connecting rods are made from titanium. We are happy to report that the only transmission available is a six-speed manual—no PDK dual-clutch transmission here. Porsche swapped the hood, fenders, and seats for carbon-fiber bits, and used lighter carpeting—some markets also will get a plastic rear window—cutting weight to 2998 pounds, 160 fewer than the RS we had at our last Lightning Lap. The RS 4.0 also gets a unique rear wing and air deflectors on the front fascia.
Wait. Where’s the Gain?
The 193-mph top speed is no improvement over the other GT3 models, and neither does Porsche claim the 4.0 will be any quicker than the, um, “basic” GT3 RS. The company quotes the same 3.8 seconds to 60 as it does for the RS. But we already clocked a GT3 at 3.8 seconds in that sprint. Figure on the RS 4.0 doing the deed in around 3.6—a rear-drive 911 can only be so quick.
This isn’t simply a last-minute update to the GT3 RS. It is a limited-production run of just 600 copies globally. The standard color is Carrara White, accentuated with silver and red striping on the front fascia, sides, hood, and roof—and huge "Porsche" lettering on the rear spoiler. The multifarious gimmicks and luxuries of many other 911s are markedly absent—there is no stop watch on the top of the dashboard, no cupholder, no navigation system, and, as mentioned before, no PDK.
This, of course, means the GT3 RS 4.0 will be even more expensive than the non-numbered RS. The 4.0 should set you back at least $185,000 when it hits U.S. showrooms later this year, about $70,000 more than a regular 911 GT3 and still $50,000 more than the GT3 RS. You'll probably still be lucky to get one.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
New Hard Carry Travel Suitcase From MUJI Is Ideal For Frequent Fliers
Frequent travelers have a hard enough time fitting their clothes, shoes, accessories and toiletries into their regular carryall bags. A new travel suitcase promises to eliminate at least some of your packing woes. The new Hard Carry Travel Suitcase 56l from MUJI could prove to be a good investment for frequent fliers who regularly travel for more than just a couple of days.
The only problem with this cool travel suitcase is that it is too large to be considered a carry-on. Its dimensions of 26.8 inches x 17.7 inches x 9.1 inches indicate that users will have to check in this otherwise convenient piece of luggage.
The Hard Carry Travel Suitcase comes with TSA-approved lockable zippers and has sufficient compartments to make packing easier. This high-end travel suitcase from MUJI is priced just shy of $200 at $197.50. Moreover, they are available in three colors: Black, Grey and Khaki.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The New 2010 Buick LaCrosse
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is receiving rave reviews. This elegant sedan is being compared to the Lexus ES 350, Acura TL and Toyota Avalon based on appearance, functionality and innovation. With sleek, rounded body lines, wide-set headlamps, LED tail lamps and stunning waterfall grille, it’s no wonder the LaCrosse is turning heads. Currently the new Buick LaCrosse is available in a 3.0L and 3.6L Direct-Injection V6 engine. Direct injection increases compression,
efficiency and horsepower significantly. The 3.0L engine delivers 255 hp and the 3.6L engine turns out 280 hp. Both models have 6 speed automatic, electronically controlled transmissions with Driver TAPShift Control. TAPShift allows the driver to shift gears manually by tapping the shifter up or down to adapt to road conditions. An ultra fuel efficient model, the LaCrosse CX is anticipated to join the lineup this spring. The CX model will be powered by an Ecotec 2.4L, 4 cylinder engine with 182 hp and an expected 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city.
Inside the 2010 Buick LaCrosse cabin, drivers and passengers alike will enjoy the benefits of Quiet Tuning design, triple door seals and a laminated windshield create a peaceful ride with virtually no road noise. Soothing blue ambient lighting runs along the dash, flanks the dark poplar wood side panels and surrounds the poplar and chrome center console. Heated and ventilated, custom leather appointed, driver and passenger seats are embellished with French stitching for added luxury. An available panoramic sunroof allows for sunny or starlit views for driver, front and back row passengers. The LaCrosse has more standard features than other vehicles in the same class. A Radio Anti-theft System, Satellite Radio, Navigation System and plenty of OnStar Services including Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Hands-Free Calling are all on board.
Buick is anticipating that the LaCrosse models will be top sellers this year as LaCrosse sales are up 238 percent compared to last year.* This spring, when the LaCrosse CX comes available, Buick anticipates it will account for around 25 percent of LaCrosse sales for the entire year. Overall, the LaCrosse lineup has a model to suite just about everyone. With a base price of around $27, 000 (about $7K less than most vehicles in the same class) Buick definitely has built a winner.Friday, August 26, 2011
Design Hara Unveils the Most Elegant PC with iPhone Dock
The insides of a computer are obviously more important as they determine its performance. But it doesn’t harm its performance if it looks elegant and slim and adds to the décor in your home. Design Hara, the Korean studio has unveiled a new green PC that is a perfect example of attractive industrial design. It looks small for a computer and might be mistaken for a car stereo. But the thing that makes it not only different but superior to similar products is the iPhone dock.
There have been improvements on the inside as well. In place of Intel Core2Duo processor the eco friendly Slim PC sports a more powerful Intel Sandy Bridge i3 and i5 chips. The internal hard drive has been upgraded to 2 terabytes. The Slim PC is powered by an Intel Atom Dual Core D525. It comes with Windows 7 and has a storage capacity of 500GB. The integrated iPhone dock gives it an edge compared to other PCs and makes it a perfect media streaming device. Launched in Korea the Slim PC has been priced between $630 and $945.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Infiniti, BMW And Mercedes Benz
Without a doubt, driving a crème de la crème luxury car is thrilling, exciting and loads of fun. We often hear the saying “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”. Perhaps it can’t buy you happiness but it sure can buy you one might fine car, even one with twelve cylinders and more horsepower than you’ll ever need! Here is a list of the top luxury car brands in the automotive market.
Mercedes Benz- This is the first brand that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “luxury car”. Studies have shown that Mercedes is the number one brand prestige brand that consumers immediately associate with wealth, affluence and social status. For 2011, Benz has updated the look of its mid-level E-Class trim with a set of new angular lights and a new modern look. Mercedes is no longer just prim and proper, she can also be daring and aggressive! It is rather interesting to observe that many older C-class models are being utilized as taxi cabs in many European countries. This is testament to the durability of Mercedes engines; some of the engines on the taxi cabs have reached and surpassed the six figure range. Lots of young Hollywood stars opt for Mercedes; pop sensation Britney Spears has been often seen causing mayhem in the streets of L.A in her white Mercedes SL65 while actress Lindsay Lohan has been involved in an infamous car crash in her black SL65. This top of the linemodel comes with a V12 engine and an incredible 604 HP with a heavy price tag of approximately around $199k.
BMW- Known as the “The Ultimate Driving Machine”, this brand is targeted to consumers who crave an athletic and performance oriented vehicle. The difference between BMW and Benz is that the first is engineered to be performance oriented while the latter is aimed towards driver and passenger comfort. The most famous trim by a mile is the 3-series, which offers quality performance, handling and power at a competitive price in the entry-level market. The 335 model comes with an engine that puts out an incredible 300 HP and 300 lb feet of torque. My personal favorite has to be the top of the line 7 Series, which oozes power and class; the 2010 model boasts a eight cylinder engine with 400 HP.
Infiniti – Nissan’s luxury line is making big waves in the market with its sleek, high-performance and powerful vehicles. Infiniti has recently unveiled its high performance IPL line to the public, which is a more affordable alternative to Benz’s AMG line and the M3 series from BMW. The advantage that Infiniti has versus the other upscale car manufacturers is that its service and maintenance costs are towards the lower end of the scale. In general, Infiniti is also more competitively priced when compared with BMW and Benz. A stand out is the top of the line M56 which comes equipped with a mighty eight cylinder engine and 420 HP, with the AWD model starting at around $60k. For more info about Infinity, visit Luxury Cars Bay Area for a great selection. Bay Area Infiniti Dealer has the M56 plus the super sleek Infiniti G37 Bay Area in stock. For a more affordable line-up, check out the more affordable Used Cars Bay Area selection.
Money may not necessarily buy you happiness but it can sure buy you a fine looking car. If you’re looking for an upscale auto, you really cannot go wrong with any of the brands listed above; they are all top notch in their own right. Luxury Cars Las Vegas boasts an incredible selection of Aston Martin vehicles such as the Vantage.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Genesis Introduces An All New Range Of Cutting Edge Luxury Speaker Systems
One of the foremost names in high end speaker systems, Genesis, has now introduced an all new range of luxury speaker systems that are designed to provide the most astounding audio quality, while adding more beauty to your living room’s aesthetics. This magnificent range of tower speakers consist of Genesis 7.2 Petite (G7p), Genesis 7.2 Convertible (G7c) & Genesis Floor-Stander (G7f) speaker systems. Unlike conventional speaker systems, this brilliant line of tower speakers provides exceptional audio quality and have been given Genesis tweeters that first made an appearance in the company’s Genesis 1.2 loudspeaker. Furthermore, to ensure enhanced and unmatched performance, the entire 7.2 series has been provided with a titanium-cone mid/woofer, as well as a cutting edge crossover topology that greatly enhances sound dispersion.
According to Gary Leonard Koh (CEO, Genesis Advanced Technologies),
“I am an advocate for the right speaker for the right room. In a small room, a large loudspeaker would over-power the room and this would result in boomy bass and a loss of articulation. The Genesis 7-series are designed without compromise for small rooms — rooms that would be too small to accommodate one of our larger loudspeakers. The more expensive Genesis loudspeakers are not necessarily better, they are just larger, and would need a larger room to really “sing”. We don’t use cheaper drivers or cheaper crossover parts or take manufacturing shortcuts with the 7-series loudspeakers. We just make them smaller.”
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Super Sweet Cars From The Movies
BumbleBee Transformers Car
Mustang GT-“Bullitt”- This well known classic movie features a 1968 Ford Mustang GT. It was super powerful for its time and as a matter of fact, it’s still powerful for today! Equipped with an impressive a V8 engine with 325 HP, this smooth and cool ride had a major role in an intense seven minute car chase scene. With all of that power and hp, you know the chase was a nail biting one!
Aston Martin DB5 “GoldFinger”- It only makes sense that a British special agent would drive one of the finest British automobiles ever created. Mr Bond drives a classic DB5 in both the “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” movies. The actual DB5 model that was driven by Sean Connery was recently purchased at a British auction at the price $4.6 million dollars.
Bumblebee-“Transformers ”- BumbleBee is the bright yellow Camaro driven by Shia Lebouf in Transformers. She sports a bold look with painted black stripes on a yellow background and looks just like a bumblebee. In October of 2010, Bumblebee was involved in a car accident in Maryland which was not written in the scene; a police cruiser who wasn’t aware that filming was occurring in the area accidentally hit Bumblebee on the side. If you would like a Camaron in the style of Bumblebee, now you if your purchase Chevrolet’s Transformers Special Edition package for the Camaro. This will get you Autobot insignia fender bags and wheel s.
Ford Edge-“Quantum Of Solace” –You would expect an stylish and dashing like James Bond to emerge out of a Aston Martin, Bentley or at the least a Mercedes Benz but in “Quantum Of Solace” he shocks us all by arriving at his hotel in a Ford Edge. James Bond drive doesn’t just any Ford Edge in the movie, but an environmentally friendly Ford Edge fueled by a hydrogen fuel cell. It’s the perfect vehicle for a Bond of the current times; one who is aware of the issues of our times.
Next time when you’re at the movies, take a closer look at the cars in the background. You never know, they could end up being iconic cars!
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Pierre Cardin brings a swirl of design to the tablet-PC market with PC-7006
This isn’t the first time we’re seeing a marriage between a designer label and tech giant. But Pierre Cardin is doing it all by itself. Needless to say, it too is quite motivated by the ongoing tablet-PC and thought it is about time that it doles out UK’s first designer tablet PC. And thus there is the Pierre Cardin PC-7006 in an ultra-cool black gift box with a shining metallic company logo.
There are no color options other than black which comes as quite disappointing to me. Other than the brand stamp and the fancy gift box of course, there isn’t much of a ‘luxury’ or ‘designer’ feel to the tablet. Neither could I find anything in the tech specs that would separate this one from the present mid-range offerings in the marker. Anyway, if you still like, you could buy one for US$447. I think at least we should be happy that, in the name of luxury and design, this one wasn’t decked with crystals and jewels.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Jaguar Cars For Independent, Self-Made Women
Women have more earning power than ever. We’ve got female prime ministers, executives of million dollar companies and internet entrepreneurs. There is a common belief that women prefer cars that are small and affordable. However, I am about to completely dispel that myth.
First on the list is a sexy and sleek sports car; the one and only XK manufactured by British auto maker Jaguar. There are many popular cars in this niche including the SL500 and SL65 from Benz or even the 6-series from BMW. However, the Jaguar can really hold its own even among the mighty and powerful Germans. It is powered by a V8 5.0 Liter engine with 385 hp. The XK is one fast ride and accelerates from zero to sixty in just 5.2 seconds. Jaguar Drive Control is also in place which allows the driver to drive the vehicle in various modes depending on road conditions. The interior is contemporary and modern while still retaining that classic Jaguar charm. Buyers can select aluminum trim instead of traditional wood. The radio and temperature settings are controlled by a LCD touch screen. The XK is priced to sell at around seventy five thousand dollars. Jaguar Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Jaguar has great prices on the XK.
The XJ is another great choice; this car is so gorgeous it simply takes my breath away. Its lines are sleek and elegant with curves in just the right places. Engineers crafted the body out of aluminum resulting in a really lightweight auto. The engine is powerful; it’s an eight cylinder with 385 HP which can be upgraded to a supercharged version with an intense 510 hp. Three trim levels are available, the base, Supercharged and Supersport. A really nifty feature is the rotary gear selector, which rises up once the engine is started. Pricing for the base model starts at the $71k range. If you want a car that exudes glamor and opulence then the XK would make an excellent selection. For excellent new cars check out Burbank Jaguar.
The XK is more athletic and suited for the woman who wants a sportier drive while the XJ is more of a cruiser and geared towards comfort. Either way, both of these cars would be a solid choice for a woman who demands the best in her life and from her cars.
It’s 2011 now folks. Women are making more money than ever. As a matter of fact; more women are attending university than men. The belief that we all prefer smaller and cheaper cars is a bit offending and condescending. A lot of ladies nowadays like to ride in style and we certainly have the bankroll to do so.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Ten Best Luxury Laptops: The Perfect Amalgamation Of Exquisite Style & Cutting Edge Technology
Ever since the evolution of computers, one name has always glorified the immense advances in technology as well as mobility and that is a laptop. Fast forwarding a few decades from a time when laptops used to be bulky machines with limited computing power, the current generation notebooks are just as powerful as any high performance desktop, while carrying gorgeous designs. In a timeline where performance alone doesn’t add to the popularity of an electronic product, luxury laptops have made their mark as potent instruments of extreme computing fused with stunning elegance. Some of the major hardware manufacturers and globally renowned designers have now brought to the markets their own creations that carry the latest in technology as well as the best of precious metals and stones such as the likes of gold, platinum, diamonds, crystals etc.
1. Luvaglio Laptop:
Price: $1,000,000
Designed and developed by Luvaglio, a U.K based luxury goods manufacturer, the remarkable Luvaglio Laptop is one of the most alluring of all notebooks out there. This one of a kind notebook is hailed as the world’s most expensive laptop with a massive price tag of a million dollars. The Luvaglio Laptop features a 17 inch widescreen LED display along with a 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD). Furthermore, the display has been given a generous coating of anti-reflective glare material. However, what makes this notebook especially unique, is its power button, which carries a diamond embedded into it.
2. Lamborghini Asus VX3:
Price: $360,514
The partnership between hardware manufacturer, Asus and Italian automobile giant, Lamborghini has been a long standing one that has produced some magnificent products till date. One such result of this unique partnership is the stunning Lamborghini Asus VX3 laptop that boasts of gorgeous design and an enticing configuration. The VX3 features a 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and is equally complimented by 4GB of RAM. The VX3 operates on Microsoft Vista Ultimate and this magnificent laptop also comes with a 256MB Nvidia graphics processor, along with a DVD Drive, a 0.3MP webcam, wifi, Bluetooth and four USB 2.0 Ports.
3. Tulip E-Go Diamond:
Price: $355,000
Deemed as the world’s most desirable laptop, the Tulip E-Go Diamond is one of the most alluring and enchanting luxury laptops. Designed to be highly luxury intensive, the E-Go Diamond features exuberates feminism and is reminiscent of a ladies handbag. The insides of this extraordinary notebook has been given glittering white gold plates that are complimented with 80 carats of diamonds. The E-Go Diamond carries interchangeable personalized covers and maintain its glorious style, the designers have made use of the cutting edge EXO overmolding system technology, which allows the infusing of fabrics, leather etc. seamlessly into electronic devices. Tulip has provided this one of a kind laptop with the latest Phoenix Firstware services that result in high rated backup systems as well on-board recovery. The E-Go Diamond features a 12 inch display and comes with 2GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, as well as integrated webcam, Bluetooth and a DVD drive.
4. Munk Bogballe Royal:
Price: $7,868
From the house of internationally famed designer, Munk Bogballe, comes the a stunning line of luxury laptops that have been designed to bring the best of technology fused with high end and gorgeous looks. The star of the Munk Bogballe laptops is the Munk Bogballe Royal, a luxury laptop that exuberates style and class in a unique manner. The Royal carries thin plates of aluminum for its surfaces and is further graced with Calf leather. The plates themselves are carved into the required segments with precision laser and are then put through a series of processes involving polishing, grinding and engraving. Featuring a state of the art ergonomic keyboard, the Royal is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor along with up to 4GB of RAM. Furthermore, this magnificent laptop has also been given a 500GB hard drive operating on Microsoft Windows 7 Home Edition. The Royal comes a with a variety of features including a 13.4 inch display, wifi, Bluetooth, built in webcam, microphone and stereo speakers.
5. Ego for Bentley:
Price: $20,000
Designed and developed in the year 2008 by the luxury lifestyle company, Ego, the elegant Ego for Bentley is still considered to be one of the most luxurious laptops in the world, ever after three years of introduction. The limited edition Ego for Bentley provides its owners with bespoke luxury and the best of computing power of its time. This majestic notebook carries the signature Bentley mark on its handle as well as on the sliding doors of the ports. Each of the Ego for Bentley notebooks carry white gold frames that have been splendidly engraved with the ‘Ego for Bentley’ limited edition number. Though this notebook might not be as high on configuration as conventional laptops, yet its stunning elegance and style more than compensates for the lack of hardware. The Ego for Bentley is powered by a 64 bit processor and comes with a 160GB hard drive running Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate. The Ego laptop has been provided with an integrated webcam as well as a bass reflex sound system and a DVD drive.
6. MacBook Air ‘Supreme Fire Edition’:
Price: $360,648
The man behind some of the most expensive and gorgeous customized gadgets, Stuart Hughes who seems to love to play with precious metals such as gold, platinum and expensive stones has brought to the world, the stunning MacBook Air ‘Supreme Fire Edition’. This magnificent laptop epitomizes luxury as it has been embedded with 25.5 cts of ‘I’F’ Flawless diamonds, while 24ct gold adorns the Apple Inc. logo on the top of the laptop lid. Also, this logo is also encrusted with 53 individually set stellar gems and entire project took almost three months to complete. To ensure that the MacBook Air ‘Supreme Fire Edition’ retains its exclusivity, the casing of this incredible notebook has been designed from pure gold weighing an astounding 2,600 grams, while only ten of these laptops will ever be produced.
7. Voodoo Envy H:
Price: $8,768
Considered to be one of the top of the line gaming notebooks in the markets, the Voodoo Envy H carries a beautiful design and some hard to beat specifications. This unique laptop has been designed to provide the users with a state of the art gaming machines that also carries elegant style. The Voodoo Laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor a sports up to 4GB of RAM. Featuring a 17 inch display with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, this magnificent notebook is ideal for hard and fast gaming that is made possible with the twin Nvidia Quadro FX Go 2500M graphics chipsets. Furthermore, the Voodoo Envy H comes with a host of other interesting features such as the presence of dual 250GB hard drives, wifi, Bluetooth and the laptop operates on Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate.
8. MJ Laptop Brilliant Limited Edition:
Price: $3,520,660
From the bowels of Ukrainian art studio, MJ, comes the magnificent and sparkling MJ Laptop Brilliant Limited Edition. This incredibly gorgeous notebook is part of a varied range of ultra-luxury laptops and accessories that have been designed and developed to bring forth immense class and style. The MJ Laptop Brilliant Limited Edition as all other laptops in this series has been encrusted with some of most precious metals and stones on the planet, such as the likes of gold, diamonds and Swarovski crystals. The Brilliant Edition notebook has been embedded with breathtaking white and black diamonds. Apart from these unbelievable notebooks, MJ has also come out with a majestic mouse that covered in solid gold all over.
9. Rock Xtreme X850:
Price: $5,000
One of the foremost manufacturers of high performance laptops, Rock, has now come out with the sizzling new Rock Xtreme X850 -I7-940XM, a gaming specific notebook that though isn’t studded with crystal and diamonds, yet lie in the luxury laptop category due to its hefty price tag. The Rock Xtreme 850 features a magnificent design along with some of the most high performance hardware currently available in the markets. The Xtreme X850 runs on Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and is powered by a 3.33Ghz Intel Core i7 Processor. Furthermore, this remarkable gaming laptop comes with an astounding 8GB of RAM, as well as three separate hard drives each being a 500GB model. The Rock Xtreme X850 comes with a 18.4″ Full HD (1920×1080) display for the best and the ultimate gaming experience, while carrying a Blu-Ray-Writer Drive.
10. ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7:
Price: $2,220
Continuing the glorious partnership, computer hardware giant Asus in collaboration with Italian sport cars behemoth, Lamborghini, earlier this month unveiled the all new ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 notebook. This gorgeous laptop carries the edges and curves that dominates the speed demons designed by Lamborghini, while infused with the latest hardware by Asus. The VX7 is powered by a 2GHz Intel Core i7 processor and is equally complimented by an enormous 16GB of RAM. Running Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate OS, the VX 7 comes with two 750GB hard drives and features a stunning 15.6 inch LED backlit display with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD). To ensure maximum graphics performance, the VX7 has been given 1.5Ghz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics card. Among other goodies, the ASUS Lamborghini VX7 notebook features an integrated 2MP web cam, wifi, Bluetooth, HDMI output as well as high performance stereo speakers.
Friday, August 19, 2011
A Review Of The Lincoln Navigator
Luxury SUV’s offer a large amount of interior space combined with impeccable styling and top of the line features. One of the leaders in this segment is the Navigator, manufactured by Lincoln. This SUV stands out for its stylish appearance and quiet smooth ride.One great thing about the Navigator is that it comes equipped with the Sync system from Ford Motor Company which enables the driver to control Bluetooth, navigation and the radio and cd player by giving out voice commands. If you choose to add in the DVD system at an extra price, you get two separate screens installed in the head rests on the front seat. Cargo space is at 18.1 cubic feet but if you fold the third row down space is maximized to a huge 103 cubic feet.
One of the most noticeable aspects about the Navigator is its imposing stance which is accentuated even further by it’s gorgeous grille.There are numerous touches of chrome; on the grille, slightly below it and on the wheels. The ride quality is on the smooth side and power is intense thanks to an eight cylinder 5.4 Liter engine with 310 hp and 365 lb feet of torque. Handling is very competent despite its massive size and the cabin is well insulated from exterior noise. The suspension is tight while steering feels accurate and precise. For the navigator in the Los Angeles area check out Lincoln Burbank or Los Angeles Lincoln Navigator, Burbank Lincoln Navigator.
Lincoln engineers have included a large variety of safety features incluyding SOS Post Crash Alert System, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control and Ford’s Mykey system which will come in handy for parents with teenage children. Thanks to this system, parents with teenage children can control the audio volume and speed at which their kids are driving. Another handy feature is the rear view camera; it gives you a better view when you are reversing and should make parking into a small space a lot less painful. The 2010 performed excellent during safety crash tests, the NHTSA issued it an impressive five stars for frontal and side protection during impact.
Pricing starts at $57,570 for the 2011 Lincoln Navigator, a solid price for a luxury SUV with a large selection of safety features, a spacious interior and a stylish exterior. Glendale Burbank Navigator has a large inventory of Lincoln vehicles.
Los Angeles & Van Nuys residents have found that Galpin Lincoln is a great place to find new 2010 & 2011 Lincoln Cars and SUVs near Glendale, Burbank and San Fernando Valley. In fact, Galpin Lincoln is the #1 volume Lincoln dealership in the Western USA. We have an extensive collection of used cars and certified vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. In addition to our used car inventory in Van Nuys we also have a great selection of affordable used cars, trucks and SUVs. Our used Lincoln Los Angeles inventory offers great prices. Our Galpin Lincoln Dealership Showrooms are located at 15500 Roscoe Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406 and 23645 Creekdside Road, Valencia, CA 91355
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Key Box Factory from Eibenstock Unveils Luxury Car Key Cases
You might have seen people on the street or in the backyard washing their cars with great care, looking at it so proudly. While it is annoying to look at those types, they are the ones who might be interested in this particular key box to keep the keys of their luxury cars or vintage cars that could be used during luxury travel.
The key box can be used in commercial sector for the keys of car and also in offices. The keys can be handed over in style for the first time without simply using hands. You could get box for your Lamborghini and Ferrari key. The company provides even residential customers the box as a quality accessory. It could be a luxury gift for your friends.
The boxes have several times the metallic paints and which is provided with two layers of clear lacquer. Inside there is a key pad which is made of leather and padded and stitched by hand. For spare keys, important documents, and code cards the space is provided. Inside the lid you could see the padded leather as well as pit floor has the leather cover with stainless steel fittings. The high quality product is made in Germany. The starting price of the box is € 399.00.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Charlotte Lexus Presents The Lexus LS
Charlotte Lexus, car dealers in Charlotte, presents the Lexus LS; a super luxurious vehicle that takes luxury and refinement to the next level.
There’s no doubt that you have finally “arrived” in life when you roll up in the gorgeous and powerful LS from Lexus. Not only does this auto make a grand impression, it’s also perfect as a daily driver due to its smooth ride and powerful acceleration. One standout feature about the LS is its super quiet cabin which stays serene and peaceful, even as you zoom down the freeway at top speeds.
The great part bout the LS Lexus is that it’s customizable with tons of options. You can even opt to add in a refrigerator to keep drinks and snacks chilled if you wish. Other options include a state of the art navigation system and top quality dvd system. Standard features include mp3 music player compatibility, temperature controlled seating, a rear view camera and a premium sound system. Fuel economy stands at 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
The interior is extravagant and ultra posh with spacious seating and accented with leather accents throughout. An available package deemed the “Executive Class Seating Package” offers top notch luxury by adding in seats with a massage option. The cargo space is generous at 18 cubic feet.
The best part about the LS is that it is priced lower than other vehicle in it’s class including those from Mercedes and BMW. On top of that, the LS offers one of the most well insulated and cabins in the luxury niche. Pricing starts at around sixty six thousand dollars, which is very competitive for its segment.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sculpture Line Skeleton Watch By Tissot Bares It All
Sculpture Line Skeleton Watch is the fusion of contemporary design and classic and traditional watch. The beauty of this watch reveals both internal and external values. The craftsmanship of the new Tissot Sculpture Line Skeleton actually shows everything such as designs and the fascinating mechanical movement through windows, with the nostalgic details such as roman numerals on the dial and leather strap which is neatly stitched. The Tissot draws attention of the individuals who want to look beyond the surface.
Tissot has Swiss calibre with 6497 manually wound movement which is visible through cuts to show how watch works. Basic movement is artistically skeletonised and engraved. Tissot offers a fully skeletonised watch, but the numerals are still legible. The dial has the indicators of hour and minute, with silver and black dial. Tissot uses a full scale hour as well as minutes showing time. Dial is cut open to show the view of the movements, which gives upside down mushroom appearance.
You could see complete skeletonization and process of decoration on the rear side of the watch. The case is fitted with the crocodile strap. The price is not known. The luxury watch may be estimated about $5,000 to $8,000. Price would be definitely high with the 18K gold case.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Which Cars Are Really Made In America?
Many Americans are very serious about only buying American cars and rightfully so; buying domestic helps support American jobs and families.
Is it a guarantee that you will be supporting American jobs just because you are buying a domestic brand? Not always. Many of think of Ford as a typical American brand; it’s one of the oldest nameplates in the country and just about as American as it can get, right? It might surprise you to know that the Fiesta, one of Ford’s popular sellers, is actually manufactured in Mexico. On the other hand, there are numerous foreign companies with factories in the U.S; these plants help to provide for thousands of U.S jobs.
There are many foreign owned factories throughout the entire country. For example, BMW makes many of its models in Spartensburg, South Carolina. The plant has the capability of making as many as 120,000 cars a year, it employs more than 3,000 American workers and it has been producing cars since 1994.
Ohio and Alabama are home to factories of Honda, one of the biggest automotive companies in the world. Combined the factories have the capability of making 984,174 cars and they employ over twelve thousand Americans.Mercedes Benz owns a big plant in Alabama which employs almost two thousand individuals. Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi has one plant in Normal, Illinois which can make 240,000 cars and employs 3,160 Americans. Ford Lake Dallas also known as Ford Dallas has a large inventory of cars in stock.
The majority of these foreign plants are located in the south. The southern states welcomed these factories with open arms and offered the companies sweet incentives. They knew that these factories would provide for thousands of jobs and help to stimulate the economy big time.
Factories don’t just lead to jobs inside the plant; they affect and stimulate all levels of the economy. Occupations affected may include auto sales, computer science, programmers, road workers, the tire industry and many more. Alabama courted Mercedes Benz by offering the German company millions of dollars in attractive tax incentives. What the state got was a plant that employs about 1,500 people in the town of Vance. Ford Country is a Ford Denton and Ford The Colony dealer.
What made these foreign companies want to set up shop here is because the states were so welcome for jobs that they built the infrastructure to support the factories. Not only that, but these companies received big tax savings and breaks.
In conclusion, if you want to purchase a car that supports American jobs you don’t necessarily have to buy a domestic brand. You can still drive a foreign import and support the economy. The best way to find out where a specific vehicle is manufactured is by conducting research on the internet.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
IPads Sweeten The Deal At Luxury Hotels Across The World
Luxury travelers to luxury hotels are no longer content with king-sized beds, pillow menus, luxury spas and Michelin-starred restaurants. They want more. High-tech is good. And iPads are always a plus. So it should come as no surprise that several top-bracket restaurants from around the world have introduced the Apple iPad for their guests to use. These popular gadgets can be used for all the usual purposes – from reading the news to watching movies, surfing the web and listening to music. Plus, specialized iPad apps ensure that guests can book hotel services and much more via these iPads.
Where: London
The Eccleston Square Hotel had its grand opening on 1 August this year. Among the USPs of this hotel is the availability of an iPad 2 and other gadgets in each room. The iPad 2 allows guests to control the technology within the room. Additionally, they can use the iPad to request for hotel services. So whether you want to reserve a table for two at the restaurant, book a massage or order in room service, you can do everything at a touch. Plus, an iPod docking station ensures that you can stream music wirelessly via a Panasonic surround sound system.
2. The Plaza
Where: New York
In January this year, The Plaza in New York became the world’s first hotel to provide guests iPads with Intelity’s ICE software. These iPads offer room controls and offering easy access to the hotel’s services. These touch screen gadgets are a sophisticated solution to the earlier digital panel. Like the iPads in Eccleston Square Hotel, the iPads at The Plaza allow guests to do everything from booking room service, talking to the concierge or even checking flight schedules.
3. The Berkeley
Where: Knightsbridge, London
The Berkeley in Knightsbridge decided to make the most of the iPad craze even before the gadget reached the UK. It decided to offer guests at its Berkeley, Conservatory and Chelsea suites access to iPads. These gadgets carry the guests’ preferred newspaper, offer games, videos, comic books and more. Also on offer is the Berkeley Concierge team’s list of must-visit places.
4. Mondrian SoHo
Where: New York
Earlier this year, the Morgans Hotel Group launched the hotel room iPad at the Mondrian SoHo. As in the case of other hotels offering a similar service, the Mondrian SoHo’s iPad allows users access to hotel services as well as customized content. What’s more? Mondrian SoHo has teamed up with city lifestyle brains Urbandaddy.com, which will provide curated content.
5. Galleria Park Hotel
Where: San Francisco
By March this year, a number of hotels took to providing guests with free iPad use during their stay. However, the Galleria Park Hotel in San Francisco decided to cash in on the craze by offering iPad 2s for rent at $14.95 per day. Free Wi-Fi at the hotel sweetens the deal. The iPads at the Galleria Park Hotel serve as travel guides for San Francisco complete with maps, taxi fare calculators and various lists of local attractions.
6. Sofitel So Bangkok
Where: Bangkok
The Sofitel So Bangkok is offering much more than an iPad 2. Each of the 238 rooms in this luxury hotel is equipped with a Mac mini. So you literally have an entertainment zone in your hotel room – digital TV, radio, movies, music, and more. If you need work, you can do that too. Also on offer are Bangkok views on a 40-inch flat-screen HD TV.
7. The Pavillion des Lettres
Where: Paris
This so-called “literary hotel” is a four-star boutique hotel has 26 rooms, each honoring a famous writer associated with each letter of the alphabet. Images and writings of authors like Virginia Woolf, Shakespeare and La Fontaine adorn the walls of these rooms. However, The Pavillion des Lettres is as modern as it gets. Guests living here have access to a free iPad.
8. Sagamore
Where: Miami
While other hotels were offering free iPad access or iPads on rent, Sagamore in Miami came up with the Chief Entertainment Officer Package. This $1,300-a-night package gets you the three-bedroom penthouse, and several high-end amenities. But the star attraction on this sweet deal has to be the brand new iPad 2 that guests get to take home.
9. Hyatt’s Andaz Hotels
Hyatt’s Andaz Hotels decided on taking the iPad route as early as September last year. The staff at the Andaz Hotels was already using iPads for everything, from swiping credit cards to completing check-in formalities and more. Some Hyatt concierges had fine-tuned their iPads to offer directions to guests on how to get to restaurants. The gadgets were also used to book spa appointments and other services.
10. The Royalton
Where: New York City
The Royalton is a long-time fixture on the New York luxury hotel scene. Even as newer luxury hotels emerge in the Big Apple, The Royalton continues to hold its ground and attract high-end customers. The reason? Its willingness to change with the times. The Royalton began providing iPads to guests since September last year. The iPads carry a range of features. Guests can order room service, view menus, book a car and even contact the hotel’s general manager. It also offers a destination guide created in collaboration with Urbandaddy.com.
11. Shutters on the Beach
Where: Santa Monica
In June last year, Shutters on the Beach introduced a special treat for guests staying at the Premier Suites: complimentary iPads for use during the stay. These devices had all the basic iPad features, and then some more. The luxury hotel developed the Personalized Digital Concierge app to make basic hotel services – from inquiries to bookings – easily available to guests. These devices also feature pre-loaded movies as well as Kindle, CNN and SportsCenter apps.
12. Anantara Phuket
Where: Mai Khao Beach, Thailand
The Anantara Phuket in Thailand was the first luxury hotel to offer guests free use of iPads, whether to read the news, book hotel services or schedule activities. Guests could even take these devices on their sailing trips through Phang Nga Bay.
13. Soho Grand
Where: New York
When Soho Grand launched 10 new suites last year, it ensured that these would hook the hi-tech brigade. Hence, the rooms featured flat-screen TVs, 27-inch Macs, as well as iPads that came pre-loaded with GrandLife’s custom curated downtown City Guide.
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