Luxist http://www.luxist.com Luxist. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.luxist.com/media/feedlogo.gif Luxist http://www.luxist.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Microsoft Surface]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/31/microsoft-surface-surfaces/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/31/microsoft-surface-surfaces/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/31/microsoft-surface-surfaces/#comments

OK people, here it is, the iPod of 2020 - the Microsoft Surface. Although slightly less portable than everyone's favorite gadget today, Microsoft is rigorously positioning its concept device for the kind of widespread consumer - and commercial - craze that only Apple have been able to drill up. As you can see from their flash video, good ol Gates and Co want every last one of us to be able to use this touchscreen surface to do everything - from consumer applications like organizing and sharing photos, music and video - to consumer uses like in-restaurant ordering and bill paying.

If you're as awed by this as we are, check out the hands-on demo over at Engadget!

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]]> computermicrosoftscreensurfacetouchtouchscreenvistawindows Anton Friant Thu, 31 May 2007 10:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Steinway Lyngdorf]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/19/steinway-lyngdorf/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/19/steinway-lyngdorf/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/19/steinway-lyngdorf/#comments In an interesting and unforeseen attempt to freshen up a veteran instrument company's image while consequently raising one of Europe's preeminent A/V pioneers to world renown, Steinway and Sons have paired with Peter Lyngdorf to "expand the Steinway & Sons brand into the high performance digital sound system market," according to Steinway & Sons Executive Vice President, Frank Mazurco. Their first offering from this new amalgamation, Steinway Lyngdorf, will be dubbed the Model-D, and it will be available for shipment and installation in early Fall 2007 starting at $150k. Audiophiles: check out how Lyngdorf's installers utilize their patented "RoomPerfect" technique to acoustically correct any room here.

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]]> a/vaudioaudiophilehome theatrelyngdorfmusicsteinwayvideo Anton Friant Sat, 19 May 2007 16:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[New DNA Art from the UK]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/17/new-dna-art-from-the-uk/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/17/new-dna-art-from-the-uk/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/17/new-dna-art-from-the-uk/#comments If you're anything like us, you probably appreciate the convergence of art and science slightly more than the average Joe; there's just something extra appealing about sleek, aesthetically attractive representations of the hyper-complex. We found some of this cool 'DNA Art' a while back from a company called DNA11, but it seems they're finally being challenged from the Brits at DNA ART UK Limited. They'll run your DNA as a graphical interpretation (the method that seems to have been popular in the past), but they'll also etch out every letter of your DNA code into a cube of crystal. A little more unique than that Van Gogh print you've had on your wall since college, eh? Just be careful if you're a wine mogul using your DNA to protect your cellar.

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]]> artdecordna Anton Friant Thu, 17 May 2007 14:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Galpin Brings the Ugg, Makes Xzibit Proud]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/22/galpin-brings-the-ugg-makes-xzibit-proud/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/22/galpin-brings-the-ugg-makes-xzibit-proud/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/22/galpin-brings-the-ugg-makes-xzibit-proud/#comments We don't usually cover the sort of over-extravagance that only ridiculously overpaid sports players can love, but this latest chop-job from Galpin hit our radar when we heard that it sported a $10,000, 5.5 carat diamond clock in the dash. Unfortunately that's about the only thing worth mentioning on this Transformer-esque monstrosity.

It's done up in true "Pimp My Ride" fashion, with 27" Lexani wheels, a giant speaker-and-LCD-filled rear end, completely redone interior (the red leather seats remind me more of a 1977 Lincoln than a 2007 model) and two automatically rising champagne flutes for the backseat passengers (this is cool only because Maybach did it first). Turns out this is what happens when you give an otherwise decent ride to a bunch of over-hyped, under-qualified wrench monkeys. More plus pics after the jump.

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]]> lincolnnavigator Anton Friant Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Sea Phantom Finally Getting Real Cred]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/sea-phantom-finally-getting-real-cred/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/sea-phantom-finally-getting-real-cred/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/sea-phantom-finally-getting-real-cred/#comments
Rumors of the Sea Phantom, albeit in varying degrees of truthiness, have been circulating for a while now, but the concept vehicle has just struck the engineering world's pot o gold this month as they're featured in the revered Popular Science. The vehicle is, as PopSci writer Gregory Mone puts it, "Half powerboat, half plane, and all agility, this craft dodges waves by hydroplaning above them." At speeds exceeding 100mph, it's claimed to get you, in complete comfort, to your destination as fast as a helicopter, but with the ease of operation of an offshore speedboat. Could this be a nod at the long-whispered blue highway? Check out pics of the 2006 sea trials after the break.

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]]> boatsea phantomSeaPhantomspeedboat Anton Friant Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:06:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Cart Across Italy in the Ferrari of Your Choice]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/cart-across-italy-in-the-ferrari-of-your-choice/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/cart-across-italy-in-the-ferrari-of-your-choice/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/02/21/cart-across-italy-in-the-ferrari-of-your-choice/#comments
The Turin, Italy based company Red Travel is offering a unique service that may intrigue those of you a bit more independently-inclined than the traditional Europe-in-luxury goers: you can rent a Ferrari for one to eight days and scoot your way around the rolling hills, through the countryside, parallel to the ocean, or you know, whatever suits your fancy, from one end of Italy to the other. Some packages include stops at high-end hotels and spas in traditional cities, whilst others cater to a more rural-minded crowd with stops for dinner at a former convent and a farmhouse. Oh, and don't worry about trying to fit your bags in the little red hotrods; a tour manager follows you via GPS and can even arrive at your destination ahead of you if you wish. The four day trip from Rome to Siena and back will run you and your shotgun buddy €4,300 each (about $5,700), but the deposit on the car will set you back €15,000 (or about $19,800) until you bring her back unscathed.

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]]> europeferrariitalytravel Anton Friant Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[WineM Categorizes Wine, Gives You Another Gadget]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/31/winem-categorizes-wine-gives-you-another-gadget/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/31/winem-categorizes-wine-gives-you-another-gadget/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/31/winem-categorizes-wine-gives-you-another-gadget/#comments When having a ridiculously awesome wine collection and a super posh cellar just isn't cool enough for you gadget-crazed, database-mongers out there, organizing your bottles could become your new obsession. This organization called ThingM is highlighting their concept product for a RFID-enabled database system called WineM, that can store your collection by a number of different variables, including regions and varietals, and allows you to call up the perfect bottle on a handheld device. Visit their site to see a video and shots of the UI, and check out a close-up of the actual gadget after the jump.

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]]> databasehandheldorganizerfidwine Anton Friant Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[StrapLuxe For Your LuxeWatch]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/27/strapluxe-for-your-luxewatch/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/27/strapluxe-for-your-luxewatch/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/27/strapluxe-for-your-luxewatch/#comments Looking for a new band for your luxury watch? StrapLuxe has got your number. The company specializes in aftermarket leather watch bands for "collector timepieces," offering you the ability to further customize your cherished wristwatch. The only bands currently showcased on the site are those for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore watches, but it looks like they'll also be offering replacement straps for Panerai, IWC, Rolex and Patek Philippe. The AP ROO alligator band goes for $239 and ships for free. Check out their website for a nice photo gallery.

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]]> bandstraptimepiecewatch Anton Friant Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Thinnest Slider Ever: Samsung Ultra Edition 10.9]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/22/thinnest-slider-ever-samsung-ultra-edition-10-9/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/22/thinnest-slider-ever-samsung-ultra-edition-10-9/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/22/thinnest-slider-ever-samsung-ultra-edition-10-9/#comments Samsung just announced that their crack team of millimeter-shavers has done it again with their new fangled "Ultra Edition 10.9" slider. Being two millimeters thinner than the company's previously crowned D900 and boasting quite similar specs - the 3.2 megapixel camera, along with 80MB worth of music/video internal memory (plus a microSD slot) - it looks like we're getting ever-closer to the much sought-after two-dimensional mobile phone. No price or availability yet, but our Engadget cronies predict we'll know next month after the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona.

Click through for more pictures of the Ultra Edition 10.9

[via Engadget]

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]]> cellmobilephonesamsungultra edition 10.9 Anton Friant Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The PRADA Phone Goes Official]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/19/the-prada-phone-goes-official/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/19/the-prada-phone-goes-official/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/19/the-prada-phone-goes-official/#comments The LG KE850 PRADA became real today, the phone that LG is touting as the "first completely touch screen mobile phone," and is initially priced at €600 (about $778 US). The phone is due to hit "PRADA stores in the UK, France, Germany and Italy at the end of February and parts of Asia before March."

So sure, they'll beat the iPhone to market by a few months, but the two phones have little else in common besides their touch screen interface; the KE850 will have no usable internal memory for media (LG opts for a microSD slot instead), it won't have a native mail client or web browser, and it doesn't seem to support multi-touch capabilities.

Regardless, this thin, shiny, posh'd up beauty is launching in Europe as a tri-band GSM (no word yet on US release, but we'll sure let you know as soon as we do) and has a revised UI from their previously-reported OS X -like color scheme to a handsome, minimalist black and white scheme. Check out some nice real-world shots from our coz's over at Engadget and screenshots of the new UI from our friends over at Gizmodo.

[Via Engadget]

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]]> cellLGmobilephonepradatouch screen Anton Friant Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Jaguar XF: The Next BondMobile?]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/jaguar-xf-the-next-bondmobile/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/jaguar-xf-the-next-bondmobile/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/jaguar-xf-the-next-bondmobile/#comments Behold the supercar that very well may grace the silver screen in the 22nd installment in the Bond series: the Jaguar XF. Although a lot of this intelligence is speculation, it is relatively well educated speculation. Given the fact that Ford still has exclusive product placement rights for this next Bond film, one might presuppose that Aston Martin may want to continue their reign after the beautiful DBS aired in Casino Royale...However! It turns out Ford has placed the Aston Martin badge on the auction block, and it isn't expected to stay there long. So unless Ford wants to give up a 500GT (and really, I don't see Bond behind the wheel of a muscle car), I think we can assume Bond will be riding the cat in the next one. And what great timing too, as they've just recently released a ton of beautiful photographs, CG and sketches of the XF over at AutoBlog. I, for one, am rooting for her; and come on, who doesn't love to hear those crazy Brits say "Jag-u-ar"?

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]]> bondcarjaguarsupercarvehicleswheels Anton Friant Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[10 Must-Drives In 2007]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/10-must-drives-in-2007/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/10-must-drives-in-2007/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/11/10-must-drives-in-2007/#comments Forbes just put together an impressive list of 2007 model year must-drives - impressive not only because of the hyper-sophisticated technology inside top-doggers like Audi's new $120,000, 420-horsepower R8 (pictured), but also because a lot of this technology is finding its way into relatively reasonably priced vehicles like Volvo's first V8 sedan, the S80, which starts below $40,000. So there you go, motorheads! Ten not-so-boring Sundays await you. Check out Forbes' entire list in a slideshow here.

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]]> 2007autoautomobilecar Anton Friant Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Sony's 70" Bravia]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/sonys-70-bravia/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/sonys-70-bravia/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/sonys-70-bravia/#comments
Sony's gearing up to take on Samsung in the giant LCD market with their just-announced Bravia KD-70XBR3. This monster boasts a 7,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, their new LCD backlight, blur-reducing "Motionflow" technology and a whole host of other next-gen performance specs that promise to make you feel like you're actually rocking the eighth Freebird solo in Guitar Hero II. They'll be shipping in February (same as Samsung), but you can pre-order the Sony now at Sony Style or a few retailers for a cool $33,000 Georgies.

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]]> lcdsonytelevisiontv Anton Friant Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Touchscreen Media PC]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/touchscreen-media-pc/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/touchscreen-media-pc/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/touchscreen-media-pc/#comments With CES season having descended upon us once again, we're starting to see some really cool new high-end offerings from the compy giants. This puppy looks like Microsoft's answer to the iMac, branded as an HP and (tentatively?) called the TouchSmart PC, and is at the same time trying to take over your study and living room. The whole 19" touch-screen thing is obviously making it a larger-than-normal blip on the radar, but it also boasts some of the new-fangled tech specs we're starting to see more and more: AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core TL-52 processor and that sweet sweet NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600. No official word on price yet, but our sibs over at Engadget hypothesized $1799 - $1899 a while back (lots of cool pics there too).

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]]> hpmicrosofttouchscreen Anton Friant Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Run Around Europe In Style]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/run-around-europe-in-style/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/run-around-europe-in-style/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/08/run-around-europe-in-style/#comments
Private, pre-planned European expeditions have been rather popular amongst American upper-crustians for some time, but we're now starting to see a new breed of these trips offered that allow for somewhat larger groups, in some cases up to 20 people, and head off the beaten London - Paris - Madrid path a bit.

This particular one, "Private Epicurean Journeys," focuses on you foodies out there and hits some crowd-pleasing favorites in Paris and Brussels, but also hits some hidden gems like the northwest village of Bruges which is, in my opinion, one of Belgium's best kept secrets. Rates for this one range from about $14k-$22k/person, depending on accommodations and group size.

So this spring break instead of the same old beach trip, grab your honey and 18 of your closest friends and go soak in some of that good old world charm in style!

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]]> diningeuropejourneysspas Anton Friant Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[$10 Million Don't Buy What It Used To]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/03/10-million-don-t-buy-what-it-used-to/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/03/10-million-don-t-buy-what-it-used-to/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/03/10-million-don-t-buy-what-it-used-to/#comments The New York Times' writer William L. Hamilton's article "What Money Can't Buy" chronicles these rough-and-tumble times for the city's ultra rich. From Central Park-side real estate to 250mph Bugattis, it seems the recipients of this year's massive Wall Street bonuses may have a tougher time spending their newfound wealth than they may have hoped. Want a new Jeff Koons to grace your foyer? His next dozen pieces are spoken for. John Walker 1805 Reserve? The 45-year vintage (from distilleries that no longer exist) was supposed to be available already but now may never. Trying to get your hands on a "starter" jet - the Eclipse 500 or the Cessna Citation? You may find yourself waiting until 2010. And even if it's not superfluous luxuries you're after, it seems even upper-crust residences are becoming harder to snag; the city's top brokers are noticing that $10 Million dollar apartments are only going to buyers with $100M net worth, as co-op boards are expecting their tenants to be charitable enough to give away what they pay in rent every year. So, sorry Richie Rich, you'll just have to *gasp* wait your turn. Oh, and check out the link for pics of the Bugatti.

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]]> apartmentartautoNew Yorkreal estate Anton Friant Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA["Imagine" The World's Most Expensive Piano]]> http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/02/imagine-the-world-s-most-expensive-piano/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/02/imagine-the-world-s-most-expensive-piano/ http://www.luxist.com/2007/01/02/imagine-the-world-s-most-expensive-piano/#comments Perhaps one of the most revered musical instruments in the world (other than Clapton's sweet black Strat, "Blackie") has trumped the previous 'most expensive' piano in the world. One of the most elaborate, painstakingly detailed pieces of hand-craftsmanship - the Steinway "Alma-Tadema" has been outshined by one of the company's most unadorned - the "Model Z". But, much like Blackie, it's the instrument's celebrity owner that actually makes the difference.

The piano on which "Imagine" was written, John Lennon's 1970 Steinway was auctioned off in London to George Michael for £1.45 million (about $2.1 million), who proceeded to use it to record bits of his last album before returning it to in the Beatles Museum in Liverpool because, as he so generously supposed, "the piano was not the type of thing that should be in storage somewhere or being protected, it should be seen by people."

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]]> instrumentjohn lennonJohnLennonmusicpianosteinway Anton Friant Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:09:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Most Expensive Phones of 2006]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/11/the-most-expensive-phones-of-2006/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/11/the-most-expensive-phones-of-2006/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/11/the-most-expensive-phones-of-2006/#comments The list of the five most expensive phones of 2006! Erm, that is, the phones we've written about. So get out those check cards and make someone really happy this holiday season!

5. The world's first luxury phone company launched in 2002, the London-based subsidiary of Nokia called Vertu, and we loved what they've been doing. Not only do its phones boast superior electronics, but the shells aren't too shabby either. They say the reception is "as clear as a Mozart symphony," and they phones' near-indestructibility comes from metals like titanium and aluminum and precious stones like sapphire and ruby. These celeb-magnets run from about $10-$20K.

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]]> 2006aloissondiamondgoldvishjaren gohphonevertu Anton Friant Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:09:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Samsung Sells A Million Yepps, Drops Next 10 In Gold]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/05/samsung-sells-a-million-yepps-drops-next-10-in-gold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/05/samsung-sells-a-million-yepps-drops-next-10-in-gold/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/05/samsung-sells-a-million-yepps-drops-next-10-in-gold/#comments Because, apparently, there are enough My Super Sweet Sixteen types out there, gadget companies seemingly can't find enough reasons to bling up their wares, and Samsung is surely no exception. To commemorate the 1 millionth Yepp YP-Z5 unit sold, the company and interface designer Paul Mercer (he also designed the iPod's 'face) are auctioning off 10 of these 18k gold bars, which are predicted to net over $1,000 each. Go for it, if you're in Korea.

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]]> blingDAPgoldsamsungYeppYP-Z5 Anton Friant Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[BMW Unveils The First Luxury Hydrogen Car]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/04/bmw-unveils-the-first-luxury-hydrogen-car/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/04/bmw-unveils-the-first-luxury-hydrogen-car/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/04/bmw-unveils-the-first-luxury-hydrogen-car/#comments Well, somebody had to do it, and we're quite happy that the guys over at BMW decided to bolt a hydrogen/gasoline hybrid onto their luxury-performance 7-series, proving that we auto-loving Americans can have our eco-friendly cake and eat (drive) it (fast) too. The BMW Hydrogen 7 has a fully functional hydrogen engine that emits only water vapor and will get you 124 miles per fill up while the gasoline engine will get you another 311 miles on a full tank.

The Hydrogen 7 will be available to a limited few in 2007, but look to 2008 for the rest of us schmucks to be able to see this bad boy on our local showroom floors. Click here to see the Governator unveil it this morning, and here for lots more pretty pictures.

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]]> 77-seriesautobmwcarhybridhydrogen Anton Friant Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Brooks Brothers Poker Set]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/01/brooks-brothers-poker-set/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/01/brooks-brothers-poker-set/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/01/brooks-brothers-poker-set/#comments We've all seen our share of super expensive chess sets, but now that poker has become many executives' game of choice, Brooks Brothers is offering a $2500 box set. With that kind of price tag, you're likely to expect a bit of gold or something, right? Sorry, nope. The accent hardware is polished brass and, while the wood is Italian and the leather is British, you may join us in wondering where the $2k+ premium over last year's edition comes from. Still, it is quite handsome, isn't it?

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]]> brooks brothersleatherpokerwood Anton Friant Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:03:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Samsung Promises 70" LCD, Again]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/30/samsung-promises-70-lcd-again/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/30/samsung-promises-70-lcd-again/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/30/samsung-promises-70-lcd-again/#comments Although they ragged us with a sneak peak of this behemoth back in August, Samsung has finally announced the official release date for the largest mass-produced LCD TV in the world to be February (actually, "February or March") 2007.

The 70-incher provides 1080p flat panel resolution with 8ms response time and 2000:1 contrast ratio - but what's even more exciting is the fact that Samsung claims that they will be manufacturing a million of the bad boys annually. Nice.

No word on price yet, but seeing as they've sort of got the market cornered here (and very well may have it cornered for a while), we're hoping they'll be nice, responsible market-creators and keep 'er well below five digits.

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]]> hdlcdsamsungtv Anton Friant Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[24ct Gold HP Laserjet]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/24ct-gold-hp-laserjet/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/24ct-gold-hp-laserjet/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/24ct-gold-hp-laserjet/#comments HP's new strategy to recover legal fees: reduce stockpile of mediocre printers AND Scrooge McDuck-like vat of gold coins - and wham...Really, HP? No, not really, it's probably the work of a third-party independent contractor (they seems to like those) and has very little to do with the actual company, but still, come on. A Laserjet P2015? Who made that decision?

Anyway, the auction will start at about $300 US, but from what we can tell they want $20,000 for this thing. So, if Midas has been fingering all your other gadgets but still has yet to touch your printer, we say go for it. Click here for the (poorly) translated auction page.

Via Engadget.

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]]> goldhpLaserjetP2015printer Anton Friant Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Pentax 60th Anniversary 18ct Gold SLR]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/pentax-60th-anniversary-18ct-gold-slr/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/pentax-60th-anniversary-18ct-gold-slr/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/22/pentax-60th-anniversary-18ct-gold-slr/#comments No way. Posh looks and brains to boot? Heck yea, says Pentax; the company's celebrating their 60th anniversary by combining high-end style with high-end functionality with their new gold-plated ASAHI PENTAX LX Gold. We've recently seen wooden and diamond-crusted shooters, but this puppy comes with some new specs for actual photographers; not only is this SLR covered in 18 carat gold and brown leather, but the camera boasts the "world's first" completely dust-proof and water-proof SLR case design. And just to be safe (or, as it were, a bit more posh), the camera comes complete with a wooden box with red lining and white silk gloves to handle the camera without leaving fingerprints on the sensitive gold plating.

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]]> cameragoldpentaxslr Anton Friant Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[80" Holographic HDTV is, yep, the first ever]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/21/80-holographic-hdtv-is-yep-the-first-ever/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/21/80-holographic-hdtv-is-yep-the-first-ever/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/21/80-holographic-hdtv-is-yep-the-first-ever/#comments Wow. I mean Uber-Wow. We've seen our cronies over at Engadget report on a range of ridiculously cool holographic technologies lately, but nothing this big, impressive or, most importantly, actually available. What's being dubbed the "Uber-Graph", this 80" pane of glass acts as a medium for a holographic projection television, and is completely customizable to the buyer's specifications. The Uber-secret technology traps little bits of light at certain angles whilst all other light just passes through it. And voila, your image is floating in mid-air.

We don't know how much the 80-incher will go for (check out the eBay page here), but it looks like the 40-incher is retailing for £14,995 (about $28,500 US). And, if current market pricing trends are any measure, doubling the screen size can easily mean quadrupling the price. Which sucks, of course, for those of us who were otherwise really looking forward to a new condo this year.

Good find, BornRich.

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]]> 3Dglassholographprojectiontv Anton Friant Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:07:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Pioneer AVIC-D3: In-Dash Everything]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/20/pioneer-avic-d3-in-dash-everything/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/20/pioneer-avic-d3-in-dash-everything/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/20/pioneer-avic-d3-in-dash-everything/#comments Despite rampant reports of careless drivers placing complete trust in their in-dash navigation systems (like wrapping their shiny new ride around a tree or driving uninhibitedly into a construction zone), the market for GPS directions is expected to grow over 163% next year. Pioneer's AVIC-D3 will pack a whole host of entertainment features to its 6" touchscreen, but the real kicker is the unit's complete iPod support and Bluetooth capabilities; even if you're streaming video from your iPod and following directions at the same time, the unit will put everything on hold to tell you that you have a call from your mother reminding you to pick up a gallon of milk on your way home for Thanksgiving dinner.

The AVIC-D3 will be available in March 2007 with a retail price to be determined at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show.

[via BornRich]

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]]> AVIC-D3bluetoothgpsiPodnavigationpioneer Anton Friant Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Diamond-Protected Data From Mii Stor]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/15/diamond-protected-data-from-mii-stor/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/15/diamond-protected-data-from-mii-stor/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/15/diamond-protected-data-from-mii-stor/#comments Let's face it; it's downright humiliating to be caught with a boring old plastic jump drive when the rest of the gadgets in your pocket are encrusted to the teeth (err, lanyards) with diamonds. So thank Mii Stor for finally pressing some ice into this 4GB USB flash drive, dubbed the "Snow". The case AND the chain are white gold, so you can be sure you won't be embarrassed when you hang this puppy from your neck with the rest of your uber-posh-gadgetry. It's yours today for a song (if your songs are worth $19,000).

Thanks BornRich.

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]]> diamonddriveflashgadgetgoldjumpmemoryusbwhite Anton Friant Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:05:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Spin That Vinyl For $150,000]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/14/spin-that-vinyl-for-150-000/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/14/spin-that-vinyl-for-150-000/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/14/spin-that-vinyl-for-150-000/#comments Now that all of you audiophile hipsters are throwing your iPods away for fancy schmancy turntables, super-upscale manufacturers like the German engineers at Transrotor are starting to catch on. The Artus is their flagship turntable, a $150,000 behemoth. And yes, there are digital ins and outs, so you can throw your vintage White Album LP on your new blinged up KRZR. Check out more at the Transrotor page if you read German.

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]]> artusmusicrecord playerturntable Anton Friant Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[TV in the Tub, Now Sans-Death]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/tv-in-the-tub-now-sans-death/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/tv-in-the-tub-now-sans-death/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/tv-in-the-tub-now-sans-death/#comments Tired of being electrocuted every time you try to watch your soaps in the tub? Us too. So needless to say, we're pretty ecstatic that UK company Di Vapor is offering their new Luxor bathtub, a message-jet unit complete with 14" LCD screen (and digital ins, so you can flip to TiVO'd soaps during the commercials). This puppy retails for about $9000 US, but you'll have to order it on your next London visit, cause they're not shipping stateside yet.

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]]> lcdspatub Anton Friant Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Lancer Goes Global]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/the-lancer-goes-global/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/the-lancer-goes-global/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/10/the-lancer-goes-global/#comments We've seen a few spy-shots of the new Lancer, but today we finally get to see the concept artist's sketches for what some are calling the most important design in Mitsubishi's 90-year history. With a posture very near to the ground, it's relatively long hood, a mean "shark nose" and uniquely deep "eyes", it's very attractive even if it doesn't blow the lid off of emblematic designs of Ferrari or Lamborghini. The notable bit is, instead, it's ambitious design/marketing theory - called "Project Global" - that will end up putting this car on the international radar after it debuts in Detroit. We wouldn't be surprised if certain German auto makers adopted this theory in the near future, leveraging this "flexibility required to accommodate regional needs and regulations as well as market trends and new customer demands in markets as diverse as Japan, North America, Russia, Asia-Pacific and Europe."

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]]> carconceptlancerMitsubishiturbo Anton Friant Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:01:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The $3,000 Mood Ring, er, Tube]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-3-000-mood-ring-er-tube/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-3-000-mood-ring-er-tube/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-3-000-mood-ring-er-tube/#comments The University of Tokyo and Japanese company GS Yuasa have come up with this little gadget called the SHOJI (Symbiotic Hosting Online Jog Instrument) which purportedly examines a whole host of physical analytics (light, temperature, humidity, infrared radiation and ultrasonic waves) as well as human variables (presence, movement and tone of voice) and translates that information into a row of LED lights that visually represent the overall 'mood' of the room. While this may prove more of a dorm-room gimmick a few years down the road, Tokyo companies are hoping to use this technology to monitor the atmosphere inside branch locations without actually installing Big Brother.

Thanks to our pals over at Engadget for the heads-up!

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]]> gadgetjapanesemoodtechnology Anton Friant Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Aston Martin DBS - The New BondMobile]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/aston-martin-dbs-the-new-bondmobile/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/aston-martin-dbs-the-new-bondmobile/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/aston-martin-dbs-the-new-bondmobile/#comments A new 007 movie is on the horizon, and therefore a beautiful new top-secret Aston Martin, dubbed the DBS, which we first covered back in May. Very little is known about the super-car's engineering at the moment, but as Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, puts it, "This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car", so it's safe to assume that it'll easily allow Bond - James Bond - to save the world with his usual style and grace. No word on the car's price or availability, but in the meantime you can start polishing your secret agent demeanor with Casino Royale Spy Gear.

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]]> aston martinAstonMartinautomobilecarcasino royalejames bond Anton Friant Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:04:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[The Nicollet to Slice, Not Scrape]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-nicollet-to-slice-not-scrape/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-nicollet-to-slice-not-scrape/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/09/the-nicollet-to-slice-not-scrape/#comments While over-zealous condo developers backpedal a bit all around urban America, the forces behind The Nicollet are still confident that their ultra-modern "sky-slicer" will entice you deep pocketed hipsters to fork over $300k for a one-bedroom 700 sq. ft. mini-loft in downtown Minneapolis. The building certainly plans to succeed in said wooing, having already committed upscale restaurants and posh shops to its street-level real estate. And if you're after one of the building's signature "Summit" penthouses you'd better come with your thinking cap; the $3 mill+ price tags include a personal architect to help you customize your very own 6,000 ft floor plan.

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]]> condoloftminneapolisnicollet Anton Friant Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:02:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Exotic Extravagance, a la Crusoe (sort of)]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/08/exotic-extravagance-a-la-crusoe-sort-of/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/08/exotic-extravagance-a-la-crusoe-sort-of/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/08/exotic-extravagance-a-la-crusoe-sort-of/#comments rinconcareyes Thinking about pulling "A Good Year" of your own? Check out these luxury villas from Rincon Careyes on Mexico's pacific coast - it's like Robinson Crusoe meets Donald Trump in a secluded, tropical fantasy land that prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of extravagance while still giving their residents a sense of intimacy with their exotic surroundings. Their empty lots start at $475k, but be sure to check out the 3-acre private lot "La Playa"; with multiple, interconnected dwelling units (many open-air), this $6m property certainly threatens to rip you out of your 80 hr/week Wall Street gig. It's more fun to climb palm trees than corporate ladders anyway, right?

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]]> exoticjourneyrincon careyesRinconCareyestravelvilla Anton Friant Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:06:00 EST Luxist <![CDATA[Expensive Steak Dinners Start with Wagyu]]> http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/06/expensive-steak-dinners-start-with-wagyu/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/06/expensive-steak-dinners-start-with-wagyu/ http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/06/expensive-steak-dinners-start-with-wagyu/#comments With a mere 24 hours until all we United Statesians (right?) exercise our civic duty and vote our collective conscience in the midterm elections, what could be more downright Red White and Blue than energizing our lever-pulling (or button-pushing) muscles with an outrageously lavish steak dinner? These $33 per ounce (and up) cuts - that's over $250 for an 8-ouncer - come from a breed of cattle that are traditionally called "Wagyu", but have been dubbed "American Kobe" after a few herds have been imported to Idaho from rural Japan. These ultra-marbled cuts, which Chef de Cuisine David Varley refers to as having "an ungodly amount of fat", attain their lofty price from the lengthy raising period (up to four times longer than American Angus), special diets and, as legend suggests, a daily full-body message from their human handlers.

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]]> DiningKobeSteakWagyu Anton Friant Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:03:00 EST Luxist