Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Bora Bora  

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A collection of 15 exclusive residences on the magical "Pearl of the Pacific."

Situated between the deep blue South Pacific Ocean and the turquoise waters of a tranquil lagoon, 15 sophisticated private residences offer the ultimate in leisure living. Inspired by local architecture and built to the exacting standards of Four Seasons, these homes present a rare ownership opportunity combining unsurpassed service and amenities with one of the world?s most exotic locations.

Four Seasons Private Residences Bora Bora. By invitation

Audi Zero Concept  

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The initial purpose for the elaboration of this concept was to create a machine with demonic sensations by avoiding the immoderation and the inconveniences that we know of the current supercars, mainly in term of pollution. A concept with the image of a muscular sports car, the Audi TT, and with performance equivalent to that of the Bugatti Veyron, the whole works in harmony with our environment and must join the perspective of 2010.

Aside from the production of the batteries themselves, this car is respectful of the environment mainly due to its electric motorization. The system of electric motorization transmits the fabulous power and reactivity of the engine. It is in harmony with the ecological challenge and meets the needs of the present without compromising the capacity to satisfy the needs of the future generations.

The R-Zero is an exceptional supercar benefiting from an outstanding architecture. The electric motorization allows an original hierarchical organization of the streams of air in order to to control the behavior of the airflow around and inside the car. The structure of the aerodynamic flow optimizes cooling of the motor and the brakes, as well as generating steady aerodynamic support, all of which is synonymous for performance.

The "Back single frame" is not a free aesthetic subtlety nor deprived of functionality ? An airstream connecting the 2 single frames (back and front) is present inside in the car : This structural column thus traverses the total length of the machine. Technique drove the design and the technical constraints were not subject to stylistic demands that, aside from the "Back single frame", we have created a product which forms part of the lineage of explosive motor vehicles. And in the end, we have an electric motor car which does not look like an electric car.

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From the Giancarlo Zema Design Group (the same folks that brought us the Jellyfish 45) comes this exciting yacht, the Poseidon 180 being developed by Bugatti Yachts. The 180-foot yacht has floating decks under a giant glass dome. It has eight staterooms that offer panoramic ocean views. The yacht uses Bugatti Marine engines that can hit 40 knots.

The price is $50 million and it looks to be just a design at this point, still, what a design it is. Check out the pictures after the jump for more looks at this unique vessel.

Exclusive 007-branded VAIO notebooks reach eBay  

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Still remember the Sony Style 007 VAIO Bond Series notebooks? Now, Sony has reached eBay with a hundred specially numbered 007-branded VAIO TTs. This move has been taken to promote the upcoming Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. The James Bond 007 VAIO notebook features an Intel Centrino 2 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB Solid State Drive, 11.1-inch XBRITE-DuraView widescreen LCD and built-in webcam. One lucky winner will get the first notebook in the series, complete with an engraved 007 gun logo and matching leather carrying case. All proceeds from the auction will be given to 1% For the Planet, an organization committed to creating a healthier environment. Bidding ends on 21st of the next month.

Caran d'Ache 1010 fountain pen honors Swiss watchmaking  

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Caran d’Ache has already impressed us with its range of luxury writing instruments, including the elegant Diamond Gotica pen. This time, we have Caran d’Ache’s 1010 Limited Edition fountain pen, which is a tribute to honor the Swiss watchmaking industry. The inspiration for the name “1010” comes from “Ten minutes past ten (10:10),” the moment when the hands on a watch dial are rightly balanced. Made of rhodium-coated silver, the 1010 pen boasts a clip that resembles a watch hand. An ornamental balance wheel has been placed between two rubies under a sapphire dome and the beautiful tiny tick marks are etched around the barrel. The luxury pen even has a piston pump set with a ruby and a sapphire crystal dome at the bottom tip. This writing wonder will be delivered to you in a black lacquered box along with a raw glass bottle containing blue-black ink and a palladium-plated silver stopper. Pricing starts at a cool