Can I get an Amen...

 

This dandy comes from Monte Carlo Watches. Up till now I don't have alot to go on with this peice but one thing that I do know is that this is one hot item!!! I will do more research on this gem and will give you the full details!!

Fastfood Giant McDonalds to launch TV Network

Not only can you get a Big Mac, an order of fries and a shake but now McDonald's customers may soon be able to enjoy their favorite program from the world's largest hamburger chain with the launching  of the Mcdonalds Channel.

Mickey D TV will feature original programming with news, sports and entertainment coverage of the local community.

The new channel is being introduced over the next few months in southern and central California.

If it's well received, it could go nationwide.

Tag Heuer Smart Phone Review

         




Are we looking at the new Heaveyweight champion in luxury phones?   Famous watchmaker Tag Heuer thinks so. It started with a Smart phone in 2008 and now comes the new LINK Smart Phone - the second major mobile phone from Tag Heuer. The Link hit the stores back in July and is supposed to be tough as nails. One major complaint many people have about super high-end phones is that they are no more, or less durable than normal phones.
Without discussing price, the name Tag Heuer should give you an inkling that its for the well to do.  I would love to hear from anyone who own this phone or thinking about purchasing and secondly, if the LINK will survive drops, disasters, like they are boasting. Tag Heuer goes into great detail discussing how it is water-tight, fully air-sealed, shock-resistant, and used some type of a hard material over the screen called Gorilla Glass. I don't know what the phone will put up with... but at least it puts up with a bit of abuse. Maybe Tag heuer finally figured out how someone will actually get their money's worth with high end phones.

Watch the promo video below:


This phone is just dripping with all kinds of oohs and ahhs as far as detail is concerned. The case itself comes in steel, 18k rose gold, and titanium. Trim includes rubber, alligator (we call "Gator"), leather, and other materials. The LINK Smart Phone has a functional  crown on the side of it.

Most luxury phones are pretty limited in terms of their functionality, but Tag Heuer really wanted to come out of the expensive but limited functions conversation - so being an Android powered device is a good idea. While it does ship with the older Android 2.2, that will likely be upgraded down the line. Tag Heuer is said to throw in a bunch of goodies that will be anything from special ring tones to pictures, and so forth. Internal memory is scant at 256 megs, but the memory card that is included has 8 gigs. With the iPhone setting a lot of bars, I cant see how high-end phones don't have at least 16-32 gigs of storage, but that is another discussion.
I do have to say that the Link does look very chic and good looking. I'd be more than happy to tote around the black and gold model.

The rundown from Tag Heuer:
Unlike anything else on the luxury market, the TAG Heuer LINK is a high-performance machine of unprecedented functionality. Extreme reliability and robustness are guaranteed through a battery of quality tests well exceeding industry standards.
Stand out features include lightning-fast connectivity, 16-million color screen resolution, a large 3.5’’ display, a high-definition 5-mega-pixel auto-focus camera, 11 hours of music play time, and, through its avant-garde Android operating system, download access to over 250,000 applications. Â It also comes fully loaded with a host of TAG Heuer add-ons: customized screen designs,widgets, animations, wallpapers, icons and ring tones.
Swiss Watchmaking tradition allied with the latest in high-tech telephony
The TAG Heuer LINK is instantly recognizable as a top-end TAG Heuer product, avant-gardeboth for its ergonomic design and its very contemporary elegance. Motion, purity, curve, precision, a shimmering dynamism in its form and silhouette – these are its signature values.
The luxury handset is composed of classic watch components and cutting-edge technology. Fully shockproof, the body is engineered like the case of a TAG Heuer watch. As airtight and locked-down as a strong box, it provides full protection of the precious contents – your videos, photos, files and data – sealed in its interior.
Other signature TAG Heuer references include the screws on the handset’s reinforced chassis, which echo those on the casebacks of TAG Heuer chronographs. The unique autolock system on the side, which gives quick access to the SIM card, the connection port and the memory card, sports the TAG Heuer’s shield in black lacquer and looks like a classic TAG Heuer timepiece crown.

A luxury design object of ultimate prestige and performance
Luxuriously crafted and detailed, the TAG Heuer LINK incorporates the most prestigious materials and advanced components in the watchmaking and automotive worlds, including black PVD, diamonds and rose gold. The mirror-polished and fine-brushed stainless steel is premium grade surgical 316L, corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic. The big display front is made from visually stunning, lightweight, and highly damage-resistant Gorilla glass®. The exclusive, hand-worked coverings are in calfskin, alligator or lizard. Every material, precious stone and exotic skin or leather is sourced within the strictest industry standards.


Tale of the Tape:

Size: 118mm (H) x 67mm (W) x 16.6mm (D)
OS: Android 2.2
Form factor: Bar type touch screen
Weight: 200 grams (battery included)
3G Talk time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Stand by time: up to 330hrs (~14 days)
Battery included: Li-lon 1400mAh
Messaging
SMS / MMS / Email (Predictive Text Input XT9)
Image formats supported: JPEG / GIF / BMP
Sound formats supported: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / RA / WMA
Connectivity
Stereo Bluetooth
AGPS, Wifi, WAPI
Compatible with any SIM card
Radio
Edge & HSUPA (3G)
4 Band GSM/Tri Band WCDMA
Music / Photo & Video
Internal memory: 256 MB
Memory card: 8GB
Music play time: 11 hours
Photo & Video
LCM Screen: TFT 3.5”
Screen resolution: 800*480 pixels — 16 millions of colors
5 Mega Pixel Camera Auto Focus
Video player and recorder
Applications
Android Market with up to 250 000 applications such as:
Adobe Flash Reader
Google Search, Google Maps
GMail , You Tube , E-Blogger
Phone Materials
316L Stainless steel, Gold, Diamonds, Black PVD, Titanium, Rubber, Calfskin leather,
Carbon leather, Alligator and Lizard

One on One with Watchmaker Alessandro Baldieri

Yesterday, I covered a story of a top Limited Edition Watch brand by Alessandro Baldieri and I was somewhat inaccurate on what I reported. So I decided to set the record straight and go one on one with Mr. Baldieri himself:

SP:  What made you switch from designing luxury houses to creating watches?

Ab:  I didn't switch but the passion of collecting watches in the past brought me to challenge myself from designing a collection as it is very complex to do and I succeeded.

SP:  Where does your inspiration and creativity come from?

Ab:  Nature, sea, land and 2000 years of Roman culture and history running through my veins. Example, I created the Seamonster on a sailboat traveling from Turkey to Italy. That was Amazing...

                                                             Seamonster GMT

SP:  What were some of the challenges you faced when first launching your watch brand?

Ab: Critics as people never heard the name before but still a good chunk bought them because of the quality and design.

SP:  How long does it take to design and manufacture one of your great watches?

Ab: To design for me it's easy as I need to be inspired to do something. To manufacture 8 months as I look for the best.

SP: Are your parts Swiss movements? If not, what country of origin?

Ab: I now use MIYOTA  movements only and in the process to design my own movements with an old master and movement designer.

SP:  Out of all the timepieces you have completed thus far, which is your favorite and why?

Ab: The Seamonster because of the journey on the water. An unforgettable experience..

SP:  Where can someone purchase your great product just in time for the Holidays?

Ab:  www.alessandrobaldieri.com as I don't have distribution in the USA as of yet.

SP:  Lastly, when someone purchases a Limited Edition Alessandro Baldieri watch, what should they expect?

Ab:  Quality, unique character and most of all individuality. My watches make people talk and get lots of attention.

Since each peice in his collection is Limited Edition you may want to get your order before supplies run out.


*Also check for the "Alessandro Baldieri Timepieces" page on Facebook

Alessandro Baldieri watches: "Warning" This is not a Toy!!

Is this one of the greatest watches of them all? I say yes!! This is one of the exciting timepieces from Italian watchmaker Alessandro Baldieri.  What you are looking at is called the Limited Edition, Black "Alicudi" model which was practically "sold out" upon it's release.  There may be one left and that one is going to be mine!!! (Yeah I wish..Dream on!!)

Prior to designing watches, Mr. Baldieri was designing mansions to the stars, such as Nicolas Cage and many other A- list celebs. He decided to launch his watch company in 2006 with shops in Milan, London and Singapore . He wants each peice to be "international, stylish, contemporay and uncompromising in quality".  You can find Alessandro Baldieri watches in several  jewelers worldwide.

For more info and styles please check www.alessandrobaldieri.com

Ceceba: The best underwear brand. Period!!

Titanium phone case made for Apple iPhone Users

Titanium Phone Case by Brikk

The lastest creation by Brikk designs is targeting owners of Apple iPhones. Their design is for the iPhone 4 as well as the iPhone 5 models and comes as a Trim style protection cover in hard-wearing titanium. This limited edition phone case will be available in Gold, Platinum, Black or Gray Stealth finishes. As Brikk themselves state, the product range is themed around ‘Altruistic Precision’, and will also offer a feel good factor for those who are looking to add this product to their arsenal.
While prices range from $3,000 to $4,500, the owner will be happy to know that for every case sold, funding will be offered to the distribution of rice by various NGO’s (Non Governmental Organizations). So you can hold your chin up high for feeding families in need around the world.

With such a high initial outlay those who have purchased Brikk Trims for their iPhone 4’s will be offered a trade-in option when switching to iPhone 5’s, if purchased before the end of the year.

For more info go to www.Brikk.com

The Worlds Largest Outdoor TV

How would you like to really impress your company by pressing just a touch of a remote, a lid opens up and from underground a 15 foot support column rises up and 7 large screen panels start winging out right in front of their very eyes into a 201 inch backlit LED screen as if  they were watching some Science Fiction Adventure. Get this, it only takes an amazing 40 seconds from the ground to up and fully running.

 Introducing the C Seed 201 designed by porsch.

This massive object can rotate a full 270 degrees for great viewing from various angles. The LED screen is water resistant and has a 6 millimeter pixel switch meaning a great picture in the height of the day.  For more info check out www.c.seed.tv/

The great luxury shoe of Ivan Crivellaro

I want to introduce to the world Italian custom shoe designer, Ivan Crivellaro. There are no shoes on this planet of ours that can match the style and detail of the shoes that he produce. In every shoe that he makes, there's a treat. You may step into a piece of fur or soft croc skin with a graphic on the bottom of your shoe. Every shoe is made from a smooth Goat skin that will give you the sense of ultimate comfort and a look that will certainly turn the heads of many. He dresses many celebrities, heads of states and people who knows a quality high end item.  His shoes retail between $400 dollars to $800.00 USD but is worth every penny. I heard rumor that a very world renown designer wanted to use some of Ivan's model's for his company. This shoe is strictly for the elite and I can't wait until I get my pair!! It takes 45 days for him to produce a shoe but it's well worth the wait!!!  These shoes are SICK!!!!!!!

Demand for Kindle Fire soars through the roof!!

 

                                                          Kindle Fire By Amazon
                                                                
According to a leaked inventory, the New Kindle Fire by Amazon is on pace to surpass 3 million units sold with a delivery date of Nov 15th. Sales are averaging 2,000 units per hour or 50,000 units per day.

With a 7 inch screen and multi touch display (1,024 x600 pixel resolution with over 16 million colors) you can see why the Kindle Fire is so easily desired.

Amazon is booking orders on a first come first serve basis. You can get your Kindle Fire from the Sizzling Products Store

The Kindle Fire will be a great stocking stuffer for Christmas!!

So, What's Next for Apple?

After the the death of Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs , people are wondering, what's next for Apple?

Top exec Jon Ive will have alot to do with Apple's future.

Jon Ives

Apple has been riding the high wave ever since the arrival of industrial designer,  Jon Ive. Ive has joined Apple in the 1990s and has won several Designer awards. He has been responsible for such iconic products such as the iMac, the iPod, and the iPhone. 

Rumor has it that Jon's office is so hidden in Apple's California office that most employees haven't a clue of where its located.

With the upcoming arrival of the new Apple products including the new Apple 4S, which is set to arrive in the Apple Store October 28th, Apple will continue to run steady and maintain its hold as the dominant player in the electronic world.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

From cbsnews.com

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs had been suffering from various health issues following the seven-year anniversary of his surgery for a rare form of pancreatic cancer in August 2004. Apple announced in January that he would be taking an indeterminate medical leave of absence. Jobs then stepped down as chief executive in late August, citing his inability to "meet my duties and expectations" stemming from his illness.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-501465_162-10009686.html#ixzz1a1bMAYA2

Holiday Shopping Tips: The Kindle Fire is the top choice!!!

As we get closer to the Holidays, there are plenty of great items to purchase but what I think will be the top item will the the Kindel Fire from Amazon. The Kindle fire is an E-book on steroids!! It has several comparison to the Apple I-Pad but at a very affordable price (only $199.00 USD).  Amazon is booking tons of preorders on a first come first serve basis which will be shipping Nov 15th. Perfect for the Holiday rush.

With the Kindle Fire, you get access to tons and tons of movies, TV shows, songs, magazines and books all on a one touch 7" vibrant color screen. With 16 million colors in high resolution. You can now enjoy your favorite magazines on full glossy color layouts with many titles to choose from

And if that's not enough,  you also have access to thousands of popular Apps and Games. Ideal for parents and kids with over 1,000 great childrens books like Curious George, The little Engine that could, and The 3 Bears.

It also has cloud storage for all of your content through amazon. The Kindle Fire also works on a fast powerful dual-core processor which allows you to read books while downloading or stream music while browsing on the web.

It also contains a built in Email. Now you can get your webmail (Gmail, Hotmail, Aol etc.) all in one inbox. I am sold on the Kindle Fire.

Click here for your Kindle Fire by Amazon  as well as many other great products for your Holiday shopping.