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| Tech gifts for the most romantic day of the year |
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 3D Heaven
SaMSUNG HT-D6750W 3D
€1,100
The HT-D6750W package comprises two slim tallboy
(1.3m) stereo front speakers which bolt together in
the middle, and a pair of similar tallboy rears. They're
joined by a small horizontal centre and a large (but
light) subwoofer, which uses a 6.5-inch woofer and
10-inch passive radiator. Samsung bills this as a 7.1
channel system, but there are no extra enclosures.
Instead the main stereo loudspeakers each sport a
separately driven, swivelling frog eye, which aims at the
ceiling (or thereabouts). That counts, apparently.
 Lighter Than Air
SAMSUNG SERIES 9
€1,330
Before you get your hands on the Samsung Series 9 you know
it’s going to be thin and light, but it’s only when you lift it out of
the box you realise just how thin and how light it really is and how
sleek it feels. The first time you see it, you’re also amazed by how
Samsung has been able to fit in a surprising number of ports and
connectors. The company has also managed
to install a real processor to make a
laptop that gives Apple, and every
other PC maker, a run for their money.
 Fast & Smart Phone
BLACKBERRY P’9981 BY PORSCHE DESIGN
€1,550
Underneath, the P'9981 is identical to the 9900,
featuring a 2.8" touchscreen display and a 5
megapixel camera on the back with 720p HD video
recording. There's a microSD slot, Bluetooth,
3.5G support, WiFi and GPS, all running the latest
BlackBerry 7 operating system. Most of the changes
are external, with a stainless steel case, leather back
cover and sculpted QWERTY keyboard that looks
very different from a run-of-the-mill BlackBerry. It is
slightly larger and heavier than the 9900 on which it
is based and a lot more expensive too.
 Euro Aggression
DUCATI DIAVEL AMG
€22,000
When the product of Ducati's union with
Mercedes-AMG was unveiled at the Frankfurt
Motor Show in September it solicited a standing
ovation. The hand-built Diavel AMG Special
Edition combines Ducati's two-wheeled style
with Mercedes' impeccable performance and
precision. The cam-timing on the Diavel AMG
is set by hand, with the name of the technician
responsible engraved on the engine casing. As
you might expect, it scores high marks in both
the aesthetic and speed departments.
Mini Bond Mobile
ASTON MARTIN CYGNET
€38,000
The new Aston Martin Cygnet is either
a fabulously clever way to make a heap
of money and cut CO2 emissions, or an
abomination not fit to wear the iconic winged
badge. However, this is a car aimed at those
with an addiction to luxury brands and deep
enough pockets not to worry about the odd
zero here and there. The sort of person who
might spend €3000 on a made-to-measure
suit or €5000 on a handbag. Plenty of people
much cooler than I seem to think this is their
answer to their enormous car enormous
attention problems.
 Glamour Gift
GHD SCARLET SET
€200
The new GHD limited edition scarlet
collection set oozes 20's glamour and
style. It's sophisticated, classy and a
perfect gift for any woman. Forget faking
compliments on bad hair days, with
these new limited edition straightners
she will always look sleek and frizz free.
The set includes a GHD gold classic
styler with delicious red plates, a
protective plate guard, scarlet inspired
heat resistant styler roll bag and two
sectioning clips.
 Star Phone
VERTU CONSTELLATION
€4,720
The World’s poshest phone purveyor Vertu has
taken a break from international jetsetting to
unveil its first touchscreen mobile. Wrought
from fine metals and leather and probably
handwashed with unicorn tears, it’s got a 3.5-
inch AMOLED display, A-GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi,
and runs cutting-edge OS Symbian. Bespoke,
lavishly handcrafted services include Select,
which finds high-class things in any locale,
Concierge, which gets you access to them, and
a Berry Bros “pocket sommelier”, if you please.
 Italian Style
VESPA GTS SUPER
€5,210
The Vespa GTS 125 SuperSport is a blend
of distinctiveness and character, as well
as sportiness and performance. The 300
electronic injection engine brings out
maximum aggressiveness, whether in the
city or on country roads. The dedicated
graphics and the sport saddle with white
piping and thermobonding complete the
sporty look of the Vespa GTS SuperSport. The
Sport versions of the Vespa GTS Super and
Vespa S offer a modern interpretation of an
extraordinary competition heritage.
 Ultimate Fashion Accessory
FIAT 500 BY GUCCI
€17,000
The tiny city car has been given a makeover by
Gucci. There are two models to choose from,
either in black or white, with bumper trim, wing
mirror caps and shoulderline all highlighted
in chrome. Black cars get an interior trimmed
in black and white, while white cars get black
interior trim. Special Gucci-branded 16-inch
alloys which hide green-painted brake calipers
are complimented by Gucci script on the
B-pillar and bootlid. Gucci’s trademark green-
red-green stripe along the car’s side and on the
seats, carpets, keyfob and even seatbelts.
 Sleepless Nights
HiCAN BED
€47,000
If you thought beds were just built for sleeping,
think again – I highly doubt you did. The HiCan
bed design is so tech-heavy it is a virtually a
stand-alone room with everything you need to
read, relax and remain comfortably isolated
and asleep or to stay awake and entertained...
even without your partner there. The bed has
its own video projector with a retractable
screen at the foot of the bed, a state-of-the-
art sound system, a multimedia PC, a gaming
console, and a pair of reading lights for some
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Written by Administrator
Thursday, 22 December 2011 09:28 |
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| 2012 Wish List |
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The turn of a New Year is a time when you should treat yourself to some new tech to make your life that little bit easier, and, of course, cooler, unless the Mayans are to be proved right after all, in which case we’ve got you covered... just to be safe. A number of gadgets in this Top 10 are not yet released whilst others came out at the back end of 2011, however they are all worthy of a spot on our list of must have buys for 2012
LG PRADA 3.0 €TBA
Fashionista Alert! Slated for a 2012 release, the android powered device is rumored to sport a 4.3" Nova HD display, a powerful dual-core processor and 8-megapixel camera. The Prada phone by LG has been slated for launch in early 2012. Get your (designer) wallets ready.
SONY HDR-TD10 €TBA
 Whereas some other 3D cams reduce resolution, the TD10 doesn’t, instead it has two independent HD sensors and a 10x optical zoom. You can also watch 3D footage back in full-HD 2D, should you be in the shameful situation of lacking a state-of-the-art TV.
 iPAD 3 €TBA
Another product from the kings of must want technology. A quad-core A6 processor should be powering Apple's new tablet, which might be thicker than the iPad 2 in order to house dual light bars that will make its screen super bright.
Expected in March 2012.
SONY PERSONAL 3D VIEWER €TBA
 One of the most futuristic-looking devices to be launched in 2012, the head-mounted "Personal 3D Viewer” is slipped onto your head to give the experience of a movie theatre-like virtual screen. The device has separate panels for the left and right eye resulting in 3D vision.
APPLE iTV €TBA
 Apple is reportedly set to enter the television market with a line of repeatedly rumoured iTV television sets to be officially launched by the Cupertino based company at the end of 2012. Apple’s iTV has been repeatedly referred
to as the late Steve Jobs’ ‘pet project’.
HOME HUB CHAIR €900
 The Home Hub chair is covered in luxury semi-aniline leather, in addition to featuring a built-in headrest Bluetooth speaker system. Headphones can be plugged in for a more personal listening experience, although it would be a lot cheaper buying an ipod and a new dock to go along with it. Just not nearly as cool.
LUCCA TRAZZI XI ESPRESSO MAKER €800
 This 18-bar pressure espresso-making machine strides the balance between clinical design and features with aplomb. It froths milk speedily and has a rail around the top to keep your cups warm whilst the 1.5 litre water tank heats up. The machine is finished in powder-coated steel for durability.
SAMSUNG 950 3D MONITOR €850
 Not only will this give your computer a facelift, it’s equipped for 2D to 3D conversion too.
Available in 23 or 27 inch models, the 950 is also a bit of an eco warrior, using zero watts in power saving mode, and its EcoLight Sensor adjusts the screen brightness to the room, optimising picture quality and saving energy.
EGO TULIP LAPTOP €10,000 & Up
 Ego Tulip Laptops are the height of computing luxury, and are far from mere fashion accessories.
With cutting edge tech EGO has created fashion and function in the extreme. Most laptops can be customised in anything ranging from gemstones and white gold plates to ostrich leather.
KNIGHT XV ARMORED SUV €375,000
 Doomsday 2012 is coming and anyone who has seen the Mad Max series knows that you are going to need a capable vehicle to survive in an inhospitable wasteland. The Knight XV is certainly more capable than most in this scenario It also runs on E85, which means it's 6.8L V10 is, sort of, environmentally friendly.
TOMTOM NIKE + SPORTSWATCH GPS €200
 This watch captures your location during a run and logs your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. Sync it to your PC via USB and it’ll map your tracks and upload your stats for others to see. If that’s not encouragement enough, it motivates you verbally with ‘attaboys’, and reminds you if you haven’t run for five days.
EAT FORTE TURNTABLE €15,000
 If you’ve listened to Pink Floyd and thought, “Mr. Floyds’s good!” then you don’t love music enough to spend €15k on this beautiful EAT Forte turntable. It features mind-boggling tech to ensure your vinyl won’t rumble like the giant boulder in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Pink would’ve loved it.
ElliptiGO €2,300
 When former Iron Man triathlete Bryan Pate became injured and had to stop running, he found cycling at length too uncomfortable, so devised a hybrid of the two. Instead of pedalling you stand and move your feet in an elliptical motion to power the ElliptiGO – it’s easier on the joints than running.
BRAMMO ENERTIA PLUS €6,800
 Where other electric motorcycles use up half their juice just leaving the driveway, the Enertia Plus gets eighty miles to a charge – easily enough to get to work and back. Its electric motor will fly off the line, but avoid the motorways; at the top speed of sixty-five miles per hour, its battery drains doubly fast.
PLAYSTATION VITA €TBA
 Boasting graphics that are nearly up to PS3 standard and a massive amount of games, the Vita is expected to be a hit when it is launched in February. It has an intuitive touch-screen on the front and back, and uses augmented reality in many of its games. |
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 11:55 |
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| Snowtastic |
| What can make skiing, boarding, and bruising more enjoyable? Having the most up-to-date technology, that’s what. Techno Talk does advise though that you have some level of basic proficiency at say, skiing, before donning a PoV camera for example. It is one thing to look like an idiot once, it is another thing to do so over and over agian in glorious HD. On the other hand, if you have the money and the skills, the tech to follow can help you look as cool as the wind feels as you slalom past the amatuers.
 Griffin Survivor €38
The cheapest item here comes courtesy of Griffin. The survivor case - designed to protect the iPhone 4s and iPad2, is one of the toughest cases on the market. The case was tested and passed both U.S. and UK military standards. Although you wouldn’t want to use this case on a daily basis, there is no better case to protect your Apples on your snowy adventures.
Porsche bobsleigh €250
 Traditionally, Porsche isn’t a name commonly associated with snow, although the German automaker has got into the SUV game. A couple of years ago, Porsche Design rolled (slid) out its award-winning aluminum sled for kids, and has now followed up with an advanced composite bobsled. It is certified to TÜV safety standards and weighs only 3.9 kg.
Transcend Goggles €370
 Goggles and sunglasses designer Zeal Optics has partnered with Recon Instruments to produce the Transcend GPS snow goggles. These are the first goggles to feature built-in GPS capability and an onboard display. The Transcend goggles provide realtime location, speed, and altitude data while you ski, snowboard, or snowmobile.
Contour + Camera €370
 With the largest lens of any PoV camera, the Contour+ captures beautiful 1080p video and your spectacular fails in all their Full HD glory. The 2.8" aperture, 170° wide-angle rotating lens delivers the truest, high quality images with minimal distortion and fish-eye. The Contour+ is easily one of the best PoV cameras on the market. Not just for snow sports...
Rossignol Experience €590
 The new Experience 98 is a powerful allmountain charger that combines beefy construction with a surprising versatility and ease-of-use for strong expert skiers. Whether charging powder, bowls or hardpack the
Experience 98 is a true one-ski-quiver and a new breed of all-mountain high performance skis.
Fischer Soma Vacuum €620
 The plastic shells of these trail slayers are formed to your feet in the ski shop to ensure a perfect fit all season long. Better fit means closer contact to the shell, and better communication between boot and ski. All of this means you carve harder and stay out longer. Not cheap for plastic, but definitely worth the money.
Burton Fish €640
 Burton is best known for its clothes, but it certainly knows how to make a cool snowboard. The Terje Haakonsen and JG-designed Burton Fish is built for speed and combines a S-Rocker with a swallow tail to enhance float, punch, and acceleration. This pocket rocket increases tight-terrain mobility without sacrificing float or crud-busting stability.
Audi Carbon Ski Concept €TBC
 If you can buy Porsche bicycles, Lamborghini hard drives, or spend a day at the Ferrari World amusement park, then why shouldn’t you be able to snap on a pair of Audi skis? You may soon have the chance, given the reported success of the German automaker’s experiment with its Audi Carbon Ski concept. Designed and developed at Audi Concept Design in Munich, the downhill skis were created in collaboration with specialists from ski-making company Head, and the German Ski Association. The result is an ultra-lightweight ski that is said to offer premium performance.
Yamaha Apex Se €10,890
 If comfort, reliability, and on-trail manners are what counts for your ride, then this state of the art snowmobile must be on your shopping list. Yamaha's designs offer onboard convenience mixed with durable power from a company that has decades of hands-on engineering expertise. Leave the sledges for the kids. This is a big boy toy!
Brabus Unimog U500 Black Edition €200,000
 The Black Edition is suitable for a wide range of applications, including day-today use in the city (perhaps if one's goal were to demolish the city) and excursions to rough, snowy mountain areas (perhaps if one's goal were to demolish the mountain). Indeed, the Brabus Black Edition gives new meaning to the phrase, "Go anywhere."
Koenigsegg Agera R – Base €1.2
 Equipped with special Michelin tires and a custom made Thule Roof Box, the Speed Racer is ready to attack the ski resorts. The R comes equipped with a special roof section featuring an integrated Thule carbonfiber ski-box containing two pairs of Koenigsegg skis. This €20,266 roof-box can be easily swapped for a conventional roof section when not required and has a top speed rating of 186 mph. Winter wheels and tires are another €8,460 option. Bargain.
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Tuesday, 01 November 2011 13:55 |
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| Present & future gadget design |
|  Gadgetry that you want and probably don’t need
There is something primevally satisfying in getting your hands on a new tool. The following products are not only technically fantastic; they are beautiful from a design standpoint. Technology is here to make life simpler, but it also, despite some opinions, can add to the ‘real-life’experience. Not many people can argue with the fact that the Internet, as possibly the best example of human advancement in technological, has helped the world (and its numerous connoisseurs of a quite popular genre) massively. Now you can search the World Wide Web from the comfort of your couch on a phone, ipod, tablet, laptop, netbook, television... the list goes on. Technology has not yet reached its peak. Take a look, on this primitive paper, of how to make your life that little bit more, shall we say, superior.
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LeMond Revolution - Price: €450
 A realistic ride on an indoor bike trainer is harder to obtain than a clean urine sample on the Tour de France. That's because rollers lack the friction necessary for calf-swelling power cadences. This pro-proven trainer uses a large flywheel in place of the back wheel to match the inertia of a rolling bike. Sure enough, as you ease off the pedals you can feel the resistence. Above everything, the design is killer.
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 Pure Twilight - Price: €149.99
The Pure Twilight is not only your standard alarm clock with DAB and FM radio, it’s also a wake-up light, helping you rise and shine using a range of visual and aural effects. Dreading those cold, dark winter mornings?
The twilight can simulate dawn with a fake sunrise and wind chime sound effects making you feel like you’re waking in the countryside in spring rather than Belgrade in January. If you’re feeling a bit more lively, just plug in your iPod and use it as a standard dock. Hey presto: from pooped to party in seconds.
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Dyson Digital Slim DC35 - Price: €235
 This vacuum is Dyson through and through. Not only does it look like the kind of thing Han Solo would use to clean up the Millennium Falcon, it has tech where it counts. The head pivots swivel through 180 degrees, so it ver loses contact with the floor, meaning you won’t miss a spot, and you can detach the long-reach wand to get at those awkward nooks and crannies. With one-button emptying, your days of getting dust everywhere as you struggle to fill a bin bag are long gone.
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Sharp Steamwave - Price: €285
 The 900 Watt AX-100SLM oven from Sharp lets you steam your way to a healthier life, with less fat and more nutrients. A grill and microwave are also built in, so you can choose your cooking method depending on your mood, what ingredients you have to hand and how virtuous you are feeling. The operations are touch sensitive and the LCD display lets you see how long is left.
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& Up Google TV - Price: €450
 Others may have dabbled with TV apps, but this is the real deal – full web browsing on your television, so you can check your email, read the news, check Twitter, watch YouTube and more from the comfort of your lounge.
It’s had initial teething problems in the US, but partnering with Sony and Logitech, big things are expected when it hits Europe hard.
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| Bang & Olufsen Beosound 8 - Price: €1000
 Aimed straight at the audiophiles, this system, like most gadgetry from B&O, brings in technology and innovation, which is barely rivaled in the audio industry. The 8 system gives its users the option to dock with either a PC or Mac. Music on a docked or USB linked device can be controlled via the dedicated round remote control or of course your existing Beo4 or Beo6 remote controls.
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Parrot ZIKMU Speakers - Price: €1150
 As well as offering top music freeing via a topmounted iPod dock, its own internet radio app, streaming via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and amazing sound quality, these Philippe Starck-designed speakers look just as striking as they ever have.
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Virtual Views - Price: On Application
 Sky V is the illusion of real sky, a virtual skylight displaying the essence of nature's sky events in vivid, hours-long, UltraHD sequences. Sky V is a ceiling-mounted system of precision monitors integrated into a faux skylight framework. Not everyone is blessed with a pay packet big enough to have an apartment or home with stunning views but now you can have any view you want — anywhere.
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Dyson Hot - Price: €400
 The Dyson Hot fan heater uses air multiplier technology for long-range heat projection to heat any room evenly. There are no fast-spinning blades or visible heating elements, so it’s easy to clean and lends it a “Jetsons” look.
There is also an automatic cut out that switches off the unit if it’s tipped over.
Hetating has never been so cool.
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Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4 (85 inch) - Price: €69,000
 It is no surprise that Bang & Olufsen's first 3D TV also happens to be one of the most expensive sets ever produced. Perhaps it's just the size of the screen that creates such enveloping intensity, but a run-through of 3D Blu-ray delivers some of the most convincing 3D pictures I have ever seen. A fine way to spend (gulp) €69,000.
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Monday, 17 October 2011 15:05 |
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| “Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it “
(David Lee Roth)
What do you do if you are an enormously wealthy businessperson with some spare change in your wallet, a penchant for opulence and want to show the 'commoners' what being truly rich means? You get yourself a fabulously lavish floating home and shout, ‘Titanic’ style, off the bow; “I have the biggest d...inghy,” most likely in Monaco’s famous harbour. More often than not the word ‘excessive’ springs to my mind, however there is no doubt that if you have the cash to splash there are very few more extravagant ways to spend your hard earned income, be it inheritance, drug money, and or, oil money... So drop anchor, get comfortable in your captains chair, set your course for the’ Isle of Envy’ and take a look at some of the most luxurious and technologically advanced yachts the seas have ever seen.
 Hedonist ( price: 3 mil. €)
The Art of Kinetiks Hedonist is a 20 metre (63 foot) motor yacht that can cruise at speeds of up to 40 knots, doing so in nearly unparalleled style all for a very low price. The exterior is cloaked in fine mahogany, with glass and metal accents, while the interior is as refined and detailed as a luxury hotel. Hedonist is powered by a set of Rolls Royce water jets. The yacht is designed to be seamless and pure. No screws or plastic are visible at any point.
Ocean Emerald (price: 1.8 mil. €)
 This spectacular and contemporary 41 metre (135 feet) masterpiece is the first of four identically designed super yachts and has been designed with a strong emphasis on space and light. The guests are looked after by a permanent, highly trained crew of seven to cater for their every need. The internal planning of the yacht offers total flexibility to respond to the most discerning requirements of the owners and their guests. All furnishings and fittings are provided by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
 Wally 118 (price: 15.5 mil. €)
Nearly every man wants to be James Bond. And if James was not fictional and happened to be an exceptionally wealthy man he would no doubt choose the Wally 118. If any dictators or their heenchmen think they can him, they would be dead wrong, Wally 118 is a superfast yacht with a maximum speed of 60 knots (70 mph, 110 km/h) from three gas turbine engines. Not only is Wally fast, it is also ideal for entertaining a few of the lady friends, you would, no doubt, invite on board.
Leopard 43 m (price: 17 mil. €)
 he leopard is a 43m motor yacht launched from the Leopard Shipyard in 2010 and won the World Yachts Trophy 2010 for the best lay out. If speed is what you need from your yacht then Leopard has it covered with three 2400 horse powered engines. In addition to its super sleek design, upper deck jacuzzi, art galley and phenomenal speed, Leopard, is also technologically above and beyond nearly everything else in its category. Possibly the best thing about this particular yacht is the relatively low price. Buy it, but don’t tell your posh friends for how much.
Strand Craft SC122 or 166 (price: 17 mil. €)
 The highlight of either model is the outstanding design and technical features in creating these fully usable and fast mega yachts. So what do you get for your millions? Art Deco interiors, four big staterooms, a reception and salon areas for entertaining, 52-inch LED TVs and Bang & Olufsen sound systems in every room, as well as some serious wave making power (14,000 horsepower) and a high top speed (both boats can hit 50 knots).Oh and don't forget the 800-horsepower twin turbo V12 supercar that the company is throwing in for free. It even has its own parking parking spot inside the yacht.
JoyMe (price: 50 mil. €)
 The unique and eye-catching 50 metre (164 feet) yacht JoyMe launched earlier this summer by Philip Zepter Yachts, has an impressive tri-deck displacement. JoyMe features a distinctive and highly personalised exterior and interior design by the Milan based studio Standby/Marijana Radovic. The unsual yacht has a cruising speed of 14 knots, max speed of 15.00 knots and a range of 4000 nm from her 65000-litre fuel tanks. If you get the urge for a very expensive holiday, JoyMe is available for charter.
Maltese Falcon (price: 100 mil. €)
 The Maltese Falcon is currently owned by Elena Ambrosiadou founder of IKOS Asset Management, a London-based hedge fund. Originally commissioned by venture capitalist Tom Perkins and built by Perini Navi - Italy, the 88 metre (289 feet) sailing yacht is one of the largest in the world. Most likely to the annoyance of Elena there is now a new and improved Maltese Falcon sailing yacht design. The new 110 metre Falcon yacht design is faster, better and larger according to Perini.
Superyacht ‘A’ (price: 140 mil. €)
 The extraordinary shape, courtesy of designer Philippe Starck, has been likened to both a First World War battleship and a submarine. Launched by the same German company that built the Bismarck - the Second World War battleship - the 119 metre (390ft) steel yacht is like a modern-day dreadnought. The razor-sharp bow will cut through Arctic ice. Clamshell doors, at the rear, open upwards to release two 30ft speedboats, ideal tenders for the Mediterranean.
Pelorus (price: 206 mil. €)
 From the Greek word ‘pelrios’ meaning ‘vast’, Pelorus is the nineteenth largest yacht in the world. Built in 2003 in Bremen, Germany, it was originally owned by a Saudi businessman who then sold it onto Roman Ambramovich, owner of Chelsea F.C. Perolus is 115 metres (377 feet) in length and was upgraded by Ambramovich, who had modifications made to the exhaust, stern and mast, plus the minor addition of a second helicopter pad. Perolus is now owned by Hollywood tycoon & yacht ownerDavid Geffen. Why have one when you can have two?
Dubai (price: 245 mil. €)
 Owned by Shiek Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE, Dubai is one of the most lavishly furnished yachts on earth. There is a glass spiral staircase
connecting the VIP suites, and the, no doubt, cheap additions of a landing pad for a Blackhawk helicopter, and a garage for the submarine. Dubai, which was first completed in 2006, has had numerous additions and enhancements since its first build; anchoring is position amongst the world’s elite yachts.
Eclipse (price: 900 mil. €)
 Eclipse, as her name suggests, is the biggest private yacht in existence and comes with a missile-detection system, two helipads, a luxury spa, swimming pool and a miniature submarine. One of the most advanced pieces of technology on board are giant stabilisers – effectively motorised paddles. The stabilisers are believed to be a first in yacht technology and extend from the vessel’s sides when at anchor, to prevent the yacht from rocking. They move in response to the waves to keep the vessel level at all times, ensuring no champagne is spilt on the beautiful decks. Onboard computers even monitor and memorise the wave patterns to predict pressures on the hull, so ensuring the stabilisers react before a wave hits the vessel. Eclipse is the ultimate mega yachtski - As Roman would probably tell you.
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