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Expand your Dimensions in Digital Photography with the Leica M9 and M9-P

Are you familiar with Leica M cameras? With the introduction of the LEICA M9, the legend of these cameras is now taken into the digital era. You can take great pride in owning this because it is, at present, the world’s smallest full-format digital system camera that serves as a modern tool for every individual looking for the highest standards in image quality. This camera boasts a perfect combination of high-resolution image sensor, superior performance of M lenses, and modern processing of the captured digital information to deliver the best imaging results in every photographic situation.

The camera’s 18-megapixel CCD image sensor is capable of capturing full 35-mm film format. All M lenses used on the M9 or M9-P offer remarkable angle of view resulting in images that are particularly rich in details. Yes, images produced are natural, real, and without compromise. You won’t have any problem when it comes to handling, because the Leica M9 and the new M9-P now ensures simple menu navigation. It comes with an intuitive four-way switch and dial combination plus 2.5″ monitor. To set the sensitivity, all it takes is constant pressure on the ISO button turning the dial simultaneously to choose the required setting. Other functions like white balance, image-data compression, resolution, exposure correction, exposure bracketing, and programmable user profiles are quickly and easily accessible by pressing the “Set” button.

Despite their large sensors both cameras were able to maintain the compact body size of their predecessors. Its one-piece full-metal housing is built from a high-tensile magnesium alloy. To protect the camera’s inner mechanisms, they are provided with a top deck and bottom plate that’s machined from blocks of solid brass. A Leica-M isn’t only an investment; it can also be a companion for a lifetime.

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Harman Kardon MAS 102 – Compact, Complete and Downright Classy

Harman Kardon has always been synonymous with two things – great sounds and elegant design. Their latest creation, the new Harman Kardon MAS 102 complete sound system is nothing but a solid non-refutable testament to that claim. The MAS 102 is powered by two 65-watt amplifier with powerful 5-inch bass-reflex speakers and 1-inch dome tweeters ensuring top notch quality sound all the way from the deepest lows to the highest high. The speakers are also backed by Harman Kardon’s exclusive matching loudspeaker technologies that include an integrated two-way configuration of flat-panel bass drivers and MMD tweeters with integral waveguides, and a sonic refraction canceling technology that helps deliver cleaner, natural sounding, and greater off-axis performance audio. Thanks to the advanced hardware and audio technologies, the accurate stereo imaging and high frequency performance of full-sized speakers are perfectly replicated in MAS 102’s compact speakers. Not only do these speakers sound good, they look stunningly good as well in their industrial design with glossy, well polished black exterior and bright classy VFD display. The screen shows easy-to-read navigation menus, system status, and other information not limited to artist profile, track numbers and volume levels.
The Harman Kardon MAS 102 speaker system comes with various options for playing music: there’s the slot-loaded CD player, USB ports, optional The Bridge III docking station for iPod or iPhone, FM tuner with 30 presets, and for those who have a more refined and classical musical source in mind – a high quality phono input. Additional features include IR remote, wide variety of inputs (analog audio, coaxial, optical digital, and coaxial digital), integrated clock with sleep timer and alarm, gold plated connectors, and a headphone jack.

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ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 – Super Car Minus the Wheels

You can now own a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster for just £499 or $798. The tag price is no typo error but you won’t be riding this luxury roadster anytime soon – ASUS in their continuous partnership with Lamborghini just launched a Murcielago speedster inspired notebook, the ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6.

The exterior is detailed with smooth lines, seamless curves and a glossy black or white finish adorned with the familiar golden bull Lamborghini crest on the lid. Instead of an engine, the ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 ultraportable 12.1-inch notebook is powered by the latest generation Dual Core Intel Atom D525 processor that features two Hyper-Threading technology enabled cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. It has a total of four parallel processing threads that boost performance of multi-threaded applications and dramatically increase the response times of even the most resource hungry tasks. The GPU on the other hand is none other than NVIDIA Ion 2 which delivers smooth and awe-inspiring graphics that’s up to 60% faster than the previous generation NVIDIA Ion.

If you like how the Murcielago’s engine and exhaust roars as it cruise the streets, then you’ll definitely fall for Eee PC VX6’s Bang and Olufsen Icepower and SRS Premium surround sound speakers that promise a rich and immersive audio experience. Forget pit stop, the Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 can run straight for 6 hours on pure battery power thanks to its integrated NVIDIA Optimus technology that automatically balances graphics performance and power consumption depending on the applications being used. Other features include USB 3.0 interface, Bluetooth 3.0 and a dual bootable Express Gate system.

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Ultrasone Edition 10 Luxury Headphones – Puts the Pleasure in Music

Talk about exotic and the new Ultrasone Edition 10 open back limited edition headphone is just about how exotic you can get. It’s a specially designed open back earcups with Zebrano wood inlays, leather pads and titanium-plated driver. The Edition 10 is a limited release headphone not made for those with limited budget – tagged at $$2,749.00; it is one pricey limited edition headset that audiophiles who fly under economy class would probably stay clear of.

But for those who can manage to get a pair of these luxurious earcups, they’ll be part of the elite few that will be the envy of many. And what is there not to envy – Zebrano wood ear cup inlays with a rare galvanic Ruthenium plating, reddish brown Ethiopian sheepskin leather ear cup pads, Titanium plated drivers and Kevlar coated cables await those 2010 limited lucky owners. Like a priced trophy, this high-end specialty headphone comes with its own Zebrano wood headphone stand, wood storage case and unique serial number.

The drivers made for the Edition 10 have been particularly fine tuned for open back headphones. The Titanium-plated 40mm drivers used a 10% more powerful magnet that enhances sound pressure levels and every set of drivers have been independently paired with a tolerance of +/- 0.4. Ultrasone also used silver-plated 99.99% pure copper with Kevlar coating for the cables. Furthermore, the 10 is designed to be balanced input ready, features S-Logic Plus technology and MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology).

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Stand Out with the Versace Unique

From the same Italian fashion house that featured the faces of famous celebrities like Madonna, Kevin Richardson, Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mila Jovovich and Halley Berry comes a truly one of a kind mobile phone – the Versace Unique. Developed alongside ModeLabs Group, the Versace Unique will be the first high-end touchscreen and fully featured multimedia mobile phone to grace the exclusive international boutiques of the Versace time pieces and jewelry lines. This hot new luxury phone features the latest technology and craftsmanship any fan of the brand would want while staying true to the Versace tradition of fashion and aesthetics. And like any Versace products, it’s made from choice materials and even hand assembled in France under the strictest company standards.

The face of Versace Unique is built with a choice of advanced ceramic or handmade lacquer gracefully framed either in 18k yellow gold or 316L grade stainless steel inlay. The back plate is covered in finest handcrafted leather and is embossed by the familiar Medusa head insignia. The touchscreen is made of the largest single piece sapphire crystal made available to consumers making the screen very scratch resistant, mirror smooth and unbelievably receptive. Under all the glamour are the latest technologies powered by the electronic giant LG. The 3G connectivity, email support, media player, 5MP flash camera, Dolby Mobile surround, and a long battery life are just some of this amazing phone’s features.