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Tech Chic Holiday Wish List: Luxury Edition
December 4, 2009
The smartphones in our U.S. and Europe wish lists might be fashionable, but the following luxury phones are the tech chic ideal: technologically advanced while still emphasizing good style and good living.
Phones designed by esteemed fashion houses and upscale brands may be perceived as gimmicky, but the following devices attempt to perfect both form and function. Added touches include branded software elements - like themes and videos - and luxurious packaging – from sleek boxes to leather sleeves. Those with an eye for detail will find much to enjoy.
These phones aren’t just meant to be used – they’re meant to be worshiped.
Ulysse Nardin Chairman
Retail: $13,000 - $50,000
The venerated Ulysse Nardin has been making watches in Switzerland since the 19th century. With their Chairman smartphone, they approach the technology with the same care and attention to detail as they do with their watches.
The Chairman’s technology alone would be enough to make it the most impressive device on our list – there’s a 3.2-inch touch screen, 8-megapixel camera, 32 GBs of internal memory, high definition video, and built-in YouTube and Facebook. Did we mention it also has a self-winding rotor mechanism? That’s right, like an automatic watch, the Chairman uses a rotor to supply back-up kinetic energy. It’s a sophisticated combination of classic and cutting edge.
Tie it all together with the Android OS, top it off with a fingerprint scanner, and encase it in precious metals and you’ve got enough here to make James Bond giddy. Of course, Bond would probably need to trade in his Aston Martin to afford the Chairman – models start at $13,000 and will cost up to $50,000 with all the bells and whistles. With prices like that, you’ll want to get yourself one sturdy screen-protector. For those interested, the Chairman is presently up for pre-order on the phone’s Web site.
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Tech Chic Holiday Wish List: Europe Edition
December 1, 2009
The U.S. doesn’t get to have all the fun this holiday season – Europe has more than its fair share of flashy smartphones as well. As with the U.S. Edition of our wish list, we’ve selected from the best of the best smartphones, with special consideration for those that possess that extra touch of Ubi flair. We’ve also taken into consideration our three designated mobile personalities – scrollers, clickers, and typers – and were sure to pick smartphones that are just as versatile as you are, meaning they offer both productivity and fun.
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A Tech Chic Holiday Wish List: U.S. Edition
November 30, 2009
For the tech chic, the holiday season provides a perfect excuse to splurge on a smartphone upgrade. With so many tempting options available this year, it’s going to be especially hard to resist springing for a shiny new mobile device. Yet, even if you do give in to your tech cravings, you’re still left with another dilemma: which phone to choose?
With the eternal compromise between phones that offer style vs. practicality and entertainment vs. usefulness, we understand that it’s no easy decision. Luckily, more and more phones are offering a little bit of something for everyone, so it’s hard to make a completely wrong decision. Still, those with discerning tastes will want a device that matches their mobile personalities as precisely as possible. Our goal is to make the matchmaking process a little less daunting. We’ve selected the crème de la crème of the latest batch of smartphones and dissected them (figuratively speaking) with special consideration for scrollers, clickers, and typers.
Whether it’s a dependable keyboard, a dazzling screen, or bug-free multimedia options, have a look below to find your match made in heaven. Just beware: temptation levels are about to get critical.
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The Tech Chic Report:
Gareth Pugh’s Gadget Fashion
October 21, 2009
Sometimes a perfect storm produces a killer phone accessory. This time, the three-way collision is between Paris boutique colette, Apple, and rising designer Gareth Pugh. The result: An iPhone case and MacBook sleeve that draw a continuum between Pugh’s groundbreaking clothing designs and the rather limited world of gadget fashion. Read More »
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THE TECH CHIC REPORT:
The iWood Phone Hits the Runways
September 30, 2009
Cell phones are all about being slick these days: thin designs, flat surfaces, shiny black plastics and metals. All the emphasis on futuristic influences and synthetic materials results in smartphones and gadgets that are sleek, to be sure, but they can leave you yearning for something a little warmer; something a bit organic, perhaps.
Yearn no more. Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO has noticed the abundance of cold, stoic cell phones and has decided to produce a line of TOUCH WOOD phones made from - you guessed it - wood. Read More »
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