From September, Gaggia, the number one choice of coffee machines in Italy, is launching Accademia, the ultimate machine for coffee lovers everywhere. Whatever your coffee preference, Accademia will impress you with its superior performance and style, bringing you the easiest way to professional coffee at home today.
Apart from looking far too good for home use with it’s stainless steel finish with a real nod to quality craftsmanship, This Gaggia Coffee maker performs at a professional level. No, It’s better than that, better than most coffee shop’s machines. The Accademia has been created with high end luxury in mind, using innovative materials and technology.
Now aesthetics are out the way, let’s talk performance. How much do you love coffee? Not enough, if you aren’t getting excited about this Gaggia review!
USP’s for the Accademia as follows;
* Memorises your favourite coffee and milk/froth preferences
* Adjustable telescopic coffee dispenser so you can enjoy your coffee in mugs and cups of all sizes
* Display panel features dynamic images for each step of the coffee process
* An advanced milk system lets you specify how much creamy froth you would like
* Patented automatic cleaning feature takes away the hassle of cleaning up afterwards
Yes! That’s right. This machine has a memory and an easy to navigate digital display. You can programme up to 7 beverage choices and, simply, 1 touch of a button gives you professional standard coffee every time.
It’s all sounding pretty impressive, yes? It gets better. The Accademia cleans itself afterwards.
Gaggia Coffee Makers have never been so good.
The Gaggia Accademia is available from September 2010 at selected department stores, online and leading independent cookshops. RRP £1,400.
Under the guidance of Renowned Swiss Designer Carlo Borer, Swizz Style present a fan that has not only stunning looks, but also stunning performance. The Otto is a very special fan.
Fashioned from quartered sapele (a large deciduous tropical tree native to Africa), steam formed to create the splendid shape of the Otto. In terms of appearance, the wood has a lot in common with mahogany. This durable and clearly pliable wood is then oiled twice for a high quality matte finish – the end result being this eye pleasing fan. High grade steel balances the natural form of the sapele wood with modern contemporary style.
The industrial strength fan will produce a gentle, calming breeze or an impressive blast, a massive gust of cool air when you need it most. It has been described as “whisper quiet” or even “very silent” – it’s not loud!
This is not just a fan though. The general appearance means this is a functional piece of furniture. A domestic appliance that looks great, you will not want to store it away when the leaves start falling.
Another staggering fact about this stylish, high performing fan is the price. Contemporaryheaven.co.uk are retailing at only £169.95.
WaterRower have had twenty years to establish themselves as a leader in luxury home rowing machines. The unique Waterflywheel technology provides a much smoother exercise experience, by simulating the gentle flowing motion of rowing on the water, for a more comfortable and enjoyable workout.
The smoothness is a must, but for me, it has to be all about the looks!
Fashioned from American Red Oak by hand and finished with Danish oil for a beautiful sheen. Only 150 of these very special rowing machines will be released in the UK this summer, making them quite exclusive.
Rowing is one of the best forms of low impact cardiovascular exercise, ideal for the novice or expert, recruiting 84% of your muscles, and burning up to 1,000 calories per hour. Suitable for the whole family regardless of their fitness level this is an ideal piece of home fitness equipment.
Its stylish design will complement any environment and when not in use, it can be stored upright, taking up as little space as a dining room chair.
The Special Edition WaterRower Oak, RSP £999, will be available exclusively from John Lewis for one month from 7th June 2010. It will then also be available to purchase from Gym Company, Powerhouse and Fitness Superstore .
To compliment this realistic rower, the WaterWorkx Multi Gym is a delight. The world’s first multigym with natural water resistance for a smoother exercise experience and a wide choice of training options is finished handsomely in classic ash wood.
The soft sound of the water moving between the two interlocked cylinders of the patented water tank creates a natural and relaxing rhythm to help regulate training.
WaterWorkx can be used by anyone, from the beginner to the pro, as its resistance level is easily increased at the turn of a dial. The bench and accessories are just as simple to adjust, offering endless variations from a whole body workout to exercises which target specific muscle groups.
The WaterWorkx multigym retails from £2,199 including delivery and installation and is available from stockists or directly from WaterRower UK by calling 020 8749 9090. For more information about the WaterWorkx and WaterRower range please contact WaterRower UK on 020 8749 9090 or visit http://www.waterworkx.com
Integrated Entertainment Systems Limited have released the best TV stand I have ever seen. The Quantum and Opus mi-hub stands are packed with all the technology you could ever want, or need.
Lurking behind my antiquated wooden cabinet / stand there lies something very frightening. A mass clutter of cables that somehow inter-twine with each other (How does that happen?) and cause me all sorts of grief.
The two different mi-hub models are crammed with functionality. Both units which can hold up to a 60” screen, boast a built in 1080p HDMI upscaling DVD player, iPod dock, radio, clock and a set of speakers that deliver cinema quality sound. Channeling all your audio / visual hardware through one platform is a great idea and adds so much benefit.
This is basically a plug and play dock, for your satellite and games consoles. The built in DVD player and speakers helps to do away with a significant amount of cabling. Prices start from £399.99
Looks wise, the Quantum model is a beast. Just based on these looks, you know that this stand will improve your viewing pleasure. It doesn’t have a “wow” factor, more of a “shock” factor. It looks immense.
Specs wise, it is immense -
• HD up scaling DVD Player also compatible with: CD/ DVD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/WMA/VCD/JPEG/DIVX/MPEG4
• Supports USB and CARD audio playing and picture viewing
• Pll radio function, AM/FM can pre-store 40 channels
• Docking station compatible with most iPods and iPhones
• 3.5mm auxiliary audio inlet for MP3, phone etc
• Built-in Dolby digital AC-3 surround sound decoder
• Composite video, S-video, Y,Cb,Cr video Output
• Digital coaxial, HDMI, Scart, Optical audio output
• Multi-lingual OSD settings
• Various EQ mode selections
• Karaoke function with two microphone ports
• Standby clock setting function
• VFD Multi-function display
• Intelligent upgrade, parental control and automatic screen protection function
• Full function infrared remote control
• 2.1+1 track power output
As the guys behind mi-hub say, every home should have one.
Recognise these? Yuppie central, these refurbished 80’s mobile phones represent a collaboration between Stuart Hughes and Privé International and are worth a massive £139,995 each. I can see a few bankers blowing their bonus on one of these!
Known as the “Privé Phone”, you’re looking at a completely refurbished retro brick phone, 76 diamonds IF flawless 23ct , 22ct solid gold circa 900 grams. The phone also is bristling with the latest technology WAP, Text SMS, COLOUR SCREEN.
10 Limited edition phones will be produced one time only. Individuals purchasing this phone will receive a one year free membership to Privé International (value $20,000.00).
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