Last year, Kalamazoo Gourmet introduced InsideLux to the first Outdoor Pizza Oven, this year they have contacted us with an even better tool in luxury entertaining, geared at making outdoor cuisine enjoyment as convenient as in your own kitchen.  Transporting dirty dishes, grill tools, utensils and glasses can be daunting at the end of a meal enjoyed outdoors. Balancing act clean up can be dangerous for glassware… and messy; risking the possibility of spilling left over bbq sauce while cautiously stepping through the patio doors. Engineers at Kalamazoo have put all those fears to rest with the invention of their first outdoor dishwasher. Able to withstand all weather complications, and designed with an adjustable-height dual rack system, not only is the appliance aesthetically pleasing, but it excels in all utility needs, delivering maximum efficiency.

No outdoor sink? No problem. Nozzles with optimal power are strategically placed and focused on pre-rinsing pans and utensils, while sensors linked with the selected wash program ensure the appropriate amount of water is being used in each cycle.  Using as little as 3.8 gallons of water per wash, this dishwasher system was created with not only quality design and the finest use of space, but also uses the latest in water-saving, green technology that will keep your bills low and conscious guilt-free.

Priced at $4,990, it is the first outdoor dishwasher designed to cover all needs for outdoor protection, green technology, and best use of space.

InsideLux first covered Veru mobile phones in 2009 and since then the luxury mobile company has evolved tremendously.  Vertu’s latest release has a carbon fiber case with crystal keys.  The functionality of the phone has evolved too, taking on more of a smart phone capability than its previous models.  Designed by Joanne Cameron, the Vertu Constellation was inspired by the rigid angles of aeronautics, but with a motorsport twist with its exposed carbon fiber body.

The mobile company also offers a concierge service to assist phone users with styling advice and other standard luxury concierge amenities.

Most high end watch manufacturers have taken to making luxury phones andUlysse Nardin is no different. The Swiss Watch Manufacturer have launched the Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smartphone; the first luxury hybrid smart phone which combines  the latest phone technology with watch DNA.

There are several models of the Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smartphone to choose from; it comes in Rose Gold & Black, Rose Gold & Blue, Rose Gold & Steel, Stealth Black and Steel Blue. The exterior is sleek and bright with an 18k white gold casing, more than 2,000 handset brilliant-cut diamonds and white ceramic trim.

Each Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smartphone is hand-assembled to ensure Ulysse Nardin’s unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship is upheld. For this reason, only a limited number of Chairman smart phones are produced each year; 1846 of each model to be exact.

Technical Specifications:

3.2″ capacitive touch screen

Full on screen QWERTY keyboard

Physical numeric keys

Fingerprint reader for owner identification

8 megapixel camera

High definition video replay capability

Google Android™ mobile phone platform

Google Maps, Gmail™, Google talk

YouTube™ and Facebook™ preloaded

Qualcomm 3G GSM/WCDMA

2G Bands 850/900/1800/1900MHz

3G Bands 900/2100MHz

Platform powered by the Freescale i.MX processor

32 GB internal memory

Extensive gaming ability

Up to 8 hours talk time and 30 days standby time

Ulysse Nardin Rotor (kinetic power system)

TAG Heuer may be renowned for its timepieces but it is equally famous for its luxury phones. TAG Heuer have just announced three new additions to its Meridiist phone collection, they are the Meridiist Black Diamond, the Meridiist Stainless steel & Rose Gold and the Meridiist Python Gold Dust.

Though all three TAG Heuer Meridiist phones have the same features and design; the Meridiist Black Diamond is a PVD-coated device made out of 316L stainless steel, 18-carat pink gold, lizard leather and has 1.34-carat diamonds.

Second in the collection, the Meridiist Stainless Steel & Rose Gold also offers 18-carat pink gold, stainless steel and alligator leather, but has no diamonds.

And last in the collection, the Meridiist Python Gold Dust comes with 1.3-carat diamonds mixed with gold, East African green garnet and python leather.

Technical specifications

1.9-inch QVGA sapphire crystal display

Secondary OLED display

2-megapixel camera

2GB internal memory

The new TAG Heuer Meridiist phones have not been priced yet; check http://meridiist-phone.com/finop.asp for pricing information and how to reserve one.

Fred Segal Fun has launched this G-Bike and G-Bike Chopper. This scooter-bicycle hybrid is the thing to have this summer; not only is it a cool new gadget but it comes in fun colours which suit the season.

Fred Segal Fun’s G-Bike and G-Bike Chopper is an eco-friendly, zero-emissions vehicle; This fully electric scooter-bike can run up to 20 miles per hour for 35 miles per. Additional features  include removable pedals, a remote control alarm, brakes, rear-view mirrors, a horn and ample storage space for books, a work bag, groceries, shopping bags or whatever you have.

The G-Bike is available from the Fred Segal Fun store in Santa Monica (310-394-9814) for $1,100 but I’m sure you can have yours shipped over and have a say in the colour.

Earloomz, a Bluetooth headsets maker known for putting famous and prominent figures on their products have introduced the “The Fame Monster“; a headset based on Lady Gaga.

The Earloomz GL500 Glamorous Life line features Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR technology, noise cancellation, mic noise reduction, lower power consumption, voice prompt, support multiple devices  and 16-bit resolution audio which can greatly enhance audio quality.

The Fame Monster sells for $59.99

Fashion and technology have come together to give us the Versace Unique; the phone is a collaboration between fashion giant Versace and mobile technology powerhouse LG.  The Versace Unique can only be described as a phone for the affluent and fashion conscious consumer; it is made of scratch-proof sapphire crystal touch screen framed by lacquer and ceramic panels and polished stainless steel or 18-carat gold hardware. The Versace Unique is presented in a fine calfskin leather case and can be found at Harrods. Price starts from £4,800 ($7,200).

Technical Specifications

Quad-band

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable connection

3G network

5-megapixel flash camera

8GB internal memory expandable to 32GB

7.62 cm (3 in.) in length,

WVGA full touch screen

Dolby Mobile technology

MP3 music files and video

30 hours of playtime.

As a tribute to its very first Le Mans victory in 1970, Porsche Designs have unveiled this limited edition Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch. The Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch celebrates the 40^th anniversary of the famous win; the watch is inspired by the Porsche 917 winning car and is modeled after the race car’s steering wheel. The Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch comes with black calf leather, red stitching and features a titanium pin buckle.

Only 917 pieces of the Porsche Le Mans 1970 dashboard watch will be released to retail outlets in September 2010.

As a follow up to January’s electric sports and racing motorcycles  Roehr Motorcycles LLC unveiled its eRoehr series of electric sport bikes which includes the fastest production electric motorcycle currently available.

The new eRoehr models include the entry-level eSuperSport, the eSuperBike and the race ready eSuperBike RR.  The eSuperSport has the lowest-spec with a 48hp motor, 395lb weight, dual 300mm brake discs up front, 41mm inverted forks and 5.8Kw/h worth of batteries good for 80 miles of range and 100mph top speed. Step it up to the eSuperBike and you get two of the same motors for a combined power of 96hp but a total weight of 500lbs. Also, the rear shock gets boosted to an Ohlins unit and 7.7Kw/h worth of batteries good for 100 miles of range and 135mph top speed. Finally there’s the RR model which moves up to Ohlins suspension on the front as well as have lovely lightweight wheels.

Prices start from $16,995, with the eSuperBike costing $27,595 and the RR model going way up to $34,495.

Place your order now and one will be custom-built for you with your choice of colors.

Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F) have outdone themselves again with the launch of the MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt; the aviation inspired wristwatch took three years to make.

Though the MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt wristwatch has a hand for the hours, another for the minutes and a power reserve indicator, it is no ordinary watch; the chronograph has 50 jewels and 311 components inside. The bezel spots five sapphires and the watch is finished with black hand- sewed calfskin strap that comes with a titanium and white clasp. The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt wristwatch is priced at $158,000.

Technical Specifications
Engine:
Three-dimensional horological engine developed 100% by MB&F
Manual winding with two mainspring barrels in parallel
Power reserve: 72 hours
Balance frequency: 21,600bph/3Hz
Number of components: 311
Number of jewels: 50
Functions:
Hours, minutes and power reserve indicator
Hours and minutes on right dial, power reserve indicator on left dial
Separate crowns for time setting and winding
Case:
Grade 5 titanium and sapphire
Dimensions: 54mm wide x 52mm long x 24mm high
Number of components: 65
Articulation of lugs: 3°
Sapphire crystals:
Five sapphire crystals: 2 x dials, 1 x central case section, 2 x display panels (top and bottom)
Strap & Buckle:
Black hand-stitched calfskin strap with titanium/white gold custom designed deployment buckle attached to articulated lugs
‘Friends’ responsible for Horological Machine No4 “Thunderbolt”
Concept: Maximilian Büsser/MB&F
Product Design: Eric Giroud – Eric Giroud Design Studio
Technical and Production Management: Serge Kriknoff/MB&F
Production logistics: David Lamy/MB&F
Movement Development: Laurent Besse, Béranger Reynard and Patrick Lété of Les Artisans
Horlogers
Movement manufacturing: Daniel Uhlmann/Azuréa Technologies, Nicolas Broquet/Broquet
Décolletage, Yann Ryser/Tital
Hand-finishing of movement components: Jacques-Adrien Rochat and Denis Garcia of
C-L Rochat
Movement assemblage: Didier Dumas and Georges Veisy/MB&F
Case and buckle construction and production: Jean-Pierre Kohler and Lionel Gavignet of Profusion
Martin Stettler of Stettler
Dominique Mainier and Bertrand Jeunet of G.F.Châtelain
Dials: François Bernhard and Denis Parel of Nateber
Hands: Pierre Chillier, Isabelle Chillier and Félix Celetta of Fiedler
Strap: Olivier Purnot/Camille Fournet
Presentation box: Olivier Berthon/Berthon & Co