New products and their reviews
Check the desirability quotient of the new products in the market.
Apple iPad 2
Apple iPad 2 smart covers
Minimal and lightweight, these smart covers come in variants of leather and polyurethane. These feature a self aligning magnetic hinge for a perfect fit and can be folded into a triangle and used as a stand. Officially launched by Apple, these covers switch on the tablet when rolled back. They come with a microfibre lining which cleans your screen when you flip the cover open.
Price: $39 (Rs 1,750) to $69 (Rs 3,096)
De Grisogono Black Diamond Watch
Fawaz Gruosi is famous for the extensive use of diamond in his timepieces. Keeping up that trend is this stunner from his workshop. The Intrumento Tondo RM N56/A is a beauty. The outer rim of this stainless steel piece has a matt black PVD coating and is studded with thirty white diamonds of 3.10 carats each. While the crown is inlaid with one black diamond of 0.10 carat, the satin finished black dial has counters studded with 29 diamonds of 0.10 carat each. With a mechanical automatic movement that works on dual time, the timepiece blends substance and style.
Price: On request
Steuben Glass Equestrian Decanter
Inspired by Sidney Waugh's classic 1937 Horse Head sculpture, this equestrian decanter has an intricately rounded silhouette and is crowned with a stopper in the shape of a regal horse's head. The interior base rises to a height of 10.75 inches and gives the decanter volume space of 34.25 fl. Oz. Definitely a stylish way to serve those single malts!
Price: On request
Moet & Chandon Fresh Pack
After a flurry of champagne bottles covered with gold leaf and done up in Swarovski crystals, Mot & Chandon have now brought out a fresh pack that helps keep the Champagne chilled. An ideal accompaniment to the bottle, this isotherm pack maintains the spirit's soft apple-pear flavour in the thick of summer. Available at Mumbai and Delhi Duty Free.
Price: On request
Panasonic Camcorder
The pistol-grip design camcorder HX-WA10 supports 1920x1080 resolution HD video recording and 16 megapixel still image recording. It is waterproof and can shoot at a depth of up to three meters for about 60 minutes. The CMOS sensor enhances low light performance and the 5x optical zoom leads to greater precision. It is available in orange, blue and black.
Price: Rs 24,990
L'Occitane Verbena Gift Basket
Enriched with verbena extracts sourced exclusively from Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, the products draw on nature's purity. The lemon fragrance infused in these helps to lift the senses and banish stress. Placed in a wicker basket, this gift set includes a shower gel, verbena leaf soap, cooling powdered foot gel and a cooling hand cream gel. A perfect home spa kit, it also flaunts a therapeutic verbena aroma candle.
Price: Rs 9,305
MSI GT 680 Gaming Laptop
The fastest gaming laptop in the world, the GT 680 features the new Core i7 processor and the GeForce GTX 460M graphics processor. The loading speed of the game is enhanced with a 120 GB SSD card along with two conventional hard drives. What's more, you can also watch 1080p movies by opting for the Blu-Ray optical drive.
Price: Rs 109,999
Puma Calibre Tricks Convertible
A new range of footwear from PUMA blends sportsmanship and style the IPL way. A focus on lightweight construction enables greater movement and comfort. The mesh uppers are breathable and provide the just the right pressure that eases the prssure during exercise. Available in orange and white.
Price: Rs 5,999
Dior Chiffre Rouge
With a unique assymetrical skeleton, this 38mm chronograph is quick to catch the eye. The matt dial brushed with navy blue and the guilloch pattern crown shine through its 316L brushed stainless steel bezel. Limited to only 200 pieces worldwide, each watch has a number engraved on the caseback and comes with a handmade navy blue alligator strap.
Price: Rs 2.1 lakh
Proline Fitness Virtual Active
This avant garde fitness equipment features fully interactive video programming software that allows you to experience the roughest of terrains indoors. The destination or terrain change can be seen on the console screen and also felt under the feet. For an immersive experience, the device also comes preloaded with diverse ambient sounds.
Price: Rs 7.45 lakh
Victorinox travel organiser
Durable and lightweight, this wallet helps in organising your stuff before you take off. The front stash pocket is large and is designed to hold tickets, passports and IDs which keeps them easily accessible at all times. It features zippered currency and coin pockets with seven dedicated credit card slots and a separate pocket for loose change.
Price: Rs 1,590
Black Dog 18 year old
Distilled, matured and blended in the lowland regions of Scotland, this Scotch is renowned for its smoothness and delicate aromas. Matured for a minimum of 18 years, it blends aged malts and grain whiskies. Now available in India, the Scotch comes in a Saint Gobain bottle that resembles a flint glass decanter and is crowned with an elegant natural cork.
Price: Rs 3,900 to Rs 7,100 (state taxes variable)
Tous Man Sport
Distilled by Swiss perfumer Vincent Salaire from the house of Firmenich, the perfume fuses with a foamy tonic effect of lemon and aldehydes with woody top notes of cedar. While the heart reveals ginger in contrast with fruity notes of apple, the base is an eclectic mix of cashmere and musk played out by cedar and oak moss.
Price: Rs 3,100 for 100ml
Minimal and lightweight, these smart covers come in variants of leather and polyurethane. These feature a self aligning magnetic hinge for a perfect fit and can be folded into a triangle and used as a stand. Officially launched by Apple, these covers switch on the tablet when rolled back. They come with a microfibre lining which cleans your screen when you flip the cover open.
Price: $39 (Rs 1,750) to $69 (Rs 3,096)
Fawaz Gruosi is famous for the extensive use of diamond in his timepieces. Keeping up that trend is this stunner from his workshop. The Intrumento Tondo RM N56/A is a beauty. The outer rim of this stainless steel piece has a matt black PVD coating and is studded with thirty white diamonds of 3.10 carats each. While the crown is inlaid with one black diamond of 0.10 carat, the satin finished black dial has counters studded with 29 diamonds of 0.10 carat each. With a mechanical automatic movement that works on dual time, the timepiece blends substance and style.
Price: On request
Inspired by Sidney Waugh's classic 1937 Horse Head sculpture, this equestrian decanter has an intricately rounded silhouette and is crowned with a stopper in the shape of a regal horse's head. The interior base rises to a height of 10.75 inches and gives the decanter volume space of 34.25 fl. Oz. Definitely a stylish way to serve those single malts!
Price: On request
After a flurry of champagne bottles covered with gold leaf and done up in Swarovski crystals, Mot & Chandon have now brought out a fresh pack that helps keep the Champagne chilled. An ideal accompaniment to the bottle, this isotherm pack maintains the spirit's soft apple-pear flavour in the thick of summer. Available at Mumbai and Delhi Duty Free.
Price: On request
The pistol-grip design camcorder HX-WA10 supports 1920x1080 resolution HD video recording and 16 megapixel still image recording. It is waterproof and can shoot at a depth of up to three meters for about 60 minutes. The CMOS sensor enhances low light performance and the 5x optical zoom leads to greater precision. It is available in orange, blue and black.
Price: Rs 24,990
Enriched with verbena extracts sourced exclusively from Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, the products draw on nature's purity. The lemon fragrance infused in these helps to lift the senses and banish stress. Placed in a wicker basket, this gift set includes a shower gel, verbena leaf soap, cooling powdered foot gel and a cooling hand cream gel. A perfect home spa kit, it also flaunts a therapeutic verbena aroma candle.
Price: Rs 9,305
The fastest gaming laptop in the world, the GT 680 features the new Core i7 processor and the GeForce GTX 460M graphics processor. The loading speed of the game is enhanced with a 120 GB SSD card along with two conventional hard drives. What's more, you can also watch 1080p movies by opting for the Blu-Ray optical drive.
Price: Rs 109,999
A new range of footwear from PUMA blends sportsmanship and style the IPL way. A focus on lightweight construction enables greater movement and comfort. The mesh uppers are breathable and provide the just the right pressure that eases the prssure during exercise. Available in orange and white.
Price: Rs 5,999
With a unique assymetrical skeleton, this 38mm chronograph is quick to catch the eye. The matt dial brushed with navy blue and the guilloch pattern crown shine through its 316L brushed stainless steel bezel. Limited to only 200 pieces worldwide, each watch has a number engraved on the caseback and comes with a handmade navy blue alligator strap.
Price: Rs 2.1 lakh
This avant garde fitness equipment features fully interactive video programming software that allows you to experience the roughest of terrains indoors. The destination or terrain change can be seen on the console screen and also felt under the feet. For an immersive experience, the device also comes preloaded with diverse ambient sounds.
Price: Rs 7.45 lakh
Durable and lightweight, this wallet helps in organising your stuff before you take off. The front stash pocket is large and is designed to hold tickets, passports and IDs which keeps them easily accessible at all times. It features zippered currency and coin pockets with seven dedicated credit card slots and a separate pocket for loose change.
Price: Rs 1,590
Distilled, matured and blended in the lowland regions of Scotland, this Scotch is renowned for its smoothness and delicate aromas. Matured for a minimum of 18 years, it blends aged malts and grain whiskies. Now available in India, the Scotch comes in a Saint Gobain bottle that resembles a flint glass decanter and is crowned with an elegant natural cork.
Price: Rs 3,900 to Rs 7,100 (state taxes variable)
Distilled by Swiss perfumer Vincent Salaire from the house of Firmenich, the perfume fuses with a foamy tonic effect of lemon and aldehydes with woody top notes of cedar. While the heart reveals ginger in contrast with fruity notes of apple, the base is an eclectic mix of cashmere and musk played out by cedar and oak moss.
Price: Rs 3,100 for 100ml
