Krups XP7240 Bean to Cup Espresso Machine release dates
Coffee making is often a hit and miss affair – you either achieve a muddy sludge or coffee flavoured water – but now it’s possible to brew a perfect cup of coffee every time with this new Compact Espresseria espresso and cappuccino machine that delivers the whole coffee making process from bean to cup.
Combining the latest technology, high speed, filtered water and reduced scaling, it’s possible to run the whole gamut of coffees including Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte and Lungo, plus drinks like Hot Chocolate. Beans are stored in a 280g hermetically sealed hopper and are ground with a conical burr grinder that features multi settings and an easy to use touch and turn dial.
Using the Krups Thermoblock technology for high speed, the optimum temperature can be attained for increased flavour. Fresh water is used for every cup which means that the same quality is guaranteed. Simply put the beans in the top and with a couple of button pushes, frothy and creamy coffees are delivered pronto. An automatic rinsing, de-scaling and cleaning program gives a longer machine life and purer tasting coffee. There’s also a programmable LCD graphic display control panel so you can customise your choice of beverage and also receive information about any required maintenance.
The machine has a large, removable water storage container and makes up to 14 cups of coffee without having to refill but one or two cups can be made if required and there’s a cup warming tray, removable drip tray and auto ejection of coffee grounds.
If you want coffee that combines good quality, perfect aroma and flavour with minimal fuss and easy maintenance, you could have found your ideal coffee machine.
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Breo Roam Sports Watch
This watch which won the Good Design Award in 2008, is the fastest selling wristwatch of 2009.
Oozing style and quality, the Breo watch is also a superb piece of engineering. The watches are made out of a material called Tourmaline crystal which is a naturally occurring mineral that is said to have beneficial healthful properties relating to improved sleep, relaxation, concentration and vitality.
With a band made from Silicone measuring 8millimetres wide, it has a quartz movement and clear digital display.
It’s also comfortable to wear and is great for people who need to wear a watch 24/7 as it is waterproof up to a depth of 10metres, and can be worn in the shower or while going swimming, in fact, it’s quite easy to forget that you’re wearing a watch at all (until you need to know the time).
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Beatles White Album Release Date
Continuing with the reissues series of Beatles album, the White Album, double cd original recording remastered is released on 9th September. Originally released in 1968 it was the 9th UK album (the 15th in America) it was the first album to be released following the death of Beatles manager, Brian Epstein.
The songwriting for The White Album took place during a transcendental meditation retreat that the band took in Rishikesh, India with Maharashi Mahesh Yogi, although they were meant to be escaping from all worldly concerns, Lennon and McCartney found themselves unable to resist meeting in secret to write together with Lennon proclaiming later, “I did write some of my best songs there.”
The White Album remastered original is released on 9th September.
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Vinturi Wine Aerator
This revolutionary product from Vinturi allows you to aerate your wines quickly and easily.
Wines release their aromas and flavours over a period of time and bottles of red need to be opened at least an hour before consumption. But this isn’t always possible in busy, modern times, when you might nip out to the supermarket to purchase a bottle of wine and want to drink it straight away.
The Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator allows you to gain the optimum taste and aroma in a jiffy. By simply holding the aerator over a glass and pouring the wine through, the proper amount of air is mixed achieving a richer bouquet and smoother taste.
Standing at six inches tall, the acrylic aerator is two inches wide and can be put in the dishwasher after use. It also comes with a drip stand and stylish travel pouch.
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Victorinox 1GB Swissmemory
When the Swiss cutler, Karl Elsener set up his grinding and polishing workshop in 1884 and started to supply the Swiss army with their knives, he had no idea that he had created what would become an international brand name, Victorinox, that has become synonymous with ingenious pocket tools.
Now we have the ultimate gadget that does far more than simply remove stones from horses’ hooves. The Victorinox 1GB Swissmemory not only features all those essential tools for which Swiss Army knives have become famed worldwide, it also has a removable USB stick for saving and transporting music, videos, text files , presentations and photos for people on the move with a USB cable included for connection to your PC.
But that’s not all it has tucked up its sleeve (or in its casing), it also houses a combination nail file, a screw driver, scissors, a ballpoint pen, a red LED light, a key ring and of course – the iconic Swiss army blade. With the iconic Swiss flat logo of a white cross against a red background and a translucent casing, it’s a pretty useful gadget to have around.
With memory capacities of up to 16GB the Swissmemory can be used with any USB connection. LED lights signal when the memory is being written to while gold plated contacts ensure efficient data flow.
The tool is just 2 ¼ inches long and includes free downloadable SecureLock software to protect data. A great gift for outdoor people and business people alike, the Victorinox 1GB Swissmemory can also be engraved to make even more unique.
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Microsoft Explorer Mouse release dates
This mouse can literally go where no mouse has gone before.
Working on carpets, granite, wood, Berber and, according to manufacturers’ description, even on a “rough unfinished park bench” (but you may not want to sit on it!).
Using the world’s most advanced tracking, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse leaves optical and laser mice standing. Packing a comfortable weight and full sized, it’s precise and responsive, gliding well and noticeably smoother than most mice. It also has a reliable connection delivered by the 2.4 GHz wireless and snap-in mini-transceiver.
It can last three weeks between charges and is supplied with an AA NiMH battery which can be replaced with a normal AA when it runs out. Overall, the design is comfortable with buttons well sited and an effective horizontal scroll. An indicator light placed on top of the mouse tells you when the mouse is charging or if it needs to be charged up and a cool, glowing blue light gives a hi-tech feel. Tracking is good and there’s no lag or wireless connection loss with a thirty foot wireless range. All in all, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse represents quality at a fair price.
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Ian Brown Release Date
Ian Brown’s sixth solo studio album, My Way, is released this Autumn. In a note written on his official website, Ian says it’s his best album yet containing something for everyone and he encourages his fans to “beg, steal, borrow or buy it!”
Four tracks from the forthcoming album were released on digital download on the 10th August via the lead single from the album, “Stellify”. The EP also offers upfront purchase of Ian’s winter tour 48 hours before the tickets go on general sale.
“Stellify” will be available as a physical release on 21st September followed by the release of My Way on 28th September.
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The Black Crowes Release Date
The US blues/rock band, The Black Crowes have enjoyed a long career as what the music press describe as “The Most Rock ‘n’ Roll Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World”. This summer they release their 8th studio album, Before the Frost….Until the Freeze, through Silver Arrow records ahead of their 20th anniversary.
The second part of the album, titled …Until The Freeze, will be available free through a unique download code included in Before The Frost… as a “thank you” to their fans for two decades of continued support. The album was recorded over a series of five nights at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. Although a studio album, all the new material was performed and recorded in front of an small audience of the band’s fans, making them a part of The Black Crowes musical history.
Before the Frost… features eleven new and unreleased Black Crowes songs including Good Morning Captain, I Ain’t Hiding, and other original songs. The free album …Until The Freeze features eight new original Black Crowes songs plus a cover version of the Stephen Stills classic So Many Times.
A limited edition vinyl release of the album, featuring all 20 tracks, will also be available. Before the Frost….Until the Freeze is released on 31st August.
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Black Gives You Away - Alice in Chains Release
No artwork has been confirmed yet, but the Seattle rock band, Alice In Chains, release their fourth studio album through their newly signed deal with Virgin/EMI, this autumn.
Black Gives Way to Blue marks a span of 14 years since the last Alice In Chains studio album and not only their first album with their new record label but also featuring new vocalist, William DuVall, who replaces the late Layne Staley.
The band have promised fans that the album doesn’t deviate too much from their familiar sound but shows a progression which is borne out of their 20 year career and many of the lyrics are in tribute to their late vocalist and friend, Layne Staley, particularly the title track, “Black Gives Way to Blue” which was wholly written as a tribute to Staley.
Black Gives Way to Blue is released on 28th September.
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Robbie Williams Release Date
EMI have excitedly announced that Robbie Williams is back this autumn with a brand new album called Reality Killed The Video Star released in November. Preceding that will be the first single from the album, “Bodies” on 12th October (digital version available on the 11th).
Robbie has teamed up with Trevor Horn to work on the new material and Trevor has produced both the album and the single. Trevor Horn is the man behind the 80′s pop band, Buggles, who had a huge number one hit with “Video Killed the Radio Star” – hence the influence on the title of Robbie’s new album. He’s also coming back with a sleek new look and is said to be “buzzing” with the new album which he describes as “big, very big.”
Reality Killed the Radio Star is released on 9th November 2009.
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