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PURE* Computers and Amplifiers. High Tech With High Style from Amsterdam.




Four years ago, I wrote a post on these unusual ceramic encased computers and amplifiers from Plush Department. Since that time, they have updated the technical specs so that the computers and amplifiers have up-to-date capabilities like BluRay, VOIP and video conferencing.

Together with Dutch designer Vince Vijsma and Cor Unum Plush Department created the first PURE* ceramic computer cases. The PURE* line extends into many colors and metal coatings such as bronze, platinum and pure gold. This is actually one of the big advantages of ceramic as a base material. PURE*s are cubic in shape with friendly rounded edges that integrate perfectly into any style environment - only the port for entering a DVD or CD remains recognizable as a tech interface.

The PURE* Computers and amplifiers are available in Delft Blue, White, Black, Bronze, Gold-plated and a special edition by Graffiti artist Zender, all shown here.


PURE* Delft Blue


The Koninklijke Delftsche Aardewerkfabriek (Royal Delft Pottery) “De Porceleyne Fles Anno 1653” N.V. (Royal Delft) is the leading producer of authentic Delft Blue ornamental earthenware and modern earthenware. The Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles is the only remaining factory of 32 earthenware factories that were established in the 17th century.



Plushdepartment’s PURE is a piece of modern earthenware with a retro authentic view. Plush Department gave De Porceleyne Fles the assignment to create a motif that really fitted the shape of the PURE* and a Dutch design look. Very recognizable all over the world, but never seen on a computer, ever.

The Plush Department PURE* Delft Blue numbered, signed and certified by the Royal Porceleyne Fles and are rare collector items.

PURE* Gold
126 grams to be exact. The factory has to be emptied of all workers since gold is a heavy metal and only trained people are allowed to handle it under this conditions according to Dutch law.



In the Netherlands there is one such person. The gold layer is a 100% gold glazing, there is no dilution of any kind. It is actually one of the purest forms of the rare metal.




PURE* Bronze
Many cultures produced works of high art using bronze. In Africa the bronze heads of the Kingdom of Benin, in Europe; Grecian bronzes typically of figures from Greek mythology. In East Asia chinese bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasty - more often ceremonial vessels but including some figurine examples.



Bronze was significant to any culture that encountered it. It was one of the most innovative alloys of mankind.




The bronze glaze comes alive in every lighting situation, a unique quality hardly found in any other material.


PURE* White
An object of excellence combines form and function.




The big advantage of ceramic is the sheer endless possibilities one has with glazing.
Because of that it is possible to create the perfect color for each interior design.

PURE* Black



PURE* Zender


The modern artist Sander Pappot, also known as Zender, is based in Amsterdam and well known for his multilayered art that is very hip and stylish with retro influences.




Zender used to be part of the underground Amsterdam graffiti scene and known for his own unique style. Nowadays he runs his own graphic agency and has clients worldwide.




Plushdepartment asked him to go back to his roots again, and gave him a PURE computer and amplifier to handpaint in his own streetstyle.

About the computers:
The Plush Department PURE* computers are built for high definition media usage. With a PURE* you can watch BluRay disks, DVD’s, listen to CD’s and MP3's and present your photo’s and video’s. The Plush Department PURE* computers can also automatically “rip” those disks to your hard drive for easy access later on.

The PURE* computer is also perfect for each form of communication like email, chatting, voice over IP and video conferencing. Of course you can use your PURE* also for surfing the internet and all the office applications that you usually use.

Combine the PURE* computer with the PURE* amplifier and you possess also a audiophile sound environment. The combination enables you to replace all those HiFi installations, set top boxes and the half dozen remote controls one needed up to now with more possibilities and better image and audio quality.

The ceramic casings:
Cor Unum is the Dutch company that is world famous for their ceramic production for artists. Their mission is to produce the most beautiful pieces of earthenware, drawn by the national and international respected designers of today. Quality without compromise, technical expertise almost without limitation. All to provide their clients with the pleasure of enjoying ceramic art at the highest level. When Plush Department started the search for the case producer, no other company dared to touch the design, since square forms are extremely difficult to create in ceramic material. It took one year to realize the PURE* cases.

Computer Technical Specs:
Inside the Plush Department PURE* lineup you will find balanced highend components. Each selected part is chosen for it's excellence in it's field. Some parts even had to be developed like the PSU which is designed by the electrical engineer of ichbinleise.de.

Processor: Intel Dual Core 2,93GHz with Hyperthreading this CPU is very powerful yet very energy efficient.
Motherboard: Intel P57 chipset hightech board of superb quality.
Graficcard: High Definition 1080P with DVI HDMI connection
Harddisk operating system: INTEL SSD 80GB X25-M G2 Postville 240MB/s very fast SATA II interface.
Harddisk datastorage: 2TB (2000GB) with fast SATA II interface.
Memory: 4GB (2x2048MB) highend Dual Channel RAM.
Sound: 8 channels with HD audio and Digital SPDIF
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN connection including a fast wifi N solution.
Connections: 8xUSB 2.0, LAN, eSATA and WiFi.
Optical: Bluray player CD DVD writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

All this makes the PURE*computers very powerful and reliable and enables you to work fast, enjoy emerging graphics, store thousands of files, MP3's, data, photos or movies. You can easily connect to other computers in your network.You can play at home or online.

PURE* computers contain the same technology that you find in the ikbenstil.nl computers. Ikbenstil uses the best available cooling technology to create extremely silent highend computers. At the same time those computers are very stable, energy efficient and fast.

Because of this technology it is possible to use Plush Department computers in every living or working space.

Amplifier Specs:
What do you look for in a power amplifier? Bet it's the sound. The amplifier modules used in the PHONO are designed from the ground up for true fidelity by Hypex Electronics.

Features
Flat, fully load-independent frequency response
Low output impedance
Very low, frequency-independent THD
Very low noise
Consistent top performer in listening trials including class A and SET amplifiers
Runs on unregulated +/- rails
Pop-free start and stop control
Differential audio input
Overcurrent and overvoltage
LM4562 National buffer op amp
Audiophile capacitors

Technology:
The amplifier modules circuit is based on phase-shift controlled self-oscillation, with only a single voltage feedback control loop taking off at the loudspeaker terminals. The control function is constructed fully out of passive components, with only the comparator standing in for gain.

Item Symbol Spec Notes
Output Power PR 180W 4Ω, THD=1%
Distortion THD <0.1% typ Po< PR/2 <0.008% typ Po=1W Noise Un 30uV typ Frequency Response <10Hz-50kHz +0,-3dB Output Impedance Zo <20mΩ f=1kHz <150mΩ f=20kHz Efficiency η >92%
Supply Ripple Rejection PSRR 65dB Both rails



Plushdepartment

Visit them at:
The Plushdepartment Store
Dukdalfweg 30
1041BE Amsterdam
The Netherlands

E-mail: info@plushdepartment.com
Telephone +31-20-3301345

Go For The Gold: Gold Editions of Just About Everything.




Gold version. Gold edition. Gold plated. Awash in Gold. Gold: limited, exclusive, special. Whatever you want to call it, it's very hot.

Whether it's actual real gold plating (like many of the small hand-held electronics now sold on luxury sites) or merely a 'gold' version, objects that have the gilded shine are everywhere. On the road or in the bathroom, there's now a gold version of just about everything. Some are outrageously priced, while others could be stocking stuffers. So take a look.

Here's a few "gold" versions for you with links to purchase.

Jabra's bluetooth JX 10 has now been introduced in a 24kt brushed gold version (in addition to the stainless steel), designed by Jacob Jensen.



Above: the Jabra JX10 Cara.
Buy it here.



Above: Philippe Starck's Gnome stools, available in gold versions.
Buy them here.


Above: Louis Vuitton's Gold Metallic Handbag from their Miroir Collection, 2007.
I have not been able to find the gold Miroir purses anywhere (not even on eluxury) but for sale at here at www.ioffer.com seem to be many 'replicas'. Pssst......Go ahead, buy one, I won't tell anyone they're not authentic.


But if it must be LV and it must be Gold, then the Lockit MM is the one for you (shown above).
Buy it here.

Even funky porcelain products previously sold in white or colored, have now emerged in gold.

Above: Tank U's limited edition Gold version.
Buy it here.

Above: Phillipe Starck's Iconic Salif Juicer. In Gold for the 10th anniversary.
Buy it here.


Above: Fluke Collective's Ghost Antlers, now in gold.
Buy it here.


Above: Nike Air Classic. In Gold. Were available in a limited number from Jacks Surfboards but are sold out.


Above: She Umera's 24k gold plated eyelash curler, with case of course.
Buy it here.

Goldplated Macbook Pro by Computer Choppers:



Shop for the above and other gold-plated Mac products here.


above: The 24k gold plated ipod.

Zip-Ang makes a gold plated keyboard:

Buy it here.

Bill Amberg's Golden Pappoose is another limited exclusive luxury edition.
But this one' s for the little one:

Limited edition of 10. A golden porter for a priceless ride. Lined in plush natural fibers. Adjustable straps and shearling shoulder pads make a comfortable ride for parents, too. Accommodates infants to 10 months or 22 lbs. Gold.
Buy it here.

And to go with their new "pappoose", here's a classic dumbbell baby rattle, only it's plated in 14kt gold overlay:

Above: the Gold Barbell Rattle by Areaware.
Buy it here

This platter is awash in hand-painted 18k gold over porcelain. Use as a centerpiece or hang on the wall.

Buy The Bel Air Platter here.

Gold dishes just sit there. So, how about a gold-plated massager/vibrator?

The LELO YVA Gold-Plated Massager is a high-class, luxury vibrator for those who won't settle for less when it comes to their sexual satisfaction. The YVA is an 18k Gold-Plated vibe that has a small, yet quietly powerful motor and a deep resounding sensation for those that use it.
Buy it here.

Unfortunately the fabulous Yamaha R1 Gold Edition shown below is merely a protoype:



And if you're gonna have a gold, ride...well, you'd better have gold goggles too:


Above: Bogner's Space Frames. Gold Goggles with anti-scratch and -fog polycarbonate lens. 100% UV protection with multi-layer mirror coating. Detachable elastic headband for goggle or sunglass fit. Gold. 6" x 2" goggles with 21" adjustable headband.
Buy them here.

Even the iconic "rubber ducky' gets gilded. Although this one's actually a piggy bank:

Buy it here.

Below: The LH-C643 home theatre system By LG features a 71-inch plasma display and 24K gold-plated body. At about US$ 82,500.00 and a limited production (only 1,000 units), you’d be hard pressed to find one.



And for the tool loving friend in your life, how about this limited edition 22k gold plated Craftsman ratchet from Sears?

Buy the Gold Sears Craftsman ratchet here.

And the Krystal ELS™, Ondine’s limited edition Krystal Electronic Light Shower™ (ELS) in Polished Gold finish (should have been on my swarovski list as well!)


Buy it here.

Axis Gold wheels will certainly make your car the envy of ballers everywhere.

Buy them here.

You can even get Jonathan Adler's piggy bank in gold:

Buy it here.


Above: At Goldstriker, you can get just about anything for your car from exhaust pipes to grilles, badging and more plated in 24k gold.

And that's just the tip of the goldberg, if you will. Don't forget my recent post on Lantic's gold remote control.

Wanna plate your ipod, iphone, laptop or cell phone in the precious metal of your choice? Then use the plating services here.

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