Elite Traveler May-June 2017

DISCOVER

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Technology

TAKE THREE/// HOME SPEAKERS

THE BOOK ONE COMES WITH… l 3GHz Intel Core i7-7500U CPU l 16GB of RAM l 512GB SSD l 5MP front camera with infrared sensor l 13.3in touchscreen with 3,200x1,800 pixel l QHD+ IPS display l Magnetic stylus l 14 hours of battery life l Intel Thunderbolt 3 port l Single USB Type-C port l USB 3.0 ports

Clarity of technological thought meets understated style with these pieces of audio equipment

SONUS FABER The new Homage Tradition collection is made up of the Guarneri, the Amati and the new Serafino — a 3.5-way floor- standing speaker that takes its name from the rich history of Italian violin making. The Amati Tradition (pictured) has “Zero Vibration Transmission” technology and comes in two finishes: traditional walnut wood essence with black inlays and brushed black aluminum and black leather, or Wenge wood essence — used for the first time by Sonus Faber — with maple inlays and brushed aluminum in titanium finish and brown leather. Amati Tradition $29,000, sonusfaber.com LINN All of Linn’s products are built by hand and each one bears the name of the person who made it. The company’s new speaker (released in March) is a new version of its flagship loudspeaker, the Klimax 350, and is the most advanced speaker Linn has made to date. With groundbreaking Katalyst DAC architecture and built-in Exakt technology, the result is free of distortion, bringing you closer than ever to the original recording. It comes in a variety of finishes and bespoke options are available. From $61,000, linn.co.uk ARCHITETTURA SONOR The sound system of choice f renowned classical Italian sin Andrea Bocelli, Architettura Sonora produces high quality systems that blend effortless into their surroundings. In Bocelli’s case, the Sphere 470 Tuscan terracotta is so seaml hidden in the bushes surroun his swimming pool that it see as though the bushes themse are radiating music. Also avai in concrete and alternative st From $3,800, architetturasonora.com A or ger ly in essly ding ms lves lable ones.

A patented hinge enables the Book One’s screen to be rotated and detached

BOOK ONE As the brand’s first foray into the world of computing, Porsche Design has collaborated with technology giants Microsoft and Intel to create the highly anticipated Book One. Unveiled in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress in February, the Book One has received rave reviews and proved itself as a serious contender in the ever-evolving technology market. The Book One is the world’s first convertible and detachable two-in-one and merges sleek form and high function, highlighting the brand’s focus on technology and innovation. It comes with Windows 10 Pro, Microsoft’s most up-to-date, innovative operating system, and a

5MP camera with infrared sensor that allows for safe and fast login via facial recognition using Windows Hello. A standout feature is the ability to flip the screen 360 degrees into tablet mode, which can also be detached for portable use. The patented hinge, designed entirely by Studio FA Porsche, allows this rotation and detachment, and the well-crafted hinge and stainless steel cogwheels were inspired by the transmission of a sports car. The silhouette uses milled aluminum housing with a matte anodized surface finish and subtle Porsche Design branding. $2,495, available at Porsche Design boutiques and online at porsche-design-computing.com

Words Samantha Coles