Upset that the Apple iPhone is no longer exclusive enough? Then, App Store has the perfect downloadable application for you, called I Am Rich.
The program displays a red gem, has no function but to display your wealth to others through ownership, and costs $1000.
The description in iTunes reads “The red icon on your iPhone or iPod Touch always reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were able to afford this. It’s a work of art with no hidden function at all…”
As kottke said, “For some, the iPhone is already an obvious display of wealth and I Am Rich is commenting on that. Plus, buying more than you need as an indication of wealth is practically an American core value for a growing segment of the population.”
Unfortunately you wont be able to download it anymore. It has since been removed from the Apple Store for no reason... Though, the “I am Rich” application is one of those reasons why you have to make sure your iTunes asks for you permission to buy apps before purchasing !
Friday, August 8, 2008
The $1000 iPhone Application
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Diamond Encrusted Olympic iPhone
To celebrate the 2008 Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, China. De Vere’s of London have created the Olympic Diamond iPhone 3G.The front steel bezel of these Apple iPhones 3G are inset with 88 diamonds.
This number marks the date of the opening ceremony on 8/8 (8th of August) 2008.
The number 8 is very important in Chinese superstition as the pronunciation of it is the same as “accumulate wealth” and also double 8 stands for double wealth.
The Olympic Diamond iPhone is £4148 (USD$8219). This is the price for setting the 88 diamonds into an iPhone supplied by the customer.
The 88 diamonds can be set in a variety of patterns : Below are a couple of ideas.
On the left, the 88 diamonds are set into the top right hand corner. On the right, the same design is expanded so that the diamonds are spread along the top and side.
There are other iPhone designs and many ways to show off the diamonds on your iPhone !
Other designs include 28 diamonds valued at £1700 ($3376). Those seeking a bit more luxury can get a version that is festooned with168 diamonds that costs £7800 ($15493). It takes between 7-10 days to set the diamonds into the iPhone.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Dior Homme iPhone Holder
There are lots of cases made for new iPhone 3G and one of the latest one comes from Christian Dior.
Named "Dior Homme iPhone Holder", from Dior Homme’s exclusive Black Tie collection, the case is made from calf leather and it's all painted in black, featuring a discreet Dior logo on the inside . Unlike other cases, this one is actually more like a pouch and it allows you to completely hide your iPhone inside it.
This new iPhone case is obviously expensive, retailing at about 290 Euros ($450), twice as expensive as new iPhone 3G itself.
Christian Dior is not at the first collaboration with the mobile world, as the company actually came up with its own mobile phone, My Dior, with a retail price starting at about $5000.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Swarovski Encrusted iPhone Pouch by Mercedes
Part of the GLK collection, the new iPhone pouch is crafted from the finest quality white nappa leather with crisp cut-out transparent GLK lettering– a characteristic feature of the entire GLK Collection – that has been lavishly trimmed with CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements.
The effect is eye-catching: when the iPhone is actually inserted and the display is activated, the refraction of light through the fine-cut crystals ensures that the GLK lettering shimmers in an attractive play of colours. Inside the GLK iPhone® pouch is lined with a special magenta-coloured fabric. 
Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH has been working closely with the Austrian crystal specialist Swarovski for some time now. The strictly limited edition of 40 exclusive, glittering iPhone® pouches will be exclusively raffled for invited guests of Mercedes-Benz in the Lounge. 
Only 40 are set for immediate production, with each set to be raffled for invited guests of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in the Lounge. But not to worry, the iPhone pouch will certainly make its official debut as part of the Mercedes GLK Collection come October. Though, for drivers of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, the GLK-Class offers a convenient and secure connection for the iPhone on board with the usual multifunction steering wheel control.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
World’s most expensive iPhone - Amosu
If you thought an iPhone 3G is little too expensive, then you probably won’t buy the new Amosu Ultimo Diamond iphone, set with 1179 dazzling 16.18 carat diamond.
It has an extra $177,100 put on the price and is therefore the new world’s most expensive iPhone.
Elegantly set with handcrafted skill, It features 458 diamonds caked around the flat-front face.
The rear bottom case is made of 18 carat solid white gold encrusted with 660 diamonds and the apple logo has 61 diamonds.
The owner of the Amosu Ultimo Diamond Iphone will receive one year’s complimentary VIP International Concierge Service, focused on ‘accessing the inaccessible’.
Also the owner will become a owner of Luxury Network VIP Privilege card that is accepted by Lamborghini UK, Bombardier Skyjet International, Sunseeker Yachts, Oliver Sweeney, Holland and Holland, Selfridges and Ascot Horse racing.
This ostentious dazzling god-phone comes in a luxury wooden box.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Becker Partners with STRUT to create Custom Escalade Limo
Becker Automotive Design, known globally for their unique custom limousine and coach conversion vehicles, in alliance with STRUT has developed a special-edition Cadillac Escalade ESV.
“It combines a blend of privacy and European luxury interior craftsmanship with cutting edge mobile office capabilities in a floor to ceiling custom leather interior designed for comfort, convenience, and ergonomic utility.”
The Escalade ESV comes incorporated with an Apple iPod audio-video system, DVD, digital surround sound and satellite HDTV.
It also offers a perfect ambiance for work with a sophisticated onboard computer system, broadband Internet connection and full printer/scanner functionality.
Whenever the ignition key is engaged, the mobile office automatically “smart boots,” and shuts down when the key is removed before exiting the vehicle.
The outer face of the Escalade ESV sports a customized jewelry compilation from STRUT featuring a woven, diamond-mesh front trellis, enclosed with harmonizing side expels, all shaped from the premium stainless steel obtainable. Its elite appeal with a polished surface ensures durability that will endure all climatic conditions.
The exterior of the Escalade ESV features a custom crafted, and meticulously tooled jewelry collection from STRUT featuring a woven, diamond mesh front grille and surround with matching side vents, all created from the finest stainless steel available and highly polished for style and durability that will withstand all weather conditions.
Price : from $125,000 to $225,000.
(Becker Automotive Design has produced specialty vehicles for heads of state, royalty, celebrities, prominent families, business leaders and 5 star properties in over 15 countries around the world)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod dock
High-end speaker producer Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has recently launched what has to be one of the most stylish iPod docks on the market – The Zeppelin.
It combines outstanding digital sound quality with an exterior that is a piece of art in its own right. It is intelligently designed with ergonomic thought and beautiful, 360 degree, visual appeal.
It includes 5-inch subwoofer, four speakers and an amp that can pump out 100 watts of power.
Designed for the latest generation of iPods and the Iphone3G, the system is also compatible with previous generations of the product and other MP3 and MP4 players.
The Zeppelin was also recently awarded “Best Consumer Audio Product” at the 2008 MacWorld awards : It provides some of the best audio quality you re going to find in this category.
Price : $599
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
New Apple iPhone 3G
Almost one year after the original Apple iPhone went on sale, Apple has unveiled a new 3G version of its popular iPhone that will go on sale on 11 July (tomorrow!)
The addition of 3G support is a big win : This will allow users to surf the internet at faster speeds than is currently possible on the original iPhone. If data speeds hold up as Jobs demonstrated, the new iPhone really will put the internet in your pocket.
It will also feature built-in GPS technology, which will enable users to use their iPhone as a satellite-navigation device both in-car and on-foot using Google Maps.
iPhone 3G isn't perfect, but there's a lot to like here : Though the iPhone 3G is thinner at the edges than its predecessor. The 8GB model will come in black only, while Apple promises the 16GB version in back and white.
In the US the phone retails for US$199 for the 8GB model (down from $399) and US$299 for the 16GB version (down from $599). Indeed, Steve Jobs said that one of the main reasons people had given for not buying the handset was that it was too expensive.
It will be rolled out to 70 countries worldwide over the next few months. More than six million iPhones had been sold globally since the device first went on sale in the US in July 2007.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Gold & Diamond 3G iPhone Versions
Goldstriker sent yesterday "exclusive" preview image of their coming soon version of the iPhone 3G to the most influent bloggers.
The 24 carat gold 3G iPhone is expected to launch in July, and will start from $800 for the 8gb gold edition and rise to £999 ($2000) for the 24ct gold & diamond edition.
The Apple Logo will house 53 cut bright white diamonds totaling 0,36 carat in weight.
$100,000 Ovei Pod
At $100,000, the Ovei Pod offers you an enclosed space to watch, play and relax according to its makers.
Unveiled at CEDIA EXPO 2008 in the UK, designed by Lee McCormack and engineered by Mclaren Applied Technologies, each capsule is bespoke and hand crafted to client specifications.
Users will be able to set it up with any kit they want from a PS3 to Xbox to media server as well as choosing the colour and interior.
Via pocket-lintMonday, June 2, 2008
$6,400 Sound of Luxury - iDiamond Headphones by Heyerdahl
The latest addition to luxe tech is the iDiamond Ear: diamond-studded earphone.
Designed by Thomas Heyerdahl of Heyerdahl jewelry, located in Oslo, Norway, these earphones are crafted from 18k white gold or 18k rose gold (total weight is 11.5 grams) and are set with 1.65 carats of handcrafted micropave diamonds (204 individual diamonds) and feature laser engraved details.
Heyerdahl is the same company which created the world’s most expensive iPod called the iDiamond, which was auctioned (March 2008) for a charitable cause in London. The iDiamond was created as one unique and single piece of jewelry.
The iDiamond headphones are priced at $6,400 and will be produced in a limited edition of 1000 numbered pairs for guaranteed exclusivity.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Gilty Couture Luxury Gold Cases for iPod
Metallo Design has introduced its new Gilty Couture line of gold, silver, and Swarovski crystal accoutrements for the iPod and iPhone.
The new collection includes slide-on bezels for the iPhone and iPod touch, which are available in gold or silver with differently-colored Swarovski crystals in each. Also available are “Jewelry Cover” cases for the fifth-generation iPod, iPod classic, second- and third-generation iPod nano, and second-generation iPod shuffle.
Gilty Couture Jewelry Cover cases are available now and priced between $55 and $200, depending on how much bling you wish to have for your iPod or iPhone (For example, a gold case for the Nano costs $199).
Via giltycouture / IloungeSaturday, May 17, 2008
Singapore Airlines Flights Get iPod Docks and 15.4-inch LCDs
Singapore Airlines is installing iPod docks and 15.4-inch widescreen LCDs in their all-Business Class Airbus A340-500 flights between NY/LA and Singapore.
Whilst two years ago, the crew promoted their luxury seats with superior first class cabin that were packed with largest chairs in the sky. The proviso will facilitate flyers to enjoy movies and music via integrated noise-proof headphones that gets switched off as and when any announcement is made from the flight crew.
Flights from Newark with this will start May 15 (today), and August for the LA ones.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Philips DC910 and DC570 iPod speaker docks
Philips has launched a range of iPod docks for the iPod and iPhone range. Starting with the Philips DC910 it does the usual charging and synchronizing, apart from this it comes with a USB and SD card slot for direct MP3 / WMA playback. The dual wOOx loudspeakers deliver 30W RMS. Whats unique is the new connector which allows the iPod to be docked vertically and horizontally. The Philips DC570 (image after the jump) Docking station scores big on sound as it comes with a sub-woofer and offers 100W RMS of 2.1 channel surround sound.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Pimped out Powder Room - RotoRooter
RotoRooter is giving away the ultimate ladies bathroom, tricked out with gaming gadgets, tech goodies and all sorts of pinkness.
The pink bathroom boasts a Nintendo Wii, a pink Sony Vaio laptop, a flat screen TV that functions as both a monitor and a heated towel rack, an iPod, a pink fridge, a salon-style hairdryer, a pedi kit, and subscriptions to your favorite magazines.
Visit RotoRooter’s website for a chance to win this awesomeness. Winners will be announced on National Plumbers Day, April 25th.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
24ct Gold Plated ‘Bizarre’ iPod nano
If you think you don’t get enough attention already by just sporting around with your iPod nano, then Goldgenie has a solution.
They are offering a limited edition 24-carat gold plated iPod nano with 8GB of capacity. It comes with black front face with laser engraved “Bizarre” logo. But, why the heck they named it Bizarre? It doesn’t look really bad from any angle. Well, what’s there is the name?
Only 500 units of the Bizarre iPod nano have been put into production and each sells for nearly $450.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Swarovski studded designer iPod touch in limited edition
This bizarre creation from the U.K.'s Selfridges is a limited edition "designer" iPod Touch, according to Pocket-lint, though said designer is understandably anonymous. It's encrusted with black Swarovski crystals, hundreds of them, and forms the image of a diamond ring with silver and 24k-plated stones in the center as "a proposal 21st century style."
This limited edition iPod touch will sell for $1800 and an iPod nano will also on the shelf for $1500. To make the gift even more special, Selfridges and "Bling My Thing" are offering an individual customization service where lovers can also have the names or initials of a loved one added to the design as well as a compilation of their favorite songs uploaded.
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