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Tech Style Feb 01, 2013

Luxury Leather Gadget Goodies Worth the Splurge

Jison Case's luxury leather offerings will cost a pretty penny — but these iPhone, iPad, and iPad mini cases are so stylish, they may be worth the splurge.

by Nicole Nguyen

Jison Case's luxury leather offerings will cost a pretty penny — but these iPhone, iPad, and iPad mini cases are so stylish, they may be worth the splurge.

The genuine leather tech protection stood out on the Macworld/iWorld showroom floor, but we were surprised to discover that the cases didn't just have great form — they were completely functional, too! One wallet had a built-in, removable iPhone case secured with magnets.

We snapped pictures of our favorites from the Jison Case collection of leather gadget goodies. Take a look, and let us know: are these luxury cases worth the splurge?

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Geek gear Oct 10, 2012

Splurge vs. Save: Gold iPhone Cases

Just in case you thought the iPhone wasn't brilliant enough already, get it plated in gold.

by POPSUGAR Tech

Just in case you thought the iPhone wasn't brilliant enough already, get it plated in gold. Real, indestructible, 24-karat gold, on your iPhone, all the time. London-based Gold & Co.'s soon-to-be-released gold- and rose-gold-plated iPhone 5s are made of aircraft-grade, laser-cut stainless steel, in addition to the shiny metal, and come with a hefty $4,400 price tag.

But if you're not quite ready to casually drop four grand on the gold-plated iPhone (left), consider the next best thing: the economical Gold Chrome inCase Snap Case (right) available at the rock-bottom price of $35.

Would you ever splurge on a gold-plated iPhone 5 or opt for the budget-friendly inCase? Decisions!

NASA and Apple Alums Build a Perfect Coffeemaker — At a Price

Think your fancy one-cup-at-a-time home coffeemaker is impressive?

by POPSUGAR Tech

Think your fancy one-cup-at-a-time home coffeemaker is impressive? Meet the ultimate coffee making machine — the Blossom One Limited, which boasts the ability to brew java at the "perfect" temperature. But this cup of joe is going to cost you — $11,111 to be exact. Blossom has boiled brewing down to a science, which comes as no surprise since its creators hail from the likes of NASA and Apple. The Blossom One is slated to ship in Spring 2013, and we'd like to know if you think it's worth the splurge. But first, here's a closer look at the costly coffeemaker's high-tech features.

Source: Blossom

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CES Jan 11, 2012

This $68,000 Speaker is Made of Diamonds and Magic

CES is a place to find expensive gadgets and fine leather tech goods, but you may also stumble upon speakers made of diamonds and simulated wood grain products.

by Kristy Korcz

CES is a place to find expensive gadgets and fine leather tech goods, but you may also stumble upon speakers made of diamonds and simulated wood grain products.

These $68,000 speakers were inspired by a flower in a wine bottle (you can see it now, can't you?), and were carefully crafted only after 3D mock-ups were perfected in a studio. Metal, leather, gold accents, and Russian diamonds cover the entirety of the speaker and accompanying subwoofer, while a brushed aluminum with floral accents keeps it standing upright.

You'll have to wait in line to get one of your own though, as the manufacturer, All Jack, hasn't released an availability date.

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Vertu Jan 05, 2012

Vertu's Year of the Dragon Phone Will Set You Back $20,000

In Chinese astrology, the dragon signifies luck.

by Kristy Korcz

In Chinese astrology, the dragon signifies luck. And you'd be lucky to have enough cash to acquire the Year of the Dragon smartphone. In honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Vurtu has crafted a luxurious mobile phone with a price tag that will have you breathing fire: $20,815.

Coming in three different models with stainless steel, yellow gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and a hand-crafted dragon adorned on the battery cover, the (rumored) Symbian-running device will be produced in very short supply in Asia only, but will come with a perk not usually associated with mobile phones — one free year of concierge service.

Though, the Dragon phone has nothing on the world's most expensive cell phone, which was priced at 1.2 million dollars.

Travel Jan 04, 2012

5 Luxurious Ways to Travel

Looking to travel in style this year?

by Kristy Korcz

Looking to travel in style this year? Check out these five luxurious ways you can get from here to there this year.

Emirates Airlines First Class Private Suites

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Gold, Diamond, and Platinum iPhones, iPads, and Laptops

apple accessories Nov 29, 2011

The Ultimate Statement Piece: Luxury Gadgets

This holiday season we'd love to gift our loved ones with little pieces of luxury to make their lives better, jobs easier, or free time more relaxing, but where should you draw the line?

by Kelly Schwarze

This holiday season we'd love to gift our loved ones with little pieces of luxury to make their lives better, jobs easier, or free time more relaxing, but where should you draw the line? We rarely leave home without a select few items, perhaps a meaningful piece of jewelry, a sturdy wallet, and a mobile device of some kind, so wouldn't it make sense to have one's taste for luxury goods be reflected in all these pieces?

Stuart Hughes, a luxury designer in the UK takes gadgets such as iPhones, iPads, and laptops and outfits them with a new exterior body made of 24k gold, platinum, diamonds, and other materials usually reserved for the jewelry store. Each piece is limited edition and weighs a bit more than the out-of-the-box device due to the swap in materials. The products start at about $30,000 and go well into the six figures for the more cost-heavy diamond-laden devices.

So tell us, are these precious gadgets as beautiful as jewels or an impractical indulgence?

Clutches Nov 20, 2011

Make a Statement: Camille Zarsky Clutch

You could toss your tablet, ereader, or netbook in a plain ol' sleeve, or you could kick things up a notch with the Camille Zarsky Portfolio Clutch ($425) that fits each with gusto.

by Kristy Korcz

You could toss your tablet, ereader, or netbook in a plain ol' sleeve, or you could kick things up a notch with the Camille Zarsky Portfolio Clutch ($425) that fits each with gusto. More of a luxurious investment than a pay-day indulgence, the striking red hue will take you from day to night, Winter to Spring, and back again, which is why it could be worth a buy. If you're the type to drool over Italian crocodile embossed leather, compartmentalized interior pockets, and eye-popping accessories, this is the tech clutch for you. Treat yo self, girl.

cars Nov 18, 2011

The Bentley You Always Wanted (but Can't Afford) Comes With Gadget Goodies

Though I'm more of a gas-friendly, small-car kind of gal, I wouldn't mind taking a ride in this Executive Interior Concept Bentley that features sweet, sweet gadgets throughout.

by Kristy Korcz

Though I'm more of a gas-friendly, small-car kind of gal, I wouldn't mind taking a ride in this Executive Interior Concept Bentley that features sweet, sweet gadgets throughout. Not only is the entertainment and audio system powered by a Mac Mini from the trunk, but the rear seats are probably the best in the house. Coming with seatback video screens, a center 15-inch monitor, two iPads, a mechanical fold-out tray to accommodate a laptop, space for your Apple trackpad, and a center console that houses hookups for your iPhone and iPod, a keyboard, a refrigerated compartment, and controls for your audio and video system, and WiFi, it's pretty much the ultimate mobile workstation.

There's no price on this customized upgrade, but naturally, it's probably too expensive for 99 percent of the population.

Tech Shopping Oct 30, 2011

Porsche BlackBerry: Love It or Leave It?

This week RIM announced their latest phone, the Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry, an unexpected partnership with the luxury carmaker.

by Kelly Schwarze

This week RIM announced their latest phone, the Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry, an unexpected partnership with the luxury carmaker. Accompanying the phone's $2,000 price tag is a stainless steel frame, hand-wrapped leather back, and touch display. A new Porsche user interface, the Wikitude World Browser augmented reality app, built-in NFC support, and an exclusive PIN that identifies the BBM user as a P'9981 owner make up the inside mechanics of the device to entice luxury gadget enthusiasts.

Though it's expected to be available later this year, no specific launch date has been announced or details on which wireless carriers will offer the Porsche BlackBerry. Will you be lining up to get the newest BlackBerry?