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

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:24:33 PST

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.

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

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:21:16 PST

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.

5 Luxurious Ways to Travel

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:20:01 PST

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

The Ultimate Statement Piece: Luxury Gadgets

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:30:08 PST

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?

Make a Statement: Camille Zarsky Clutch

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:21:14 PST

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.

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

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:52:01 PST

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.

Porsche BlackBerry: Love It or Leave It?

Kelly Schwarze — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:07:38 PDT

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?

Tote Your iPad in Style: Marc Jacobs Leather Polka-Dot Case

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:41:09 PDT

Fashion week may be behind us, but checking out all those hot fashions really gets us in the mood for a wardrobe overhaul. Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for fashion, and this Marc Jacobs Polka-Dot Leather iPad Case ($550) could easily sit atop our gadget accessory wish list.

Coming in a lovely deep green, this case keeps your iPad fashionably protected all season long. Of course, the price tag may be too much for gals on a budget, but it does serve well for inspiration when searching for more affordable options.

Swarovski Crystal POP Phone Accessories

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:39:29 PDT

An early favorite among celebs who want to avoid the effects of cell phone radiation, the POP phone is getting dressed up for its next red carpet appearance. The Swarovski-studded crystal POP phone ($600), which hits virtual shelves later this month, is positively dripping in bling and comes in five colors - pink, black, red, purple, and silver. Though you may not have the celeb status to throw down for this expensive accessory, the good news, for anyone who is buying it, is that you're still protected from 99 percent of cell phone radiation exposure.

Guess the Price Tag!

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:48:31 PDT

These earbuds look more like a work of art than a tool to get music from your MP3 player to your skull, but these copper-, chrome-, and ion-plated earphones do just that. Can you guess how much they cost?

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