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Guess the Price Tag!

GeekSugar — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:30:02 PST

Talk about some serious bling: the iPhone 4 "Billionaire Toys" is embellished in 24-karat gold, and the outer frame of the phone is inlaid with 500 Swarovski crystals. If that's enough, the Apple logo on the back is set wih 53 more Swarovski stones. The 32GB iPhone comes unlocked, and you better act fast - there are only 1,000 being made! Don't order all at once now; you may want to guess the price first.

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Versace Gets in on the Cell Phone Game

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:15:59 PDT

Brace yourselves, fashion geeks - high-end fashion designer Versace has announced its first entry in the luxury cell phone market. Partnering with LG, the Versace Unique comes with a fabulous three-inch sapphire crystal screen, which is accompanied by an 18K yellow gold finish or stainless steel inlay, 5MP flash camera, media player, email, 3G connectivity, and something called Dolby Mobile surround sound technology. I've never heard of it, but it sounds expensive.

Coming in purple (which is a little too Willy Wonka for my taste) or a rumored black hue, the Versace Unique will be sold at "the most important exclusive watch and fine jewelery networks, and Versace flagship boutiques" around the globe. Naturally.

Luxurious Geek: Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 10 TV

GeekSugar — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:22 PDT

You know Bang & Olufsen for their superb audio equipment (and high-end cell phones), but they'll soon be bringing their tech skills to your TV. The designer tech company will soon be launching their BeoVision 10 LED TV for your viewing and gaming pleasure.

Coming in 40" and 46" sizes, the TVs are made to be hung on your wall, and can be angled up to 45 degrees - either side-to-side or vertically - for optimal viewing of movies and video games (if you're chilling on the floor). Coming in six colors (black, dark gray, blue, orange, silver, and white), the TVs are like works of art of their own and stay true to B&O's tradition of audio quality by coming with a kick-ass sound system, specially designed to reduce bass rumble. It's truly a luxury item, as prices start at a whopping $6,250! You can get your own (if you have the bank roll) this Summer. Check out a few more photos after the break.

How Much Do These Luxury Gadgets Cost?

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:50:00 PDT

We all know that gadgets can cost a lot of money, but some fall into my "look but don't touch" category. I'm willing to shell out a pretty penny if the gadget's cost per use is way low (like splurging on an iPhone - I use it everyday!), but I'll steer my pocketbook clear of these items! Find out if you're a good judge of cost character with this fun quiz.

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Geek Out: Do You Charge Your Gadgets Before Your First Use?

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:00:05 PDT

I finally invested in the Clarisonic device that Bella has been raving about and rushed home to try it, only to find the instructions suggest charging the device for 24 hours before its first use. It was the ultimate luxury gadget letdown - all I wanted to do was test it, and I had to wait patiently.

Most battery experts claim you can prolong battery life by charging them fully before their inaugural use. It makes sense, but it's not always feasible (or fun!) to wait. Do you fully charge your gadgets before your first use?

The Beat Goes On With Dr. Dre's New Headphones

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:00:17 PDT

If you've always wanted to rock out like one of the most respected rappers in the music industry, then feast your eyes on these beauties - the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. Set to make their debut this Friday, and retailing for $350 (I know, totally pricey, but hear me out before you get turned off), the Beats headphones are like what a Bentley is to cars - luxurious, high quality, and worth every penny.

Dr. Dre has teamed up with Monster to create headphones that offer deep bass, clarity and a high definition listening experience. With isolation technology, plush breathable cushions for your ears, and an included Monster iSoniTalk cable with a built-in answer button and mic for the iPhone, as I said, worth the dough-re-mi.

You'll notice in the pics below that the headphones come wrapped and packed in total perfection.

The Beats by Dr. Dre will be available at Apple and Best Buy stores. You can also get them online via these retailers as well.

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Tiffany & Co.'s Gold and Diamond Camera Charm Bracelet

GeekSugar — Sat, 31 May 2008 09:00:20 PDT

I'm not typically the kind of girl who is drawn to Tiffany & Co., but when they make such a geeky item, it's an obvious play for my affections!

This Camera Charm Bracelet is 18-carat gold with a little diamond for the lens - that actually rotates. Way too rich for my blood though - $1,500 for the charm alone, and another $1,500 for the chain. Yikes! I guess if you're the kind of girl who drops two grand on an YSL laptop bag, then you're the audience for this.

Still, it's worth a great big sigh, isn't it?

The Dior Phones Are Real and Really Expensive

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:00:23 PDT

The rumored Christian Dior phones? Well, they actually exist and will be officially announced today. The company is hoping to tap into new markets in China and Russia, much like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, its competitors in luxury goods, and those who have already succeeded in the mobile phone industry. The "Dior phones" will be manufactured by ModeLabs and are said to cost around . . . $5,000 each.

I don't see any gold or diamonds adorning the phone, so why the big price tag? The phone is said to include a "mini phone" labeled "My Dior," which is about the size of a USB stick. Basically it's for ridiculously rich women ('cause those are the only people who will be able to afford this phone) who don't want to search through their purses for their phones. They can just answer the tiny one that's clipped on their bag (basically paired via Bluetooth with the main phone). Neat concept, but not worth the hefty price.

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Can You Guess What This Is?

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:30:29 PDT

I'm stoked about the future of technology and design, because I'm witnessing products now that look like my favorite futuristic movies that I watched back in the day! From sleek cell phones to high tech beds to lounge on, concept design is becoming an obsession of mine. Although this little gadget performs a well known function, you might not be able to tell by its design. Do you know what it does? To find out,

It's an iPod Dock! The egg shaped dock and speaker system was the brainchild of New Jersey designer Nathan Gabriele and when I stumbled across the pics, I just had to share. Open up the egg and you find two satellite speakers, with the base acting as a sub woofer for you to bump during your next get together. Plus, if you want to take it with you and show it off at your friend's pad, just drop it in its hot little neoprene jacket for easy transport. I definitely need one of these! Check out the rest of Nathan's profile too - he's got a certain MP4 player that I'd love to get my hands on as well!

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What Is Your Dream Tech?

GeekSugar — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:11:22 PST

Ever since I saw these amazing outdoor home theaters on Unplggd and GeekAbout, I've been having some major personal drive-in fantasies. Of course, that's a slippery slope, because then I start thinking, well, if I could afford that, I'd have a 52-inch flat screen, a bathroom tricked out with a TV and an iPod dock, and a hybrid Mini Cooper (I'd commission it!). So now that I've spilled, tell me ladies, if money were no object, what fantasy gadget would you have? Feel free to make stuff up too, like I did with the hybrid Mini!

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