High-end cell phone maker Mobiado, known for their luxurious handsets, built the uber-expensive Professional 105GMT cell phone. The mobile is made out of gold and limited to a release of just 50 units.
The ebony wood and sapphire crystal Professional 105GMT is made out of 24k gold with a 2-inch thin film transistor display, a type of LCD flat-panel screen.
The vintage and steampunk-looking cell phone is also equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, 1 GB of built-in memory, a micro USB port, Bluetooth stereo, music and video players, and a web browser with e-mail access.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Cell Phones
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for high-end cell phones made with premium materials and limited editions.
- Fashion Tech
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion with technology to create stylish and functional devices for the modern professional.
- Retro-style Gadgets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the nostalgic appeal of vintage and steampunk aesthetics in the design of electronic devices.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Goods
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology into luxury goods to cater to affluent consumers seeking exclusivity and high-quality craftsmanship.
- Consumer Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative features and materials for cell phones that enhance user experience and differentiate the product in a saturated market.
- Fashion Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology in the creation of unique and stylish accessories that cater to the fashion-forward professional.
