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What Geeks Pay For Chic

$1,000,000 Laptops & More (UPDATE)

— August 28, 2007 — Tech
PC world put together a list, complete with photos, of the world’s most expensive electronics and techie gadgets. It’s amazing what nerds will pay for computer mice, cameras and other gizmos.

“The list of the world’s most extravagant technology products is a diverse assortment that includes some pretty cool stuff, as well as some pretty lame stuff,” Switched reports. “If we were in the market for a new mansion, we’d definitely fill it up with things like a $100,000 projector, a $20,000 media server and that amazing $7,500 per year DirecTV package that would get us every single channel, movie and pay-per-view event.”

“Of course, then there’s the gold-plated, diamond-encrusted garbage that even Donald Trump would have trouble defending the purchase of. The worst offenders on the list are the $18,000 cell phone, the $1 million laptop (which can only be started when you insert a special diamond) and a $30,000 computer mouse (pictured).”

“Then again, now that you’re a millionaire 314 times over, you shouldn’t have to point and click like the rest of us little people.”

Check out the Pat Says Now’s “18K white gold encrusted” $25,000 computer mouse with 59 diamonds in the shape of a flower, the $150,000 Cabasse speakers, the $17,500 video camera, $18,000 luxury Vertu phone or—and this is just ridiculous—Luvaglio’s $1,000,000 laptop.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Tech - The trend of luxury tech and extremely expensive gadgets shows an opportunity for disrupting the tech industry with a focus on expensive customization and personalization.
2. High-end Accessories - The trend of high-end accessories like diamond-encrusted computer mice and gold-plated cell phones shows an opportunity for disrupting the luxury accessory industry with more personalized and unique designs.
3. Extravagant Spending - The trend of extravagant spending on technology products indicates an opportunity for brands to create exclusive luxury items for high-end consumers and to create unique experiences like exclusive events and personalized services.
Industry Implications
1. Tech Industry - The tech industry could benefit from disruptive innovation by creating new markets for luxury tech products like customizable and personalized high-end gadgets and accessories.
2. Luxury Goods Industry - The luxury goods industry could benefit from disruptive innovation by creating new markets for exclusive and personalized luxury tech items and by offering unique experiences like personalized services and exclusive events.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry could benefit from the trend of luxury tech by creating exclusive content and experiences, like high-end movie theaters or private screening rooms, to cater to high-end consumers.
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