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The iPhone 4 Diamond Edition from Stuart Hughes is a Bank Breaker

— July 7, 2010 — Tech
If your regular white iPhone 4 isn't luxurious enough, then you should take a look at the iPhone 4 Diamond Edition. This iPhone comes to us courtesy of gadget jeweler Stuart Hughes (no surprise) and is reasonably priced at $20,000.

There are a lot of things you could do with 20 grand. You could purchase a car, pay off credit card debt or even buy a home; but all of these purchases pale in comparison to the iPhone 4 Diamond Edition.

Check the related trends for more ridiculously expensive electronics that have been given the Stuart Hughes treatment.

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Technology — The trend of creating outrageously expensive and luxurious versions of everyday gadgets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to tap into the high-end consumer market.
  2. Customized Electronics — The trend of personalizing electronics with luxury materials and embellishments offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for unique and exclusive products.
  3. Gadget Jewelry — The trend of combining technology with high-end jewelry showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create one-of-a-kind accessories that blend fashion and functionality.

Industry Implications

  1. Luxury Goods — The luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of creating extravagant versions of everyday gadgets by partnering with technology companies and designers to offer exclusive and high-priced products.
  2. Consumer Electronics — The consumer electronics industry can explore the trend of customized electronics by collaborating with luxury brands to create limited edition versions of popular gadgets.
  3. Fashion and Jewelry — The fashion and jewelry industry can tap into the trend of gadget jewelry by collaborating with technology companies to design innovative accessories that blend high-end materials with functional gadgets.
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