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hqlinux
26-March-2007, 12:12
Here we go:

http://www.gizmag.com/go/7030/

March 23, 2007 UK-based bespoke luxury goods creator Luvaglio (http://www.luvaglio.com/) has created the first million dollar laptop. That’s what the first of their luxury laptops will sell for. Full details of the laptop have not been released at this point, but it is known that it incorporates a 17" widescreen LED lit screen with a specially designed anti-reflective glare coating for clear and brighter image, 128GB of Solid State Disk space and a slot loading Blue-Ray drive. There is an integrated screen cleaning device and a very rare coloured diamond piece of jewellery that doubles up as the power button when placed into the laptop and also acts as security identification. Images here (http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/7030/gallery/), video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-L8DvmNDpA).
Luvaglio CEO Rohan Sinclair Luvaglio told Gizmag earlier today: “Unlike many of the highly priced products being released, we took our time to develop something out of the ordinary with real attention to detail. “
“I didn't want us to simply re-house a laptop into a diamond studded casing, or diamond encrust the entire thing simply to make it expensive. We've put thought in from the keyboard down to the power charger. There is an integrated screen cleaning device and a very rare coloured diamond piece of jewellery that doubles up as the power button when placed into the laptop and also acts as security identification. We have used diamonds elsewhere but have given them purpose.”
According to Luvaglio, “the brand is committed to re-defining luxury in a few sectors, technology being one of them.
“Many claim to produce luxury goods but we believe that the true element of luxury is having something that says "YOU", that money can't buy.
“At present and from our previous luxury work, our initial clients will be chosen from this selection as we have already established trust.
“The range to be released shortly would allow the owner to become the creator and visit our showroom at two or three well known upmarket stores we are in discussion with, whereby our selection of materials, finishes and accessories will be available to view and a choice selected.
“The choice will be based on our selection but of course other colours and finishes can be done on request. We have access to diamonds that are simply rare and near impossible to get hold of, so are able to offer a very embodied choice.
“The presentation boxes are of course supplied and finished in the choice that is selected by the client. Exact figures I am unable to provide at present due to negotiations but will certainly be more obtainable then our master piece.”
The first such masterpiece will sell for more than US$1,000,000.


What a deal:rolleyes::eek:...

Harvey

fdec72
26-March-2007, 12:33
Apparently, some people have more money than sense. :p

To whoever buys one....I have a bridge I'd like to sell to you...:twisted:

deanlinkous
26-March-2007, 12:47
Yea, I bought one of those. Darn diamonds wouldn't work with linux so I returned it. Told them to create penguin-compatible diamonds then we would talk.

fdec72
26-March-2007, 13:11
For that kind of price, I expect it to make it's own diamonds!
Just add water.

Ray2047
26-March-2007, 13:18
Or at least convert lead to gold.

hqlinux
26-March-2007, 13:57
Just imagine that sinking feeling when it gets either lost or stolen...:eek:

Harvey

deanlinkous
26-March-2007, 14:09
Just imagine that sinking feeling when it gets either lost or stolen...:eek:

Harvey
well, if I had that kind of money I would probably just say something like " soooooo, it was like sooo yesterday anyway - time to go shopppppppping "

TekMate
26-March-2007, 15:24
Wow a million dollars for a 3,000 dollar laptop what a deal. I might get two or three.

schotty
26-March-2007, 18:30
Wow a million dollars for a 3,000 dollar laptop what a deal. I might get two or three.

I think alot more than that. You missed the 128GB solid state drive. Those cost an arm and a leg for 32GB drives. This is much larger. I can see what the CEO meant by not just lining it with diamonds or gold to make a luxury laptop. If everything works (haven't seen the auto screen cleanser) and all, this would easily be worth it for someone with the cash (as in not me anytime soon).

TekMate
26-March-2007, 18:47
I don't know what I self cleaning screen is worth it depends on how it works but I found a price quote on the disk "a single 128GB Zeus SDD will set you back $50,000" found that at http://www.trustedreviews.com/storage/news/2005/03/24/How-about-a-128GB-Solid-State-HDD/p1 so even if it is a 1 carat diamond between 2,000 and 5,000US dollars far from being worth a million in my book.

schotty
26-March-2007, 19:28
I think the target audience is going to use this as the type of gift as the $1000 pens.

Ludi
26-March-2007, 19:53
Sometimes I just can't understand the human stupidity. Nor Einstein did...

TekMate
26-March-2007, 20:23
I think the target audience is going to use this as the type of gift as the $1000 pens.

Your probably right Bill Gates will get one just because he can.

Dr.Jones
26-March-2007, 20:30
Your probably right Bill Gates will get one just because he can.I don't think Bill would make that purchase anymore than MR or Mark would. More like a celebrity purchase (those that don't really know better :)...

deanlinkous
26-March-2007, 20:33
hiltons.....

TekMate
26-March-2007, 20:34
I don't think Bill would make that purchase anymore than MR or Mark would. More like a celebrity purchase (those that don't really know better :)...

You think we'll be seeing a bald Britney sporting one of these at the local coffee house?:eek::D:twisted:

TekMate
26-March-2007, 20:35
hiltons.....

Ah yes I can see Paris now a small ugly dog under one arm and an expensive laptop to capture her latest illicit love affair under the other. :eek::o:p

fenrirwulf
26-March-2007, 21:33
Just think how special reaching Level 60 or now 70 in WoW would be. A whole new experience! LOL. :twisted:

schotty
27-March-2007, 00:44
You think we'll be seeing a bald Britney sporting one of these at the local coffee house?:eek::D:twisted:

from what I hear I may have more money than her, and I am kinda not worth all that much. Doing better. But definitely less than 100K at this time. Debt outreaches far.

TekMate
27-March-2007, 00:55
from what I hear I may have more money than her, and I am kinda not worth all that much. Doing better. But definitely less than 100K at this time. Debt outreaches far.

Britney broke! That ain't right man.

schotty
27-March-2007, 01:16
Yep, thats what was on the tv. When it wasnt the dead flake Anna Smith.... And we wonder why get stupider and stupider -- this crap is ...

oh, this aint the polotics board :D

TekMate
27-March-2007, 01:22
But if we don't find out what happened to Anna our lives will be empty. :(

macrohard
27-March-2007, 01:54
But if we don't find out what happened to Anna our lives will be empty.

Overdose.....

ME-MYSELF-I
27-March-2007, 01:54
Dumb blond category, but then not all blonde's are dumb either.:cool: :p :D

Dr.Jones
27-March-2007, 06:23
...but then not all blonde's are dumb either.:cool: :p :DBetter 1/2 appreciates the vote of confidence :)...

TekMate
27-March-2007, 13:24
Better 1/2 appreciates the vote of confidence :)...

Mine does as well.:cool: