Just skimming over the NYTimes, I find this article about the most expensive cell phones. Frank Nuovo is chief of design over Nokia, the world's largest producer in cell phones. Personally, I think their style is by far the best--the sleekness and yet simplicity of their phones are like Apple computers, except sexier.
The article talks about Nuovo's latest endeavors. He is upping the anti and making the most expensive phones. The Vertu. The phones are made with gold, titanium, platinum, stainless steel, and some even are covered with ostrich skin and diamonds. The phones range from $5,000-$25,000. The special editions, however, start at $80,000 and go all the way to $325,000.
I just want to emphasize that number. The cost of that phone isn't even a salary for the majority of America; and yet it is the cost of a freaking cell phone. These phones are just so the rich stand out even more. That 1% of the population that can afford this phone are the only people this phone is aimed towards. So, this guy is going though all this trouble for such a small group of people. To me, it seems absolutely ridiculous. Stop wasting your time. You are obviously a talented designer--use your skills for real use. Luxury is nice, but there is a limit. These phones have crossed that limit.
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