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Gilded Gadgets

Golden electronic devices are the ultimate in prestigious merchandise

Implications - Infusing electronics with precious metals signifies the ultimate in prestige. With exclusive gadgets acting as an essential status symbol of this generation, gilded gadgets bring luxury to new heights. Thus, golden electronics will provide satisfaction for consumers who put great value on éclat.
Trend Themes
1. Precious Metal Infused Electronics - Infusing electronics with precious metals signifies the ultimate in prestige.
2. Luxury as Status Symbol - Exclusive gadgets acting as an essential status symbol of this generation.
3. Novel Design Elements - Incorporating novel design elements into their wares to reinvigorate interest.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can tap into the trend of infusing electronics with precious metals and use luxurious materials to offer high-end products to customers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend of incorporating novel design elements, to produce exclusive gadgets with unique designs.
3. Tech Accessories - With luxury as a status symbol, tech accessories industry can create high-end products like bedazzled sound systems and memory sticks to cater to the upper echelon of consumers.
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Featured Examples

$1 Million Mobiles
$1 Million Mobiles
The Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot Phone from Gresso Costs a Small Fortune
Gresso has a new creation that costs a small fortune -- introducing the Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot phone. The phone, which is adorned with black diamonds and the standard 18-karat gold, costs approximately… MORE
Gold-Etched Electronics
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The Limited Edition Sony VAIO 'Arabesque' is Extravagant
Just in time for the holidays, the limited-edition Sony VAIO 'Arabesque Gold' and 'Arabesque Black' are up for grabs. If you've got any money left over after you've finished Christmas shopping, consider… MORE
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I've been looking for a new memory stick and I think I've settled on one from the Hakue USB collection. Artistically beautiful, they feature gold leaf designs that are a huge part of Asian culture. Designed… MORE
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This 24K Solid Gold iPhone 4 Gives a Midas Touch to Tech
This solid gold iPhone 4 is quite the fashion and tech statement. Not only is this iPhone completely covered in gold, but its inside actually boasts 150 grams of gold as well. I'm not quite sure why anyone… MORE
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The USB Turtle Mouse is a Cute Way to Change Up the Office
This USB Turtle Mouse is guaranteed a few stares as it sits comfortably on your office desk. Coming in gold, hot pink and lime green, the USB Turtle Mouse takes the shape of a turtle's shell, with the… MORE
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Stuart Hughes Creates World's Most Expensive Speakers
Stuart Hughes is famous for his intricate haute designs and renditions of existing products. The designer's latest collaboration with Bang & Olufsen has resulted in these bedazzling diamond-encrusted speakers.… MORE
Gangster Earbuds
Gangster Earbuds
Teknines Nine Milimeter Earphones are Certified Street
Teknines Nine Milimeter Earphones from MUNITIO are the most badass earbuds you may ever see. These earbuds are shaped like 9mm bullets and are blinged out to the tee with gold plating. The Teknines Nine… MORE

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