Original URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/04/26/usain_bolt_limited_edition/
Usain Bolt endorses I-bling
Gold-plated iPod touch
Posted in Hardware, 26th April 2010 10:08 GMT
Agentless Backup is Not a Myth
The world's fastest man is lending his moniker to a gold-plated iPod Touch mod.
iBling for the masses
The Usain Bolt Limited Edition Signature Gold iPod Touch 8GB [1] is "embellished" in 24ct gold, laser-engraved with his signature and pulling of the bow pose.
At £359.99 (inc. VAT) this is iBling that even the Man in the Street can afford.
There is a lifetime warranty against scratching or fading, which, considering the average life of an iPod Touch, might not be very meaningful.
The Hatton Garden gold-plating firm Goldgenie [2] - motto: 'Redefining Luxury' - is pumping out 500 units, so be sure to get in early!
Our more upwardly mobile readers may care to consider, instead, the iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose [3] from the Liverpudlian maker of " exclusive elite gadgets" Stuart Hughes [4], to be had for £1.93m.
To be fair, you get a lot of diamonds and pink gold for your money and a guarantee that only 10 units will be made. Bargain.