iPods With a Midas Touch

From vinyl skins to crystals, the iPod has seen many customizations before, but never one so expensive. If "bling" to you means adding real diamonds and gold to your gear, then you'll love what XEXOO is doing. For a few thousand dollars—$10,000 and up to be exact—the company customizes cases for your favorite iPod in pure 18 carat gold.

The high price doesn't even include the cost of the iPod itself, which means you'll have to either send in your existing one or buy a new one. According to the site, each special order includes an owner's certificate, unlimited 24-hour concierge service, and the package is securely delivered in an elegant wooden box to any part of the world. Upgrade options will soon be available, just in case you want to add a little diamond bling on the side. My question is why spend all that money on a tiny iPod shuffle, when you can bling a new iPhone? Now that I'd like to see.

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