World's most expensive laptop? - Dotable

Josh · 5th November 2007, 06:55 AM

I was totally stunned today (or, to use a delightful English expression, I was gob-smacked!)

I went into London shopping for the day. One store on my list was Selfridges. Downstairs in the luxury products area was a laptop that just made my jaw drop, not so much because of it's specs or even looks, but because of the price.

There's no specifications for the internal hardware on display - that's obviously not the sort of thing you'd care about if you were buying this baby.

Instead, just the outer case specifications which were a 4.98 carats of diamonds, white gold and chrome case with with crocodile skin.

The price.... £33,300!

Yes, thirty-three thousand three hundred pounds stirling!!!

(or to put it another way for our American friends, US$69,320)

Can you guess the expletive that left my mouth when I saw that?

Aussie Bob · 5th November 2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

. . . Can you guess the expletive that left my mouth when I saw that?

Firetruck?

Josh · 5th November 2007, 07:45 AM

LOL

(how'd ya guess?)

dkg · 5th November 2007, 07:46 AM

I am all for capitalism and enjoying the money I make but there are times I think extravagance like this is borderline evil. That same money could buy over 300 new laptops for kids in developing countries (see laptop.org). No one needs to spend $70K for a laptop computer. This product is for the Paris Hilton's of the world.

Empire · 5th November 2007, 12:32 PM

After paying that much for the laptop, the price to install Vista on it would look reasonable.

Aussie Bob · 5th November 2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empire

After paying that much for the laptop, the price to install Vista on it would look reasonable.

Maybe they'll have a special Vista Diamond version, for the discerning buyer who just wants to spend more.

Josh · 5th November 2007, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Bob

Maybe they'll have a special Vista Diamond version, for the discerning buyer who just wants to spend more.

Isn't that just Vista in general

I say good luck to them if they can sell them - and according to the department manager who was serving me with my rather modest £180 purchase, they have already sold 2!

The manufacturer also makes some much more reasonably priced ones which retail at around the £5,000 mark

It kind of makes the argument that Apple computers are overpriced sound a little irrelevant!

solidghost · 27th November 2007, 10:31 AM

My boss just purchased a racing car for about 2 million bucks. And in small tiny Singapore, there is no place for him to race that damn thing. Yet he still purchased it. So....

RossMAN · 13th December 2007, 03:18 PM

I would never pay retail

even for this overpriced laptop.

Aussie Bob · 13th December 2007, 04:06 PM

Oh BTW Ross, happy 33rd birthday.

Easy now old man

5th November 2007, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Josh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Farnham, Surrey, GB Posts: 836	World's most expensive laptop? I was totally stunned today (or, to use a delightful English expression, I was gob-smacked!) I went into London shopping for the day. One store on my list was Selfridges. Downstairs in the luxury products area was a laptop that just made my jaw drop, not so much because of it's specs or even looks, but because of the price. There's no specifications for the internal hardware on display - that's obviously not the sort of thing you'd care about if you were buying this baby. Instead, just the outer case specifications which were a 4.98 carats of diamonds, white gold and chrome case with with crocodile skin. The price.... £33,300! Yes, thirty-three thousand three hundred pounds stirling!!! (or to put it another way for our American friends, US$69,320) Can you guess the expletive that left my mouth when I saw that? __________________ Joshua Powell

5th November 2007, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Josh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Farnham, Surrey, GB Posts: 836	LOL (how'd ya guess?) __________________ Joshua Powell

5th November 2007, 07:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
dkg Northwoodsman Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northwoods of Maine Posts: 760	I am all for capitalism and enjoying the money I make but there are times I think extravagance like this is borderline evil. That same money could buy over 300 new laptops for kids in developing countries (see laptop.org). No one needs to spend $70K for a laptop computer. This product is for the Paris Hilton's of the world. __________________ Dave G. Click here to learn about a free eNom reseller account!!! How about a nice cabin rental on Moosehead Lake in Northern Maine? Aussie Bob fan since May 2002

27th November 2007, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
solidghost Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 91	My boss just purchased a racing car for about 2 million bucks. And in small tiny Singapore, there is no place for him to race that damn thing. Yet he still purchased it. So.... __________________ High Page Rank Sites\| Singapore Maid Agency Listing \| Singapore tuition centres

13th December 2007, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
RossMAN Grand Nagus Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9	I would never pay retail even for this overpriced laptop. __________________ BetterCreditCard.com - The best credit cards with rewards

5th November 2007, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Empire Single processor version Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY state, USA Posts: 145	After paying that much for the laptop, the price to install Vista on it would look reasonable.

13th December 2007, 04:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aussie Bob Dotable Founder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Land down under Posts: 4,068	Oh BTW Ross, happy 33rd birthday. Easy now old man __________________ Please review Dotable at the following review sites - HostJury.com \| WebHostingStuff.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode