Over the past few weeks I’ve had a look at a few different concepts. There have been some good ones, some bad, some downright ridiculous; but when it comes to effort vs cool-factor, this one is just beyond.
It’s a television dripping in bling, essentially. There’s nothing special about the technology, no “break the mould” screen quality. It just happens to have the following to boast about.
British designer Stuart Hughes, 38, will only make a total of three PrestigeHD Supreme Rose televisions from 28kg of solid 18-carat rose gold.
Each set will have a 55-inch screen and an outer frame adorned with 72 round cut one-carat flawless diamonds.
This shouldn’t be a worry, though. If you’re looking to invest in one of these ASBO magnets you can pick one up for a bargain price.
For his more ”hard-up” customers Mr Hughes plans to produce a budget television which is merely gold-plated rather than cast in solid gold.
The cheaper version of the PrestigeHD Supreme will only have 19 kilograms of gold and 48 diamonds, for a price tag of £1 million.
Head down to the bank then, honey. Just have a little rifle through the savings accounts and see what we can come up with.We may have to sell some of the family into the slave trade, but at least we’ll be able to see ourselves in the side of the TV!
Looking for a first time buyer mortgage? Forget that! Why not get yourself down to the local pawn shop and get yourself one of these beauties. You’ll be the talk of the town, and the world; as the fool that Stuart Hughes saw coming.
The thing that gauls me is the ego-stroking attitude of the “visionary” that came up with this design.
”My designs are pretty ferocious things and are really aimed at the top end of the market – the uber-rich and the those who have a lot of disposable income,” he said.
I really don’t know about ferocious. The second I see a design like this I can’t help but think about what blithering idiot the designer must be. If you can design a television like this whilst walking a tight rope over the grand canyon with a buffalo strapped to your face, then fair play. I’m fairly sure I’d be put in the leagues and leagues of people that wouldn’t have that hard a time saying “cover it in Gold and FLAWLESS diamonds”. Especially on the comission this boyo is likely to be getting.
Recession? What’s everyone going on about? Chill out and watch some Deal or no Deal on the technological genius of shafting the idiot that pitched up with his wallet. Good on you Stuart, you knob.
That’s a very cool television! I once saw a flat-screen that hangs on the wall and when the TV was off, it was a mirror. I love that idea!
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