Xexoo gilds a 2G iPod Shuffle, charges a bundle

iPods have long been the token of desire for customizers, and while we've certainly seen tamer flavors before, Xexoo's gilded 2G Shuffle is nothing short of overkill. The company -- which makes its ends by coating DAPs in precious metals and charging incomprehensibly high prices for them -- is now getting set to smother Apple's most diminutive player in 18-karat gold. Thankfully, the blinged-out Shuffle isn't the only thing you get for €14,000 ($19,320), as those imbecilic wealthy enough to shell out for this superfluous luxury will also receive a black wooden box and a certificate of authentication to sweeten the deal. Oh, and don't forget to add in the gold-finished dock while you're at it, cool?

[Via CNET]

[michael @ Jul 19th 2007 5:59PM]

I don't want to even think about all the scratches and nicks on this Shuffle. So sad.

[akimball @ Jul 19th 2007 6:01PM]

This probably voids the warrantee.

[tsik @ Jul 19th 2007 7:35PM]

Someone doesn't really get the joke!

[Grandalf @ Jul 19th 2007 6:02PM]

I'll take two :p

[Peter @ Jul 19th 2007 6:08PM]

Maybe it's a time machine. In 1999, Nearly $20,000 for 1GB MP3 player without a display might have been reasonable.

[letstakeawalk @ Jul 19th 2007 6:12PM]

I'm going to follow the site's advice and wait for the upgraded cases covered in diamonds...

[Yves @ Jul 19th 2007 7:08PM]

Heh, If you hit that link and look at the macro shots - its does not even fit together properly. There is a gap around the fittings where the white bits connect to the chassis. I mean %$#@ if you going to pay 20k for a 1GB MP3 player they better use a micrometer to make sure its all fitted well...

[engadget @ Jul 19th 2007 8:03PM]

wouldn't it be cheaper to buy one yourself & just go get the case electroplated ?

[wabguard-email @ Jul 19th 2007 8:18PM]

How about getting a nano for $75.00 and using the additional 19,270.00 to buy almost a KILO of PURE GOLD as a stand. Then it would be worth something :P

1 Kilo/2.2 Lb Gold = $21,736.00

as of today that is :)

[Dan Albert @ Jul 19th 2007 9:25PM]

If this pos is seriously $20K, then there damn well better be an LCD screen on it. And for that price, it should do my homework.

[Kal-El @ Jul 19th 2007 10:26PM]

For this price, it should play Doom.

[Mathew @ Jul 20th 2007 10:35AM]

I wonder if it will blend...