Lantic Systems unveils gilded $30000 RC 1 remote control

Here at Engadget HQ, we've no particular issues with superfluousness, but we're just hard pressed to believe that anyone could find value in a $30,000 remote control. Granted, we'd certainly have a change of heart if said remote could grant a trio of wishes, create a clone to handle our 9-to-5 and serenade us on command, but unfortunately, Lantic Systems' RC 1 does none of the above. The discuss-shaped device only offers up control of one's DVD player, TV, CCTV / security setup, audio system, lights, curtains, HVAC and any other standard AV component, all of which can be taken care of for a Toyota or so less. Interestingly, the outfit doesn't even mention how much gold you're really getting here, but considering that those signed on to bring one home likely posses more money than sense, that tidbit probably isn't a dealbreaker.

[Via BornRich]

[Ekauq @ Nov 16th 2007 6:13AM]

first thing that comes to mind :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TmeBd9338

[superfresh @ Nov 16th 2007 1:32PM]

So when I become a multi-millionaire, am I doomed to lose all sense of style?

[Wwhat @ Nov 16th 2007 7:11AM]

People should just buy a device to goldplate stuff for $100 or so and they can make everything in their house gold for a fraction of that money.

[Bad Beaver @ Nov 16th 2007 7:20AM]

Can this also trigger the trapdoor to my piranha basin? I'd be fine if it only activated the orbital death-ray, but as we're talking convenience here...

[euclid @ Nov 16th 2007 7:20AM]

Makes me wanna use that thing as a puck and knock the teeth out of anyone wanting to buy it.

[E! @ Nov 16th 2007 7:38AM]

Yeah, I want to be looking around for my $30K remote when it gets lost...

[Jagannath A @ Nov 16th 2007 8:09AM]

I read the title as 'Lunatic Systems'

;)

[Rene @ Nov 16th 2007 8:13AM]

... will it control my Wii?

[Justin @ Nov 16th 2007 8:23AM]

Discus.

Possess.

*slap*

[equal @ Nov 16th 2007 9:28AM]

But, will it run Linux?

[L.Cyphre @ Nov 16th 2007 9:29AM]

Ooh, Shiny!
Must buy!

[mlody11 @ Nov 16th 2007 9:36AM]

it better play doom...

[Shane @ Nov 16th 2007 9:48AM]

Did B&O design this thing? Yeesh!

[Shane @ Nov 16th 2007 9:49AM]

For that price, just install a Crestron system!

[thethirdmoose @ Nov 16th 2007 9:50AM]

...and here I was, thinking this was a gold plated Roomba. At least that would be ironic...

[Nicky-Larson @ Nov 16th 2007 9:59AM]

can that thing stop blow up my mother-in-law's tires when she is on her way to come visit on Thanksgiving? If so, I will consider........ :)

[Nicky-Larson @ Nov 16th 2007 10:01AM]

can that thing stop or blow up my mother-in-law's car tires when she is on her way to come visit on Thanksgiving? If so, I will consider........ :)

[b_a_boone @ Nov 16th 2007 10:25AM]

It better suck and F*** me on demand for that price!

[Rick @ Nov 16th 2007 7:05PM]

Obviously not for rich dog owners.

[nxtiak @ Nov 16th 2007 8:22PM]

Fine Print: Monster Cable required for device to function with remote.

[EJ @ Nov 17th 2007 4:58AM]

I want to see a GOLDEN OLPC, only $100 Million... or make a more crazy GOLDEN MAXIMUS OPTIMUS Keyboard...