Elton John's Swarovski-encrusted charity iPod nano
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted February 2nd 2009 11:01AM
posted February 2nd 2009 11:01AM
Out to give the rumored MySpace MP3 player a run for its money, Elton John has launched his own iPod nano lineup, raising money for a charity close to his hearts and our own -- the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Taking his cue from the classy 'n' sassy Swarovski crowd, the players are bedazzled in the aforementioned crystals, and are available in black, green, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, or yellow. Available at Goldgenie and Selfridges, the 8GB version is going for £399.99 ($566) while the 16GB model will set you back a cool £449.99 ($638). Be sure to jump on this soon, as each color is only offered in a limited edition of 100. And if that weren't enough, Goldgenie is throwing in "Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits CD" with every order. More pics after the break.
[Via Pocket Lint]
[Via Pocket Lint]
Bling-tastic! Hey, at least the money is going to charity...
clones?
arg.... Engadget's commenting system failed me.
All these swarovski bedecked devices look horribly cheap and nasty to me...
same here. They remind me of those sweatshirts that grannies glue nic-nacs on and sell in flea markets. (or worse, give as Christmas gifts...)
I'm glad you enjoyed my comment, iEye. It means a lot to me coming from you.
If your penis was an ipod it'd be a shuffle! haha
Yay! Someone stayed up for the Office!
Wonder how much of that money is”really” going to charity. There is always someone making sh**load of money in the name of charity. It's just sad.
I'm guessing 5% goes to the charity, 70% to Apple, and 25% to Elton John's Flower fund?
iPods for charity ??
I wonder who designed these things? I don't know too many 3rd graders with that kind of money.
Taste the rainbow.
*shudder*
that's so gay... oh, wait...
fail
Cmon Engadget, tell us what we really want to know. Does it come pre-loaded with Elton's Greatest Hits?
"And if that weren't enough, Goldgenie is throwing in "Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits CD" with every order. "
geez
This is gay, like Elton himself (herself?) and every other Swarovski-encrusted thing
If I wanted to help I'd rather donate the $ directly
I will buy one the day I will "get out".. so.. never! (I guess)
So will this be the "blingochromatic" set?
BTW Engadget, can you try keep to one currency? I have always going to Google when you use something else. Thanks!
get a life and practice some maths. This is an international website talking about a UK gadget.
International? Hardly.
More like an American website with an international audience.
Kind of like a lot of things in the States...TV shows, movies, politics...
Were the Product(RED), normally-priced iPods not enough?
But at least they're generous and give you a $15 (or less) album with your $600+ purchase. :)
Wow, so many cynical people. I think these organizations have a hard time raising money for these causes so, any thing that might get people's attention and get a few more dollars their way is a plus.
If even a percentage of the people leaving comments about them like, "That's so gay"(which is so offensive. Imagine if people used terms like, "That's so Black' or That's so Jewish" in the negative, I think it would be tolerated less) anyway...if they made donations themselves, that could be a big help.
I'm not going to by a jewel encrusted iPod, too flashy for me but I will head on over to the website now and make a donation. Hey, maybe that was the point of the whole campaign!
you gotta be kiddin me, and you gotta be GAY to buy one of these. support the gays, yes in deed
I was in Selfridges yesterday and trust me Elton John's iPods are the most beautiful iPods I have ever seen - pictures do not do them justice - they glisten like mad and look as if they are completely covered in Swarovski - I have put a deposit down on 2 of them.
For better images of these Elton John collectors iPods go to www.goldgenie.com
You are soo BRIGHT!
Straight != AIDS YAY : )
=! (not equal).
You know, if I wanted my iPod dunked in glitter, I would have done it myself.
I thought the charity was for AIDS, not for GAYS.
what a moron : )
Tohe?
Just received my Elton John iPod through the post after buying online at www.goldgenie.com it looks fantastic and complete with its own packaging.
Ricky Brown
U.K
I WANT ONE OF THESE WHERE DO I GET FROM FROM IN THE UK? SOME HELP ME PLEASE
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The design looks fantastic! as a fan of bling i would love this to be in my collection