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Luxury iPhone Protection

I'm still not entirely sure why someone would wait in line for hours to buy the latest gadget. But last week as I passed the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue, I saw the line of consumers awaiting the opportunity to get their hands on the new iPhone 3G snake down the street and around the corner.  

The answers to why hundreds (thousands?) of people would wait in such a line could vary, I suppose:   the simple desire to be one of the first to own the phone, they actually need the various features to support a hectic work schedule or everyday lifestyle, they are coerced by intensive hype, etc, etc.  Whatever the motivation, one thing is certain - people love their iPhones.

Because it is such a precious commodity, owners will want to be certain their phone is protected.  One way to ensure a minimum of wear and scratches is to invest in a Case-mate diamond iPhone case.  The $20,000 sheath is outfitted with 42 diamonds set in 18K gold on a carbon fiber leather case.  And in the spirit of the rush for the phone itself...quantities of the luxury case are extremely limited, so if you want one you should act fast!

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Ava's Gravatar Beautiful accessory. I am notorious for misplacing my phone, so I am not sure if I would invest in this. I couldn’t image loosing a $20,000 phone case! Unless they offer insurance on this case like they do with actual phones.
# Posted By Ava | 7/25/08 12:18 AM
Davis Real Estate's Gravatar I was in San Francisco on Thursday and noticed a line down the block at 11 am in front of the Apple store. I went in and tried out the iPhone and immediately wanted one. It just beats my Blackberry hands down for ease of use.

Although the diamond studded iPhone case you show is a little over the top, I can see a big market for cases and accessories that are fashionable and allow you to carry the iPhone and have it blend into your outfit.

I can see that the iPhone, or similar products, will be carried by everyone within a few years and will on the standard list of items you have with you at all times (lipstick, watch, etc.).
# Posted By Davis Real Estate | 7/26/08 8:29 PM