This Could Be Rich if It Wasn't Kitsch: the Goldstriker iPods

Sometimes, as I run into such gadgets, I feel like I really don't know which way to go. Fortunately, I manage to come to my senses pretty fast and choose quickly - even if a precious metal or studded-case design that looks more than rich, I still think it also looks ridiculous. Now, if what Goldstriker does could be referred to as a technology-laden, post-modern form or art, I guess everything would be perfectly fine; unfortunately, their altogether nice stuff screams opulence and a rather ill-tasted functionality.

It's OK to buy gadgets, and it's even nicer to put them to the best possible use; nevertheless, buying gadgets to show how rich you are looks more like a laughable act, even pitiful, if you ask me.

It seems like the Apple world has something special to it, as it is there where the most ridiculous things emerge and show-off. It is sufficient to travel back in time some two months and remember the incredible “I'm Rich” thingie for iPhones, that simple icon on the desktop which did absolutely nothing except for screaming out loud that its owner could afford spending $1,000 for the small piece of IT scrap.

Goldstriker have expanded their product range with the addition of two more iPods: the 4^th gen Nano in 18 carat white gold, doubled by the 2^nd gen iPod Touch in 24 carat yellow gold. I sincerely hope that none of you expects these two iPods to be better in any technological way such as featuring improved sound, their batteries lasting for longer periods of time or anything like that; these exquisite items are everything like their casual off-the-shelf counterparts, but with an utmost luxurious touch.

Now, I've got absolutely no issue with Goldstriker whatsoever; au contraire, it's a real joy to see people who are able to make money by finding an extremely narrow niche and becoming the best in that specific way. Like Vertu and Gresso, Goldstriker pushes the pedal to the (precious) metal and have found a neat way in all this. It's their clients that truly amuse me; could you picture a jogger, all sweating up and “huffing and puffing”, with a golden iPod Nano strap-attached to his or her arm? Well, I can, and I can barely keep from laughing loudly.

In any case, if you plan to add some bling to your possessions, prepare to fork out more than $600 for the Nano and around $820 for the iPhone Touch.

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