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Swarovski crystals put the bling on iPod mini
By Dennis Lloyd
Publisher, iLoungeGoogle+
Published: Friday, September 24, 2004
News Categories: iPod Accessories
MacMinute reports the Crystalmini is a custom made iPod mini decorated with Swarovski crystals. The product is handcrafted with about 1,000 Swarovski crystals to match your 1,000 songs in the music player, according to the company behind the creation. “One crystal per song to represent every song you love. This is a one of a kind crystal digital music player that is crystallized from front to back with fine Swarovski crystals. It is carefully designed and crafted. Every fine crystal is placed mindfully with accuracy to allow easy navigation on the innovative scrolling wheel.” They will sell for US$699.
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1
Ta Ta Ta Tacky!
and way overpriced.
But this is my HO
Posted by podio on September 24, 2004 at 6:01 AM (PST)
2
Disgusting! $700 for a mini! Just wait till the crystals start popping off.
Posted by Mark on September 24, 2004 at 6:15 AM (PST)
3
I think that looks pretty good actually…enough “bling” to match the rest of the cubic ziconias you’re wearing everywhere else!
Posted by Asian_N02 in Delaware on September 24, 2004 at 6:43 AM (PST)
4
do you think it will still fit in an iskin?!!!!!!!!
Posted by diddy on September 24, 2004 at 7:21 AM (PST)
5
They have warranty on the crystal so don’t worry about crystal falling off… $700 is worth it considering they put every crystal by hand!!! It’s made in the USA, not some Chinese sweatshop!
Posted by heat on September 24, 2004 at 7:35 AM (PST)
6
The more info link does not work. I’m getting an: error 404: file not found - message.
Posted by honeybee1236 on September 24, 2004 at 7:35 AM (PST)
7
check [url=http://www.crystalmini.com]http://www.crystalmini.com[/url] for info.
Posted by heat on September 24, 2004 at 7:37 AM (PST)
8
This is certainly not for everyone but i can see why it could be very desirable too.If its hand made then i can see why the price is 699, besides would’nt it be cool to have something this unique?
Posted by jonathan on September 24, 2004 at 7:41 AM (PST)
9
that is soooooo wrong!
Posted by Carmen in NYC on September 24, 2004 at 7:44 AM (PST)
10
bling bling!
Posted by jeromius on September 24, 2004 at 8:08 AM (PST)
11
considering that is swarovski crystal and handcrafted they probably aren’t making that much money off of it.
between the ipod and the crystal the materials alone probably cost at least $500. and i’m sure that’s about 6-10 hours of labor.. if not more.
that actually seems like a really good price.
though it’s not my style. i’m all set with my regular ipod.
Posted by travis on September 24, 2004 at 8:13 AM (PST)
12
If i see these in nyc i will scream!!! (I have see Crystal covered cell phones though)
but this, just takes the cake.
Posted by Carmen in NYC on September 24, 2004 at 8:45 AM (PST)
13
I think CrystalMinis are part of Satan’s plan for stylish music availability. The crystals channel the Dark One’s evil…
And Asian_N02 ... why would you want this in an iskin? It defeats the purpose. Satan wants to be seen.
George Bush would not want this mini.
Posted by Sean of Utah on September 24, 2004 at 12:39 PM (PST)
14
Why not just put a sign on yourself saying “ROB ME, PLEASE!”
Anyone who does this deserves to get jacked.
Posted by aries73 on September 24, 2004 at 2:00 PM (PST)
15
Swarovski is actually a fairly classy company.
My bet is that they’re doing this as a bit of whimsy.
Posted by Piranhahaha on September 24, 2004 at 4:10 PM (PST)
16
classy or not, “bead-o-matic"ing your ipod looks like something out of a white trash fantasy.
Keep it right next to your lotto tickets, and your all too important to drink bottle of Cristal.
Posted by ajservo on September 25, 2004 at 4:50 PM (PST)
17
HELLO THEY COVER IPODS FOR 200 BUCKS LESS THAN THIS JOHNNY COME LATELY
THEY DO EXOTIC SKIN COVERAGE TOO!!!
700 bucks whatever!
go to modphone modphone modphone
the first, the best and professional quality
thanks, heather
Posted by MODPHONE on September 25, 2004 at 8:03 PM (PST)
18
MODPHONE THAT IS
http://www.modphone.com
emailed them - they are putting up ipod pics soon
PAY 700-800
OR PAY 500 AT MODPHONE
you tell me what I should do
Posted by MODPHONE on September 25, 2004 at 8:05 PM (PST)
19
What would happen if you need to repair/replace it? (ie. battery replacement). I’m sure you don’t want to send them to apple. Imagine the tech support people start chipping off the crystals one by one. :D
Posted by Nice, but... on September 26, 2004 at 6:18 AM (PST)
20
Looks like there offering a full warranty on it, including the crystals, check out the Warranty info on the website.Does modphone provide a warranty on the ipod and the crystals?These guys are covering it in place of apple, whats modphone going to do for me?
Posted by jonathan on September 26, 2004 at 9:00 AM (PST)
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