There is no doubt about it. The iPad over the past year has become a major part of the AV design process. Since most automation manufacturers, like Crestron, have applications for these devices, it makes them seamlessly integrate into residential, commercial, and yacht control systems. That being said, we have never seen an iPad quite like this, and chances are you haven’t either.
The staggering price tag for this iPad 2 is at 8 million dollars, and that doesn’t even include programming! Blinged out with exotic gems, diamonds, gold, and even a T-REX dinosaur bone, this iPad 2 takes luxury to a whole new level.
The quote of specs below is from the Stuart Hughes website, the creator of this over the top device.
Undoubtably the world’s most unique gadget is the Ipad 2 Gold History Edition. Encrusted with 12.5 cts of ‘I’F’ Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 individually set sparkling gems dwell beautifully in solid 24ct Apple logo with rear section formed again in 24ct gold weighing an immense 2,000 grams. The unrivalled imagination towards the craftmanship of the ipad is down to its main front frame which is made from the oldest rock the world has to offer in the form of Ammolite, sourced from Canada this stone is over 75 million years old. However to make this masterpiece even more individual, sections of a 65 million year old T-REX Dinosaur’s thigh bone was splintered and then shaved into the Ammolite , then finished off with ultimate jewel , as single cut 8.5ct flawless diamond inlaid in its own platinum surround with 12 outer flawless diamonds. A magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unique thought were involved in creating this piece of History !. Material spec, 16.5 ct diamonds & 8.5ct single diamond, 57 grams of T-REX bone, 750 grams of Ammolite stone and 2000 grams of solid 24ct Gold. This item is of a limited edition of only 2 units to be made.
It’s hard to imagine dropping 8 million on a five hundred dollar device. But then again, it does have T-REX bones embedded into it, and what luxury automation system is complete without that?