19 outrageously pimped-out iPods
It's September, and as sure as the leaves are changing color, new iPods are among us. The new lineup is impressive, and it's inspired this look back on some of the most insane pimped-out iPods we've seen over the years. First up is this solid gold iPod with some additional diamond bling, including a 2.10-carat pink diamond, valued at almost a quarter-million bucks. Check out the rest in the gallery below.
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"Model" Katie Price shows off her new boutique line of iPods. Via Star Press News
For those with the Midas touch, a 24-carat gold-plated iPod. Via Luxury Launches">Luxury Launches
This diamond-encrusted iPod shuffle was auctioned off for almost $37,000. How much did you bid? ITN
This bullet-proof case is said to be able to stop a 0.22 bullet. Music player or lifesaver? Via Emcoms
David Beckham's teammates bought him a gold-plated iPod Touch to celebrate his 100th game with the club. Nice score. Via iFrogz
Sure, it looks like just another Nano case, but to truly protect your Nano, best get this titanium shell. It will only set you back $820. When only the best will do... Via Gadget Reviews
Remember when the Walkman ruled the portable music market? With this custom iPod mod, it can rule again. Via Flickr
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, especially if they're on her iPhone. This one is solid 22ct gold, with 136 diamonds on the bezel. Hope they don't mess up the antenna reception. Via Goldstriker
Custom-made from carved wood and screws, this is an iPod you would great about taking on a hike. Via DesignBoom
Most people might feel a bit ostentatious flaunting a $50,000 diamond-encrusted iPod. Not Floyd Mayweather. Via AllMacNews
This iPhone uses 200-year old African blackwood and the 18-kt gold Apple logo sports an extremely rare black diamond. This one will only set you back $10,000. Buy it now! Via Gresso
Another diamond-encrusted shuffle, this one with 18-karats of diamonds and a mix of white and pink gold. Via Design Federation
Crystal Icing will take any iPhone and create a custom Ed Hardy design with Swarovski crystals for $800 and 24k-gold accents for an additional $250. Even Paris Hilton's been spotted with an Ed Hardy design. Crystal Icing
Proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to spruce up you iPod. This one's from M!$$ BLinG's Flickr page.
The CEO of a Swedish gold company created a line of bling-out iPods, including this one that actually looks practical. Via PrivilegedClub
The Elton John-branded nano's come pre-loaded with his Definitive Hits CD, and a portion of the proceeds go to Elton's AIDS foundation. Via MobileWhack
Inspired by classic Japanese laquerware and ancient artwork, each of these $1,000 iPod covers depicts a notorious samurai. Via Most Expensive
Every designer worth his/her salt has an iPod cover, but Louis Vuitton steps it up with an alligator case. Via TUAW
