Godlike Cell Phones for 'Gods'!

Modern life has divided society in two main categories: 'Gods' and 'Slaves'. Of course it is conventional and even jokingly, but in some cases it is true. The majority of people use cell phones and smartphones which are not priced for more than $.800. These are the 'Slaves'! Others can afford $ 1 mln. cell phones and these are the 'Gods'.

So what can 'godlike' cell phones do and the rest of devices can not? Of course, you won't cross the space with a million-dollars phone. And you won't read people's thoughts either. Actually million-dollar phones are average high-end 'toys'. Built-in diamonds and extremely original design make them so expensive. In fact, these cell phones are provided with the same features as high-end phones.

The top of the most expensive cell phones lists the following models:

1. GoldVish SA, "Le million" = $1,000,000 This cell phone is mounted with 120K of VVS-1 graded diamonds and is made of 18K white gold. Its design belongs to Emmanuel Gueit. The "Le million" uses the latest mobile technology. It is actually a limited edition item and is only available on special request.

2. Vertu Signature Cobra = $310,000 This Vertu model was designed by French jeweler Boucheron. It has an original signature featuring a cobra composed of various gem stones. Only 8 pieces were made! The Cobra's body is made out of 439 rubies, its eyes are two emeralds and two white diamonds (one pear-cut and one round) are final touches. Vertu has also elaborated a "cheaper" version of $115,000 which will be ruby free.

3. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond = $300,000 Black Diamond is the cell phone of the future. It will be released in Q1 of 2007. It was designed by Jaren Goh. He used titan, polycarbonate, mirror-finish cladding and diamonds for the build of this rarity. First release will count 5 exemplars. The releasing company - VIPN (not Sony Ericsson) did not mentioned anything about next releases.

Some of the Black Diamond's specifications are: 400Mhz processor (running Windows Mobile 5) . Wi-Fi connection, 2″ touch screen, 128MB hard drive (completed by a 2GB SD card), and a 4 Megapixel camera.

4. Vertu Diamond = $88,000 Vertu's Diamond is a high-end cell phone. It's handset is made of platinum dotted with tiny 0.25K diamonds. The keypad carries an 8K diamond. The 700 brilliant cut diamonds are set by hand which takes about a week for a craftsman. Only 200 handsets are being produced.

5. Motorola V220 Special Edition = $51,800 It is actually a standard Motorola V220, which received a touch of Peter Aloisson' hands (Australian designer). The fact is that this Special Edition model has a handset bejeweled with 1,200 diamonds and a keyboard inlaid with 18K gold.

6. Gold Edition Nokia 8800 Phone = $2,700 Gold Edition Nokia 8800 is the same Nokia 8800 only in 24K gold. The phone features include a 0.5 Megapixel SVGA camera, 64 MB hard drive, FM Radio, Mp3 Player, video recording and 3 h talk time.

7. Mobiado Professional EM = $1,900 This cell phone is a Nokia product. The interesting thing about it is that it combines hardwood, aluminum, acrylic, and stainless steel to reflect luxury. This material combination makes it unique by its design.

The phone includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player, FM radio, Bluetooth, infrared, 32 MB internal memory (supports 512 MB MMC cards) and TFT display.

There has been planed 200 cell phones for release. Each of the phones has its serial number engraved on the back.

8. Bang & Olufsen (Samsung) Serene = $1,250 (£675) First thing that you'll notice about this cell phone is its design. It is actually the result of team work of Bang & Olufsen and Samsung. It is considered less practical and yet original. It is provided with a motor to open the 'case'. At the same time it has a screwed back compartment which makes battery and the SIM card less accessible. The circular keypad requires some time to get used to it.

The B&O Serene phone has a 0.3 megapixel VGA camera, 2.1" display with 320x240 resolution, tri-banded GSM phone, a WAP 2.0 browser, email client and Bluetooth. The phone is designed for 3 hours talk time and 10 days standby time. It weighs 110 grams and measures 65x70x24mm when closed.

9. Lamborghini 8800 Sirocco from Nokia = $To be announced. This is a Nokia and Lamborghini creation. It follows the previously launched Aston Martin branded Sirocco. Special ring tones, wallpapers, screensavers, and video documentary remind about Lamborghini theme. Only 500 phones are to be released.

Still the phone is a standard 8800 Sirocco with a slider mechanism. Premium features are: tri-band GSM coverage, TFT scratch-protected display with a sapphire coating, a 2 megapixel camera, 128MB internal memory, digital mp3 music player, Bluetooth, video streaming services and hands-free speaker.

10. Gresso Luxury Phone = expensive The Gresso Luxury Phone is a combination of gold and African Blackwood. It is supposed to be designed by an Italian designer, still it is to be released by Russian Gresso company. It is expected that a collection of 5 models will be launched. The collection will be called 'Black Aura Collection'.

Two versions of the African Blackwood phone are known. One called the Gresso Blackwood Gold Edition (with pink gold highlights), and one made entirely of African Blackwood.

Before choosing a cell phone you probably should think what makes up your lifestyle in first place - functions or design? If it is about the first option than 'slaves' cell phones fit you great. However, if your lifestyle imposes more, then you should probably think about a 'godlike' cell phone.