"Black Diamond" WM5 Smartphone runs $300,000

If you're having a hard time justifying dropping a cool million on your next phone, might we turn your attention to the "Black Diamond," brought to us by Swiss manufacturer VIPN. Penned by Singaporean designer Jaren Goh, there's little question that the glossy black candybar is gorgeous -- but whether it's $300,000 gorgeous is another question entirely. Details are slim, but we know that the Windows Mobile 5 device should be rocking quadband GSM, WiFi, 128MB of memory with SD expansion, a 2-inch display, and a 400MHz XScale all wrapped up in titanium and diamonds. The touch sensitive keypad is Chocolate-esque, completely disappearing when not lit, while SIP is thrown in to keep your GSM usage minimum when you're in WiFi range (not to suggest anyone owning this phone is looking to save a few bucks). If we've piqued your interest, it looks like you've got until early 2007 to save your pennies, but keep your eyes peeled -- production is limited to 5 (yes, five) units.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 1:31AM]

I'd rather buy a house...

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 9:14AM]

I dont see bluetooth in that list.

Sip this...

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 9:44AM]

I find this phone orgasmic... all the hot functions I need, in a very svelte package... I could go without the diamond though... probably knock off a few thousand or so

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 10:34AM]

id get it, then change the flace plate and install blue led. SIC

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 12:26PM]

This is old news, plus those features are nothing to gawk at.

Jaren Goh's SE-oriented version looks much better than this one, in my opinion.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=865608&highlight=SE%27s+black+diamond
(check out the first link).

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2006 1:32PM]

i like it!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 24th 2006 8:36AM]

At that price, i think i'll get two

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 24th 2006 11:45PM]

SD? that's what i was interested in - a WM5 smartphone device that has an SDIO port... that's all my sp5m is missing...

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 25th 2006 11:02PM]

Nice remote good timing! :P

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 27th 2006 8:43PM]

i have got an okwap a263 in new zealand but dont have a battery charger for it. can i get one in new zealand or one that might fit it