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On the Cutting Edge of Luxury - The Rise of Luxe Tech
From jewel-encrusted mobiles to intelligent vacuum cleaners, high-tech is going luxe. But it’s not all fluff, says Julian Peh, who shows us how the best luxe tech products stand out through superior design, functionality and build quality.
   
BlackBerrys encased in gold. Sidekicks encrusted with crystals. Mobile phones bearing names of fashion labels. Television sets set with diamonds. Much media attention has centered on these jeweled gadgets toted by celebrities, and companies new and old are rushing to fill this demand for shiny gizmos.

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Yet this emerging luxe tech category does not consist only of existing products that have been exotically embellished. Nor should this category be written off merely as an exercise in glitzy PR.

Just as in other luxury categories, there are many excellent products that have been developed from the bottom-up to be superior in design, functionality and build quality. We believe that only companies committed to this process of product development will be able to satisfy the demands of the luxury market in the long run.

With that, we showcase how the market leaders of this exciting new space are blending the best of technology to create whole new experiences in luxury.



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