When mobile phones were first launched in the market, just having them was a matter of pride. Today mobile is a necessity and most of us can not even imagine a day without our phone. The role of mobile has grown manifold from being a tool for conversation to a complete channel of communication.

Few years back only Vertus ,a  division of Nokia produced the costliest phones in the market. But today,the monopoly of Vertus in the luxury phone market is coming to an end with the entrance of other mobile phone manufacturers like Gresso, Mobiado and GoldVish. It’s not only mobile manufacturers but luxury such as Prada, D&G and Motorola, and now Tag Heuer and Modelabs which are converging technology and style.

Let’s have a look at the top 10 most expensive Mobile Phone handsets in the world.

1.iPhone Supreme ($3.12Million):- World’s most expensive mobile is unveiled by a British company on November 2009. It is a  gold iPhone which is encrusted with nearly 200 diamonds. The casing of the exclusive iPhone 3GS Supreme is created using 271 grams of 22 carat solid gold.

The front bezel houses 136 flawless diamonds totaling a massive 68 carats while the Apple logo on the back is made from a further 53 gems.  The front navigation button is made from a single diamond of more than seven carats.

Designer Stuart Hughes, from Liverpool, Merseyside, took ten months to make the phone after it was commissioned by an anonymous Australian businessman. The phone comes in a special 7kg chest made from a single block of granite and Kashmir gold with a Nubuck leather lining.

2. GoldVish LeMillion($1.3Million):- This GoldVish phone is the second most expensive in the world with a price of $1.45 million. The odd-shaped device is made out of 18-carat white gold and features 1,800 diamonds totaling 120 carats.

A Russian businessman bought Le Million for his wife last September at a luxury goods fair in Cannes, France.

3. Pieces Unique Mobile Phone by Goldvish(1.29Million):- This mobile hold the third place among world’s costliest mobile phones. There are three pieces of these mobiles in this world of which one is reported to be sold to a Russian Businessman.

These are made by Goldvish with 18 carat gold set with top quality diamonds. It has Bluetooth,2 GB Memory,8x digital camera, and worldwide FM radio.

4.The Diamond Crypto Smartphone($1.1Million):- The Diamond Crypto Smartphone is quoted as the World’s fourth most expensive cell phone.

Russian firm JSC Ancort has developed a Windows CE-based smartphone ready for Peter Aloisson’s(the designer of the phone)bejeweling that employs “powerful encryption technology” to “provide secure protection of information against kidnapping, technological blackmail, financial racketeers and corrupted state officials” . This security feature is really essential since every thief will certainly wish to have a similar phone.

5. Bucheron for Vertu Cobra($310,000):- This is the fifth costliest mobile phone.Parisian jeweler House of Bucheron linked up with Nokia subsidiary Vertu on this limited-edition series of eight cobra phones, which include a two-carat pear-cut diamond, a one-carat round diamond, two emerald eyes and 439 rubies totaling 21 carats.

Vertu phones also link up to a special concierge service with information about travel, entertainment, restaurants and events. Vertu manufactures the uber-premium handsets and they sell Vertu phones between the price of $4,350 and $81,000.

6.VIPN Black Diamond Smartphone($300,000):- With $300,000 this Black Diamond Smartphone holds the sixth place in the list. It is a Quad-band phone with Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, an Intel 400Mhz processor running windows mobile 5, 4 Megapixel camera and a touch sensitive 2″ 256K TFT screen. This phone has an internal memory of 128MB and a 2GB SD card for external storage.

The designer Jaren Goh has used some pretty impressive materials for the build, featuring  titane with polycarbonate, mirror-finish cladding and diamonds.
7.Vertu Diamond($88,000):- Another Vertu phone with tiny diamonds dotted all over holds the seventh place in the list. The phone’s body in constructed from the finest platinum, underpinned with ruby bearings and equipped with a similar ceramic composition originally intended for the space shuttle.

For that price, it doesn’t even come with a camera! Only 200 such phones will be sold in jewelry and department stores.

8.Motorola Special V220 edition($51,800):-Motorola has also shown its presence in this luxury phone market but it could get only the 8^th position.

Austrian designer Peter Aloisson, has taken a standard Motorola, studded it with 1,200 diamonds and added a keyboard inlaid with 18 carat gold. This phone is looks feminine.

9.The Diamond iPhone($41,000):- The diamond iPhone which comes on 9^th rank boasts an impressive 420 diamonds at a total weight of 5.65 carats set in 18K white or yellow gold.

It can also be ordered in white, black or pink sapphires. The phone, is manufactured by UK blingmeister general Amosu, at a blustering price of $41,000.

10. Gresso Black Aura Collection($13,000):- Gresso with 10^th rank, boastfully claims that its Black Aura cellphones are 200 years old – due to the age of the African Blackwood on each phone’s case.

Black Aura series ranges from $6,500 to $13,000 with the most expensive featuring an 18-carat gold front panel.

With the kind of economy we are having now, you are unlikely to spend any more money than you absolutely need to. But just in case you have a few thousand dollars weighing down your pocket, here are some kitchen gadgets you can spend them on.

1. Dualit 6 slide toaster

Have a long queue for your toaster in the morning ? Or maybe you like toasts a lot, are you tired of waiting too long in betweens toasts. Anyway, here is a toaster that can cook not 2, but 6 toasts at the same time.

Price - £239 from rdo.co.uk

2.Viking EVEWD163SS Plate warming draw

This is a gadget used specifically for warming your plates. The capacity is 57 litres and is 90cm wide.

Price : £1739 from rdo.co.uk

3. Sub Zero ICB648PROG Amercian Style Fridge Freezer

This should be the most expensive non-commercial fridge freezer.

Price:  £15199 from rdo.co.uk

4. Gastrovac

This is a gadget that reduces the pressure inside the cooking pot until its upto 90% of the way to being a vacuum. At this low pressure, food can cook at much lower temperatures and when finally when the release valve is opened, due to the pressure change, the food acts like a sponge to soak up all the liquid surrounding it, along with any flavor sitting at the bottom of the pot. And no oxygen means no oxidation–so instead of turning brown, fruit comes out as brightly colored as it was when first sliced.

Price: $3000

5. Nespresso Crystal Coffee Machine

Nothing flaunts cash better than this Swarvoski Crystal encrusted coffee machine.

Price : £1995

6. Mitsubishi IH rice cooker, Wclass NJ-WS10

This is an all black rice cooker made from a solid block of carbon. It also has a heating element in it of course, to do the cooking.

Price : $1000

7.  Sveid titanium corkscrew

This multifunctional corkscrew is made of titanium and a fingertip lever made of 18K gold ( or platinum on request ) . It is made from 52 pieces and has a lead cap cutter too. The presentation box can be customized to your choice of wood and can also have your name engraved on it too.

Price : $71000

8. Antigriddle

Use it to freeze food instantly, forming a crust on the outside but keeping it soft inside. It takes up a huge amount of space and constantly pumps refrigerant through a compressor and under its steel surface to keep it at a -34 ᵒC .

Price : $1000

9. Martini Mixer

The Waring Martini Mixer has only one purpose, and that is to mix drinks. This is essentially an automatic cocktail shaker.

Price: £ 59.95

10. IRT Kitchen Robot

This 155cm tall Home Assistant Robot has a humanoid appearance, 3 fingers on each hand, moves about on two wheels and has several cameras on its head that allow it to recognise objects in front of it. It can grasp soft objects and can reattempt tasks that it has failed to perform correctly. Very suitable for emptying the dishwasher.

Price : Millions

The transition of computers has been radical, from machines that used to fill complete rooms to the netbooks that fit in the pocket. This is equally mirrored in evolution of the primary data input device, the keyboard. The successor of the type writer has taken customization and radical designing to new heights.

But the conventional keyboard with 105 keys has moved aside to make way for a diverse set of keyboards some of which even has no keys! The coolest of the boards, some with added-on feature oriented keys; dynamically programmable keys; and even keyboard that are laser projections with no material board.

Here is a list of unusual yet supercool keyboards.

1. Wolf King Warrior XXtreme

When gaming has taken over the computer world, the specially designed, The Wolf King Warrior takes the center stage. With lighted keys and and flexible 3-layer silicon membrane enables gaming in the dark, extremely quite. Minimal change in hand position allows the gamer to reach all the FPS and RPG gaming keys and type with one hand. The audio keys and the ‘K Lock’ feature enables constant communication.

2. The Ergo Keyboard from Nicolas Tavlas

When comfort and ergonomics takes the center stage Nicolas Tavlas with this correctly names Ergo Keyboard. An incline of 25 degrees on either side of the keyboard enables the hands to be in the most possible neutral position. It has the familiar layout, but reduces the twisting of the wrist and has more keys grouped on the left side, enabling constant movement of the right hand between the keyboard and the mouse.

3. orbiTouch Keyless Ergonomic Keyboard

With an integrated mouse, this radical design is something that needs a little getting used to. No wonder it comes with a typing tutor! The orbitouch creates a keystroke when you slide the two domes into one of their eight respective positions. A user types the different characters by sliding the domes to create letters and numbers. It removes the barrier between the keyoard and the mouse, integrating both of them into a single product.

4. Virtual Laser Keyboard

The LASER technology, projecting a full sized keyboard onto any flat surface is the new revolutionary accessory to go with Black Berry’s, PDA’s MAC’s and Tablet PC’s. It can be connected to the computer using USB dongle. With a leather case to carry it around, the Virtual Laser Keyboard can be carried around in the pocket!

5. Ergonomic Steampunk Keyboard

The odd looking, yet perfect tool for typing is a modified M-15 Split Ergonomic keyboard from IBM, modified by datamancer. The typing plane is tipped to the front and the keyboard has a built in touchpad mouse for easy navigation.

6. Amex Digital Touch-Screen Wireless Keyboard

The Touch Sense Windows Vista Keyboard with dedicated Media center keys boast about being the most advanced touch keyboard with ultimate feel and response. The Amex Digital keyboard is an ideal accessory for any high end computer with 2.4G RF technology that lets you go wirefree withing 30 feet.

7. Handwriting Recognition Keyboard

With a highly sensitive Handwriting recognition system which doubles up as a mouse, the A1Pro Keyboard is a highly capable tool for digitizing your handwriting.It has an ultra thin design and is a fashionable USB connected accessory.

8. The Frog Pad

The unique keyboard is optimized with a full size set of 20 most frequently used keys. It sets a new standard in information access with superior portability and ergonomics, global adaptability, rapid learning and ease of use. The keyboard which can be easily used in Left hand mode or Right Hand mode is easily customizable, and can be set to any international language.

9. Customizabe Keyboard

The DX1 System, with each keys available for customization is for all those people who want a change from the QWERTY key distribution. Configurable according to the needs, the DX1 can be tuned for photoshop, gaming, spftwares and preferances with property settings for each key.

10. Maltron 3D Ergonomics Keyboard

The Maltron 3D fits the length and reach of your hand and finger lengths to reduce movement and tension and prevents the twisting of the wrist with its split design. It has a center number cluster which can be easily operated by either hand.

11. Roll Up Keyboard

Featuring the standard QWERTY layout, the keyboard comes with a twist. It is the most portable full keyboard to date; roll it up and pack it away!

A great tool for laptop users who miss their full-sized Keyboard when on the road, or LAN party warriors looking to lighten their load.

12. Optimus Maximus

With a total of 113 completely customisable keys the Optimus Maximus has infinite possibilities and configurability. With each key being a stand alone display, it can be configured to any language, or be assigned to custom functionalities. Each key can be configured to access web sites, custom HTML functions, notes, numerals or special symbols. Images can be added to the keys so that they can be easily recgnized later.

13. Logitech diNovo Edge

The diNovo Edge has been Laser cut from a single, semi-translucent piece of black Plexiglas and set into a brushed-aluminum frame.

With a touch sensitive volume control and The TouchDis navigation which enables the cursor movement corresponding to the movement of the finger on the disc. The PerfectStroke™ key system , which enables seamless typing and makes no sound no matter ow hard or fast you type. . The LogiTech diNovo is rechargeable and a two hour charge yields up to two months of battery life.

14. Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard

Sophistication reaches new levels with the Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard. 2 USB ports allow data transfer to and from peripherals at un precedented speeds. Upto 5 keys to be simultaneously pressed, thereby allowing execution of multi-key complex moves. The G19 Keyboard has Tiltable, 320 x 240 px, color GamePanel LCD which shows “unprecedented levels of information—both in- and out-of-game—including game stats, system information, VOIP communication data, video playback, image slideshows, and many other items.” User-se;lectable back lights allows playing in the dark.

15. Tipro Custom Assembled Keyboard

The Highly Flexible and fully customisable Tipro Keyboard with Rugged plastic housing has optional pointing, reading and control modules. The keyboard has User definable input data control which makes it a best solution for a user’s particular needs. Superior mechanical long travel keyswitches and metal carrying plate and secure cabling make it rugged and highly reliable. The Tipro Custom Keyboard is Assembled by Unique Micro Designs.

16. Optimus Tactus

When a display monitor masquerades as a keyboard, comes Optimus Tactus. Programmable to display keys in any shape size or numbers, the Optimus Tactus can also display pictures or play videos.

BlackBerry Curve 8520 comes with a Internal memory of 256 MB and with a Card slot of microSD, BlackBerry Curve 8520 has a memory card Capacity up to 32GB