There are just some things that people don’t need, and that the market can’t really support, but companies build them anyways hoping to sell a few to people with more money than self-control. Here are a few crazy expensive computer accessories.

200-IS-DT-PS/2 – $2200 Keyboard

Stealth Computer has created some amazing keyboards, but the one that makes this list is the 2000-IS-DT-PS/2, a keyboard that is pretty much guaranteed to not fail under most human survivable circumstances. Extreme heat of up to 194F, not a problem. Extreme cold to as much as -40F, it still works. Humidity of 100% in the air? Nothing wrong with that.

The 2000-IS-DT comes enclosed in non-corrosive stainless steel with an optical isolated barrier for complete protection.

Want to purchase your own 2000-IS-DT? Head on over to Stealth Computer.

Optimus Maximus Keyboard – The Keyboard Holy Grail?

Coming in at a mere $1700 USD, the Optimus Maximus was every geek’s dream. The keyboard allows you to customize the layout to your hearts content as every key is its own stand-alone display. Each of the 113 keys can display upwards of 10 frames per second with 65,000 colors.

Optimus’s customizable layout allows convenient use of any language—Cyrillic, Ancient Greek, Georgian, Arabic, Quenya, hiragana, etc.—as well as of any other character set: notes, numerals, special symbols, HTML codes, math functions and so on to infinity.

They are taking orders on Artlebedev.com.

Most Expensive Computer Mouse

Coming in at a modest $20,500 USD, branding itself as the world’s most expensive computer mouse, you can get a gold plated and diamond encrusted three button wheel mouse. One cool factoid is that you can personalize your mouse with diamond initials or the pattern of your choice. Though at $20,500, I would expect them to do no less.

Interested in purchasing one? Check out Fabstuff.net.

Formula 1 Mouse Pad

Solid polished carbon fiber surrounding a leather area for your mouse to wander on, and an italian black suede backing, this Formula 1 branded mouse pad will only set you back $500 USD.

Check out the Formula 1 store online to purchase yours today.

Of course there are many other computer related accessories that will cost you an arm and a leg, just add diamonds, gold, platinum, or carbon fiber to just about anything and it can instantly become a crazy expensive computer accessory.

We live in a world of excess, and sometimes the results can be beautiful. Some of the best things to work towards having the luxury models in include anything you have to live your life in. From clothing, to your bed and of course your house, having the best you can afford will not only give you confidence, but there can be an air of satisfaction and accomplishment in having something “nice”.

While I currently can’t afford a million dollar home, I definitely enjoy looking at what possibilities are out there.

Average US Home Versus Million Dollar Estate?

Despite the housing market going through a large re-adjustment, the median price for a home in the USA is around $185,000. While this is only one fifth of a million dollar home, it still can provide more than comfortable living conditions, though not nearly as glamorous.

The average home can provide you with as many as four bedrooms, three bathrooms in a two thousand square foot home. A great example of this is one I found on Realtor.com in Rapid City, SD.

Sitting on almost one quarter of an acre, the house also includes an eleven foot by fifteen foot master bedroom, a reasonable garage, central air conditioning and a dishwasher.

Depending on where you want to buy your million dollar home, you can expect to find things either similar or massively different. If you were to buy a million dollar home in Long Beach California, you’d probably find something similar to the one that I found. A house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and around 2800 square feet on close to a quarter of an acre of land.

The differences are mostly in the smaller details as well as the more premium location this house offers a nice fireplace, hardwood floors, swimming pool, three car garage, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and walk-in closets.

A difference of $815,000 for a west coast property, in a highly sought after area, that also provides some extra polish with regard to features. Is it worth it? Not everyone would think so, but this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to glamorous homes. Read the rest of this entry »