If you're buying a new mobile phone or a laptop, which is more important to you? Is it the technology of the device or the trendy design? Do trendy designs appeal to the masses? Take a look at HP Vivienne Tam notebook (picture, left) designed to look like a clutch bag, the handpainted peony motif costs $1,099 - $300 more than its plain black cover. To gauge consumers' sentiment about paying the premium prices, The Straits Times-Digital Life conducted a straw poll of 30 people from 21 to 40 years old. The findings showed that the majority view such gizmos as utilitarian devices and, as such, are unwilling to pay a premium for extra sleek and chic versions. Other trendy designers will include fashion label Dolce & Gabbana when it teamed up with Motorola in 2006 to create the gold Razr V3i phone. LG worked with Prada on their first cellphone three years ago and they sold more than 1 million units. Another chic design would be Giorgio Armani-Samsung touchscreen cellphone. Although, there may be some people who go for both design and technology, report mentioned that majority of Singaporeans prefer/opt for good specifications rather than trendy designs or something that is more value for money.
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