I am not a rich man, but I am sure someone rich in Dubai would like this, the golden new iPad. The gold plated iPad has been on show at the Damas jewelers store in Dubai Mall, which just happens to be the world’s largest mall, and is to be auctioned off for charity. If you do want one, they are available for order too, with a 64GB 4G iPad set to run $5,499. That’ll get you the top of the range iPad, plated in 24ct gold. A bargain, we are sure you’ll agree.

What we will say is this: if you are going to splash the cash on something as luxurious as a gold-plated iPhone, iPad or BlackBerry, for the love of God make sure it’s insured!

You wouldn’t want to drop that little beauty down the toilet!