Gadget of the week

Liverpool FC Legends edition One for the Heroes


What is it?

Footy fans rejoice. Galentia, a Finland-based manufacturer that specialises in exclusive mobile phones, and legendary football club Liverpool have come together to bring out the Liverpool FC Legends Edition – a limited edition device. According to the makers, "the phone combines the best available technologies with traditional hand crafting to allow creations of the highest order."

With Ian Rush as ambassador, this rare phone is meant to celebrate the club's heroes, past and present, and is designed to honour the history and tradition of one of the world's greatest football clubs.

What's special about the device?

Only 250 pieces have been produced, each encased in either 18-carat yellow or 18-carat rose gold. At the bottom of the sapphire crystal screen, 'Liverpool FC' is engraved.

Commemorating Liverpool FC's league titles are 18 diamonds on the phone's back panel. The packaging will include a North African black walnut box lined with red velvet, within which is also a limited edition 22-carat gold plated commemorative medallion, crafted to include Anfield stadium on the face. Each medallion is numbered in co-ordination with the limited edition phone it represents.

Technically, the device is 3G compliant and ready for use with any service provider.

How can I get one?

The Liverpool FC Legends Edition by Galentia is available for order via the Galentia website www.galentia.com and in the Liverpool FC Store in Liverpool One in England.

What's the damage?

The limited edition piece retails at £14,490 (Dh83,965). Customers can also add their own touch with customised features like nameplates and gems at an additional retail value starting at £1,610.

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