Every purchase is a choice. What if, instead of buying that iconic gadget, you had invested the same money in gold? These stories explore the surprising gold-equivalent value of tech products that changed the world.
The First Tesla Model S
The car that proved electric vehicles could be desirable. What would $57,400 in gold be worth today?
The First iPhone
The device that changed everything. What would $599 in gold be worth today?
The First MacBook
Apple's iconic laptop line began here. What would $1,099 in gold be worth today?
The Original iPod
"1,000 songs in your pocket." What would $399 in gold be worth today?
The Original iPad
The tablet that created a new product category. What would $499 in gold be worth today?
The Original PlayStation
Sony's entry into gaming changed the industry forever. What would $299 in gold be worth today?
The Nintendo Wii
Motion controls brought gaming to everyone. What would $249 in gold be worth today?
Windows 95
The OS that brought computing to the masses. What would $209 in gold be worth today?
The Amazon Echo
Alexa entered our homes and changed how we interact with technology. What would $179 in gold be worth today?
The First Android Phone
The HTC Dream launched an OS that now powers billions of devices. What would $179 in gold be worth today?