Photos: Wackiest gadget design

When making tech purchases, you probably take a product's design into consideration almost as much as you do features and performance. After all, that's part of the fun, right? Having the latest and coolest-looking gear. Yet sometimes, cool can also be weird--not necessarily in a bad way, but it certainly makes you pause. Take a look at some of the weirdest-looking products that we've seen to date.

Living With Technology: Eye on design

Bang & Olufsen Serene

A piece of art? A travel alarm clock? No, believe it or not, this here is a cell phone. The Bang & Olufsen Serene is certainly one of the most unique-looking mobiles we've come across. Unfortunately, form does not meet function, and the Serene is more suited to be showcased in a museum rather than carried around in your pocket.

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