The amount of time children spend reading books for enjoyment decreases as they use cell phones and other mobile technology, but e-books might just bring them back to literature, according to a report released on Wednesday.

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The world’s most expensive television is by Italian manufacturer Keymat Industrie’s Yalos diamond-plated in white gold and studded with 160 diamonds (20 carats), the TV has 1080i and 720p high definition picture formats and has a picture contrast ratio of 1200:1. Made by Japanese designer Takahide Sano, the TV has no visible screws or welds. Launched in Berlin, Germany in 2006, the Yalo Diamonds comes in 32, 37, 40, 46 and 52-inches. It cost £67,175.

The exciting news for these individuals and their families is that the iPad may present a more cost-effective – and fun – alternative to specialized devices that can cost thousands of dollars. One little girl with cerebral palsy lacked the ability to respond to yes or no questions. Now, with the help of a $190 software application integrated with the iPad, this little girl is able to speak the words associated with pictures she can touch on the Apple (News - Alert) device.

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In 2007, luxury manufacturer Luvaglio London announced that it will release by special order the most expensive laptop ever sold, with a price tag of a million dollars. Though the system’s full details are not available, reports say that the laptop has a 17-inch widescreen LED lit screen, a Blu-ray drive, 128GB memory, an integrated cleaning device, and a diamond power button that doubles as the laptop security feature. In 2005, the Dutch company Ego Lifestyle BV released the Tulip E-Go Diamond laptop, which previously held the world’s most expensive laptop title. The notebook has over 80 total carats of diamonds and retailed for $355,000.