Obviously you do not understand the concept of this piece of art. If you look closely. They didn't just shove a piece of wood on it. The entire case was hand made. Including heat formed wooden shell.
The idea of ying&yang. Metal, wood and natural elements coming together. Combining with the latest technology. I think it is a beautiful piece of art. Which you have to understand to appreciate.

For $70,000 it still doesn't look as sophisticated as a Soldam case. People need to get over the misconception that shoving a block of wood into something makes it classy; it doesn't. In terms of technology, wooden cases remind me of old record players and Bush medium-wave radios - things that don't exactly scream "cutting-edge".

Whats up with those cheap nasty grey ribbons?

Luuuuvly hingework......!

he! Charlie, 

I hope you have fun in Shanghai. That s pretty incredible what people can do with a product! 
Enjoy the shoW!
Francois

What if it's made from rare endangered wood? Pretty classy

On closer inspection they appear to be hinges. I just woke up.