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steampunk computer accessories hit ebay

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Steampunk Computer Monitor and Keyboard

This certainly isn’t the first time that I’ve seen a steampunk computer design, but it’s a quick way for you to turn your machine into something that H.G. Wells himself would be proud of. Recently sighted over on eBay, here’s a set of custom-modded steampunk accessories for your PC…

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posted: May 15th, 2008 post a comment

averatec all-in-one pc looks nothing like an imac

filed under: computing | design

Averatec All-in-One 2nd Gen PC

Korean PC manufacturer Averatec has tossed their hat back into the all-in-one computer ring with this new model that bears more than a passing resemblance to Apple’s latest iMac models.

The Averatec All-in-One (AIO) PC looks much like an iMac dressed in black. But under the hood, it’s all about Windows…

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posted: May 14th, 2008 post a comment

classic imac + vhs deck = ivhs [casemod]

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | retro

iVHS iMac Casemod

Back in its day, the design of the classic iMac was pretty groundbreaking. Sure, by today’s standards, the original iMac was a little bulbous, but did it really deserve this punishment?

The mutant offspring of an old G3 iMac and a VHS deck, Cory Baker’s iVHS casemod is one of the ugliest Mac designs I’ve ever seen…

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posted: May 9th, 2008 post a comment

handpainted keyboards offer dazzling, dizzying designs

filed under: computing | design | geek art & craft

Handpainted USB Keyboards

If you’re like most people, your computer keyboard is probably either black, white or some shade in between. If you happen to have an older PC or Mac, maybe it’s a cigarette smoke-tinged beige. These handpainted USB keyboards couldn’t bend the rules more…

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posted: May 6th, 2008 1 comment

zvbox: puts your pc on all your hdtvs

filed under: computing | gadgets | home entertainment

ZvBox PC to HDTV Localcast Box

Hot off the press this morning is the ZvBox from ZeeVee. The box is a PC-to-TV video gadget that lets you send any and all video content on your PC to any digital, cable-connected TV in your home…

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posted: May 1st, 2008 2 comments

the uno: motorcyle meets segway

filed under: computing | gadgets | mobile tech | strange and unusual

Uno Gyroscopic Motorcycle

Think the Segway is just too geeky for your Born to Be Wild bad boy lifestyle? Then check out this cool new motorcycle born at the intersection of Geek Street and Hog Heaven Avenue.

The Uno is a self-balancing motorcycle that uses a pair of gyroscopes to constantly keep its rider upright.

Designed by 18-year old inventor Ben J…

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posted: April 25th, 2008 2 comments

powerbook becomes desktop mac [casemod]

filed under: computing | design | hacks-mods

Apple PowerBook Desktop Casemod

While it’s common for casemodders to go to great lengths to convert their desktop systems into portables, It’s not often that I see laptops transformed into desktops. But in this case, the end result is truly a major improvement over the original…

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posted: April 16th, 2008 2 comments

pandora: open source linux gaming handheld

filed under: computing | mobile tech | video games

Pandora Open Source Linux Handheld

While the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS have cornered the mainstream handheld video game market, there’s still plenty of room for systems for those of us who don’t mind getting our hands a little bit dirty. Fresh on the scene is the Pandora, a portable game console that’s designed from the ground up as an open source system…

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posted: April 12th, 2008 9 comments

hp custom designer laptops hit the auction block

filed under: computing | design | hacks-mods

Custom Laptop by Suzan Fellman

Want to score a really cool, original laptop? Then get your checkbooks ready. On Monday, May 12, PC Magazine is launching an online charity auction (on eBay) of nine custom HP laptops lovingly embellished by famous U.S. artists…

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posted: April 9th, 2008 1 comment

redpost signbeta: linux pic frame gets an upgrade

filed under: computing | digital imaging | hacks-mods

RedPost Signbeta Linux Picture Frame

Almost a year ago a RedPost made news with their hackable Linux picture frame, the RedPost/Kit. Today, the guys at RedPost announced Kit’s better, faster, stronger kid brother, the Signbeta…

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posted: April 6th, 2008 post a comment

classic arcade games excel in spreadsheets

filed under: computing | retro | video games

Pac Man in Excel

Sure, you could use your copy of Microsoft Excel to create the business model for your next big multi-million dollar venture, or to calculate last month’s sales for your used car dealership, but why not put it to some really good use and play some arcade games with it instead?..

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posted: April 5th, 2008 4 comments

motorcycle casemod hits top speed

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Motorcycle Casemod SLI Machine II

If I saw this brightly glowing motorcycle coming down the street, I’d definitely have to stop and stare.

Alas, it’ll never get out of the starting gate. This heavily modded, liquid-cooled PC is strictly for use while parked (unless you want to strap a monitor to your lap while riding, and connect a really long extension cord)…

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posted: April 3rd, 2008 post a comment

pop ‘n music be-mouse: weird name, odd controller

filed under: computing | strange and unusual | video games

Pop N Music Be Mouse by Konami

Here’s a gaming oddity from Japan. Falling somewhere between Tetris and Rock Band, Pop ‘N Music Be Mouse is a Windows PC game that comes with a colorful multi-button mouse for controlling the gameplay…

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posted: March 26th, 2008 2 comments

google android pc for sale on ebay [casemod]

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Android Casemod by Eric Burke

Google’s Android platform might be designed for mobile devices, but that didn’t stop this guy from making an Android-inspired desktop computer.

Built by software engineer (and self-proclaimed geek) Eric Burke, the Android PC is inspired by the green ‘droid head on the Android logo…

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posted: March 22nd, 2008 post a comment

faceapi: 3d head tracking with any webcam

filed under: computing | interactive

FaceAPI Head Tracking Software

Here’s some pretty cool news which could provide entirely new ways to interact with your computer or game console. This new technology will enable automated 3-dimensional tracking of heads and faces using a webcam along with some very special tracking software…

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posted: March 19th, 2008 post a comment

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