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tricked out, victorian-inspired laptop case

victorian glam rock laptop case

Described by its creator as “Victoriana meets Glam Rock,” this is definitely a contender for wildest laptop case ever. One part pre-bought hard case, one part rhinestones, and one part pom poms equals all parts awesome… and completely unique.

Craftster onceupon was happy with her laptop case until one day when she thought that everything just might be better with…

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June 25th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: computing geek art + craft

delicious bacon bits disappoint when revealed as ipod cases

felt bacon case ipod iphone phone

Everyone loves bacon, even people who say they don’t. It’s a rule. So of course this little bacony case wins stomachs hearts at first glance. At second glance? You find out it’s not bacon, and then there are tears. But it’s still an iPod, at least. Hurray!

This “bacon bits” case is made to fit the tiny iPod Shuffle, though Etsy…

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May 31st, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun media players strange + wonderful

ipod hoodies: cute or stupid?

ipod-hoodies

Some people find clothes for things that aren’t meant to wear clothes (i.e. everything non-human) cute, perhaps even cool. I’m not as enthusiastic about the idea, but to each his own right? If we already have chihuahua wigs or cat dresses, then I guess gadget clothing isn’t so bad. Presenting: iPod Hoodies.

So..yeah. Uhm. It comes in two sizes, Large…

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May 9th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun

sting scorpion pc casemod is a segmented wonder

scorpion pc case mod

Anyone (read: not me) can construct a PC from loose materials; people do it all the time. But if you’re gonna build something, you might as well build it with gusto, just as one arachnid fan did with this amazing scorpion PC.

This glow-in-the-dark mod features strips of circuit board and other extra bits to achieve its unique, scorpion-inspired look.…

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March 15th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: computing hacks + mods strange + wonderful technology

color your mac mini with custom anodizing

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Looking to add a splash of color to your Mac Mini without losing the aluminum finish? Well here’s a new way to add a serious splash of color to your Mini.

The guys over at Computer Choppers are now offering a custom Mac Mini anodizing service, letting you really give your computer a new look. The great thing about the…

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March 10th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design hacks + mods technology

that’s no imac: dreamcast guts, apple form factor

imac mac sega dreamcast icast

No matter how beautiful (or in this case, large) a gaming console, it an almost always be improved upon in some way. In this particular case, the marriage of two classics has produced one harmonious construction that provides everything you need to get your Dreamcast on… and it’s all packaged up like an iMac.

The iCast is a Sega Dreamcast…

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February 28th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: computing hacks + mods retro technology video games

focal aquatune lets your ipod go for a swim

focal_ipod_nano_4g_waterproof1

How many times have you said to yourself – Self… Why is it that I can’t take my iPod in the swimming pool with me? Well this new waterproof sound system from Japan’s Focal is the answer to your inner prayers.

The new AquaTune Nano 4G provides a durable waterproof case for your Nano 4G, while pumping sound out of…

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February 10th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio media players mobile tech technology

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

computer folder laptop case holds only a single document

my_document_laptop_folder

While this giant My Document folder seems to be missing an “S”, this laptop sleeve is still kinda cool. Available from the DesignBoom Shop for $30 USD.

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February 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design quickpix

ladies: disguise your gaming gear as makeup

thrustmaster bag ds case handheld gaming accessory makeup

In a perfect world, there wouldn’t be any female gamers, but instead, just gamers. Instead, sadly, we live in this world, and someone thinks girl gamers feel the need to disguise their gear as clutch bags and makeup. That’s the knee-jerk reaction for most geek chicks, anyway.

But manufacturer Thrustmaster just may know what they’re doing after all: the product page…

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December 25th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: video games

from architecture to gorgeous case mod

chiaroscuro digital beijing mod case PC gert swolfs greensabbath

There were several breathtaking buildings designed for the recent Olympics in Beijing, among them the Digital Beijing building, a glowing temple to the technology that powered the Games. The building itself is a work of art, so it’s not surprise that it has inspired others toward similar creations, like this incredible PC case mod.

The Digital Beijing building takes its…

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December 19th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: computing design hacks + mods technology

a better way to slime your nintendo ds

dragon quest stand ds square enix dqix rpg slime mascot speaker accessory

Square Enix just had a big day in Japan, with details on the new Dragon Quest X announcement for the Nintendo Wii, and more on the slightly-older (and still unreleased) Dragon Quest IX, which is slated for the DS. But I had eyes for only one thing: the most ridiculous (and awesome) Nintendo DS stand ever created.

The Dragon Quest Slime…

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December 13th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys video games

“ear” speakers give your ipod touch a dumbo complex

GreenHouse SPA-214ct iPod Touch Speakers

If you’re looking for a way to give the sound on your iPod Touch an extra boost, check out these portable speakers that appear to poke out of the sides of your media player.

With their ear-like appendages, these Green House SPA-214ct speakers do look a little bit goofy (or like some other Disney character with big ears), but they…

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December 5th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio media players

louis vuitton ipod trunk: apple’s new luggable

Louis Vuitton iPod Trunk for Karl Lagerfeld

In a show of sheer over-the-top ridiculosity, French accessory designer Louis Vuitton created this decked-out iPod carrying case for German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

The custom-made Taiga leather Vuitton case is lined with rich red microfiber, and carries an insane 20 iPods, along with a charging dock, a set of JBL Creature II satellite speakers and matching subwoofer. Now why…

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November 23rd, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design media players strange + wonderful

more noel cases dress up iphones for the holidays

With the holidays bearing down upon us, it’s only a matter of time before your great aunt Mildred shows up wearing one of her infamous sequined reindeer sweaters. Why should she have all the fun dressing up for the holidays? Now your iPhone can join in the festivities too.

These shiny new Noel cases from More give your iPhone (3G…

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November 15th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players mobile tech

xcm hyper gear case overclocks your nintendo ds lite

There are plenty of replacement cases out there for the Nintendo DS Lite, but this one has a nifty trick up its sleeve.

The new XCM Hyper Gear case for the DS Lite not only gives your handheld a new look, it turbocharges your games. See that little switch that says “N”, “1.4X” and “1.7X” in the bottom right corner?…

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November 5th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods video games

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