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egyptian pc casemod: funky tut’s computer

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Egyptian Casemod

If King Tutankhamen could have been buried with his computer, this would have been the one - without a doubt.

Conceived and constructed by Chris Kramer (a.k.a “Jadragon”), his EgyptMod PC is detailed with intricate hieroglyphics and encrusted with jewels…

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posted: May 30th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

plush retro macintosh computer

filed under: geek art & craft | retro

craftlog_plush_mac_computer

Look at this fun squeezy Mac plush toy, made by talented crafter Maitreya over at craftlog. The idea was borne out of a need for a baby shower gift for a computer scientist and bioinformaticist. Being a nostalgic girl and Apple fan, the idea to make this old school design came naturally to her.

Bonus: this was a patternless, freestyle creation…

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posted: March 10th, 2008 2 comments author: thescholar

navisurfer II: a complete pc in your car’s dashboard

filed under: computing | mobile tech

Navisurfer II Dashboard Linux Computer

This isn’t the first time I’ve seen a computer designed to fit inside your car, but it’s definitely the first one I’ve seen which can fit entirely in the space of your old car stereo…

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posted: February 6th, 2008 13 comments author: technabob

computer cases get faces

filed under: computing | design

Ross McBride PC Face Concept

Now I know many of you out there are holding your breath with anticipation of the next slick industrial design to come out of Apple at this week’s MacWorld show, but while you guys wait, I came across this unique computer design that I actually thought was worth a mention…

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posted: January 15th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

plush pc makes hardware soft

filed under: computing | geek art & craft

Plush PC by Mandy Jouan

Soft and squishy aren’t usually words I use to describe computer hardware. However, there’s always an exception to every rule, right?

This plush computer was handcrafted by artist Mandy Jouan of Sappy Moose Tree (I just like saying that). I think it would look really good alongside the soft Xbox 360, NES and Guitar Hero controller…

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posted: January 8th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob

worst casemod ever: ubuntubox cardboard pc

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | just plain fun

Ubuntubox Cardboard Casemod

This computer has to be the biggest hunk of junk I’ve ever seen. Cobbled together from cardboard, red duct tape and embellished with a Sharpie, the UbuntuBox V1.0 certainly won’t win any awards for build quality.

According to the builder, the guts of the old Pentium 3 tower are being used to power this Ubuntu Linux computer…

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posted: December 19th, 2007 8 comments author: technabob

porsche wheel casemod does rock, won’t roll

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Porsche Wheel Case Mod

This automotive-inspired casemod embeds a complete high-end PC built inside an alloy wheel from an SUV.

The liquid cooled SLI-Machine Wheel PC is loaded into an 18-inch wheel from a Porsche Cayenne, then wrapped up in a Bridgestone Dueler H/P radial tire to round things out…

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posted: December 18th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

dectop: a basic server for under $100

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decTOP compact server

Need a second computer to run some basic tasks like hosting a website or a file server? Want to spend less than one big bill on it? Then look no further than this compact system from Data Evolution Corporation (DEC)…

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posted: August 17th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

mr. hopkinson’s computer: if stephen hawking could sing

filed under: computing | strange and unusual

Mr. Hopkinson’s Computer

Text-to-speech software meets alternative music with this strangely compelling computer which has been programmed to sing.

Mr. Hopkinson’s Computer sings covers of everything from Radiohead to Portishead to The Stone Roses in his computerized drone…

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posted: August 13th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

square one personal internet server: host yourself

filed under: computing

Square One Personal Internet Server

Given all the recent challenges I’ve been having with my hosting environment, maybe it’s time for me to pick up one of these puppies. It’s a compact computer that’s totally ready to go for you to host your own dedicated server…

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posted: July 22nd, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

haro: worst pc case ever

filed under: computing | strange and unusual

HARO PC Case

Wow, here’s a way to really crap up your PC…

The Haro PC case is a big green blob that encases your computer and attempts to give it a personality. The weird looking creature holds small computers (like the Mac Mini) with ease. When connected, it the case provides animated expressions, which can be controlled by the provided remote…

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posted: May 24th, 2007 13 comments author: technabob

pc gets crammed into gameboy case

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | strange and unusual | video games

Gameboy Windows PC CaseMod

While it’s certainly not the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen, you’ve got to hand it to this casemodder for his gumption.

This supremely modified Nintendo Gameboy has become host to an entire Windows XP computer. The system uses that new EPIA Pico-ITX mobo I was telling you about a few days back to get things down to size…

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posted: May 9th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

it’s toast-errific… the toast printer

filed under: computing | just plain fun | strange and unusual

CNC Toaster

Sure, we’ve seen toast with images of Elvis, Jesus and other famous cultural icons, but this device lets you create any image you’d like, in toast form.

The computer controlled toast burner uses a specially modified CNC fabricator with a hot air gun in its carriage…

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posted: May 2nd, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

worst computer ever

filed under: computing | retro | strange and unusual

Soviet Sinclair ZX Clone

Check out this rare DELTA-C vintage Soviet computer (if you can call 1991 “vintage”) that I found over on eBay. It’s apparently a clone of the classic Sinclair ZX personal computer, but it sure looks like something you’d find down in a Dharma station on LOST…

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posted: March 19th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

sony vaio tp1: the round pc

filed under: computing | design

Sony VAIO TP1 Round Computer

The Sony VAIO TP1 reinvents the wheel (literally,) by placing the latest in media center PCs in a case that’s shaped like a wheel. The TP1 features all of the requisite media PC bells and whistles, such as an HDMI port, a DVD burner, memory card slots and built-in Wi-Fi…

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posted: January 7th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

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