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hybred casemod combines pc, display in single box

filed under: design | hacks-mods

HyBred PC Casemod by Willek

This bold all-in-one computer borrows its combo concept from the iMac, but is actually a gaming PC. Modder Ville ‘Willek’ Kyrö always liked the idea of small-form-factor computers, but wanted the expandability and power to run his PC games…

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posted: June 27th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

geiger counter pc casemod can’t play half-life

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Geiger Counter Casemod

Before all you budding nuclear physicists attempt to correct me, I know this isn’t truly a Geiger Counter. It’s actually one of those Cold-War era Ion Chamber radiation detectors. But that’s not what most of us think, so I’ll stick with the more familiar Geiger name…

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posted: June 20th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob

wii fit balance board controls world of warcraft

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

Wii Fit Balance Board Warcraft

I haven’t come across too many hacks involving the Wii Fit Balance Board yet, but they are starting to emerge. In this recent demo, the board has been configured to control 3D movement in a game of World of Warcraft 3…

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posted: June 14th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

black box server casemod should survive a plane crash

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Black Box Casemod by Brett

I’m not sure why nobody ever thought of this before, but I think it’s a cool idea. This clever casemod took the shell from an old flight data recorder (a.k.a. “Black Box”) and transformed it into a Linux server…

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posted: June 12th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob

dork up your dinner with pc salt and pepper shakers

filed under: design | just plain fun

PC Salt and Pepper

These salt and pepper shakers are made to look like the S and P letter keys on your computer keyboard! They come with this cool box to complete the qwertastic look…

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posted: June 11th, 2008 post a comment author: karen

mac vs. pc? mst3k classic clip adds fuel to the fire

filed under: just plain fun | retro

Mac Vs PC MST3k

John over at Boing Boing Gadgets dug up this awesome video from the classic Sci-Fi comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000. Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot debate the pros and cons of PCs and Macs in a debate that still seems relevant nearly 17 years after this hilarious clip made its debut…

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posted: June 4th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

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

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 author: technabob

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 author: technabob

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 author: technabob

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 author: technabob

unreal tournament 3 gets the lego treatment [mods]

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

Lego Unreal Tournament III 3 Mod

UTIII is one of the few console games out there that really lets gamers create their own unique maps. I don’t mean just moving a few things around like you can with Halo 3’s Forge mode. Nope, with the right tools, you can make your own completely custom environment, letting your imagination run wild…

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posted: February 23rd, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

mp3 alarm clock lets you record custom ringers

filed under: gadgets | timepieces

MP3 Clock Radio

This old-fashioned looking alarm clock has a digital secret beneath its cover. It lets you take a custom audio clip and use it as your wake-up sound.

Just hook the battery-operated clock up to your PC via a USB cable, install the included software, and copy sounds directly to the clock to customize your alarm to your own preferences…

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posted: February 8th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

alienware hd media server: heavy metal home theater

filed under: computing | home entertainment

Alienware HD Media Server

Alienware is showing off their latest high-end server, designed for use in home theaters and media rooms. The system contains everything you need for controlling your digital media in one slick aluminum box…

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posted: February 4th, 2008 4 comments author: technabob

weighted companion cube pc: where have you been? [casemod]

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | video games

Portal Weighted Companion Cube PC Casemod

I’ve been keeping my eye on this Portal-inspired casemod project for a while now, watching and waiting for the builder to eventually finish his creation. And just like the cake, I guess that case was a lie…

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posted: January 21st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

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