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xbox 360 glows in the dark thanks to xcm

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Xbox 360 Glow Case from XCM

Who says your Xbox 360 has to overheat and catch fire in order to glow? This new replacement shell from XCM lets your 360 glow green when the lights go down.

The case replaces the entire exterior of your 360 to produce an out-of-this-world green glow when placed in a darkened room…

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posted: May 24th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

xbox 360 chrome case adds hdmi

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Xbox 360 Chrome Shell XCM Hdmi

A while back, I showed you guys a cool metallic shell for the Xbox 360, but as is the issue with many of these replacement shells, there’s no way to use it with the newer 360 Premium or Elite models which have an HDMI port. Thanks to accessory maker XCM, you and your shiny new 360 can have a shiny new case too…

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posted: April 3rd, 2008 4 comments author: technabob

reppo II backpack: boombox on your back

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Reppo II Boom Box Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

This modern backpack is sure to draw attention as you walk down the street — especially if you’ve got the volume cranked up. You see those big black patches? They’re loudspeakers…

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

talismoon wii cases: green with envy or better off red?

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Talismoon Red Ronin Case for Wii

These replacement shells for the Nintendo Wii bring your boring white console alive with color. Talismoon’s Evolve case kits come in a number of rich hues and dramatic mirrored styles.

I’m particularly enamored of the fiery Red Ronin case as well as the luscious emerald Green Tanto…

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posted: October 27th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

chromac lets plastic imacs join the aluminum club

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

ChroMac iMac Metal Covers

If you haven’t yet managed to snag one of Apple’s latest aluminum and glass iMacs, there’s now a way to give your older iMac a healthy dose of metal in its otherwise plastic diet.

These covers from ChroMac wrap around the outside of your white plastic iMac, giving it a dramatic new look…

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posted: September 15th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

wii color mod without opening your case

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Wii Dazzle Colorful Case

Tired of the plain white exterior of your Nintendo Wii? Here’s an interesting way to change its look without having to make any permanent modifications.

The Wii Dazzle Colorful from GT Coupe is a translucent plastic shell that snaps over the exterior of your Wii, adding a layer of color over the standard white case…

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posted: September 6th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

nintendo ds lite gets a chrome case

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Chrome Case Replacement for Nintendo DS

Nintendo recently released a silver version of the DS Lite in Japan, but it still really looks more like plastic than metal to me. If you really want your DS to look like metal how about some real chrome?

The Shock! Magnum Chrome replacement shell gives your DS Lite gaming system a shiny metallic finish…

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posted: August 12th, 2007 4 comments author: technabob

wii case goes full color

filed under: design | hacks-mods | video games

i-case chameleon wii replacement case

If you’re the adventurous type and think the stock case design for the Nintendo Wii is a bit bland, look no further. Check out the new I-Case Chameleon from Team Xtender.

The clear replacement shell features a cool glow in multiple LED colors. The case backlighting gradually cycles between 7 colors giving your Wii a case of disco fever…

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posted: May 15th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

chrome your wii

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XCM Chrome Case for Wii

Console mod shop XCMLiVE is now offering a chrome case mod for the Nintendo Wii. The case is a complete replacement shell kit that covers all sides of the Wii and includes a chrome finish stand as well…

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posted: March 18th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

chrome your xbox 360

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Xbox 360 Chrome Shell

Think Microsoft’s white Xbox 360 case is a bit bland? While you could pick up one of Microsoft’s not so exciting faceplates for the 360, or stick on some sort of cheap-looking vinyl decal, why not go all out and replace the whole case with something a little less dull?..

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posted: January 17th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

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