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casemod

16-Year-Old Builds Elaborate S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Chernobyl Themed PC

It took around a year to put together from scratch, but a German PC modder going by the name "Froop" managed to build an elaborate PC casemod inspired by the Chernobyl theme in the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The result is "Unit 4," a working PC model of Chernobyl complete with a flip-top that allows you to peer into the bowels of the destroyed power plant. The construction process is outlined in its entirety in the following links, but you can check out some pics of the early stages as well as the final product in the gallery. [Thebestcasescenario and bit-tech forums via TechEBlog]

7:40 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,981 views, 32 comments

Latest by LastAndLeast: Is it me, or have the comments on Gizmodo gotten a lot more 'whiney' lately. more »

mods

Asus Eee Crystal Case Actually Made of Plastic (But Still Good)

Asus Eee fandom has no bounds, and while replacing the case on most laptops seems preposterous, for the Eee it's just another day of tiny typing and eye strain at the office. This Crystal Case by Proporta is constructed of scratch/shock resistant polycarbonate, but maybe more impressively, features a double hinge that adds 360 degrees of screen rotation to the Eee (perfect for the touchscreen-modded system). Personally, I could use about another 15 degrees of tilt on my Macbook Pro—not for my own use, but for every time a friend checks their email and attempts to push the screen beyond its natural bounds. Ooh, I get shivers just thinking about it. [Product via BBGadgets]

UPDATE: Yes, it looks like a case protector rather than replacement...so no touchscreen fun.

8:52 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,256 views, 7 comments

Latest by NealDK: Sooo agree about the MBP screen... more »

portable media

The Alphagrip Handheld PC is Ergonomically Insane

You may recognize Alphagrip from their bizarre line of handheld keyboard/trackball mouse hybrid controllers—but by the looks of their entry into Microsoft's Next Gen PC design competition, it appears that they are planning on taking things a step further by integrating a computer screen. The controller itself is basically a beefed-up version of their previous product—a design intended to maximize typing speed, conveniences and comfort.
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3:00 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,403 views, 31 comments

Latest by SmDFrylock: I don't think you're going to win any awards with MS if it's still running IE3. And if it is a mockup, it can't be that hard to change the fake screen can it? more »

mods

Iron Man Mark 1 PC Case Mod: What Would Tony Stark Think?

Like most nerds, I am in full Iron Man mode as the movie release date draws closer. So, I couldn't help but get excited after hearing about a PC case mod based on Tony Stark's Mark 1 Iron Man suit. Is it the best case mod I have ever seen? No, not really. In fact, I would have expected a little more from the dude who brought us the Team Fortress II sentry gun mod. Still, I appreciate the hand-crafted look and the 2x BFG 9800GX2 Quad Sli under the hood. At the very least, it is pretty damn cool for a three- week build. Check out the video after the jump.


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5:30 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,349 views, 24 comments

Latest by LindsayJoy: Its like Iron Man * Oscar the Grouch case mod. Even if Stark uses appears to be using Dell servers, I keep telling myself he just sold out and could never would really use them. Although its hard cause we all more »

question of the day

Question of the Day: How Much Time Do You Spend on The Computer?

There is no doubt that many of us spend entirely too much time sitting in front of a computer each day. Naturally, this problem is even more acute for people who rely heavily on computers as part of their jobs. That having been said, the question is simple: how much time do you spend on a computer each day (on average)? Think of it as an Ironman competition for nerds. More »

4:30 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Sean Fallon
16,169 views, 99 comments

Latest by BigDanInTX: I'm actually way off on what I had originally voted. I'm a programmer and a gamer, so I figured I was on the super high-end. Turns out I'm not! =-o Work: 8-9 on weekdays working/pretending-to-work Play: 5-6 nightly gaming/surfing more »

dell green pc

Dell Introduces Their Smallest, Greenest PC Yet

Michael Dell, the king of Dell, just previewed his company's smallest and greenest desktop PC yet at FORTUNE Brainstorm: GREEN. There's no name for this mini green PC, shown rendered above, but it's 81% smaller than a mini tower and 70% less energy-consuming. It's also shipped in recycled and recyclable packaging, and look a whole lot like those cheapo Sun workstations that colleges love(d) to use. As long as this machine is at least as powerful as a laptop (we don't mean an Eee PC), we're all for Dell's enviro-conscious direction.

4:01 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Jason Chen
13,800 views, 62 comments

Latest by Michai: @Kyang: sorry Ive just never heard of Dell shipping out units with OSX or Linux. more »

batman

Batman Utility Belt PC is Better Than a Face Full of Acid

Made for the Mod Shop's Comic Book Challenge, this Batman Utility Belt PC is, well, it is what it is. There are wires interconnecting the various parts—you can see the power supply's yellow tentacles snaking all throughout the setup—as well as green liquid cooling tubes making sure everything is cool. Cool in the way that this PC is not. We're sorry to hate on this after the creator spent so much effort in building it (especially since we love the Bat), but it's pretty impractical. And dangerous. A much better mod would be to make something Batman-inspired that wouldn't cause a house fire if one of the pieces toppled over. [Modshop]

6:00 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Jason Chen
3,328 views, 12 comments

Latest by nutbastard: @logruszed: word. although an entire face-full? i dunno, i dont usually like to chop my head off for more than 12 hours... more »

umpcs

Eee PC 900 Gets Unboxed

With the release of Eee PC 900 imminent, the folks at XEPC have managed to get their grubby little mitts on a final production model. Not only that, but they've posted the glorious unboxing pictures all over the tubes for you to see. Features that are now definitely definite, include: More »

12:00 PM on Sat Apr 12 2008
By Haroon Malik
25,147 views, 31 comments

casemod

NVIDIA Motorcycle Casemod is the Fastest Computer On Two Wheels, Kinda

There are roadwarriors with their ultraportables and then there's master modder Dennis Ilyin, who took computing on the go literally with this ambitious motorcycle casemod. While the two-wheeled computing wonder lacks an engine, it more than makes up for it with massive LED-lit water tanks and what's sure to be ample processing power. The compu-bike was part of an NVIDIA-sponsored modding contest and actually came in second to this green thing. Fair? Unfair? Take a look at additional pics after the jump and you tell us.
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7:59 PM on Sun Apr 6 2008
By Jack Loftus
4,424 views, 19 comments

Latest by misterwho: Uh, where is the case? I see the mobo dangling from the bike, but shouldn't it actually be encased? The Green thingy doesn't do it for me. I like the one captioned "Power can be Elegant" and the one more »

umpcs

Intel Classmate 2 Gets Official, Available for Individual Consumer Purchase

We spotted what we expected to be Intel's Classmate successor sometime ago, but now things have become official. The Classmate 2 PC was announced at Intel's Developer Forum in Shanghai, and the spec improves on the original machine's capabilities little by little.
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4:17 AM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Haroon Malik
4,604 views, 5 comments

Latest by Reiji: I'll buy it from whichever manufacturer hires a designer other than LeapFrog. more »

unconfirmed

Asus Eee Desktop PC EP20 Images Leaked

We brought you news about the Eee Desktop PC EP20 a little while back, but it looks like the chaps at Hot Hardware have managed to get hold of some shots of the final, production line models. Unfortunately, they aren't willing to cite their source, but they are willing to say that the images "are indeed shots of an Asus Eee PC Desktop product that should be arriving to market some time in the next quarter or so." From what we have previously seen, the EP20 isn't quite as small as a Mac Mini, but we're still liking the design. The bubbly pattern on the side of the white edition just makes us all fizzy with excitement. We can't wait. [Hot Hardware]

10:00 AM on Sat Mar 29 2008
By Haroon Malik
5,316 views, 25 comments

Latest by AmishJohn: @strider_mt2k: Actually, when it breaks, you turn it upside down. more »

accessories

Trakonya Mutator Force Feedback Device Makes You Pay for Bad Gaming Skills

The Trakonya Mutator attaches to a gamer's wrist and will then shock said gamer if they screw up in-game. The device only functions with Unreal Tournament for now, but wider support is in the pipe works; next stop? Half Life—nice. We can think of a ton of games this type of self inflicted punishment would work well with, but for $59, we're going to need wider support than just Unreal Tournament out of the box. Still, couple this with the 3rd Space Vest and you'll be sure to end each gaming session with a flurry of bruises and fond memories. Bliss. [Product Page via Everything USB]

5:30 AM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Haroon Malik
868 views, 5 comments

Latest by erikislame: Half-Life--Full-Life Consequences!!!1 more »

news

Eee PC Touchscreen Coming This Summer, Asus Confirms

Asus' president of sales, Kevin Lin, has announced the upcoming 8.9-inch Eee PC will have a touchscreen incorporated. Lin also speculated that the device may have GPS functionality, too, however this was not confirmed. The announcement has us a little confused, as earlier reports suggested otherwise. Still, Lin went on to say the expected starting price for an 8.9-inch touchscreen toting Eee will be around $500, and he also added that the Eee Desktop PC will begin retailing at the $199 mark. Put that in your Eee PC news pipe and puff it. [DigiTimes]

4:27 AM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
5,151 views, 18 comments

Latest by SpyderMS: @pagercam: size and weight are two of the biggest selling points. I was going to add Touchscreen, BlueTooth, and a BlueTooth GPS to my future 8.9" Eee, and that would cost considerably more than $50-$100, and be far more impractical. more »

laptops

G10IL Takes on the Eee PC: Is it Getting Crowded in Here?

If you were claustrophobic and sitting in a room filled with all of the competitors trying to step to Asustek's Eee PC—you would be freaking out right now. This time, the wannable comes in the form of the G10IL PC from Taiwanese manufactuerer Elitegroup Computer Systems. Users can expect Intel's new Atom processors, an 8.9 or 10.2-inch screen, up to 2GB of RAM, 7.2Mbps mobile broadband (HSPA) connectivity and your choice of the XP or Linux OS. More »

6:15 PM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,589 views, 26 comments

Latest by donkill: Toshiba already sells laptops for about $500 make it cheap so i can buy my grandmother who only web surfs and e-mail. more »

basketball

Gizmodo's March Madness Fantasy Gear Guide

It's that time of year again, when basketball, beer and betting join forces to create the most exciting month of sports known to man. You already called in sick, filled out your brackets and took a seat at the bar, but the following Elite Eight (plus one bonus!) are things you'll definitely need to prepare for the Big Dance. More »

3:30 PM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Benny Goldman
10,577 views, 9 comments

Latest by mdawg4624: hello hoosiers!! sorry we lost. =( more »

prank

How to Make All of the Phones in Your Office Ring Simultaneously (and Get Away With It)

The guys at Maximum PC have put together a hack using Skype that will allow you to make all of the phones in your office ring simultaneously—and the best part is that you will be able to keep your job when all is said and done. All you need to do in order to pull off this prank is $10 sitting in your Skype account and the time necessary to gather up phone numbers and set up a conference call. Then just start the call and watch the chaos ensue. More »

6:00 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Sean Fallon
21,605 views, 32 comments

Latest by frontrowgirl: the PLA mass calls are hilarious. then again, PLA radio is generally hilarious. more »

news

Acer Planning to Build Open Platform Console

Acer's Vice President, James Wong has said Acer plans to enter the console market. WTF? More »

6:30 PM on Sun Mar 16 2008
By Haroon Malik
10,543 views, 28 comments

Latest by b_rent: @Bani-Banan: My Dreamcast got me through highschool. more »

dealzmodo

Dealzmodo: Thinkpad Laptops and Tablets up to 50% Off at Lenovo Outlet

If you need a new laptop and you are pressed for cash, or you enjoy the heart-pounding thrill of values, the Lenovo outlet is having a firesale on new R, T, X and Z series laptops and X series tablets—many of which are being sold at 50% off. Who knows how long the deals will last, so you had better jump on 'em while you can. [Lenovo Outlet via Crunchgear via JkOnTheRun]

6:30 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,340 views, 15 comments