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Exotic Wood Computer Cases

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the william-gibson-recommended dept.

Alien54 writes "Exotic Wood Crafts has turned an aluminum case into a wood veneer case. For those who don't know, a veneer is a very thin layer of wood, in this case, pressed onto the panels of the case, maintaining the strong and stable characteristics of an aluminum case, while giving it a one of a kind wood finish. Lots of pics, some pretty nice looking stuff."

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  1. Reviews -- and prices (ouch) by JoshuaDFranklin · · Score: 5, Informative
    Since I'm sure their poor site will be slashdotted soon, you can look at the pretty pictures from these reviews: Looks like they're not cheap--US$350-600--but they do look nice.

    Larry Ellison's probably got a custom one on his desk.

  2. Re:I still prefer metal/plastic cases by kfg · · Score: 5, Insightful

    . . .in my mind, nature and technology just don't mix.

    Where do you suppose silicon comes from? I like computers because they match the hand hewn exertior walls of my home.

    My computer runs on electricty. Without electrons nature would be pretty much hosed. Although I have found out from experience that's it's best not to allow the naturally occuring electrons in the atmosphere to mingle with those in your computer. Lets all the magic smoke out and stuff.

    Veneer itself is the result of technology, you'd be pretty hard pressed to make any without some, not to mention the technology of a wood-aluminum composite material, and composites are all the technological rage these days.

    Got blue jeans? Nothing more than plant fibers twisted together ( depending on the brand there may also be some copper rivets. That's the only thing that seperates them from being neolithic. Copper is a natural material). You should try making a pair from scratch though. You'll find there's lots of technolgy involved.

    Maybe your idea of nature needs reconsideration?

    KFG

  3. It deserves it. by The+Desert+Palooka · · Score: 5, Funny

    Think of all the times you've spent with your computer.

    All the hours of internet surfing, emerging and gaming.

    All the good times.

    All the time looking at pr0n.

    All these years your computer has given you the gift of wood.

    Won't you do the same for it?