iStuff repurposing

[jamesb]

Following on from another thread with an idea, I'm now planning to see if I can repurpose my unused iPod for something else when I get home.

My current thought it stripping out its guts and turning it into a cigarette case or business card holder, maybe even a wallet, but any other suggestions are welcome.

Has anyone else tried something like this before, and possibly have some advice for me? Is anyone else thinking of repurposing gadgets for much more low-tech roles?

[powdarrmonkey]

Pricey business card holder... why don't you eBay it if you don't want it?

[jamesb]

Its one of the first generation classics, has about a five minute battery life, and I don't like eBay.

Besides, my way's more fun.

[tmcd35]

I know the iPod is far too small but maybe this link will get the creative juices flowing...

macquarium - Google Image Search

[jamesb]

I know the iPod is far too small but maybe this link will get the creative juices flowing...

macquarium - Google Image Search

Thanks. I'll have a look when I get home to my unfiltered internet.

If I can pull off the iPod repurposing I've got a box of old gadgets, computer parts and so on still sitting at home which I may move on to.

[rolfea]

cigarette case WOW

i'd want one of those.
it'd be a subliminal way of sayings Ipods cause smoking related deaths
they don't, but the thought is there

[jamesb]

cigarette case WOW

i'd want one of those.
it'd be a subliminal way of sayings Ipods cause smoking related deaths
they don't, but the thought is there

That's a possibility I hadn't even thought of.

Hmm. The economy's in the right state for entrepreneurs now, right?

[powdarrmonkey]

Hmm. The economy's in the right state for entrepreneurs now, right?

Depends if it's something genuinely useful, or just a gadget.

[jamesb]

Depends if it's something genuinely useful, or just a gadget.

Oh come on, everyone loves pointless gadgets.

[tmcd35]

Oh come on, everyone loves pointless gadgets.

'Tis true, I've got an iPhone

[powdarrmonkey]

When there's money to spend on them, yes.

[gwendes]

Replace the battery and CF it?



(above has bluetooth too)

[powdarrmonkey]

Hmm, wonder if I can get Debian on that...

[tonyd]

Not sure about Debian, but, try iPodLinux :: Home

[jamesb]

Not sure about Debian, but, try iPodLinux :: Home

Actually I'm thinking of doing that with the internals, putting them into some other device/case of my own design and seeing what happens.