I Have Just Seen This Review: '1950s Inspired Retro Philco PC Looks Incredible'

[AyatollahPies]

It looks awful... the PC version of photoshopping Nora Batty's face on wearing nothing but a bin liner.

 

Sounds like a 5 to 2 bird.

[6Foot2]

Where's the Apple logo?

 

No Apple logo there but try this for size:

 

http://www.uphaa.com/uploads/345/gold-plated_macbook_pro.jpg

 

It sits on this:

 

http://www.uphaa.com/uploads/345/gold-plated_macbook_pro1.jpg

 

The 24-carat gold MacBook Pro. The MacBook is completely golden with a diamond studded apple logo. Yet another product for a filthy rich businessman, seeking the attention of his wife can definitely contemplate over this gadget.

 

The blingified Golden Macbook has been designed by Alex Wiley and unquestionably not for mass customisation. There are two versions available which are 24kt Gold & Diamonds 15″ Macbook Pro and the 24kt Gold 15″ Macbook Pro.

 

Original article: 6 Unexpected Revolting Gold Gadgets

 

[synaesthesia]

That would ALMOST make the normal ones worth their actual price tags.

[Michael]

Looks very nice, but no price to be seen? It'll be ridiculous I suspect...

[schultzeworks]

Its cool to read that you poster find my design comment-worthy. The project a pure design exploration to try a new aethetic direction for PC's. I am very disappointed at all of the bland and boring / beige and black / engineered eyesores / PC boxes out there.... so , hey, I wanted to shake things up.

 

There is also a video, so check it out Philco PC on Vimeo

 

Dave Schultze, SchultzeWORKS, Philco PC designer

[6Foot2]

I have shown the OP to my nine year old son and he loves the design.

[Michael]

How much are they each schultzeworks?

[webman]

I think it looks horrible.

[schultzeworks]

How much are they each schultzeworks?

 

Sorry! I have not done any pricing because this was a pure design exercise and I did not want to be limited by any constraints. When I do the occasional "spec" design, the whole beauty of the project is that there is no budget, deadline, or client. I am free to explore new aesthetic directions and see what happens. In this case, what happened was amazing! The project has been featured in all the major design + gadget blogs and will be published in several print magazines.

 

Dave

[LeMarchand]

So if i want a steampunk stylee keyboard I either need to be in a different job or build my own . Edited December 20, 2009 by LeMarchand
Post icon I didn't think I pressed...

[tech_guy]

It's all hideous - hideous I tell you!

[tech_guy]

 

No Apple logo there but try this for size:

 

http://www.uphaa.com/uploads/345/gold-plated_macbook_pro.jpg

 

It sits on this:

 

http://www.uphaa.com/uploads/345/gold-plated_macbook_pro1.jpg

 

 

 

Original article: 6 Unexpected Revolting Gold Gadgets

 

 

I really need the gold-plated ak-47:

[webman]

I really need the gold-plated ak-47:

 

Yes. To shoot the crap out of all Apple stuff.

[kylewilliamson]

Now, now Craig... no need for that :x

[6Foot2]

More retro keyboards [see attached picture]

 

However much you like your retro hardware a starting price of $ 200 is a bit steep as that only gets you the input device!

 

Link: USB Typewriter by usbtypewriter on Etsy