Student Designs Cardboard Computer Case 329
SpaceGhost writes "The Houston Chronicle has a story on a Grad student at the University of Houston who has designed a cardboard case for a computer. This is not a new concept, but this one is meant to be used in manufacture. The idea is that it will be faster and easier to produce (no fasteners for example) and dramatically easier to recycle."
*sniff sniff* (Score:5, Funny)
What happens (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:2, Funny)
..after it catches on fire ..
Still cool?
Re:What happens (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Could they have included (Score:2, Funny)
I think a better use for grad students... (Score:1, Funny)
...would be a cardboard case for a house.
Re: (Score:5, Funny)
They did. It's called "Duct Tape"
I ordered one... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:5, Funny)
Once again, BeOS was ahead of its time (Score:4, Funny)
Finally a use for is_computer_on_fire()
http://www.eeggs.com/items/15121.html [eeggs.com]
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:4, Funny)
You could probably glue a thin sheet of aluminum foil to the inside of the case, so I wouldn't worry about the Faraday cage.
At least now the ultra-low-end Dells will look on the outside just as crappy as they are on the inside :)
Re:What happens (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Here is an off topic case question (Score:3, Funny)
Obviously, the people on slashdot that get in and out of there case is probably a higher proportion then most people so I can see why some of you wouldn't want one.
Out? What do you mean by out?
The case has a transparent side and ventilation for a reason.
Re:Not a fire risk (Score:5, Funny)
One of my favorite books is 'Centigrade 232'
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:5, Funny)
So now my cardboard computer case needs a tinfoil hat?
Re:What happens (Score:5, Funny)
Pot ... Kettle ... etc. ...
I recycle... (Score:1, Funny)
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Re:What happens (Score:4, Funny)
Isn't there something about goats, yoda dolls and grits for this?
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:4, Funny)
Actually, I read on the cover of a book once that paper ignites at 451 F.
Re:*sniff sniff* (Score:5, Funny)
Re:What happens (Score:3, Funny)
I'm pretty sure you mean:
Re:EMC Nightmere (Score:2, Funny)
Yeah, I really don't get this bullshit.
People keep talking about plastic cases.
I have never seen a computer case without fucking metal.
I have seen designs for such, though.
I can only imagine the amount of fail.
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:3, Funny)
Bhahahah, I can't wait until the first people start showing up in tech support forums complaining about mold...
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:1, Funny)
Free Faraday!
Re:Seems like a cool idea... (Score:3, Funny)
Just make the dang thing out of ALUMINUM to begin with and "sidestep the middleman".
Do you work for Apple? :)