Cardboard *** yo!

BuToNz · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:20

Hi guys,

Check out this crazy idea...I mean what were they thinking? :confused:

http://www.gaj-it.com/7399/cardboard-computer-case-promises-simplicity-easy-recycling/

esK` · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:23

Only problem I can see is the danger of cardboard cuts...

ConTRo13R · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:25

It looks god awful ugly

mase · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:25

Haha thats a nuts idea

BuToNz · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:30

Is it me or is there actually NO POINT WHATSOEVER doing this? The actual working parts of the PC cant be recycled any easier this way, so why not use a proper case?!

Stupid idea.

z0mbi3 · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:31

I think this is a really good idea. Just thinking of the number of times I've binned a big metal case over the years.

BuzZz said:
Is it me or is there actually NO POINT WHATSOEVER doing this? The actual working parts of the PC cant be recycled any easier this way, so why not use a proper case?!

Stupid idea.

Case is cheap to build and easy to recycle, what's the problem?

orderoftheflame · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:39

Reading the article it's actually a pretty decent idea.

I doubt it would ever take off, but the principle seems solid.

BuToNz · 24 Feb 2009 at 10:49

z0mbi3 said:
I think this is a really good idea. Just thinking of the number of times I've binned a big metal case over the years.

Case is cheap to build and easy to recycle, what's the problem?

The problem would be the fact you still need to get rid of the components! And if your doing that why not buy a proper case?! :rolleyes:

EsaT · 24 Feb 2009 at 11:03

z0mbi3 said:
and easy to recycle, what's the problem?

You mean easy to burn down?
Good normal case (not bling-bling trash) is surely the most easily recycleable part of PC. (and can overlast other components by magnitude)

Also ever heard about EMC requirements?
I'm sure they wouldn't even waste time in testing that because it's 110% sure that it fails those tests.
So even if it wouldn't be total safety failure it would fail also in other requirements:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_compatibility#Laws_and_regulators

PhillyDee · 24 Feb 2009 at 11:21

Heh I like it.

Apart from the article

Part of the re-usability factor of the Recompute is that it can use bits and pieces from existing systems - for example, the keyboard from an existing computer.

So thats just the same as EVERY PC EVER then.

sorn21 · 24 Feb 2009 at 11:42

the Recompute is fully functional and includes a motherboard

Fo shizzle??

Ben M · 24 Feb 2009 at 12:36

stooopid.

LukeTW · 24 Feb 2009 at 15:41

Looks horrible imo

RIZZEE · 24 Feb 2009 at 15:46

looks ugly
but i can see some pretty cool ideas coming tbh

V|per · 24 Feb 2009 at 15:47

Supprised no-one's mentionned the fire risk yet...

A hulking metal case stands a little less chance of catching fire - and besides, it's just as easy to recycle scrap metal these days as it is to recycle cardboard...

I think it looks sweet though

Grimley · 24 Feb 2009 at 17:40

I'd be worried about it catching fire.

mattfinch · 24 Feb 2009 at 21:38

What if you spill coke on it, it's going to soak through and damage the case, you'd have to get a new case when it got dirty.

PhillyDee · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:49

mattfinch said:
What if you spill coke on it, it's going to soak through and damage the case, you'd have to get a new case when it got dirty.

Then dont put open cans of coke on your case! Same for any case, at least this one might absorb it before it splashes around the insides

SMB30 · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:58

Can't see anything except a potential fire hazard?

rjk · 24 Feb 2009 at 23:23

and people worried about spilling their drinks on an antec skeleton!
i would sooner have a cardboard case than an acer predator...