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R. Dittmar
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
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Sardu
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
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 Posted - 12/13/2007 : 10:00:41 AM
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See, here I am killing myself trying to come up with ways to get rich and that guy has one and doesn't even realize it. People with means and a certain decor would pay huge $$$$ for a keyboard/monitor setup like that. If I was rich I wouldn't blink an eye. He only sees "steampunk"- I see "elegant and goes in your stuffy traditional brass and leather filled office".
"Meeting you makes me want to be a real noodle cook"
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RossM
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2007 : 10:02:39 AM
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that really is cool. I always loved how they made modern gadgets look as if they could have been made in the 19th century.
For another fun artistic endeavour check out what is called Tilt shift photography. This is the use of special lenses, saturated color and blurring to collapse the depth of field in a photograph. This makes photos of real things look like painstakingly detailed models. It can also be done with motion pictures and video. As the NY Times said, it will eventually become cliche. But for now its a lot of fun to see. |
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Neville
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
Spain
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Posted - 12/13/2007 : 10:11:25 AM
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| This kind of stuff always amazes me. Probably one of the reasons is that I'm useless at anything that requires opening electronic stuff. I used to change cards and drives in my old 486 tower, but my new computer looks so futuristic I don't dare to open the carcass. |
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Flangepart
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
2329 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2007 : 12:49:03 PM
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STYLE. The word for it all.
Why does that blend of Victorian ornateness go so well with modent tech?
I'd guess because it brings life to an other wise boreing utilitarian device.
Love the site header. If he can't sell this stuff for a profit, he's not trying!
Marvin the Paranoid Android to Buzz Lightyear "Too infinity and beyond-i've been there, its rubbish!"
"Hoody Hoo, i waste 'em with my cross bow!" Bob Herzog- KODT
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Terrahawk
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
644 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2007 : 4:05:30 PM
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That is awesome. And yes, that guy should be able to make a fortune. It's art as a part of life.
- While science has societal benefits, science is not a social virtue. - |
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Greenhornet
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
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Posted - 12/14/2007 : 5:48:48 PM
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That's worth millions! For the mouse, I suggest some sort of telegraph key.
Themed computer cases would be great, expecialy when combined with desktop themes:
Victorian, Art Deco, Egyptian, cartoon, Worl War Two military, ect.
"The Queen is testing poisons." CLEOPATRA, 1935 |
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Terrahawk
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
644 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2007 : 6:47:58 PM
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I would love to see what he would do with the computer itself.
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Capt. Nemo
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
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Posted - 12/14/2007 : 9:25:48 PM
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Originally posted by Greenhornet
That's worth millions! For the mouse, I suggest some sort of telegraph key.
Your wish has been partially granted!
[url="http://steampunkworkshop.com/telegraph.shtml"]Click here to see a telegraph sounder working off the internet![/url]
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