Comments on: Datamancer modernizes the steampunk laptop

By: eviladrian

eviladrian — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Here’s my own, rather amateur, effort. I couldn’t figure out how to get the keyboard and trackpad surround off, so they’re pretty clumsily set below the wood, but it looks nice and old-timey when it’s closed, with little brass fittings on the corners.

By: professor

professor — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 05:21:00 +0000

If dictionaries wish to fully explain the meaning of the word “beautiful” they only need to show a photo of your laptop. Well done!

By: pKp

pKp — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:34:00 +0000

Wow, I’d totally buy one of these. Does it come preinstalled with a VR version of Venice and a Bowie clone improving my musical culture ?

By: Datamancer

Datamancer — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:27:00 +0000

@Jim, yes the trackpad is fully functional and very responsive. The button is laquered brass, as well.

By: Datamancer

Datamancer — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:20:00 +0000

@Jenz – I’ve actually been considering making a Sandbenders for a looooong time. Cory was nice enough to run the project past Gibson himself for me a while back and he provided some loose design direction. Hopefully one day soon I’ll finally be able to get to the project, recycled soda cans and all. I think I might try a Deco laptop first though.

By: malindrome

malindrome — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:05:00 +0000

Still holding out for a laptop steam-generator-to-AC-adaptor mod. That’s REAL steampunk.

By: Jenz Seeger

Jenz Seeger — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:29:00 +0000

meh, to retro for my taste. Guess I’ll have to wait a while for my Sandbenders…

http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/content.asp?Bnum=80

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:21:00 +0000

From the website pictures: even the vents are beautifully carved! Man… I wish I had that kind of money.

By: Kevin Baker

Kevin Baker — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:40:00 +0000

It’s pretty, but their keyboards make a lot more sense to me. Most likely, a keyboard will still be usable ten years from now. A laptop won’t.

By: Jim Saul

Jim Saul — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:38:00 +0000

Gorgeous as usual for his work.

Is that wood-grain square a functioning touchpad?