I have a large amount of computers I like to build, collect or take apart, depending on their uses. This part is all about the collection of weird and wonderful computers I’ve collected over time and their uses, each part will detail each computer, its function, capabilities and specs, along with some interesting ideas for reuse and new purposes. (Please note all links open in a new tab or window).
Desktops:
| Lunchbox PC |
Acer laptops:
| Aspire 8920G | Aspire 9920G | Aspire ES1-533 |
Apple
| Powerbook G4 15″ (2005) | MacBook Pro 15″ (2012) | MacBook Pro 13″ (2016) |
| iBook G4 14″ (2005) | Macbook 13″ (Late 2006) |
Dell laptops:
| Inspiron XPS 15″ 7557 | Inspiron 17″ 7779 (2 in 1) | Inspiron 17″ 5767 |
HP laptops:
| Envy | Compaq CQ58 | Pavilion 15 | EliteBook 2170p |
| EliteBook 725 G3 | EliteBook 745 G3 | EliteBook 840 G3 | EliteBook 2730p |
| EliteBook 2760p |
Panasonic Toughbooks:
| CF-18 (Mk4) | CF-19 (Mk1/ Mk3/Mk6x2) | CF-30 (Mk2) | CF-31 (Mk2 performance) | CF-52 (Mk3 Performance) |
| CF-73 (Mk3) | CF-U1 (Mk1/ Mk2x2) |
Oddities
| Asus EeePC 901 | OQO Model 02 | Indegogo PC |
Thin Clients:
| Dell Wyse T10 | Wyse X90 | Wyse X90L | Toughbook CF-08 |
Tips and articles:
- Protecting your laptops (Cases, styles, etc)
- Laptop power saving tips.
- Uses for an old mobile phone
- What is thin clienting?
- Boxing Day 2018 challenge