Hardware

More creative uses for dead computer equipment

By // February 13, 2007, 12:10 AM PST // billdetwiler

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  • Silicon city model

    IT departments and end users often donate, recycle, or trash obsolete computer equipment. But more often than ever before, individuals are using dead computer hardware in creative and interesting ways.

    Compiled by Bill Detwiler

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  • Silicon city model 2

    Another views of the computer parts city model.

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  • Silicon city model 3

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  • Computer hardware model

    The computer computer hardware is integrated with traditional scale model building materials.

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  • Close up

    A close up view of the computer hardware used in this model.

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  • Field and communication station

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  • Communication station

    A communication station complete with satellite dish and antenna.

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  • Communication station 2

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  • Communication station 3

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  • Antenna

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  • Department store display

    In this window display, designers used a copius amount of computer hardware.

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  • Department store display 2

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  • Department store display 3

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  • Department store display 4

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  • Computer part action figure

    This artisitc user, turned a few old components into computer hardware action figure.

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  • Computer part action figure 2

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  • Computer part action figure 3

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Silicon city model

IT departments and end users often donate, recycle, or trash obsolete computer equipment. But more often than ever before, individuals are using dead computer hardware in creative and interesting ways.

Compiled by Bill Detwiler

© Webshots - jordan1177

About Bill Detwiler

Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop supp...

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