The Cardboard PC
Just when you thought they had it all concerning the environment. From recycling bins to eco friendly items. There has been a new technological development for the environment.
Brenden Macaluso has worked on a new invention, the ‘RECOMPUTE’. What is this you say? A computer that has been re-designed having a cardboard layout. Yes that’s right, CARDBOARD.
Recompute is said to be a new way of thinking about computers. It will allow computers to be an overall sustainable product that can be easily replicated. The outer case of the machine is made from cardboard that is renewable and recyclable. It is built only with a motherboard processor and memory, power supply and hard drive.
Its electronic components need to be recycled properly, but can be recycled along with the outer cardboard structure. Recompute was designed to allow its users to take advantage of existing software such as keyboards. Today, Recompute is an existing, working computer.
Awaiting its approval in The Greener Gadget Conference, February 27th 2009 in New York. If advancing to the next level, where will this new environmental technology take us? What would it hold if released in England?
When the issue was taken to the streets if Birmingham there were mixed responses. Karly Jackson, a 31 year old Teacher said, “It’s definitely a different idea. However with all the problems around cardboard I’m not sure if it would work.” John McClean, 34, technician stated, “No I can’t see it working myself.” Some people had never even heard of the idea. Anna Jackson, 19, student said, “Really? I can’t believe it… I’d be interested to see if it works.”
As you can see technology is bringing great change and ideas to the environment. Whether Mr Macaluso will be successful or not in the long term if a developing story. However this invention shows much promise for the future of the environment and technology.
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Joseph Chapman says:
That’s amazing. Computers get pretty hot though, I can’t believe it made it through safety testing screening, surely there is a fire hazard? Is it re-enforced cardboard?!
Feb. 23 at 7:24 pmStacey Spencer says:
That was my first initial thought when I came across the story. There is bound to be issues with this piece of technology, but at the moment it seems to be working.
Feb. 23 at 9:03 pmNot too sure about the answer to your last question. Maybe this link can be of further use.
http://www.greenergadgets.com/index.php/design-competition/
Kasper Sorensen says:
The other thing is that when/if it catches fire, cardboard (depending on the source) does release carbon dioxide as far as I know.
You would also think that you might have to change cabinet quite a few times over the year, where a normal chassis would last you 10 years maybe.
Interesting none the less
Feb. 24 at 12:43 amPaul Bradshaw says:
Good linking and a good story – but you need to chop that first par so you get to the point quicker. I want some expert or blogosphere reaction to this?
Feb. 24 at 9:33 amGeorgie Campbell says:
Still wonder how this would work. If the computer is made of cardboard but all the other pieces of equipment (screen, keyboard, mouse) etc arent is it actually that eco friendly?
Look at this blog http://bit.ly/ON3xL for example. It says it takes 450 years to biodegrade plastic!! So even the computer can degrade in 4 -6 weeks the parts inside, the monitor and all its accessories will be left dormant for much much longer..
Feb. 24 at 11:38 amStacey Spencer says:
I got a reply back from Brenden Macaluso on my blog.
Feb. 26 at 7:52 pmhttp://staycee1.wordpress.com/
Check it out. There is also an video interview. It may answer some of your questions.
Saving Energy « Staycee1’s Blog says:
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