Computers made with bamboo

March 20, 2007

Posted By:  lrousseau

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Could investigate use of alternate/natural materials to build computers. The engine should be regular materials of course, but the casing housing it could be bamboo - very resistant and light material, as well as communicating a totally "eco-friendly" message to consumers. No one else is doing it.


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  • Aug 6, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: vida_k

    Check out the bamboo sleeve option on the new Studio Hybrid - www.dell.com/hybrid
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  • Aug 6, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: vida_k

    Changed status to **IMPLEMENTED**.
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  • Jul 18, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: petzymathuram

    Hi reg, I think you have a good taste for the woods...hmmm not bad...;) U know sumthing, when you go for a ride in the deep woods of Africa, U can find tribes carving wood crafts....;) Try for a pleasant drive...;)
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  • Jul 18, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: reg

    Well, It sure impresses me - when you see everybody at a meeting opening up little plastic laptops, there is always one or two executives who get positive attention by having impressive Executive laptops - fancy pants! A 'Walnut' colored bamboo laptop would match many a corner office desk... Bamboo, like many wood products, can be stained various colors to match Walnut, Cherry, Oak, etc.
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: phubert

    Those bamboo laptops look like something out of the Levenger catalog (think yuppies or baby boomers (tho not THIS one, THIS one is broke!!)
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: phubert

    better cooling? better INSULATION, I would think! ...so, do you mean the user's LAP would be more cool because the bamboo wouldn't transmit the heat??
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: petzymathuram

    hmmm interesting, surprize- reg has promoted this idea ...... Once bamboo computers are built and piled up for sale, take care that elephant herds dont play with them for a havoc......;) Perhaps to start with ....can the bottom of the laptop alone be replaced with a bamboo for better cooling effects? Is this possible?
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: phubert

    I don't know that this is a great idea, but the samples shown above LOOK VERY nice.
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: phubert

    ULV cpu's also have lower clock-cycles... right? Ultra fast <> ultra low voltage??? I wonder how the CELL chip performs...
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  • Jul 17, 2007     Comment Link

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    Posted By: reg

    Ultra Low Voltage CPUs and circuit boards do not generate nearly as much waste heat - so you save power, have longer battery run times, and don't burn your legs trying to use your laptop in a car pool or flight...

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