If you’re a fan of steampunk, then this laptop will definitely get your gears working. It’s not for sale, but if you’ve got a lot of patience and artistic talent, you could transform your own laptop into a Victorian piece of art.
Created by Datamancer, this laptop is a HP ZT1000. The original case has been replaced with an hand-crafted wooden case and turns on by turning the antique clock-winding key. The outside of the laptop features an intricate display of clockwork gears, claw feet and engraved brass accents, giving it the appearance of an old Victorian music box.
When opened, the interior is just as detailed as the outside. The keyboard and mouse are made from antique copper and feature leather wrist rests. The little details like the delicate chains that seem to connect the top of the laptop to the bottom and custom wireless card/writing plume makes it that much more authentic. The pen itself can double as a stylus for use on a touch pad like a Wacom Tablet. Besides this, the computer retains all the normal features of the ZT1000, it just looks cooler. The DVD tray looks like a secret compartment and the plugs are hidden away enough to not detract from the overall steampunk look.
The laptop has been featured on Wired, Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe. While this particular piece is not for sale, it looks like the creator plans on making Netbook versions of this work of art. How much it will cost remains a mystery, but we imagine it will probably cost a pretty penny. You can watch the video on how the computer turns on with the wind up key below.
Via: Datamancer
