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What to do with your old Mac?

fleurya

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This isn't mine, but I saw it online and thought it was interesting. Gives new meaning to computer mailbox.

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I've also heard people using the Power Mac G4 Cubes as tissue dispensers and fish tanks.

Anyone else found a unique use for your old Mac or other computer/Apple product?
 
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If it could automatically filter my junk mail to the trash, I'd buy one.
 
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Mine are all stored in the garage in the original boxes.
 
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now thats CREATIVE, where can i get one??
 
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Now this is cool. I may actually do this one!

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I'm contemplating doing the iMac G3 to aquarium conversion. It's just that darn CRT discharge that I keep reading about that's making me nervous.
 
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I was thinking of also making a bed out of an old G5 case by removing all the internals and leaving the door off but those computers are still kind of pricy to just tear apart.
 
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Cute, Bry! Looks like a nice, cozy home for kitty.
 
jakebrake3202

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I make aquariums out of any old iMacs I can get my hands on. There are some pics at my website below.
 
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jakebrake3202 said:
I make aquariums out of any old iMacs I can get my hands on. There are some pics at my website below.
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That's cool! I want one. *Begin saving money for iMacquarium*
 
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jakebrake3202 said:
I make aquariums out of any old iMacs I can get my hands on. There are some pics at my website below.
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Thats really cool. If I had the money (and interest in owning some fish) I would like one. I think it would make a cool gift too.
 

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