Jkkmobile has just posted their touchscreen hack for an Eee PC 900, and it looks great. Installation of this kit is pretty easy, just fit the panel to the screen, connect the controller to the USB lines, close it up, calibrate it, and you're done.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.07.02 at 17:39
For $99, Apple will happily sell you a slick USB superdrive (aka DVD burner) that only works with the MacBook Air. [tnkgrl] swapped out the USB-IDE interface with a generic $9 unit to make it work with everything else.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.06.24 at 11:42
[Andrew] sent in something we've been considering for our 17 inch Dell. He squeezed a 100GB PATA notebook drive into the spare space in his Compaq laptop.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.06.23 at 12:11
Some people are really picky about their trackpads. [John] posted a guide on retrofitting a Synaptics pad in place of the newer, but less user friendly ALPS touchpad/stick combo used in the Dell Inspiron 8200.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.06.11 at 07:10
Back in November we asked what you would do with an old unused laptop. If you have an old laptop that's not doing much more than gathering dust, chances are you could put it to better use.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.05.22 at 15:01
While we haven't talked about the OLPC XO laptop much here, don't think we haven't had our eyes on its developments. Originally shipping last November, this unit captured the interest of many for its humanitarian goal, low cost, and potential hackability.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.05.21 at 20:13
[ladyada] ran across this excellent hack by [phillip]. Apparently there's a clock, data, 5v and ground connection available in most modern video connections.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.05.13 at 23:24
Certain OS installers cough*osx*cough don't like the on-board displays on some machines. [Ziddan] posted a paperclip based work around for them on the eeeuser forums (originally posted by [mugan] on insanelymac).
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.04.26 at 22:32
Just a little public service message: If you've been drooling over [Ben]'s work and have plenty of loose change, his PS3 laptop is up for auction to benefit the National Cancer Coalition.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.04.25 at 13:17
I may hit my limit on DIY laptops soon, but [Ben Heck] has been extra quiet for a while. Now we know why. Just after the release of his PS3 laptop comes his Apple IIGS laptop.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.04.15 at 12:01