Comments on: Custom self-contained hanging Wall-PC

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:53:46 +0000

My old laptop is extremely slow but has a large lcd screen which I would like to still be able to use. I have looked around and it seems that trying to convert just the screen to an lcd monitor may prove to be very difficult. After seeing your project it seems to me that I would be better off setting up something like you have done. Would it be easier to keep my computer mostly in tact and try to just strip it down to the bare components that it needs to run the monitor and other vital functions and then just link it to my current laptop? In other words, would it be easier to create a highly minimized wall hanging PC to act as a second monitor than trying to extract the lcd monitor and rig it to act alone?

By: James Meyn

James Meyn — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:33:51 +0000

Hey, I like both the wall mount PC, and the quad monitor setup. I tried using three, but for some reason my third won’t work.
I just wanted to let everyone know about keyboard/mouse set that I recently purchased for about $120. I got it on Amazon because we use the same setup at work. The mouse uses a gyroscope, so you can point it anywhere to use it, it also does not use IR, so you don’t need line of sight. I can change music on my PC from the kitchen, or the neighbors. The brand is Gyration, and all of their devices work really well. They have a very long range (I can move my mouse from down the street, and type too), and they are very easy to setup. I have the music mouse, so I have an LCD display with my playlist, etc. so I know whether or not to change it, etc.
Here is a link to the remote I have: http://www.gyration.com/index.php/us/products/in-air-remotes/air-music-remote.html I purchased this from Amazon, and it came with a compact, wireless keyboard.

By: Featured Workspace: Justin Griswold « Featured Workspace

Featured Workspace: Justin Griswold « Featured Workspace — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:33:29 +0000

[...] to any space. Check out the specs of the computer if you ever would like to build one or visit his blog to view he built the Wall PC. Main PC: EVGA Nvidia GeForce 8800GT (overclocked 701MHz / 1000 MHz) [...]

By: qarano

qarano — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:03:39 +0000

you should consider getting a wiimote to control that pc. create a dedicated IR sensor bar on the top of the frame, get a program which allows your wiimote to be used as a mouse, and you will no longer need a surface to put your wireless mouse on.

By: B Haase

B Haase — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:04:41 +0000

Works like an effin’ dream. Was JUST about to throw an old dell in the garbage and came across this site. Literally took 15 minutes to remove all the screws and flip and tape the monitor. I just happened to have an old IBM wireless keyboard and mouse laying around. Only drawback usb ports on bottom (for wireless adapter) so I will have to cut out the bottom of the frame. Putting it in the kitchen as a tv/web computer. This was a FANTASTIC idea. Thanks so much. It looks so cool, everyone thinks it is a custom PC not a 10 year old piece of crap laptop.

By: owen

owen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:53:44 +0000

Hey, its not to hard to adhere the mouse track pad to the top of the left/right click buttons (after removing the plastic casing) and attach it to the back of the frame. Works as well as the new model MacBook Pro mice and is easy to mount so as to impress friends. I did it with my old Quantex and it is an excellent backup mouse.

By: Built For Power » Picture Frame Computer, Four Monitor Setup and More…

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:05:51 +0000

[...] is a 13″ custom built, self-enclosed Wall-PC built out of a laptop. The owner has provided a step-by-step guide to building this “picture frame” on his blog. More photos [...]

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:52:37 +0000

@Jake Absolutely, check this out http://lifehacker.com/5243170/wallmac-is-a-powerbook-turned-wall+mounted-computer

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:41:45 +0000

do you think that i would be able to do this with a mac computer?

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:05:08 +0000

I wonder if you can do full 3d across all monitors. I’m guessing not… but I can. =)