Hide-and-seek PCs

A prototype design from Truvia integrates the PC into a custom-made desk.

Credit: Truvia

This will fail
by CrabkillaTX January 12, 2005 1:55 PM PST: This is so stupid. So what happens when a new computer or monitor comes out? You toss the $55,000 piece of furniture for a new one?

Besides there are computer desk that restaurants and hotels use to hide furniture already.

Are we in 1999 or are people just still stupid?

Jason; Like this Reply to this comment

A solution for a nonexistant problem.
by tucsongeek January 12, 2005 2:38 PM PST: If you don't want to look at your computer when you aren't using it, save yourself around $53,000 and buy a nice laptop. The only people that will buy these things are those with more money than sense.; Like this Reply to this comment

For the Rich
by eaglepc January 12, 2005 5:11 PM PST: Not a terrible idea, however, only the rich would pay $55,000 for
a computer built into a desk. Maybe a paranoid business man
would buy one. I know I would never buy such a thing, even if I
were rich enough to justify the expense.; Like this Reply to this comment

But can it dust itself??
by January 13, 2005 12:02 PM PST: All I know is for that price, the hardware involved should be fast enough and smart enough to call maid to come dust it whenever it detects the need to. A polish on the brass knobs and handles wouldn't hurt either.; Like this Reply to this comment

Only for a select few
by January 13, 2005 4:30 PM PST: This is of course only for a select few... Even if I had that much
money to spend, I'd much rather spend it on actual technology
rather than furniture for my computer.; Like this Reply to this comment

The Price is the Problem
by Mendz January 13, 2005 6:22 PM PST: I agree that this is not for everyone.

It is safe to say that we can replace our PC every 3 or 5 years. The problem with this product is the fact that we usually buy furnitures to last a lifetime, if not generations -- which we specially expect when it's wood.

If it's modular enough with room for future PC innovations, it might be worth it. Otherwise, I'll stick to showing what I've got...; Like this Reply to this comment

wow and people thought macs were expensive
by January 13, 2005 10:54 PM PST: for that 55,000 dollars you could get 110 mac minis, besides it
didnt have a decent sound system or come with a leather couch; Like this Reply to this comment

I like the concept
by yogibm1 January 14, 2005 9:11 AM PST: I like the concept, just not the price, can you say $40,000 dollar mark up.

lol; Like this Reply to this comment

I say, that's peachy
by beckerbp January 14, 2005 3:02 PM PST: That will go nicely on my yacht... my 200 foot one, that is.; Like this Reply to this comment

Just Plain Dumb - but ...
by Thomas, David January 14, 2005 4:47 PM PST: As P.T. Barnum once said, "There's a sucker born every minute"
Or at least he said something like that.; Like this Reply to this comment

Concept
by ron williams January 17, 2005 4:42 PM PST: Its like a concept car. It gets made and then boxed up never to be seen again.; Like this Reply to this comment

Where are the cables?
by January 17, 2005 6:36 PM PST: Anybody who thinks they can conveniently hide a PC in a desk
like that is nuts. I can just imagine the question being asked at a
party:

"Charles, why on earth is your desk plugged in this wall?"; Like this Reply to this comment

Mod it
by andyz January 26, 2005 1:52 PM PST: For $5000 I'll mod your existing PC into your existing desk. For $6000 I'll put a Mac mini in a desk drawer and hook up a hidden LCD. What a savings.; Like this Reply to this comment

Great concept lousy price
by February 2, 2005 6:09 AM PST: I design/build custom furniture and computers. Nice combination I know, great concept, wonder if you put to many 0's on the price.; Like this Reply to this comment